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.
⚔️We're very happy to announce our partnership with Aniplex to bring an anime series based on Ghost of Tsushima: Legends to @Crunchyroll in 2027!!! pic.twitter.com/gDzzKnZ4YS
— Sucker Punch Productions (@SuckerPunchProd) January 7, 2025
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.
Sony Music will contribute to the project by providing strategic music and soundtrack support, drawing on its roster of global artists to enhance the viewing experience. Crunchyroll, known for its vast distribution network and fan-first marketing approach, will exclusively premiere the series in 2027.
Asad Qizilbash, Head of PlayStation Productions, expressed excitement about this new venture: "Ghost of Tsushima's rich, immersive world and its fantastical Legends mode based on Japanese mythology provide the perfect canvas for this project." With more details, including the creative team and cast, expected in the near future, the series is shaping up to be one of the most highly anticipated anime releases of the coming years.
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