Unanswered//butterfly
2026, Japanese. Directed by Tadahiro Yoshihira.
In Sword Art Online, the first full-dive VRMMO, dying in the game means dying in real life. Emirun and Rex, who knew each other before entering the game, reunite by chance and join forces to survive. After their team is slaughtered by the mysterious PK known as the Black Swordsman, the two resolve to become stronger. Determined to avenge their fallen comrades, they seek out the legendary swordswoman Asuna and begin an intense training regimen. In a deadly game where even fellow players can become enemies, what fate awaits them at the end of this journey?
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Tadahiro YoshihiraDirector
- Koki UchiyamaRex (voice)
- Tomoyo KurosawaEmirun (voice)
- Yoshitsugu MatsuokaKazuto Kirigaya / Kirito (voice)
- Haruka TomatsuAsuna Yuuki (voice)
- Ayahi TakagakiLisbeth (voice)
- Yurina AmamiLucy (voice)
- Kana IchinoseIori (voice)
- Manatsu MurakamiLala (voice)
- Yuya HiroseZash (voice)
- Anri KatsuMusou (voice)
- Manaka IwamiStina (voice)
- Karin NanamiSaint Snowdaisy (voice)
Details
- Released
- 9 May 2026
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Tadahiro Yoshihira, Keisuke Makino
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Unanswered//butterfly is adapted from a video game.
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How long is Unanswered//butterfly?
Unanswered//butterfly runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
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Unanswered//butterfly parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Unanswered//butterfly is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Unanswered//butterfly on?
Unanswered//butterfly isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 May 2026. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Unanswered//butterfly?
If you liked Unanswered//butterfly, try Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale, Berserk: The Golden Age Arc I - The Egg of the King, Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans.
Who directed Unanswered//butterfly?
Unanswered//butterfly (2026) was directed by Tadahiro Yoshihira and stars Koki Uchiyama, Tomoyo Kurosawa, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka.
What is Unanswered//butterfly based on?
Unanswered//butterfly is adapted from a video game.