Death Stranding Anime Announced by Kojima Productions

During the 10th-anniversary livestream event, Kojima Productions made an exciting announcement that has captured the attention of both gaming and animation enthusiasts. The studio is diving into the world of anime with Death Stranding Mosquito, a new project that is currently in production at ABC Animation Studio. This bold venture will be directed by the renowned Hiroshi Miyamoto and written by Aaron Guzikowski, with the legendary Hideo Kojima taking on the role of producer.

The teaser trailer released during the livestream offers a glimpse into the world of Death Stranding Mosquito. Viewers witnessed intense scenes, including more action-packed sequences featuring punching and the presence of a large black-tentacled dog. The intricate and high-quality animation reflects the careful attention to detail that fans have come to expect from Kojima Productions.

Despite the excitement surrounding this announcement, the project remains somewhat shrouded in mystery. The title, Death Stranding Mosquito, is a working title, and no official release window has been disclosed, leaving fans in eager anticipation.

Expanding the Death Stranding Universe

In addition to the announcement of the anime, the livestream provided insights into the forthcoming Death Stranding project. Director Michael Sarnoski hinted that this new project will not be a direct adaptation but will feature its own unique storyline with characters not present in the original game, further expanding the rich narrative universe that fans have grown to love.

Kojima Productions also took the opportunity to showcase OD, its upcoming survival horror title that has gamers buzzing with excitement. With these announcements, it is clear that Kojima Productions is committed to pushing the boundaries of storytelling and creativity in both the gaming and animation industries.

The announcement of the Death Stranding Mosquito anime represents a significant expansion of the Death Stranding franchise into new media, offering fans a fresh and intriguing way to explore the universe that Hideo Kojima has masterfully crafted. As fans eagerly await further details, the anticipation continues to build for what promises to be an exciting chapter in the Death Stranding saga.

Update: 23 Sep 2025