Sword Art Online: Progressive Anime Release Date Revealed

It’s been only few months since SAO Alicization: War of Underworld wrapped up its final season. But, fans were not left sad-faced, as the ending of the Anime confirmed “Kirito will Return.” And, today the official confirmation is here! The official website and Twitter handle of SAO revealed that SAO: Progressive will be getting an Anime Movie. Time to rejoice!!

Release Date

Though an exact date of the Movie’s release was not announced, but we got to know that it will release sometime in 2021.

After countless anime were delayed in 2020 due to pandemic, 2021 looks to be a promising year for Anime Industry and fans.

Announcements

Twitter Announcement

The Official Tweet

《閃光》と《黒の剣士》の出会いの物語

『劇場版 ソードアート・オンライン プログレッシブ 星なき夜のアリア』

2021年公開決定！

公式サイト：https://t.co/GH3mfREDHK
特報第1弾：https://t.co/XqrKNxuDQh#sao_anime pic.twitter.com/rkNwiFdTfk

— アニメ ソードアート・オンライン 公式 (@sao_anime) November 8, 2020

The above translation says:

The story of the encounter between “Flash” and “Black Swordsman” “Sword Art Online Progressive Theatrical Version Aria of the Night without Stars” will be released in 2021!

Fans are excited too after their favorite Anime is back with a bang.

Owh.. Great! I can't wait to see it, i'm really hyped!

— AzyxHels • ダヴィッド (@AzyxHels) November 8, 2020

The video revealed in the twitter feed shows Asuna and Kirito in Aincrad and their struggle to stay alive under any circumstances.

Staff & Cast

Staff

The official Website revealed the Staff behind the upcoming Anime Movie

Director	Ayako Kawano
Studio	A-1 Pictures
Character Design	Kento Toya
Action Director	Yasuyuki Kai
Music Composer	Yuki Kajiura

Cast

The Official Website also confirmed that the Voice Actors behind Kirito and Asuma will Return.

As of now, these are the only Cast revealed, and with time, we will get to know other remaining casts.

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SOURCE: Official Website