Hyderabad:Crunchyroll, in collaboration with Aniplex, Sony Music, and PlayStation Productions, has officially announced an anime series based on the critically acclaimed video game Ghost of Tsushima and its cooperative multiplayer expansion Legends. The new anime will bring the game's immersive world, inspired by Japanese folklore and mythology, to life.
Ghost of Tsushima debuted in 2020, developed by Sucker Punch Productions, and quickly captured the hearts of gamers worldwide. The open-world action-adventure game, set in feudal Japan, combines breathtaking visuals, engaging combat mechanics, and a deep, emotional storyline that has resonated with millions of players. With over 13 million copies sold across PlayStation consoles and PC, the game earned widespread praise, including winning the prestigious Player's Voice Award at The Game Awards 2020.
The anime will focus on the Legends cooperative mode, which is steeped in Japanese folklore, offering a perfect opportunity to adapt these rich, mythical tales into an anime format. With Aniplex, renowned for producing anime hits like Demon Slayer and Sword Art Online, leading the project, the anime promises to deliver a unique blend of traditional samurai aesthetics and modern animation techniques. Director Takanobu Mizuno, alongside Gen Urobuchi of NITRO PLUS for story composition, will helm the series, ensuring it captures the spirit and themes of the game. KAMIKAZE DOUGA, known for their impressive animation work, will be responsible for bringing the visuals to life.