In an exciting revelation from gaming auteur Hideo Kojima, the critically acclaimed Death Stranding franchise is set to receive an anime adaptation. This announcement comes alongside ongoing development of the previously confirmed live-action film collaboration with prestigious studio A24 (Everything Everywhere All At Once, The Whale).

The original Death Stranding game launched in November 2019 as a PlayStation 4 exclusive before expanding to PC and current-generation consoles. Its sequel, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, is scheduled for release on June 26, 2025 - marking another ambitious project from Kojima Productions.

Kojima's Cinematic Legacy Continues

Hideo Kojima has long been recognized as one of gaming's most cinematic creators. From the Metal Gear Solid series to Death Stranding, his work consistently demonstrates deep filmic influences and collaborations with Hollywood talent. Death Stranding notably featured The Walking Dead star Norman Reedus as protagonist Sam Porter Bridges, alongside performances from Mads Mikkelsen, Léa Seydoux, and Guillermo del Toro.

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The anime confirmation came during a Japanese-language interview with Vogue Japan, where Kojima discussed multiple adaptations of his groundbreaking work. While details about the anime remain scarce, this announcement confirms Kojima Productions' commitment to expanding the Death Stranding universe across multiple media formats.

Two Paths of Adaptation

Kojima drew interesting comparisons between different approaches to game adaptations. He referenced HBO's The Last of Us series which closely followed the source material, versus The Super Mario Bros. Movie which created an original narrative. For Death Stranding, Kojima expressed his vision for each adaptation to leverage the unique strengths of its medium.