Sword Art Online Movie -Ordinal Scale-(Anime-Original Story) - News & Anticipation

[RRW]

SAO movie teaser (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCuz4Rd8xKc)

http://dengekionline.com/elem/000/001/131/1131955/

[l.kostas]

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-10-04/sword-art-online-anime-film-project-revealed/.93768

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[DarkJak2050]

Okay, it looks to me that this film is going to have original content; no continuation from the end of Mother's Rosario going into the Alicization arc. Nothing from the Light Novels at all is what I'm basically getting.

Am I wrong?

[Sacredus]

They can use prologue 2 from 9th volume... but that's all. Another words there's 90% chances that it will be either some recap movie or original content.

I wanted Alicization anime - volumes 9 -14 - not something like this... :/

Edit:
The film project will be a completely new anime work, and Tomohiko Ito is returning from the two TV anime series and the anime special to direct the film at A-1 Pictures. Shingo Adachi is also returning from the TV anime to design the characters. Kawahara is writing a new story for the film.
Yep, it will original content.

[Dextro]

Bah, anime original. I wish they would pick up more of Progressive to adapt instead. :/

[Peanutbutter]

Maybe based on the PSP games' contents?

[Frontier]

Interesting. Really curious to see what the content for the movie will be, especially since it's an original story by Kawahara :eyebrow:.

Maybe a story set back in SAO, in the vein of Progressive, or an original story that will setup the Alicization adaption? Just a lot of possibilities, though I think I'd prefer the former scenario then the latter, as a possible chance to give more limelight to the SAO era cast, setting, and give us more Kirito x Asuna :D.

Definitely looking forward to seeing more from this :).

[Rageth]

Considering Extra Edition was how they announced S2, I imagine they'll announce S3 at the end of the movie (or the movie might actually be related to Alicization)

More info on the 10th, when DBM releases.

[l.kostas]

http://www.swordart-online.net/movie/

Region locked:
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[wavehawk]

I don't think Alicization will fit in a movie format (or will fit terribly and not make sense to someone who hasn't read the LNs), so I think it's better the movie is a standalone story. Alicization seems more fit for at least a 1 cour series. 2 cour if they want to do it properly.

[Rageth]

Alicization seems more fit for at least a 1 cour series. 2 cour if they want to do it properly.

Alicization makes up half the books at this point.
2 cours would be considerably rushed, going by the pacing of the previous seasons.

[Dr. Casey]

Yeah, and we're still a few volumes away from the end, so Alicization will end up taking well more than half the series. A proper adaptation would need to pull a Prisma Illya and have multiple seasons, probably 2-3 two cours.

[Boukenxha]

I think ALO has plenty of untapped potential to make an interesting original story. There should be a void iirc between the period Asuna was rescued to the start of MR or GGO where it could be slotted in. For SAO stories, maybe leave it up to Progressive (which I hope we'll see animated in the future) to cover them?

[ACertainStark]

Apparent Interview details from yaraon:
劇場版「SAO」
・企画は二期終了直前からスタート
・キリトとアスナの物語は変わらず、他のキャラクターにも見せ場を用意
・時系列的には「マザーズ・ロザリオ」以降「アリシゼーション」編最新刊より前の話

いっそのこと「アインクラッド」編をリブートしてもう一回やるという案も出たのですが
お客さんが見たいのは果たしてそれなのかと悩み、結果としてマザーズ・ロザリオ編の
終了後から続くお話を描くことになりました。

ads are NSFW: http://yaraon-blog.com/archives/71067

[Zangor17]

No clue what that says but im very interested to find out!

[l.kostas]

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-10-11/sword-art-online-kizumonogatari-film-trailers-english-subtitled/.94075

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[Rising Dragon]

You might want to fix the title of the thread, RRW.

[l.kostas]

http://dreadfuldecoding.blogspot.com/2015/10/dbmv46-interview-with-kawahara-reki.html

[Stark700]

Takes place after Mother Rosario arc

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-10-31/sword-art-online-film-takes-place-after-mother-rosario-arc/.94821

[Rageth]

Yeah, that was already revealed in the interview l.kostas posted.

