30th October, 2026 – KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS shared new details and teaser video for DEATH STRANDING ISOLATIONS, the upcoming animated series streaming exclusively on Disney+ or other Disney Services in 2027, during the studio's 10th anniversary celebration event: BEYOND THE STRAND: The Odyssey of Creation and Endeavor at Azabudai Hills Gallery, Tokyo.
To view the teaser, please visit: https://youtu.be/ruIT6Xez6tw
Set in the world of DEATH STRANDING, DEATH STRANDING ISOLATIONS will tell a completely new story, separate from that of the video games. The upcoming series will follow a young man and woman as they set out on an adventure. Told through a traditional, hand-drawn 2D animation style, some of Japan’s top animation talent at E&H production are currently working to bring the series to life.
To view the teaser, please visit: https://youtu.be/ruIT6Xez6tw
Set in the world of DEATH STRANDING, DEATH STRANDING ISOLATIONS will tell a completely new story, separate from that of the video games. The upcoming series will follow a young man and woman as they set out on an adventure. Told through a traditional, hand-drawn 2D animation style, some of Japan’s top animation talent at E&H production are currently working to bring the series to life.
STORY SYNOPSIS
“My mom became a crater.”
The Death Stranding—a catastrophic series of explosions caused when the dead crept into our world and collided with the living.
In the wake of this cataclysm, many were forced to live in absolute isolation—among them, a young girl. Although this lonely existence was forced upon her, she soon grows to prefer solitude, eschewing all opportunities for real human connection and allowing herself to be strung along by fate.
In DEATH STRANDING, legendary game creator Hideo Kojima brought you a haunting vision of a shattered world. Now, that world expands into new frontiers with a brand-new animation series.
Under the guidance of director Takayuki Sano, world-class hand-drawn animations have been brought to life by renowned studio “E&H production” (NINJA KAMUI, BULLET/BULLET, the Magic Knight Rayearth television series).
The story is set in North America immediately after Sam—the protagonist of the game—reconnects the continent by means of the Chiral Network. However, as America is reborn from the ashes, the renewed connections that bind it together bring about new and unforeseen consequences.
In this tumultuous new landscape, there are some who walk a different path to the one chosen by Sam and his Bridges comrades: a wise old man who connects people through a method that defies all reckoning; a female soldier ensnared in a cycle of war and destruction; a boy who seethes with rage at the absurdity of his life...and of course, the girl who chose to sever all ties with the outside world...Fate has other plans for her, however, and chance encounters see her launched headfirst into a world she does not recognize.
COMMENT FROM DIRECTOR TAKAYUKI SANO
"One of the unique abilities of entertainment is its power to enhance the spirituality of those who consume it, and I think this is something that Mr. Kojima’s works have always achieved. As a result, I approached this production with an exceptionally strong sense of duty and responsibility. I knew that no matter what, I needed to accomplish the same thing," said Takayuki Sano.
CREDITS LIST
The studio also confirmed today that renowned author Tow Ubukata joins the credited list for DEATH STRANDING ISOLATIONS as the Series Composition & Screenplay writer; full bio provided below.
*TOW UBUKATA – Author
Born 1977 in Gifu, Japan.
Debuted as a writer in 1996 while in university with Kuroi Kisetsu (Black Season), which won Gold at the 1st Sneaker Taisho Award.
He has since expanded his field to span across novels, video games, comics, and animation with an extensive body of literary works.
In 2003, he won the 24th Nihon SF Taisho Award with Mardock Scramble.
In 2010, his history novel Tenchi Meisatsu won the HonyaTaisho: Booksellers’ Award, University Readers’ Award, Yoshikawa Eiji Award for New Authors, Hokuto Writers’ Award, and the Funahashi Seiichi Literature Award.
In 2012, Ubukata won the Futaro Yamada Award with his history novel Mitsukuni-den.
His more recent works include the Mardock Anonymous series (Hayakawa Books & Magazines), Activator (Shueisha), Bone Ash and Project Darkness (KADOKAWA), and My Little Hero (Bungei Shunju).
