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Release date: March 9, 2017 (USA)
Director: Tomohiko Itō
Music composed by: Yuki Kajiura
Language: Japanese
*Subtitled in English*
Screenplay: Reki Kawahara
Producers: Aniplex
Licensors: Aniplex of America
Studios: A-1 Pictures
Source: Light novel
Genres: Action, Game, Adventure, Romance, Fantasy
Website:
JPN: http://sao-movie.net/
NA: http://sao-movie.net/us/
Buy Tickets here:
http://sao-movie.net/us/theater/
What is Sword Art Online:
The animated TV series ”Sword Art Online" is based on author Reki Kawahara's light novel (winner of the 15th Dengeki Novel Award Grand Prize) in which the protagonist Kirito fights to survive in the mysterious next-gen VRMMORPG called ”Sword Art Online." Since the first volume of the novel was published in April 2009, the series has been extremely popular with cumulative sales exceeding 12.5 million units in Japan and 19 million worldwide. Because of its popularity, the series has been adapted into two animated series, in addition to several games, comics and merchandise. In Spring 2017, ”Sword Art Online The Movie – Ordinal Scale –”, a brand new original story written by Reki Kawahara, is set for a theatrical release. SAO fans around the world are anxiously anticipating its release.
Original Anime Link (Seasons 1-2; subbed or dubbed):
http://www.crunchyroll.com/sword-art-online?utm_source=android&utm_campaign=socialshare
Movie plot:
The film is set after the events of the anime's second season, in which Kirito, Asuna, and their friends start playing a new game known as OS (short for "Ordinal Scale") that, contrary to the previous ones they played, doesn't have a full-dive function and is based on a new augmented reality device instead called "Augma". In this game, players are ranked according to their achievements and players with lower ranks have serious disadvantages in duels against their higher ranked peers. However, Kirito and co. discover that something is wrong when they come across monsters from Aincrad, the world from the same game they were trapped inside for two years while fighting for their lives.
Prologue:
In 2022, the world of virtual reality was upended by the arrival of a new invention from a genius programmer, Akihiko Kayaba. Called NerveGear, it was the first full-dive system and with it, came endless possibilities to VRMMORPGs. In 2026, a new machine called the Augma is developed to compete against the NerveGear and its successor, the Amusphere. A next-gen wearable device, the Augma doesn't have a full-dive function like its predecessors. Instead, it uses Augmented Reality (AR) to get players into the game. It is safe, user-friendly and lets users play while they are conscious, making it an instant hit on the market. The most popular game on the system is ”Ordinal Scale" (aka: OS), an ARMMORPG developed exclusively for the Augma.
Asuna and the gang have already been playing OS for a while, by the time Kirito decides to join them. They're about to find out that Ordinal Scale isn't all fun and games
AR (Augmented Reality) Type Information Terminal ”Augma":
A next-generation, wearable multi-device that looks like a pair of small headphones. In terms of size and portability, it is far superior to the existing VR machine ”Amusphere." Augma doesn't have a full-dive function, however, its AR function is greatly enhanced to compensate for it. It can transmit visual, audio and tactual sensation data to players while they are awake, thus enabling the users to enjoy fitness and health management like a game
Ordinal Scale:
”Ordinal Scale," an ARMMO-RPG that was designed exclusively for ”Augma."
Following its release, it has become the most discussed game due to its advanced technology. In this game, players can raise their rank by collecting items that appear in various places in the real world and by defeating monsters. This ”Ranking System" is the main feature of the game, and in this system, each player's status is determined by their rank which is indicated by an ordinal number instead of a cardinal number.
As the result, high ranking players are given overwhelming power and often rank has become a major factor in deciding the outcome of a PvP battle.
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Characters:
Kirito (Kazuto Kirigaya)
VA: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
The player who cleared "Sword Art Online"... the death game. Also known as the "Black Swordsman".
Asuna (Asuna Yuuki)
VA: Haruka Tomatsu
A female rapier wielder in SAO and Kirito's girlfriend in both the real and virtual world. Also known as "Lightning Flash".
Yui
VA: Kanae Ito
An A.I. program in SAO, that monitored players' mental health. She considers Kirito and Asuna her parents.
Leafa (Suguha Kirigaya)
VA: Ayana Taketatsu
Kirito's
Silica (Keiko Ayano)
VA: Rina Hidaka
In SAO, she was a beast tamer who was saved by Kirito. Her familiar is a little dragon called Pina. In ALO, her avatar is a cat fairy.
Lisbeth (Rika Shinozaki)
VA: Ayahi Takagaki
Nicknamed Liz, she is a master blacksmith, who forged Kirito's swords in SAO. She is an excellent mace-wielder and Asuna's best friend.
Sinon (Shino Asada)
VA: Miyuki Sawashiro
The best sniper in Gungale Online, an MMO with an apocalyptic setting. With Kirito's help, she was able to overcome a childhood trauma.
Klein (Ryotaro Tsuboi)
VA: Hiroaki Hirata
A swordsman, who lead the Furin-kazan guild in SAO. He prefers Japanese style weapons and armor. He is loyal, quick-witted and a good friend of Kirito's
Agil (Andrew Gilbert Mills)
VA: Hiroki Yasumoto
He was a merchant and a fearless axe-wielder in SAO and fought alongside Kirito many times. He is the most cheerful and reliable of Kirito's friends.
Akihiko Kayaba
VA: Koichi Yamadera
A genius game designer, who created SAO. He developed the NerveGear rig to fully immerse players in MMO games. The Amusphere rig is based on his technology.
Yuna
VA: Sayaka Kanda
Yuna is an idol in the AR (Augmented Reality) world of Ordinal Scale. If a player encounters her in the game, they can acquire special upgrades.
Eiji
VA: Yoshio Inoue
Eiji is a mysterious young swordsman, who is the top ranked player in Ordinal Scale. Kirito and his friends encounter him during gameplay
Professor Shigemura
VA: Takeshi Kaga
Shigemura is a developer and an authority on non-invasive BMI (Brain Machine Interface) research. He is also a professor in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department at Toho Technological University. Due to his radical theories on electrical physiology, his peers regard him as a crackpot.
Artwork/Posters:
Screens:
Trailer 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ygWtIjenoI
Trailer 2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNxxReVeVDI
Trailer 3:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d3i1DrhVaA
Trailer 4:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32FLqOWjUfI
*Spoiler Warning*
Do not be "that" guy and spoil the movie for others. It opens up around the US tonight and looks like there will be several showing at the theaters, so keep that in mind and use spoiler tags appropriately! Also, by watching the movie, it is assumed you have watched season 1 and 2 of the anime so those spoilers are open game!
With that being said, general discussion is OK about the movie, characters, plot ect and how it relates to the series, but do not post if your sole purpose to the drive-by troll SAO and constantly try to stand on a soap box.