[Stark700]

Coming 2017.

It's going to be titled "Sword Art Online Ordinal Scale"
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-03-13/sword-art-online-ordinal-scale-film-to-open-in-2017/.99726

Trailer:
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[l.kostas]

Official English site:
http://sao-movie.net/us/
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-03-13/aniplex-usa-streams-sword-art-online-the-movie-ordinal-scale-english-trailer/.99730

[VTHokiePride]

Since it's after Mother's Rosario, I feel like the movie will end with a cliffhanger that would lead into season 3.

[Riz]

somehow i feel like this one skipping [underworld]

[Stark700]

Latest key visual
http://i.imgur.com/DlUj04u.jpg

[bakato]

I don't get how this AR is different from VR diving. In VR, you basically abandon all real sensations to experience a virtual reality, abandoning your physical body. I understand that AR basically imposes itself on reality, but if you don't end up abandoning the physical body how does it work?

[c933103]

@bakato This thing is not neuro-linked

[AP24]

I want to know the timeline of the movie's story. Mother's Rosario ends in April 2026 and Alicization takes place from late June to August 2026. More info on the movie says the new device Augma is developed in 2026.

The movie will be released in 2017 and by then the LN might have finished Alicization arc. So what if the movie takes place after Alicization and the anime skipped Alicization.

[Krono]

I want to know the timeline of the movie's story. Mother's Rosario ends in April 2026 and Alicization takes place from late June to August 2026. More info on the movie says the new device Augma is developed in 2026.

The movie will be released in 2017 and by then the LN might have finished Alicization arc. So what if the movie takes place after Alicization and the anime skipped Alicization.

Even if the movie takes place after Alicization, it doesn't mean that the anime skipped Alicization. It's a movie, it can take place at any point in time, and will have no impact on the TV series.

[c933103]

I want to know the timeline of the movie's story. Mother's Rosario ends in April 2026 and Alicization takes place from late June to August 2026. More info on the movie says the new device Augma is developed in 2026.

The movie will be released in 2017 and by then the LN might have finished Alicization arc. So what if the movie takes place after Alicization and the anime skipped Alicization.

The movie would take place in Late April of 2026

[l.kostas]

SAO: Ordinal Scale – Special Interview with Tomohiko Itou (https://defan752.wordpress.com/sao-ordinal-scale-special-interview-with-tomohiko-itou/)

[Stark700]

New key visual and trailer out

http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2016/07/02-1/sword-art-online-movie-visual-and-promo-published

[Tri-ring]

Looks as if the movie would premiere in Spring of 2017.

http://www.excite.co.jp/News/entertainment_g/20160703/Oricon_2074477.html

[Sacredus]

Still completely uninterested in this thing... I wanted Alicization arc series, not some sh**ty filler movie... Also, thanks to this movie, we might never see another tv series (since LN is ending).

[Honoakari]

As someone else mentioned before, an original story set in ALO could make for a really good movie (or series). Gorgeous visuals, flashy adventures and battles, alliances, betrayals and wars between factions...

Now that I think of it, some of the best SAO fics/crossovers I've read use ALO as a setting...

In other news, I've decided to pick up the novels. I don't mind the movie, but I do mind the fact that it could take years until SAO III is released.

So this being said... Alicization, here I come!

[Dextro]

As someone else mentioned before, an original story set in ALO could make for a really good movie (or series). Gorgeous visuals, flashy adventures and battles, alliances, betrayals and wars between factions...

Now that I think of it, some of the best SAO fics/crossovers I've read use ALO as a setting...

In other news, I've decided to pick up the novels. I don't mind the movie, but I do mind the fact that it could take years until SAO III is released.

So this being said... Alicization, here I come!

