A new trailer for the upcoming film Sword Art Online The Movie -Progressive- Scherzo of Deep Night has been released, showcasing more of what we can expect from the forthcoming sequel to Sword Art Online The Movie -Progressive- Aria of a Starless Night.
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The new trailer doesn’t give too much away but does showcase some new footage from the highly anticipated anime sequel. Alongside the trailer, it was also confirmed that the film’s theme song, “Shinzо̄” (Heart), would be performed by Eir Aoi. Earlier this year, it was confirmed that the main staff members from the first film would return for the sequel. Director Ayako Kono is also returning, as well as character designer and chief animation director Kento Toya.
Check out the new trailer for Sword Art Online The Movie -Progressive- Scherzo of Deep Night below:
Sword Art Online Progressive is an adaptation of the light novel series of the same name, serving as an expanded retelling of the Aincrad story arc of the original Sword Art Online. This film is produced by A1 Pictures and directed by Ayako Kono, who previously worked on series like Your Lie in April, After the Rain, and Ace Attorney. The longtime actors of both main characters return again, with Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Kirito and Haruka Tomatsu as Asuna.
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Aria of a Starless Night premiered in Japan on Saturday, October 30, and made its way west both subbed and dubbed on December 3, 2021, thanks to Funimation. The film also screened in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Latin America.
