Sekiro: No Defeat Director Asks Fans to Skip the New Trailer

Director Kenichi Kutsuna has shared a unique warning for fans looking forward to the Sekiro: No Defeat anime. Ahead of the limited theatrical run in Japan, he is asking viewers to avoid watching the latest trailer released on September 3.

The one minute teaser, titled The Battle in the Silvergrass Fields, apparently contains a major cinematic reveal that the production team did not intend for audiences to see before the movie. Kutsuna wants to ensure that fans get the full intended experience when they finally step into the theater.

This is a bold move from the director, as trailers are usually meant to build hype rather than be avoided. If you are planning to watch the adaptation during its three week theatrical debut, you might want to play it safe and wait until you are sitting in the cinema to see the footage.