Good timing since the first novel set after the anime just came out the past month. I actually haven't gotten round to read it yet. Also: do pick up Progressive. It's the story I was personally hopping to get out of SAO when the anime first came out. :)

[Honoakari]

Also: do pick up Progressive. It's the story I was personally hopping to get out of SAO when the anime first came out. :)

I've known about Progressive for a while, but didn't feel like reading it since I already know how SAO goes and ends. But one day... maybe... if only for Argo-chan... :p

Speaking of Argo, I guess she won't be appearing in the movie... Well, it makes sense, seeing that she was almost non-existent in the anime....

[Yui Is My Wife]

Ah, the trailer implies that post-Mother's Rosario, the infancy of the Technology where one is ALWAYS connected to the Internet (as shown in Accel World) has surfaced, allowing Kirito, Asuna and Yui-chan to be together "offline" as well. :)

It's heartwarming to see that finally, their family is finally closer to a "real" one in every sense of the word... :)

...but I have STRONG doubts Asuna's cold ice-bitch-mom will accept Yui-chan as a "granddaughter" :( :mad:

[l.kostas]

Amazon: Sword Art Online Movie Opens on February 18 (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2016-10-01/amazon-sword-art-online-movie-opens-on-february-18/.107140)
The Japanese arm of online retailer Amazon is listing a ticket/poster bundle for the Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale for release on February 3, 2017. According to the listing, the movie itself will open throughout Japan on February 18. Amazon is also listing a six-disc Blu-ray Disc box for the Sword Art Online anime on January 25, 2017.

Sword Art Online Movie's February 18 Date Confirmed in Japan (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2016-10-02/sword-art-online-movie-february-18-date-confirmed-in-japan/.107144)
The "Dengeki Bunko Aki no Saiten 2016" event confirmed on Sunday that Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale will open throughout Japan on Saturday, February 18, 2017. A new trailer debuted at the event.
The film will play in about 1,000 theaters worldwide. The film is set to open in 150 theaters in Japan, and Aniplex of America confirmed the film's overseas release. Amazon Japan had posted a ticket/poster bundle that listed the February 18 opening date.

[Dextro]

There's a new preview for the movie with english subtitles:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNxxReVeVDI

Looks good but I'm not really feeling as hyped as I am for more of the novels getting adapted. I think my issue is that, by putting the characters outside of a full dive, it's a bit harder to swallow Kirito and co doing amazing feats :heh:

[l.kostas]

Sword Art Online: Ordinal Scale Film's English 2nd Teaser Video Introduces New Characters (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-10-02/sword-art-online-ordinal-scale-film-english-2nd-teaser-video-introduces-new-characters/.107146):
The company describes the movie's story:
It's just a game,or so I thought.
A brand new story written by original author, Reki Kawahara!! People everywhere were enjoying a new game called Ordinal Scale, an ARMMORPG developed exclusively for the Augma, a new wearable console designed for AR (augmented reality) gaming. But, the players had no idea that a nightmare from the virtual world was starting to spread into reality!! As his fellow players find themselves in danger, the hero is called upon once again.

The new characters and Aniplex of America's descriptions include:
Yuna, "an idol in the AR world of Ordinal Scale. If a player encounters her in the game, they can acquire special upgrades."

Dr. Shigemura, "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."

Eiji, "a mysterious young swordsman, who is the top ranked player in Ordinal Scale. Kirito and his friends encounter him during gameplay."

[Honoakari]

As his fellow players find themselves in danger, the hero is called upon once again.

Hmm... I wouldn't be surprised if it went something like this:

Kirito's movements are slowed down by his belief that his avatar's movements are linked to those of his real body. However, near the end of the movie, Kirito realizes that he can move his avatar independently from his body by willpower alone! As a result, he goes full-dive mode and defeats the final boss, whoever/whatever it may be... :heh:

[AP24]

The movie will be released in other countries at the same time as Japan. Hopefully I will be in one of those cities during that time.

[l.kostas]

Sword Art Online Ordinal Scale Film Gets N. American Premiere in Hollywood on March 1 Before Wider Screenings (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-11-11/sword-art-online-ordinal-scale-film-gets-n-american-premiere-in-hollywood-on-march-1-before-wider-screenings/.108744)

[beast 666]

well, I have much expectation on this film, although perhaps have a history a little simple but of equal form is good see to Kirito in all its splendor, the only advantage is that have learned Japanese, therefore can see the film in Japanese, but it only bad is that not can go to Japan the day of its premiere, and neither can I go to United States (voice internal: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO).

