Death Stranding Gets an Anime Series Coming to Disney+ in 2027

Kojima Productions has unveiled the first trailer for Death Stranding Isolations, an original anime series set within the world of Hideo Kojima's acclaimed game, arriving on Disney+ in 2027.

The series will chart its own narrative path through that universe, introducing an entirely new cast of characters rather than following the events or protagonists of the games themselves. Takayuki Sano directs the project, with Tow Ubukata handling the screenplay. E&H production is animating the series.

This is another expansion of the Death Stranding universe beyond interactive media. The game's distinctive aesthetic and thematic concerns around connection, isolation, and human resilience have resonated enough to warrant exploration across different storytelling formats. The choice to anchor the anime to Disney+ suggests a significant investment in reaching audiences who may not have engaged with the original games, while the 2027 timeline gives the production team considerable runway to develop something considered and complete.

The first trailer offers a preliminary glimpse into how the anime will visualize Kojima's world—the distinctive visual language of Death Stranding, with its haunting environments and contemplative tone, translated into animation. Whether the series will lean into the philosophical underpinnings that defined the game or chart a more action-oriented course remains to be seen, though the involvement of experienced creators like Sano and Ubukata suggests a thoughtful approach to the material.

For fans of the game, it's an intriguing signal that the Death Stranding universe still has stories worth telling. For those who haven't played the games, the anime's original story and character ensemble offer a way in—a chance to experience Kojima Productions' vision of a fractured, reconnecting world without needing prior knowledge of Sam Porter Bridges or the events that shaped the game's narrative.

Source: IGN

DEATH STRANDING ISOLATIONS Teaser Trailer & New Details Revealed! "My mom became a crater." An all-new animated series set in the world of DEATH STRANDING, featuring an original story driven by its own unique ensemble of characters. Streaming exclusively on Disney+ in 2027! Directed by Takayuki Sano Series Composition & Screenplay by Tow Ubukata Animated by E&H production #DeathStranding #DeathStrandingIsolations

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