Death Stranding Isolations teases story, sets Tow Ubukata as writer
Kojima Productions unveiled the teaser and story details at its 10th anniversary event in Tokyo; the 2D anime series is due on Disney+ in 2027.
Kojima Productions released a new teaser and story details for its animated series Death Stranding Isolations and announced that Tow Ubukata is handling series composition and screenwriting. The update was unveiled at the studio's 10th anniversary celebration at Tokyo's Azabudai Hills Gallery, according to cartoonbrew.com.
Death Stranding Isolations is scheduled to premiere on Disney+ sometime in 2027. Takayuki Sano directs the series, which is animated in traditional 2D by E&H Production. Hideo Kojima serves as executive producer, and Ilya Kuvshinov created the original character designs.
The series is set in North America, where protagonist Sam reconnects the continent through the Chiral Network. The story centers on a woman who embraces solitude until chance encounters pull her into an unfamiliar world.
Other projects in development
Death Stranding Isolations was first announced in November 2025. Kojima Productions has also announced the anime feature Death Stranding: Mosquito, directed by Hiroshi Miyamoto at ABC Animation Studio, as well as an adult animated feature developed with Los Angeles-based Line Mileage.
Ubukata's novel Mardock Scramble won the Nihon SF Taisho Award in 2003, and his historical novel Tenchi Meisatsu received Japan's Booksellers' Award in 2010.
Quick answers
When does Death Stranding Isolations premiere?
The series is scheduled to premiere on Disney+ sometime in 2027.
Who is writing Death Stranding Isolations?
Tow Ubukata is handling series composition and screenwriting, with Takayuki Sano directing and Hideo Kojima as executive producer.
What animation style does Death Stranding Isolations use?
The series is animated in traditional 2D by E&H Production.