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For more information, please visit: www.kojimaproductions.jp
BEYOND THE STRAND EXHIBITION
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS presents BEYOND THE STRAND: The Odyssey of Creation and Endeavor at Azabudai Hills Gallery, Tokyo, from 31st October to 20th December 2026. Visitors can explore never-before-seen production materials, a 10th Anniversary limited LUDENS statue and a 360-degree immersive video installation created exclusively for the show. Find out more here.
AVAILABLE NOW
As of June 2026, the DEATH STRANDING series has reached a cumulative player base of over 27 million worldwide. DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT is currently available for PlayStation5 and on PC, available through Steam or Epic Games Store, while DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is currently available for PlayStation5 and on PC, available through Steam or Epic Games Store,
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About HIDEO KOJIMA / KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS
Hideo Kojima is a world-renowned game creator and auteur known for pushing the boundaries of the video game medium. Widely considered the father of the stealth genre, he is also credited with innovating both story-telling and cinematic presentation in video games at large. On December 16, 2015, Hideo Kojima established his own studio called KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, under the banner of “From Sapiens to Ludens”. On November 8, 2019, the studio released its first title, DEATH STRANDING, starring Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, and Léa Seydoux, for PlayStation® 4. Since its original release, DEATH STRANDING has launched on a variety of platforms, including PlayStation®5, PC, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Xbox Series X|S, and Amazon Luna, received numerous game awards. The sequel, DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH launched on PlayStation®5 in 2025, followed by the PC version in 2026, with the DEATH STRANDING series reaching a cumulative player base of over 27 million worldwide in June 2026. In 2020, Hideo Kojima received the BAFTA Fellowship, the highest accolade bestowed by BAFTA upon an individual in recognition of exceptional contribution to film, games or television. In 2023, in partnership with XBOX GAME STUDIOS, the studio officially announced OD, an experience that will explore the concept of testing your fear threshold – while blurring the boundaries of gaming and film. In 2024, the studio announced PHYSINT, a new action-espionage game is in development, now also in partnership with XBOX.
KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS also recently celebrated its 10-Year Anniversary via a BEYOND THE STRAND live-stream event that included updates on future projects, new partnerships, panel discussions and highlighted DEATH STRANDING franchise expansion plans including the animated film project DEATH STRANDING MOSQUITO, an animated episodic series announced for Disney+ titled DEATH STRANDING ISOLATIONS, and a live-action feature film adaptation of the world of DEATH STRANDING from the independent entertainment production company A24.
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“My mom became a crater.”
The Death Stranding—a catastrophic series of explosions caused when the dead crept into our world and collided with the living.
In the wake of this cataclysm, many were forced to live in absolute isolation—among them, a young girl. Although this lonely existence was forced upon her, she soon grows to prefer solitude, eschewing all opportunities for real human connection and allowing herself to be strung along by fate.
In DEATH STRANDING, legendary game creator Hideo Kojima brought you a haunting vision of a shattered world. Now, that world expands into new frontiers with a brand-new animation series.
Under the guidance of director Takayuki Sano, world-class hand-drawn animations have been brought to life by renowned studio “E&H production” (NINJA KAMUI, BULLET/BULLET, the Magic Knight Rayearth television series).
The story is set in North America immediately after Sam—the protagonist of the game—reconnects the continent by means of the Chiral Network. However, as America is reborn from the ashes, the renewed connections that bind it together bring about new and unforeseen consequences.
In this tumultuous new landscape, there are some who walk a different path to the one chosen by Sam and his Bridges comrades: a wise old man who connects people through a method that defies all reckoning; a female soldier ensnared in a cycle of war and destruction; a boy who seethes with rage at the absurdity of his life...and of course, the girl who chose to sever all ties with the outside world...Fate has other plans for her, however, and chance encounters see her launched headfirst into a world she does not recognize.
COMMENT FROM DIRECTOR TAKAYUKI SANO
"One of the unique abilities of entertainment is its power to enhance the spirituality of those who consume it, and I think this is something that Mr. Kojima’s works have always achieved. As a result, I approached this production with an exceptionally strong sense of duty and responsibility. I knew that no matter what, I needed to accomplish the same thing," said Takayuki Sano.
