Introduction

Crunchyroll, the global anime brand, in collaboration with Aniplex, Sony Music, and PlayStation Productions, has announced a new anime series adapted from Sucker Punch Productions’ award-winning Ghost of Tsushima video game. The anime will explore the game’s Legends cooperative multiplayer mode, which draws inspiration from Japanese folktales and mythology.

Collaboration and Creative Team

The Ghost of Tsushima anime will be produced in partnership with Aniplex, the studio behind globally acclaimed series such as Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Solo Leveling, and Sword Art Online. Director Takanobu Mizuno will helm the adaptation, with Gen Urobuchi (NITRO PLUS) handling the story composition. The animation will be crafted by KAMIKAZE DOUGA, known for their striking visual style. The collaboration will bring the Ghost of Tsushima: Legends traditional samurai aesthetics to life with cinematic storytelling. Sony Music will also serve as the strategic music and soundtrack partner for the anime series.

Creative Synergy

“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.”

Excitement for the Project

“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.”

Music and Artist Engagement

“We are excited to create new opportunities for our artists to engage with such incredible global IP,” said Tom Mackay, President, Premium Content, Sony Music Entertainment. “Music plays such a key role in the overall audience viewing experience, and we are thrilled to be working alongside our Sony partners to develop compelling content for fans around the world.”

Premiere Details

The Ghost of Tsushima anime series will premiere exclusively on Crunchyroll in 2027. More details, including information about the creative team and cast, will be revealed in the future. This exciting announcement was made as part of Sony Group Corporation’s CES (Consumer Electronics Show) press conference in Las Vegas.

—Official Press Release