Sony and Sucker Punch Studios’ Ghost of Tsushima introduced players to the lush and immersive feudal Japanese island that saw as much serene beauty as brutal bloodshed. As a player, I spent hundreds of hours traversing the landscape and finding new secrets. Who wouldn’t want to spend even more time there? Well, thanks to Crunchyroll, fans will get to do just that. Out of Sony Group Corporation’s CES press conference in Las Vegas, we learned an anime series based on Tsushima‘s “Legends” cooperative multiplayer experience inspired by Japanese folktales and mythology will head exclusively to the streamer in 2027.
The Ghost of Tsushima anime will be produced in collaboration with Aniplex, the studio behind globally celebrated series such as Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Solo Leveling, and Sword Art Online. The press release says the team “will bring Ghost of Tsushima: Legends’ traditional samurai aesthetics to life with cinematic storytelling and striking visuals.” Sony Music will also partner for the show’s soundtrack.
“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 debuted in summer 2020 as the last major AAA release of the PlayStation 4 generation. The open world adventure puts players in control of Jin Sakai, a samurai prince on the Japanese island of Tsushima after suffering a defeat at the hands of the Mongols. Sakai must then attempt to retake the island using more ninja and guerrilla tactics when his noble samurai teachings prove ineffective. It’s also just a gorgeous looking game. To date, the game has sold over 13 million copies.
A live action film is in development at Sony with Chad Stahelski attached to direct. A sequel game, Ghost of Yotei, will release some time in 2025.
Kyle Anderson is the Senior Editor for Nerdist. He hosts the weekly pop culture deep-dive podcast Laser Focus. You can find his film and TV reviews here. Follow him on Instagram and Letterboxd.