CREDITS LIST
The studio also confirmed today that renowned author Tow Ubukata joins the credited list for DEATH STRANDING ISOLATIONS as the Series Composition & Screenplay writer; full bio provided below.
- Executive Producer: Hideo Kojima
- Director: Takayuki Sano
- Series Composition & Screenplay: *Tow Ubukata
- Original Character Designer: Ilya Kuvshinov
- Animation by E&H production
- Produced by KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS
*TOW UBUKATA – Author
Born 1977 in Gifu, Japan.
Debuted as a writer in 1996 while in university with Kuroi Kisetsu (Black Season), which won Gold at the 1st Sneaker Taisho Award.
He has since expanded his field to span across novels, video games, comics, and animation with an extensive body of literary works.
In 2003, he won the 24th Nihon SF Taisho Award with Mardock Scramble.
In 2010, his history novel Tenchi Meisatsu won the HonyaTaisho: Booksellers’ Award, University Readers’ Award, Yoshikawa Eiji Award for New Authors, Hokuto Writers’ Award, and the Funahashi Seiichi Literature Award.
In 2012, Ubukata won the Futaro Yamada Award with his history novel Mitsukuni-den.
His more recent works include the Mardock Anonymous series (Hayakawa Books & Magazines), Activator (Shueisha), Bone Ash and Project Darkness (KADOKAWA), and My Little Hero (Bungei Shunju).
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For more information, please visit: www.kojimaproductions.jp
BEYOND THE STRAND EXHIBITION
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS presents BEYOND THE STRAND: The Odyssey of Creation and Endeavor at Azabudai Hills Gallery, Tokyo, from 31st October to 20th December 2026. Visitors can explore never-before-seen production materials, a 10th Anniversary limited LUDENS statue and a 360-degree immersive video installation created exclusively for the show. Find out more here.
AVAILABLE NOW
As of June 2026, the DEATH STRANDING series has reached a cumulative player base of over 27 million worldwide. DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT is currently available for PlayStation5 and on PC, available through Steam or Epic Games Store, while DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is currently available for PlayStation5 and on PC, available through Steam or Epic Games Store,
###
PRESS CONTACTS:
For UK enquiries, please contact:
mattheww@themultipleagency.com
For USA enquiries, please contact:
seane@themultipleagency.com
PR ASSETS:
Assets available here
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About HIDEO KOJIMA / KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS
Hideo Kojima is a world-renowned game creator and auteur known for pushing the boundaries of the video game medium. Widely considered the father of the stealth genre, he is also credited with innovating both story-telling and cinematic presentation in video games at large. On December 16, 2015, Hideo Kojima established his own studio called KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, under the banner of “From Sapiens to Ludens”. On November 8, 2019, the studio released its first title, DEATH STRANDING, starring Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, and Léa Seydoux, for PlayStation® 4. Since its original release, DEATH STRANDING has launched on a variety of platforms, including PlayStation®5, PC, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Xbox Series X|S, and Amazon Luna, received numerous game awards. The sequel, DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH launched on PlayStation®5 in 2025, followed by the PC version in 2026, with the DEATH STRANDING series reaching a cumulative player base of over 27 million worldwide in June 2026. In 2020, Hideo Kojima received the BAFTA Fellowship, the highest accolade bestowed by BAFTA upon an individual in recognition of exceptional contribution to film, games or television. In 2023, in partnership with XBOX GAME STUDIOS, the studio officially announced OD, an experience that will explore the concept of testing your fear threshold – while blurring the boundaries of gaming and film. In 2024, the studio announced PHYSINT, a new action-espionage game is in development, now also in partnership with XBOX.
KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS also recently celebrated its 10-Year Anniversary via a BEYOND THE STRAND live-stream event that included updates on future projects, new partnerships, panel discussions and highlighted DEATH STRANDING franchise expansion plans including the animated film project DEATH STRANDING MOSQUITO, an animated episodic series announced for Disney+ titled DEATH STRANDING ISOLATIONS, and a live-action feature film adaptation of the world of DEATH STRANDING from the independent entertainment production company A24.
For more information, please visit our website: www.kojimaproductions.jp
To stay up to date with the latest announcements, please follow us on social:
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