[l.kostas]

LiSA Performs Theme Song For Sword Art Online Ordinal Scale Film (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-11-26/lisa-performs-theme-song-for-sword-art-online-ordinal-scale-film/.109219)

http://sao-movie.net/us/sp/news/?article_id=40764
November 15: TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW for the North American Premiere
http://sao-movie.net/us/sp/news/?article_id=40843
November 20: The premiere event tickets are sold out!

[l.kostas]

Sword Art Online Ordinal Scale Film Opens in U.S. on March 9 (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-12-06/sword-art-online-ordinal-scale-film-opens-in-u.s-on-march-9/.109574)
Eleven Arts is distributing the film. Screenings will be in Japanese with English subtitles. Theater locations and times will be announced at a later date.
The film is adding three new characters and cast members:

Sayaka Kanda (Gamba: Gamba to Nakama-tachi's Shioji) as AR idol Yuna
Yoshio Inoue (live-action Space Brothers' Kenji Makabe) as mysterious young swordsman Eiji
Takeshi Kaga (Sinbad: Sora Tobu Hime to Himitsu no Shima's Captain Razak, live-action Death Note's Souichirou Yagami) as Augma developer Professor Shigemura
Kanda will also perform an insert song for the anime.

[beast 666]

Confirmed to the film SAO Ordinal Scale was released in countries like,

Japan
United States
England
Australia
New Zealand
Singapore
Malaysia
Indonesia
Philippines
Vietnam
Brunei.
and Mexico (apparently is one of the only countries of Spanish-speaking confirmed so far) this is my something great, since shown great fanaticism that there is of SAO.

[Ulin]

I don't expect even a little to be able to watch in the cinemas in Spain... even Ghibli or One Piece movies are found in very few cinemas...

[beast 666]

well, I have a question recently is has rumored that the villain of the film could be Kayaba Akihiko, someone knows if is truth or a lie?

[l.kostas]

This Sword is Your Ticket to the Sword Art Online Movie (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2016-12-18/this-sword-is-your-ticket-to-the-sword-art-online-movie/.110015)
At the Aniplex booth at this winter's Comic Market (Comiket), you can buy the sword for 2,000 yen ($17); a movie ticket is attached to the hilt. (It's a pun; one of the Japanese words for "sword," ken, can also mean "ticket.") The sword is 72 cm (2'4'') long and made of styrene board (so it's not a real weapon). There are a maximum of ten per person, and supplies are limited.

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/thumbnails/max1000x1500/cms/interest/110015/003l.jpg

[l.kostas]

SAO Ordinal Scale new PV, featuring Catch the Moment by LiSA
https://twitter.com/shibanyan_1/status/812241946320064512

[l.kostas]

Sword Art Online Film About MMORPG Inspires Real-World AR App (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2016-12-30/sword-art-online-film-about-mmorpg-inspires-real-world-ar-app/.110445)
http://sao-movie.net/sp/app/
“In the latest bout of life inspiring art inspiring life, the app allows user to take pictures of characters with AR camera functionality. Similar to Pokémon Go, people can track down characters at more than 1,000 places and "markers" in 30 prefectures in Japan. Users can utilize GPS to help them find the characters and then take an AR picture. People can use their captured characters and monsters as "camera frames" to take more original AR pictures. The app offers more than 150 kinds of camera frames.”
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/thumbnails/max1000x1500/cms/interest/110445/ar2.jpghttps://www.animenewsnetwork.com/thumbnails/max1000x1500/cms/interest/110445/ar3.jpghttp://sao-movie.net/sp/app/assets/img/tmb/thum_01.jpg

[l.kostas]

Sword Art Online: Ordinal Scale Film's 3rd Teaser Video Streamed With English Subtitles (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-01-02/sword-art-online-ordinal-scale-film-3rd-teaser-video-streamed-with-english-subtitles/.110551)
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http://otakumode.com/news/5861e2cc7f5f7f8011ccbe2d/Third-Trailer-Released-for-Sword-Art-Online-the-Movie-Ordinal-Scale!

