Hideo Kojima, director of Death Stranding, revealed that an anime adaptation of the game is in development. Discover his insights on game-to-film adaptations and the latest promotions for Death Stranding 2.

Death Stranding Broadens Its Horizons

Anime Adaptation in Progress

While a live-action Death Stranding film has been in development, Hideo Kojima recently disclosed that an anime adaptation is also underway. In a May 28 interview with Vogue Japan, Kojima discussed the upcoming film and casually mentioned the anime project.

He emphasized that the future of entertainment lies in erasing the divide between video games and films, a core mission for his company. Kojima noted, "Kojima Productions’ initial phase was to establish the Death Stranding IP across platforms, produce a film, and develop a sequel. The next phase is crafting a project that seamlessly blends games and cinema."

Discussing game adaptations, Kojima referenced The Last of Us, which stayed true to its source material, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie, designed as fan service. He aims to create a film worthy of prestigious awards at festivals like Cannes or Venice. He confirmed, "We are actively developing an anime adaptation."

Although Kojima hinted at an anime possibility in a September 2024 Variety interview, this marks the first official confirmation of the project by Kojima Productions. No further details have been shared as of now.

Hideo Kojima at Summer Game Fest 2025

Summer Game Fest (SGF) announced via Twitter (X) on May 27 that Hideo Kojima will appear on June 6 at 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET / 9:00 PM GMT / 6:00 AM JST. The event will be streamed live on SGF’s YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter (X) channels.

Fans anticipate updates on Death Stranding 2 (DS2), though Kojima may also discuss other projects like OD and Physint. The focus, however, appears to be on DS2, with recent promotional efforts including a QR code campaign to build excitement.

Anticipation Builds for DS2

On Reddit, fans shared details of a new QR code launched by Kojima Productions, linking to a video on the game’s official website. User soldier_ibra noted the studio’s Pocket Tissue campaign in Japan, where QR codes on pocket tissues direct fans to the video.

Kojima tweeted about the campaign on May 23, personally distributing pocket tissues in Tokyo. The video, titled "Prepper Awaiting Porter," is a brief glimpse inside a Prepper Shelter, with minimal action. Fans view this as classic Kojima flair, expecting more promotional content as the release approaches.

As the launch nears, Kojima is actively promoting the sequel to the acclaimed action-adventure game. Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is slated for release on June 26, 2025, on PlayStation 5. For the latest updates, explore our Death Stranding 2: On The Beach article below!