Adapting Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice into an anime should have been a dream announcement for fans of FromSoftware’s samurai epic. With its brutal swordplay, haunting landscapes, and layered storytelling, the game seemed destined for a faithful animated version. When Sekiro: No Defeat was revealed, many cheered, until suspicions of AI involvement quickly overshadowed the excitement.

The production studio, Qzil.la, insisted the Sekiro: No Defeat series is entirely hand-drawn, but the controversy has already left its mark. In an era where AI tools have sparked intense debates about creativity and authenticity, fans are skeptical of vague promises. The pushback reflects a larger anxiety: the fear that beloved anime projects could lose their artistry to machine-driven shortcuts.

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