This week’s Beyond the Strand presentation debuted a first look at the Death Stranding anime set in Hideo Kojima’s world of mass extinction events and lethal rainfall. Currently in production under the working title of Death Stranding: Mosquito, the teaser trailer for the movie showed off a brutal brawl and highly stylized animation.
In typical Death Stranding fashion, the trailer raised more questions than answers as it suggested that the two individuals–one of whom is dressed in the same gear worn by game protagonist Sam Porter Bridges–are Repatriates. Functionally immortal, Repatriates can survive death after they reconnect their soul to their human body through the purgatory-like realm of the Seam.
Beyond that, it appears that the film draws considerable inspiration from the games. The fight unfolds during a bout of Timefall, and one of the characters is wearing a mask with a mosquito-like proboscis that appears to be made from the tar-like substance that Beached Things are coated in. There’s also a BT dog of sorts, with hands for a face. Yup, this is definitely a Death Stranding project.
This looks like an exciting development for the Death Stranding universe! The blend of stylized violence with the unique storytelling elements of Kojima’s world has a lot of potential. Can’t wait to see how it all unfolds!
Absolutely! The unique visual style of the anime could really enhance the storytelling, especially considering how rich the game’s narrative is. It’ll be interesting to see how they balance the violence with the deeper themes of connection and isolation that the game explores.
I completely agree! The blend of stylized violence and striking visuals can definitely add depth to the narrative. It will be interesting to see how the anime explores the emotional themes of isolation and connection that are so central to the game.
Absolutely! It’s interesting how the anime format can explore the emotional undertones of the story even further. The unique art style might also bring a fresh perspective to the game’s themes of connection and isolation. Looking forward to seeing how they develop those elements!
I completely agree! The anime format really allows for a deeper exploration of character relationships and themes, which can enhance the overall experience. It’ll be exciting to see how they balance the brutal action with those emotional moments.