https://prtimes.jp/i/16356/293/resize/d16356-293-395400-2.jpg

[l.kostas]

USA cinemas list (http://sao-movie.net/us/theater/)

[l.kostas]

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2017-01-14/sword-art-online-ordinal-scale-film-reveals-main-visual/.111031
The official website for the Sword Art Online: Ordinal Scale anime film revealed the film's main visual on Friday. The tagline on the visual reads "It's just is a game, or so I thought."
http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/swordartonline/images/1/19/Ordinal_Scale_Roadshow_Main_Visual.png

[beast 666]

Well, this new not is very important (and not many may take advantage of the opportunity), but is to confirmed that in Mexico the film of SAO Ordinal scale, will be released in March equal that them cinemas of US, unfortunately still not there are more countries Latino confirmed.

[wavehawk]

http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/swordartonline/images/1/19/Ordinal_Scale_Roadshow_Main_Visual.png

- Asuna looks so mature in that poster...

[Ulin]

- Asuna looks so mature in that poster...

And Kirito the other way round... he seems younger and smaller than in the first season :heh::heh:

[l.kostas]

Japanese Government Names Sword Art Online's Kirito as Cybersecurity Officer (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2017-01-21/japanese-government-names-sword-art-online-kirito-as-cybersecurity-officer/.111294)
The official website for Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale announced on Friday that the Japanese government's National Center of Incident Readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity (NISC) appointed Kirito as a cybersecurity officer. The character's appointment is part of a tie-up campaign between NISC and the anime film.
The tagline on the poster reads, "We will protect the Internet." The kanji characters for "Internet" in the tagline mean "world," but the text alongside the word reveals it should be read as "Internet.":

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/thumbnails/fit550x550/cms/interest/111294/kirito.jpg

[beast 666]

Asuna was chosen as the representative of the brand FOVE (virtual reality company), for the sale of its " FOVE 0" virtual reality headset, the pre-sale of the device was available from 3 November 2016, and sale to the public will come out officially this 2017, having priced at 599 dollars.
Asuna will be responsible for giving instructions (tutorial) to new users and also you can interact with she.

https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-0/p480x480/16179640_1806742256266106_6696185501818730496_o.jp g?oh=09df05029b60095f3e5b9aa5fc9f3b58&oe=592102B8

[l.kostas]

Haruka Tomatsu Shows Off VR Headset That Lets You Meet Sword Art Online's Asuna (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2017-01-26/haruka-tomatsu-shows-off-vr-headset-that-lets-you-meet-sword-art-online-asuna/.111465)
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[wavehawk]

Didn't realize Tomatsu was that cute in real life.

[AP24]

There was an early test screening and people who went there said that there was a message after the end credits.

"SAO will return"

[Rageth]

It also appears that the movie ends with
A segue into Alicization, with Kikouka inviting Shigemura to Rath.
As a reminder, Shigemura is the Augma creator, and the former mentor of Kayaba, Rinko, Higa and Sugou.

[RDNexus]

YES!!! Great news! Not that I wasn't expecting such a thing, of course :D
And what about the movie itself? Has that audience enjoyed it?

[beast 666]

There was an early test screening and people who went there said that there was a message after the end credits.

"SAO will return"

Yes, that is true, this confirms it the director Tomohiko Ito (animation Director) where he said

"Those who go to see the movie, watch it until the end of the credits".

source: http://dengekionline.com/elem/000/001/460/1460073/

[bakato]

So we can expect Alicization.

[l.kostas]

Matsuoka Yoshitsugu, Tomatsu Haruka, Itou Tomohiko Appear at Sword Art Online Film Screening (http://otakumode.com/news/5890435ac405a7317a49d70c/Matsuoka-Yoshitsugu-Tomatsu-Haruka-Itou-Tomohiko-Appear-at-Sword-Art-Online-Film-Screening!)

