Domain registration hints at Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice anime adaptation

GAMING NEWS Rine Ikarus - 12-Aug-2025, 3:37 am

It looks like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice might soon be cutting its way onto screens in anime form. Kadokawa Corporation, parent company of developer FromSoftware, has registered a new domain — SEKIRO-ANIME.JP — sparking speculation that an official announcement could be just around the corner. The domain was filed in Japan on July 31, 2025, and is set to remain active until July 31, 2026.

Fans have been speculating about a Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice anime for years, and this latest move feels like the closest we’ve come to confirmation. While no formal announcement has been made, the domain registration suggests Kadokawa is laying the groundwork for the project’s reveal.

Studio Behind Hell’s Paradise Reportedly Involved

According to a post on ResetEra by user Vestan (via Wario64), the adaptation may be produced by Qzil.la — the animation studio behind Hell’s Paradise. Known for their intense action sequences and gritty tone, Qzil.la could be a fitting choice for bringing Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice’s brutal swordplay and dark Sengoku-era setting to life. Early rumors suggest the series may feature a shorter episode count, possibly to focus on high production quality.

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice anime web domain has been registered by Kadokawa https://t.co/lSAodVOzlR pic.twitter.com/pfHTM3Zw5b
— Wario64 (@Wario64) August 6, 2025

While this information hasn’t been officially confirmed, the timing of the domain registration hints that we might not have long to wait. If true, it would follow in the footsteps of other FromSoftware titles receiving transmedia adaptations, potentially expanding the Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice universe beyond the game’s already legendary single-player experience.

Meanwhile, anticipation is also building for Elden Ring: Nightreign, which just saw the debut of Everdark Sovereign Caligo — a frost-laced, winged terror — on August 7, 2025. This update adds fresh excitement alongside FromSoftware’s other rumored projects, including an unannounced game reportedly in advanced development for release next year.

If you’re curious about how Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice stacks up against Elden Ring: Nightreign in terms of gameplay mechanics, combat style, and difficulty, be sure to check out our game price comparator tool to find the best deal on Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.