{"rewrite":{"id":"r_c501856b00d6ecc4e4c5f773","clusterId":"c_21500ea4dc0363b7179a4acf","slug":"visual-arts-launches-visual-arts-scripts-brand-with-sayagatari-novel-game","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Visual Arts Launches VISUAL ARTS Scripts Brand With 'Sayagatari' Novel Game","summary":"Visual Arts, owner of Key, announced the PC novel game 'Sayagatari - Yōtō no Yakusoku -' for September 25 release. The download version is priced at 990 yen, a special launch price, and the first-run limited package is 4,950 yen. The opening movie, cast, and a signing event with illustrator Riichu were also revealed.","whyItMatters":"The title is the first release under Visual Arts' new brand VISUAL ARTS Scripts, signaling a new vehicle for the company's visual novel output at a budget price point.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eVisual Arts has established a new brand, VISUAL ARTS Scripts, and its first title is the PC novel game \u0026#39;Sayagatari - Yōtō no Yakusoku -\u0026#39;. The company previously owned Key, known for its visual novels. The game will launch on September 25 with a download version priced at 990 yen, a discount from the originally planned 1,000 yen to mark the brand\u0026#39;s debut. A first-run limited package is also available at 4,950 yen.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn opening movie has been released, introducing characters Sakura Saya (voiced by Tomori Kusunoki) and Rinko Kanemori (voiced by Marika). The scenario is by Mii Yamaya, with illustrations by Riichu. A signing event with Riichu will be held on September 26 to commemorate the release. A Steam version is in development and will arrive later.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Visual Arts, owner of Key, launches new brand VISUAL ARTS Scripts with first title 'Sayagatari - Yōtō no Yakusoku -' on September 25. Download priced at 990 yen. Opening movie and cast (Tomori Kusunoki, Marika) revealed.","twitterPost":"Visual Arts launches new brand VISUAL ARTS Scripts with first title 'Sayagatari - Yōtō no Yakusoku -' on September 25. Download version 990 yen, limited package 4,950 yen. Opening movie features Tomori Kusunoki and Marika.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Visual Arts, the company behind Key, has announced a new brand called VISUAL ARTS Scripts. Its first release is the PC novel game 'Sayagatari - Yōtō no Yakusoku -', set for September 25 at a launch price of 990 yen. The opening movie and cast details have been revealed.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"GAME Watch (Impress)\",\"url\":\"https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2126024.html\",\"title\":\"Visual Arts, Owner of Key, Announces Novel Game 'Sayagatari - Yōtō no Yakusoku -' for September 25 Release\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4047,"outputTokens":1394,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1784270623,"createdAt":"2026-07-17T06:37:21.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-07-17T06:37:28.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-17T06:37:21.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_21500ea4dc0363b7179a4acf","canonicalTitle":"Key擁するビジュアルアーツのノベルゲーム「サヤガタリ-妖刀の約束-」が9月25日に発売決定","representativeArticleId":"a_b6384a03c192cb95459a9536","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Sayagatari: The Cursed Sword's Promise\"],\"studios\":[\"Visual Arts\"],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-07-17T03:30:40.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-07-17T03:30:40.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-17T06:37:29.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"GAME Watch (Impress)","url":"https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2126024.html","title":"Key擁するビジュアルアーツのノベルゲーム「サヤガタリ-妖刀の約束-」が9月25日に発売決定"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Sayagatari: The Cursed Sword's Promise"],"studios":["Visual Arts"],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}