Kojima Productions has revealed the first teaser trailer and new details for the animated series Death Stranding Isolations, set in the universe of Hideo Kojima's games. The traditional hand-drawn 2D production premieres exclusively on Disney+ and other Disney services (including Hulu) in 2027.
What happened?
The roughly 45-second teaser was shown during Kojima Productions' 10th anniversary event (Beyond the Strand) in Tokyo. The striking tagline is “My mom became a crater.” The story is completely original, separate from the games, and takes place in North America right after Sam reconnects the continent via the Chiral Network.
A young girl forced into isolation after the Death Stranding grows to prefer solitude until unexpected encounters throw her into a world she does not recognize. Other characters include a wise old man who connects people in mysterious ways, a female soldier trapped in cycles of war, and a boy raging at the absurdity of life.
Team and production
- Executive producer: Hideo Kojima
- Director: Takayuki Sano
- Series composition and screenplay: Tow Ubukata (author of Mardock Scramble and scripts for Ghost in the Shell Arise, Psycho-Pass 2, etc.)
- Original character designer: Ilya Kuvshinov
- Animation: E&H production (Ninja Kamui, Bullet/Bullet, Magic Knight Rayearth)
The series was previously announced with a working title and now receives full visual, synopsis, and confirmed staff. It expands the Death Stranding universe into anime format, distinct from the A24 live-action film.
Why it matters
For Kojima and Death Stranding fans, this is the first official animated production with a heavyweight Japanese industry team. The combination of hand-drawn animation from a renowned studio + established writer + Disney+ distribution raises the franchise's global reach potential.
Primary source: Kojima Productions official announcement and coverage from Gematsu, Anime News Network, and Game Informer.
Image credit: Kojima Productions — Source: official material / Gematsu
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