Konami’s Suikoden is finally getting its anime. A second promo video out of Anime Expo confirmed an October 2026 premiere for Suikoden: The Anime, revealed more cast, and named the opening theme — amazarashi’s "Kanashimi Sae Otonabite." The series adapts Suikoden II, the 1998 RPG many fans still call the franchise’s peak.
Quick answer
According to SenpaiRanks, Suikoden: The Anime premieres in October 2026, airing on Tokyo MX and 32 channels across Japan, animated by KONAMI animation. Yūzō Satō directs, with scripts by Michihiro Tsuchiya, character designs by Ryō Yamauchi, and music by Kōji Nakamura. The opening theme is amazarashi’s "Kanashimi Sae Otonabite," and the series adapts Suikoden II (Konami, 1998). The ranking board is live for the adaptation now.
Where it comes from
Suikoden II is a revered entry in JRPG history — a war story about betrayal, a 108-character roster, and one of the medium’s most quietly devastating villains. Adapting it is a swing at a fanbase that has waited decades for the series to return to the spotlight, and the choice to animate the second game rather than the first tells you the staff knows where the emotional weight sits.
Here’s the second promo:
The new cast
The latest wave adds Jin Yamanoi as Agares Blight, Miyuki Sawashiro as Anabelle, and Kōdai Sakai as Jess. Behind the camera, Yūzō Satō directs, Michihiro Tsuchiya writes the series scripts, Ryō Yamauchi designs the characters, and Kōji Nakamura composes. A manga adaptation illustrated by Kochiya also launches in Comic Dengeki DaiohG on July 27.
When you can watch it
The TV run starts October 2026 on Tokyo MX, Kansai TV, BS Asahi, and a 32-channel spread in Japan; an international streaming home wasn’t named in this announcement. Before that, the first three episodes screen in 10 theaters for two weeks starting August 21, 2026. For the rest of the fall slate, our best summer 2026 anime hub and Mashle Season 3 guide track nearby premieres.
The call
A faithful Suikoden II adaptation could be one of 2026’s sleeper hits — the source is that good — but game adaptations are a coin flip, which is exactly why SenpaiRanks’s dual-axis board is useful here. When it airs, rate it and see whether it earns the reputation the game carries, rather than taking a single number on faith.
Frequently asked questions
Q: When does Suikoden: The Anime come out?
A: October 2026, on Tokyo MX and 32 channels across Japan.
Q: Which game is the Suikoden anime based on?
A: Suikoden II, Konami’s 1998 role-playing game.
Q: Who sings the Suikoden anime opening?
A: amazarashi performs the opening theme, "Kanashimi Sae Otonabite."
Q: Can I watch the first episodes early?
A: Yes — the first three episodes screen in 10 Japanese theaters for two weeks starting August 21, 2026.
Q: Is there a Suikoden manga too?
A: Yes, a manga adaptation illustrated by Kochiya launches in Comic Dengeki DaiohG on July 27.