Ghost of Tsushima: Legends Anime Adaptation Is Coming in 2027

It was going to happen at some point, given the IP’s award-winning storybook ending and immensely prolific fan base. Rather fittingly, it was the blueprint for an anime of Ghost of Tsushima that miraculously stole the spotlight during CES 2025. That’s right, fledgling samurai — Sucker Punch Productions’ critically acclaimed open-world action-adventure IP, aptly titled Ghost of Tsushima: Legends in the forthcoming adaptation, is officially heading to Crunchyroll in 2027 in collaboration with Aniplex and Sony Music.

“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,” Crunchyroll president Rahul Purni said in a recent elevator pitch. “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: Legends Will Be “Bold and Groundbreaking”

“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,” Asad Qizilbash, Head of PlayStation Productions added. “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.”

According to the collective behind the project, Ghost of Tsushima: Legends will be directed by Takanobu Mizuno (Star Wars Visions: The Duel) and animated by KAMIKAZE DOUGA (Batman Ninja, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure). As for who will depict the game’s characters, however, is still a bit of a mystery, as it will no doubt continue to be until either party decides to lift the veil on the details. But more on that later. Well, hopefully; 2027 is quite some time away, sadly.

You can find more information on Ghost of Tsushima: Legends on X.