Aniplex has announced Ghost of Tsushima: Legends, an anime series based on the PlayStation game Ghost of Tsushima, developed by Sucker Punch Productions. The debut is expected on Crunchyroll during 2027.
Takanobu Mizuno, who directed the Star Wars: Visions episode “The Duel,” will direct the series at the Kamikaze Douga production studio, while Gen Urobuchi (NITRO PLUS) will handle story composition. The anime will be produced in collaboration with Aniplex, while Sony Music will be the partner for the music and soundtracks. Together, the companies aim to bring “traditional samurai aesthetics to life with cinematic storytelling and impactful imagery.”
Below are comments from representatives of each of the three companies.
“This project demonstrates the creative synergy within the Sony family, bringing together the expertise of PlayStation Studios and PlayStation Productions, the creative team of Sucker Punch Productions and Aniplex, Sony Music’s iconic roster of global artists and the marketing and global distribution 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 innovative.”
“Having already demonstrated the immense quality and versatility of our game properties through multiple successful film and television projects, we couldn’t be more excited to announce our first-ever anime adaptation. The rich and immersive world of Ghost of Tsushima and its fantastic Legends mode based on Japanese mythology are the perfect canvas for this project, and Aniplex is the ideal partner to translate Sucker Punch Productions’ hit video game into a stunning new anime series. ”
“We are thrilled to create new opportunities for our artists to engage with such incredible global intellectual property. Music plays a vital role in audiences’ overall viewing experience, and we are excited to work alongside our partners at Sony to develop compelling content for fans around the world.”
No further information was released.
CRUNCHYROLL, ANIPLEX, SONY MUSIC E PLAYSTATION PRODUCTIONS PRODURRANNO LA SERIE ANIME BASATA SU “GHOST OF TSUSHIMA: LEGENDS”
A collaborative effort is in production that showcases Sony’s unified commitment to IP expansion to elevate the award-winning PlayStation franchise
Las Vegas, Nevada, January 6, 2025 – Crunchyroll, the global anime brand, together with Aniplex, Sony Music and PlayStation Productions, today announced a new anime series adapted from the award-winning “Ghost of Tsushima” video game from Sucker Punch Productions and his multiplayer cooperative experience “Legends”, inspired by Japanese fairy tales and mythology.
The Ghost of Tsushima anime will be produced in collaboration with Aniplex, the studio behind world-famous series such as Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Solo Leveling and Sword Art Online. The adaptation will be directed by director Takanobu Mizuno, with Gen Urobuchi (NITRO PLUS) composing the story and animating KAMIKAZE DOUGA. Together, the team will bring Ghost of Tsushima: Legends’ traditional samurai aesthetic, cinematic storytelling and impactful visuals. Sony Music will be the strategic partner for the music and soundtrack of the series.
“This project is a testament to the creative synergy within the Sony family, bringing together the expertise of PlayStation Studios and PlayStation Productions, the creative team of Sucker Punch Productions and Aniplex, Sony Music’s iconic roster of global artists and the imprint of Crunchyroll’s global, fan-focused marketing and distribution,” 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 innovative.”
“Having already demonstrated the immense quality and versatility of our gaming IP through multiple successful film and television projects, we couldn’t be more excited to announce our first anime adaptation,” said Asad Qizilbash, head of PlayStation Productions. “The rich, immersive world of Ghost of Tsushima and its fantastic Legends mode, based on Japanese mythology, are the perfect canvas for this project, and Aniplex is the ideal partner to translate Sucker Punch Productions’ hit video game into a stunning new anime series”.
“We are thrilled 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 a vital role in audiences’ overall viewing experience, and we are excited to work alongside our Sony partners to develop compelling content for fans around the world.”
The series will premiere exclusively on Crunchyroll in 2027. Additional details, including the creative team and cast, will be revealed in the future. The announcement was made as part of Sony Group Corporation’s CES (Consumer Electronics Show) press conference in Las Vegas.
About Ghost of Tsushima
Ghost of Tsushima is an open-world action-adventure game set in feudal Japan, developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Since its debut in 2020, it has captivated gamers around the world with its breathtaking graphics, dynamic combat and powerful storytelling. The game has sold over 13 million copies worldwide on consoles and PC, as of August 11, 2024, and has won numerous awards, including the Player’s Voice Award at The Game Awards 2020. The Legends cooperative multiplayer experience it is inspired by folk tales and Japanese mythology.
About Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll is the global anime brand fueling fans’ love for anime.
With the ambition to make anime an even bigger part of pop culture, Crunchyroll offers fans the ultimate anime experience and destination, centered on a premium streaming service. Crunchyroll offers the largest anime library, an immersive world of events, exciting movie releases, unique games, must-have merchandise, instant news, and so much more. The anime is for everyone and is accessible by streaming in all territories through Crunchyroll, both on the go from mobile devices, from game consoles and big screen devices at home, and from desktop.
Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between U.S.-based Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.
About Aniplex
Aniplex Inc. is a diversified entertainment company operating worldwide that focuses on the design and production of anime video and music content, its distribution in theatrical and broadcast syndication, as well as its physical and digital products , on the development of gaming applications and related merchandising, such as trading cards and clothing, on the theatrical production of musicals and live events and on the management of the online store “Aniplex Online”, which offers selected items for sale.
A proposito di PlayStation Productions
Formed in 2019, PlayStation Productions is a production studio dedicated to adapting beloved PlayStation IPs for television and film in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment. To deliver high-quality content, PlayStation Productions focuses on collaborating with leading creators who have a strong appreciation for PlayStation Studios IP. Since its inception, PlayStation Productions has participated in the development of numerous successful projects, including feature films based on Uncharted and Gran Turismo, and television series based on Twisted Metal and The Last of Us.
A proposito di Sucker Punch Productions
Sucker Punch Productions is the award-winning studio behind the critically acclaimed Ghost of Tsushima, inFAMOUS, and Sly Cooper series. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, the studio is a subsidiary of Sony Interactive Entertainment and is dedicated to creating immersive, visually stunning, and emotionally impactful gaming experiences.
About Sony Music Entertainment
At Sony Music Entertainment we fuel the creative journey. We have played a pioneering role in the history of music, from the first music label to the invention of the flat record. We’ve brought to life some of music’s most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time. Today we work in more than 100 countries, supporting a wide range of international superstars, independent and developing artists and visionary creators. From our location at the intersection of music, entertainment and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the latest products and platforms, embrace new business models, utilize cutting-edge tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and to reach new audiences. In everything we do, we are committed to artistic integrity, transparency and entrepreneurship. Sony Music Entertainment is part of the Sony family of global companies.
