Sword Art Online fans, get ready to dive back into the world of Aincrad with the highly anticipated release of the SAO Progressive 2 movie in the theatres. Also referred to as Scherzo of Deep Night, serves as an ideal follow-up to the original SAO series. Be with us to know more about SAO Progressive 2 Movie release date, where to watch in the US, and more.
This new sequel addresses certain flaws present in the previous installment. You are not alone if you have been having difficulty getting your hands on tickets for a movie at your nearby cinema. That’s because it was only released for a limited time, typically just a few weeks.
SAO Progressive: Scherzo of Deep Night Release date
The film titled Scherzo of Deep Night was scheduled to release in 2022. However, as is well known, the COVID-19 pandemic hit Japan, resulting in a delay in the movie’s release.
To add to the disappointment, the movie had a limited theatrical run that has now ended in most countries, leaving fans feeling sad.
Where to watch SAO Progressive 2 Movie in the US?
- SAO Progressive 2, Scherzo of Deep Night, planned for a full theatrical release on Sep 10, was delayed and finally released in the US on Feb 3, 2023.
- The advance screening of the movie was originally planned for August 24, 2022, but the release in Japan was postponed to October 22.
Similar to this, Aria of a Starless Night faced a comparable circumstance during its release in US theaters in Dec 2021. The dub and its availability on Crunchyroll were delayed until Thanksgiving 2022. For now, it seems that we may have to wait until May or beyond for the release of this new movie.
What is the plot of SAO Progressive 2 movie?
SAO newcomers might feel lost watching Scherzo of Deep Night. It’s primarily made for die-hard fans familiar with the game’s world in and outs.
- The movie begins with two rival guilds joining forces to defeat a challenging level-four boss.
- Complete with virtual reality game elements such as teamwork, loot, and plenty of action. It follows Asuna and Kirito as they head toward the game’s fifth level while enlisting allies to combat a monster.
However, they become caught up in a conflict between two guilds. SAO enthusiasts will be pleased to know that there is a hint of more adventures to come.
What happened in the first SAO Progressive Movie?
SAO Progressive: Aria of a Starless Night features Asuna, a high schooler who pairs with a young swordsman to survive in the game. Where their brain will be destroyed in real life if their HP drops to zero.
It basically retells the Aincrad Arc from Asuna’s point of view, which is pretty cool. Asuna is shown as a very strong warrior who can defeat powerful monsters with her rapier which sparkles like a shooting star at night.
However, as Kirito says, “There’s no way to beat this game. The only difference is when and where you die.”
Conclusion
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