Crunchyroll, in collaboration with Aniplex, Sony Music, and PlayStation, announced a new anime series based on Sucker Punch Productions’ award-winning game, “Ghost of Tsushima.” Its “Legends” cooperative multiplayer game will combine to create a killer anime experience.
Ghost of Tsushima will be produced by Aniplex, behind Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Solo Leveling, and Sword Art Online. The adaptation will be helmed by Director Takanobu Mizuno, with Gen Urobuchi (NITRO PLUS) for Story Composition and animation by KAMIKAZE DOUGA. This powerhouse team will bring Ghost of Tsushima: Legends’ traditional samurai aesthetics to life with cinematic storytelling and striking visuals. Sony Music will serve as the series’s strategic music and soundtrack partner.
“This project is a testament to the creative synergy within the Sony family, uniting the expertise of PlayStation Studios and PlayStation Productions; the creative team of Sucker Punch Productions and Aniplex; Sony Music’s iconic global artist roster; and Crunchyroll’s fan-first global marketing and distribution footprint,” said Rahul Purini, President of Crunchyroll. “The Ghost of Tsushima anime will offer fans an exciting new way to experience the game in an anime style that will be bold and groundbreaking.”
“Having already proven the immense quality and versatility of our gaming properties across multiple successful film and television projects, we couldn’t be more excited to announce our first ever anime adaptation,” said Asad Qizilbash, Head of PlayStation Productions. “Ghost of Tsushima’s rich, immersive world and its fantastical Legends mode based on Japanese mythology provide the perfect canvas for this project, and Aniplex is the perfect partner to translate Sucker Punch Productions’ hit video game into a stunning new anime series.”
The series will premiere exclusively on Crunchyroll in 2027. More details, including the creative team and cast, will be revealed in the future. The announcement was made at Sony Group Corporation’s Las Vegas CES (Consumer Electronics Show) press conference.
Since its debut in 2020, the game has captivated players worldwide with its breathtaking visuals, dynamic combat, and powerful storytelling. As of August 11, 2024, the game has sold over 13 million copies. And won numerous awards, including the Player’s Voice Award at The Game Awards 2020.
Here’s a look at the Ghost of Tsushima game trailer to give you a taste of what you can expect from the new anime series.
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