[Rageth]

For the Uninformed, PlayStation Video released the first 12 minutes of the movie for free. It's region locked to Japan, but there's a copy over on YouTube at the moment.

edit: GUESS WHO—! (http://i.imgur.com/C4X0ah2.png)

[l.kostas]

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[beast 666]

Confirmed, Canada will be released Ordinal scale on March 17.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-02-10/sword-art-online-ordinal-scale-film-canadian-screenings-begin-on-march-17/.112109

[l.kostas]

Kirito & Asuna Eat at Wagnaria Restaurant in Sword Art Online Film (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2017-02-13/kirito-and-asuna-eat-at-wagnaria-restaurant-in-sword-art-online-film/.112180)
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/thumbnails/max1000x1500/cms/interest/112180/saowag02.jpg

[wavehawk]

Kirito & Asuna Eat at Wagnaria Restaurant in Sword Art Online Film (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2017-02-13/kirito-and-asuna-eat-at-wagnaria-restaurant-in-sword-art-online-film/.112180)
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/thumbnails/max1000x1500/cms/interest/112180/saowag02.jpg

Aw hell, I'd love Retro games in AR.

[beast 666]

Already is on sale official the OST of the film SAO Ordinal Scale.

[l.kostas]

Matsuoka Yoshitsugu Attends Sword Art Online the Movie Advance Screening Event & Poll Results (http://otakumode.com/news/58a3f960d05f4ff2762137fd/Matsuoka-Yoshitsugu-Attends-Sword-Art-Online-the-Movie-Advance-Screening-Event-Poll-Results)
When asked about the highlights of the movie, Matsuoka commented, “It’s the action. Although I already said this during the stage greeting at the premiere screening, this movie is the culmination of the Sword Art Online series. The last battle scene was actually so uplifting that my lips couldn’t stop trembling when I was saying my lines during postrecording.”

[l.kostas]

https://www.fathomevents.com/events/sword-art-online-the-movie
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2017/01/08-1/sword-art-online-heroines-to-get-their-due-in-ordinal-scale-movie-including-more-deban
http://comicbook.com/anime/2017/01/09/new-sword-art-online-movie-will-focus-heavily-on-the-animes-hero/
http://img1.ak.crunchyroll.com/i/spire4/230dff1ef04f20049a367bfb2991db891483909128_large.j pg
Seeing as this story will be a movie, and it could even be said to have an all-star cast due to all the characters that will appear, will there be any characters that will be particularly featured?

Kawahara: I was not aware of this while writing the story, but Liz's and Silica's screentime has increased. I even had 120 minutes to work with, so their screentime increased rapidly as I fleshed out the story. Particularly, Silica became a rather important key character.

[beast 666]

Just of premiere the film in Japan and the truth is are running many rumors some fake and others reals (as the rumor where appears Kikuoka at the end of them credits and says "Welcome to Project Alicization" and then appears them them lyrics "SAO will return", this rumor is possible that is false, although it's "SAO will return" If this confirmed), the best is wait and see if the rumors by ourselves are real.

[l.kostas]

Sony Promotes "Hi-Res Audio" Headphones With "Sword Art Online: Ordinal Scale" (http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2017/02/17/sony-promotes-hi-res-audio-headphones-with-sword-art-online-ordinal-scale)

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[seiftis]

Just watched the movie today in my local cinema. As a casual watcher, not SAO fan, i think it's ok, but production quality is certainly high for this one. I'm just a bit disappointed at the villain, how to say this... Doesn't bring much impact in my view.

There's an after credit scene, so stay on your seat.

Kikuoka is there with a new project, Rath or something. seems like it's a big hint for 3rd season

[bakato]

Memory loss? Really?

[beast 666]

^Yes, apparently Asuna loses part of his memoirs (only those of SAO) when your HP reaches 0 in Ordinal Scale (part seen in the pv 4)

[bakato]

^Yes, apparently Asuna loses part of his memoirs (only those of SAO) when your HP reaches 0 in Ordinal Scale (part seen in the pv 4)

Yeah, I know. I read an impression. Also nice to see Kirito nerfed for once. His nerd lifestyle has finally come to bite him in the ass.

