Kojima Productions has unveiled a preview of its upcoming animated project titled Death Stranding: Mosquito. The franchise creator, Hideo Kojima, has ambitious plans to expand the Death Stranding IP, with Mosquito being just one of the forthcoming projects associated with his Tokyo-based studio, Kojima Productions.
Fans should note that along with the Mosquito animated film, Kojima Productions is also developing a live-action adaptation of Death Stranding produced by A24. Both projects are set to tell entirely fresh stories while retaining the essence of the familiar Death Stranding universe. The recently released trailer for the animated feature provides a glimpse into a unique detail surrounding the mysterious new protagonist.
New Protagonist Introduced in Death Stranding: Mosquito
In a teaser released during the Beyond the Strand event, Kojima Productions shared two minutes of the forthcoming animated film Death Stranding: Mosquito, showcasing a peculiar protagonist. This character, likely named Mosquito, dons an unusual mask that seemingly allows them to “suck something” from their enemies’ bodies. However, it remains ambiguous how this skill aids them in combat or how they came to possess it. It is also important to mention that the title Death Stranding: Mosquito is provisional and may alter, despite the fact that the current official poster uses it.
The team behind Death Stranding: Mosquito involves producer Hideo Kojima and director Hiroshi Miyamoto, recognized for anime like Pretty Cure Dream Stars! The screenplay is crafted by Aaron Guzikowski, who has previous acclaim for projects like the TV series Raised by Wolves and the film Prisoners, starring Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal. Guzikowski’s name was one of the first revealed during the initial tease of the Death Stranding animated film. Animation duties belong to ABC Animation Studio, while Studio Easter, noted for their contribution to the popular anime Dandadan, is responsible for the background designs of the film.
As speculation arises, fans are eager to uncover how the protagonist’s mosquito-like ability operates and its implications within the narrative of Death Stranding’s post-apocalyptic world. The character’s motives are also of interest, as Mosquito appears to engage in combat against a porter in the trailer’s latter half. Any further official details remain elusive for the time being, as the storyline’s intricacies in Death Stranding: Mosquito are difficult to decipher. There is currently no official release date or timeframe announced, aside from the brief teaser trailer and the key individuals involved in the project.
