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A ‘Death Stranding' Anime Adaption Is on the Way
Summary
Hideo Kojimahas confirmed thatDeath Strandingis receiving an anime adaptation, marking another expansion of the game's universe beyond interactive media. In a recent interview withVogue Japan, Kojima revealed that alongside thelive-action film adaptation with A24, his team is also working on an anime project. While details remain scarce, Kojima emphasized his desire to explore new storytelling formats, stating, 'I want to pursue the expressive potential of cinema' and create aDeath Strandingadaptation that stands apart from traditional game-to-screen translations.
Kojima's approach to expanding the IP aligns with his broader vision of blurring the boundaries between games, film and animation. He noted that while some adaptations, likeThe Last of Us, remain faithful to their source material, others, such asThe Super Mario Bros. Movie, serve as fan-driven experiences. Kojima aims for something more ambitious, suggesting that both the anime and live-action film will offer unique interpretations of theDeath Strandinguniverse, potentially introducing new narratives or expanding existing lore.
Although no studio or release window has been announced, Kojima's commitment to multi-platform storytelling suggests that the anime adaptation will be a visually striking and narratively complex project. WithDeath Stranding 2: On the Beachset to release next month, and the live-action film adaptation directed byMichael Sarnoskiin development, Kojima's vision forDeath Strandingas a multimedia franchise continues to evolve. Fans can expect further updates as Kojima Productions unveils more details about the anime adaptation in the coming months.
