During Sony’s CES 2025 Press Conference, the company revealed multiple adaptations they are creating for multiple of their video game IPs including Ghost of Tsushima. It was announced that Ghost of Tsushima: Legends Anime Series will premiere in 2027 and is being worked on by Crunchyroll, Aniplex, Sony Music, and PlayStation Productions.
Aniplex, the studio behind Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Solo Leveling, and Sword Art Online will be producing the anime series. The adaptation will be helmed by Director Takanobu Mizuno, with Gen Urobuchi (NITRO PLUS) for Story Composition and animation by KAMIKAZE DOUGA. Together, the team will bring Ghost of Tsushima: Legends’ traditional samurai aesthetics to life with cinematic storytelling and striking visuals. Sony Music will serve as the strategic music and soundtrack partner for the series.
Ghost of Tsushima: Legends Anime Series will premiere exclusively on Crunchyroll in two years. Details on the cast will be revealed at a later date.
“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.”
Ghost of Tsushima has sold over 13 million copies worldwide across PS5 and PC as of August 11, 2024, and won many awards including the Player’s Voice Award at The Game Awards in 2020.
