Video game adaptations have been improving in qualityin recent years, and this isn’t limited to high-budget live-action productions likeThe Last of UsandFallout. There have also been some great animated video game adaptations, like the Netflix seriesCastlevaniaandCyberpunk: Edgerunners. They’ll be getting some company with the announcement ofaGhost of Tsushimaanime series.
The announcement came atSony’s 2025 CES press conference, held in Las Vegas. The series will be based on the 2020 video game developed by Sucker Punch Productions, which was critically acclaimed and has an upcoming sequel. The series is being developed with Aniplex, the makers ofDemon Slayer, forCrunchyroll, an anime streaming platformrecently acquired by Sony.
There is Also a ‘Ghost of Tsushima’ Film in Development
TheGhost of Tsushimavideo game tells the story of the Mongol Empire’s invasion of Japan in the 1200s, told from the perspective of samurai Jin Sakai, the last survivor of his clan who must embrace tactics that differ from samurai tradition to fight the invading force. There is currentlya live-action film ofGhost of Tsushimain development, withChad Stahelski,director ofJohn Wick, attached to direct.
The just-announced anime will be capturing the spirit ofGhost of Tsushima: Legends, a cooperative multiplayer expansion added to the game post release that is inspired by Japanese folklore and mythology. While speaking about the new project, head of PlayStation Productions Asad Qizilbash, said:
“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. ‘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.”
There are not yet any additional details on story specifics or a potential release date. Stay tuned at Collider for updates on both theGhost of Tsushimaanime and live-action film. The game is also available for purchase on PlayStation.