[l.kostas]

Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale's AR Yuna, LiSA Perform at Film Event (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2017-02-18/sword-art-online-the-movie-ordinal-scale-ar-yuna-lisa-perform-at-film-event/.112338)

[l.kostas]

Memory loss? Really?
Some of the OST tracks titles:
21
LOSS OF MEMORY
loss of memory
22
TO FIND HER MEMORY
to find her memory
23
TO FIND HER MEMORY #2
to find her memory #2
24
HIS ANGER
his anger
25
I HAVE TO REGAIN HER MEMORY
I have to regain her memory

A review by someone who watched the film (http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/02/20/000043?utm_campaign=ANN):
The article contains spoilers about the general plot of Sword Art Online: Ordinal Scale.
Sword Art Online: Ordinal Scale picks up the story of our heroes a week and a half after the end of Sword Art Online II. All in all, Sword Art Online: Ordinal Scale is a welcome and necessary-feeling addition to the Sword Art Online franchise. It has all the action you’ve come to expect mixed with philosophical musings on the nature of self and memories. This in turn is wrapped in a story that further develops our heroes and strengthens their interpersonal relationships–preparing both Kirito and Asuna for the climatic trials still yet to come.

Why There Is No Sword Art Online VRMMO Game and What the Future May Bring (http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2016/11/09/000019), interview by:
Yosuke Futami, a man deeply involved with worldwide hit Sword Art Online. He’s been a producer on both seasons of the anime–as well as the upcoming theatrical film–and is one of the key visionaries for the franchise’s video game series.

[beast 666]

Good news SAO Ordinal Scale raised 425.762.760 of yens that equal approximately to some 3.763.742 dollars, leading to SAO as the 1 place in the top of box office Japanese

[RDNexus]

Well, given the amount of hype and commercial promotion that the movie has gotten, alongside the steady popularity of the franchise, I'm not surprised.
If anything, it may simply confirm that a Season3 is a viable bet.

[AP24]

And that's just during the 2 days in Japan. Imagine how much it will sell during regular screenings including other countries.

[l.kostas]

by Doin_Doughty_Deeds - reddit
It may be a bit of a long shot but I think people should check their closest theatre's listings. While the sao website did not have Arizona listed as having the movie, my girlfriend found a Harkins theatre in Pheonix that is showing SAO on march 10th. Hope somebody else gets lucky and stumbles into a showing as well

Welcome to Rath scene:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C48Ej4qVUAAyQra.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C48EkrdUYAAS5pa.jpg

[RDNexus]

Not that I ever doubted other people's reports about that.
But at least now, for those who still doubted, there's evidence :D

[l.kostas]

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1237518372950808
Sword Art Online fans! Do you have any questions for the creative staff of SAO? We will have a unique opportunity to sit down and chat with six special guests at our -Ordinal Scale- U.S. premiere event on March 1! Leave your questions in the comment section below and we will choose several to ask at the premiere!
Joining us for this event will be Reki Kawahara (Author), abec (Character Design Concept), Tomohiko Ito (Director), Shingo Adachi (Chief Animation Director), Kazuma Miki (Editor/Producer), and Shinichiro Kashiwada (Aniplex Producer).
We will post their responses after the event. Thanks for your continued love and support of Sword Art Online!

[RDNexus]

And gone... Could you tell us from where did you get that?


EDIT: I think I've found it: https://www.facebook.com/SwordArtOnlineUSA/photos/a.444685125567474.92069.438372792865374/1237518372950808/?type=3


EDIT2: Dear goodness, no way in hell will I post anything there...if I actually had any questions to post, of course.
Those comments...it's so saddening to read all of that.

[AP24]

Finally watched it. Too bad Asuna's bath scene was censored in my country but at least the kiss scene in the bedroom wasn't cut which I heard had happened in some countries.

