Unanswered//butterfly
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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?
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Cast
25 people
Koki Uchiyama
Rex (voice)
Known for
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Tomoyo Kurosawa
Emirun (voice)
Known for
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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
Kazuto Kirigaya / Kirito (voice)
Known for
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Tokyo Revengers
Haruka Tomatsu
Asuna Yuuki (voice)
Known for
Sword Art Online
DARLING in the FRANXX
Ayahi Takagaki
Lisbeth (voice)
Known for
Sword Art Online
Blue Exorcist
Yurina Amami
Lucy (voice)
Known for
Vermeil in Gold
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Kana Ichinose
Iori (voice)
Known for
DARLING in the FRANXX
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Manatsu Murakami
Lala (voice)
Known for
Akebi's Sailor Uniform
ODDTAXI
Yuuya Hirose
Zash (voice)
Known for
Tokyo Revengers
Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai
Anri Katsu
Musou (voice)
Known for
Akame ga Kill!
Assassination Classroom
Manaka Iwami
Stina (voice)
Known for
Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Karin Nanami
Saint Snowdaisy (voice)
Known for
Kakegurui
Failure Frame: I Became the Strongest and Annihilated Everything with Low-Level Spells
Tadahiro Yoshihira Director · Keisuke Makino Screenplay Reki Kawahara Story
United States release August 10, 2026 · Produced in Japan
Production
Polygon Pictures
Production
Japan
Produced in
Languages
Original language
Japanese
Spoken on screen
Japanese
Release dates
Japan · May 9, 2026
Theatrical
United States · August 10, 2026
Premiere · the rest of the World got it 10 August, Japan got it 9 August
Japan
July 9, 2026 · Physical · Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad Premium Edition
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