{"rewrite":{"id":"r_9d3e09bb2d800b6b02dc32b1","clusterId":"c_2b59cca1496ab884e8ebaa56","slug":"sekiro-no-defeat-adds-screenings-from-october-2-after-three-week-run","model":"deepseek-v4-1-flash","headline":"SEKIRO: NO DEFEAT Adds Screenings From October 2 After Three-Week Run","summary":"The official account for the theatrical anime SEKIRO: NO DEFEAT announced on September 21 that additional screenings will begin October 2, along with a second round of theater locations. The film, based on FromSoftware's SEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICE, was originally set for a three-week run from September 4. It is fully hand-drawn 2D animation directed by Kenichi Kutsuna, with character design by Takahiro Kishida and animation production by Qzil.la. Daisuke Namikawa, Miyuki Sato and Kenjiro Tsuda reprise their game roles.","whyItMatters":"A limited three-week theatrical window has been extended with new dates and venues, which indicates the hand-drawn SEKIRO film is drawing audiences beyond its initial booking.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe extension follows the film\u0026#39;s original three-week run, which opened September 4. Additional screenings start Friday, October 2 and will roll out sequentially at theaters nationwide, with a second round of locations also confirmed. The production is fully hand-drawn 2D animation from Qzil.la, directed by Kenichi Kutsuna with character design by Takahiro Kishida. The Japanese voice cast carries over from the game, including Daisuke Namikawa as Wolf, Miyuki Sato as Kuro and Kenjiro Tsuda as Genichiro Ashina. Tie-in items around the release include a collaboration ohagi and an Ashina Water giveaway at screenings.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"SEKIRO: NO DEFEAT is hand-drawn 2D by Qzil.la, and the October 2 expansion comes three weeks after a September 4 opening. A game adaptation that runs long enough to need new theaters is the unusual part.","twitterPost":"SEKIRO: NO DEFEAT goes hand-drawn 2D via Qzil.la. Extending to October 2 and new theaters is the rare part for a game adaptation.","threadsPost":"Kenichi Kutsuna directs SEKIRO: NO DEFEAT as full hand-drawn 2D, and Qzil.la handles animation. The October 2 screenings and second round of theaters extend a run that started September 4. A game adaptation booking additional venues after opening is the part that stands out.","newsletterBlurb":"The theatrical anime SEKIRO: NO DEFEAT is getting additional screenings from October 2, along with a second round of theater locations. The hand-drawn 2D film from Qzil.la opened September 4 as a three-week limited run. Daisuke Namikawa, Miyuki Sato and Kenjiro Tsuda reprise their game roles.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Denfaminicogamer\",\"url\":\"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/2609212i\",\"title\":\"Theatrical Anime 'SEKIRO' Additional Screenings Confirmed. A Fully Hand-Drawn, Full 2D Animated Film Based on FromSoftware's Masterpiece\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4355,"outputTokens":635,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1789972166,"createdAt":"2026-09-21T06:24:10.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-09-21T06:28:21.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-09-21T06:28:21.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_2b59cca1496ab884e8ebaa56","canonicalTitle":"『SEKIRO』劇場アニメの追加公開が決定。フロム・ソフトウェアの名作を原作とする、全編手描きのフル2Dアニメーション映画","representativeArticleId":"a_0338a21208400e5c3003dbf4","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[\"Sekiro\"],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice\"],\"studios\":[\"FromSoftware\"],\"people\":[\"Daisuke Namikawa\",\"Miyuki Satō\"],\"type\":\"announcement\",\"domain\":\"anime\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-09-21T05:25:20.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-09-21T05:25:20.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-09-21T06:28:20.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Denfaminicogamer","url":"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/2609212i","title":"『SEKIRO』劇場アニメの追加公開が決定。フロム・ソフトウェアの名作を原作とする、全編手描きのフル2Dアニメーション映画"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":["Sekiro"],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice"],"studios":["FromSoftware"],"people":["Daisuke Namikawa","Miyuki Satō"],"type":"announcement","domain":"anime","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}