Kojima Productions also announced two additional games, OD and Physint, broadening the franchise’s future slate.

The news broke at Disney’s APAC Showcase, with Deadline cited as the report source.

The partnership announcement follows prior interest in adapting Death Stranding for animation.

Concept art by Ilya Kuvshinov was released, though no stills or animation were shown at the announcement.

The Death Stranding franchise continues to expand across media, including anime, live-action film, and other projects.

Isolations joins other adaptations like Death Stranding: Mosquito and an announced Line Mileage-backed adult animated feature.

First concept art was revealed at Disney’s APAC Originals Preview, offering a glimpse of the show's visual direction.

Kojima disclosed the project at Disney Branded Television’s Asia Pacific showcase in Hong Kong, signaling a Disney+ collaboration.

Kojima expressed excitement for Japanese anime and collaboration with Disney, noting Disney’s influence on his work.

In addition to Isolations, Kojima Productions is developing Death Stranding: Mosquito, an animated film, while A24 is producing a separate live-action Death Stranding movie.

Official synopsis outlines a world where the dead manifest and cause widespread destruction, with a legendary porter aiming to reconnect humanity.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach received critical acclaim earlier in the year, highlighting ongoing expansion through events and upcoming films.

The series will be an original, standalone Death Stranding narrative set in North America, following a nameless man and woman on a journey.

Despite its new story, the anime remains within the Death Stranding post-apocalyptic setting, exploring isolation as civilization teeters toward collapse.

Traditional hand-drawn 2D animation will deliver a fresh tale in the Death Stranding universe, centering on a nameless man and woman.

Contextual topics include Disney+, Kojima Productions, and the broader trend of video game adaptations.

A Shacknews review of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is cited, underscoring strong reception to the franchise in 2025.

The synopsis describes a post-explosion landscape with isolation and a quest to restore human connections through cargo delivery and wishes.

Kojima Productions teams up with Disney to launch Death Stranding Isolations, an anime series directed by Takayuki Sano with Hideo Kojima serving as executive producer, slated to premiere on Disney+ in 2027.

The show, produced by E&H Production, will use traditional hand-drawn 2D animation and feature character designs by Ilya Kuvshinov, described as top-class and bold yet subtle.

This marks Kojima Productions’ first major streaming platform collaboration, expanding the Death Stranding universe beyond games and a prior film adaptation in development with A24.

The piece is a News-in-Brief preview that highlights the collaboration and directs readers to official sources for more details.

The narrative centers on a diverse set of protagonists—a salvation-seeking old man, a female warrior, a boy with a grudge against Sam Bridges, and a girl embracing loneliness—whose fates converge as a new Death Stranding tale unfolds.

The cast spans a diverse ensemble, including an old man seeking salvation, a female warrior, a vengeful boy, and a girl confronting loneliness, with their stories converging near a threatened extinction.

Core plot follows a man and a woman on separate journeys in a post-apocalyptic North America, their paths crossing as a new Death Stranding narrative begins, with key figures like a boy against Sam Bridges and a female warrior.

The announcement situates Isolations within the broader Death Stranding universe and references related projects and past collaborations.

Reaction and context are noted, alongside the author’s enthusiasm for the franchise.

The project aligns with Kojima’s cinematic storytelling approach and aims to broaden accessibility of Death Stranding to non-gamers.

Source material comes from a Kojima Productions press release, with attribution to Shacknews’ TJ Denzer and a link to Shacknews coverage.

Sam Porter Bridges may appear in some form, though it’s unclear whether he will be voiced or appear as a specter, with potential parallel storytelling to the games.

There are hints that the anime could tie into the game’s timeline, signaling interconnected storytelling.

Kojima Productions is also reportedly working on OD for Xbox Game Studios, adding to industry speculation about new projects.

Isolations is described as an original Death Stranding story that remains within the universe while standing alone.

Kojima’s personal involvement aligns with his history of blending animated storytelling into his projects.

The article for readers is credited to Vikki Blake, published on November 13, 2025.

The series follows a young man and a young woman as they navigate isolation, hope, and resilience in a post-apocalyptic landscape.

Other major projects include Mosquito, an animated feature, and a live-action Death Stranding film in development, illustrating the franchise’s multi-format expansion.

The announcement provides specific names and roles (Kojima, Sano, E&H Production, Kuvshinov) and ties dates to the reveal.

This marks Kojima’s second collaboration with Disney, following a previous documentary about Kojima Productions.

It remains unclear where the anime fits in the Death Stranding timeline or whether it is canon.

The Dead’s manifestations drive catastrophic events, setting the stage for a Salvation-driven narrative about reconnecting civilization.

Readers are urged to follow the linked official source for more details, with Kojima Productions confirming the news via social channels.

The storyline follows a nameless pair dealing with isolation in North America while Sam Bridges traverses the continent to save America.

The announcement comes amid 2025 Death Stranding developments, including the July release of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and other adaptations.

Concept art by Ilya Kuvshinov provides a visual preview released during the APAC showcase.

Isolations will stream exclusively on Disney+, and it is one of three Death Stranding adaptations in development, alongside Mosquito and a live-action film.

The series marks Death Stranding’s first global streaming partnership, produced by Japan’s E&H Production, led by Sunghoo Park.

The core of Isolations focuses on survival and reconnection through the journey of a legendary porter and the people he encounters.

E&H Production’s prior work includes Ninja Kamui and Bullet, highlighting the studio’s animation pedigree.