[Twi]

Gigguk did a thing on it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDMAVUy5p0Y

[bakato]

Gigguk did a thing on it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDMAVUy5p0Y

As funny as his videos usually are let's wait for a more constructive criticism from digibro or Mother's Basement. The motivations of the antagonists are similar to Red vs Blue.

[wavehawk]

https://youtu.be/mL-zw7ZVuH8

Never heard of Kanda Sayaka (Yuna's voince) before now, but seeing that she voiced the SINGING voice of the JP version of Anna's Frozen...it was a good fit. Seiyuu usually release voice albums for their characters but not all of them can actually sing well.

[l.kostas]

Never heard of Kanda Sayaka (Yuna's voince) before now, but seeing that she voiced the SINGING voice of the JP version of Anna's Frozen...it was a good fit. Seiyuu usually release voice albums for their characters but not all of them can actually sing well.

http://dreadfuldecoding.blogspot.gr/2017/01/saomagazine-v2-interview-with-kawahara.html
...Referring to as Sayaka Kanda as Yuna: the diva of Ordinal Scale (inspired by Avril Lavigne according to staff at event presentation) and Rina Hidaka as Silica...

——Shigemura's role will be performed by Kaga Takeshi, Eiji by Inoue Yoshio, and Yuna by Kanda Sayaka; Kawahara-sensei, have you had a say in their casting?
Kawahara: This was a decision made by Aniplex. I was told that these three fine people have been cast to draw the attention of more people to SAO.

——How were Shigemura and Yuna, the other original characters aside from Eiji in the SAO movie, came to be?
Actually, Shigemura is a character who was already mentioned, though only in name, in the original work, thus I already had an image of him to some extent from the start. As for Yuna, I was thinking "I want to have a diva character appear in the movie" from the very start. From there, I wavered on "How should I incorporate her?" as an AR idol and "How much human should I make her?" as a character.

——I have heard that you watched the post-recording; how was it?
Kawahara: It might be a thing of nuance, but I feel like there's a difference in the performance of movie actors and anime voice actors. Maybe it's because of the anime-like exaggerations, but it feels more vivid. Particularly, there is a scene where Kanda-san, playing the role of Yuna, sings during the movie, and it was amazing. As for the song, even I have not heard the full version yet. There is a scene in the movie where Silica sings Yuna's song in a karaoke. I have scene the post-recording of that scene and I still feel impressed by how Hidaka Rina sang it in Silica's voice. I am looking forward to hearing the real Yuna's song sung by Kanda-san.

[Wandering Soul]

Gigguk posted another video on how he felt the movie could have been improved. This video contains spoilers unlike the last one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8_poocP7TY

[Rageth]

a more constructive criticism from digibro or Mother's Basement..

Lol, that's considered "constructive" criticism these days?

[RDNexus]

It depends on what people prefer to hear/read/see.
I usually don't pay much attention to those guys, because what they offer us is their opinion, nothing more.

[bakato]

Gigguk posted another video on how he felt the movie could have been improved. This video contains spoilers unlike the last one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8_poocP7TY

Much better.

Lol, that's considered "constructive" criticism these days?

I meant more detailed like his newest video.

It depends on what people prefer to hear/read/see.
I usually don't pay much attention to those guys, because what they offer us is their opinion, nothing more.

The points these two offered were technical. Not subjective. On a technical level, SAO is a train wreck.

So gigguk said he 100th floor boss was amazing, but if I recall correctly didn't Kayaba say he had planned on being the last boss during the death game? So there shouldn't have even been a monster boss for the 100th floor.

[Rageth]

The points these two offered were technical. Not subjective. On a technical level, SAO is a train wreck.

So gigguk said he 100th floor boss was amazing, but if I recall correctly didn't Kayaba say he had planned on being the last boss during the death game? So there shouldn't have even been a monster boss for the 100th floor.

The points "those two" offer are as subjective as any other point. And that's ignoring the fact that they've both made false claims about the series, and ignored plot points explained in the show for the purpose of calling something else a plot hole.

Anyways, when it comes to the 100th floor boss, I don't know about Ordinal Scale, but the video games (the IRL ones, like Hollow Fragment) had Two bosses at the 100th floor, which as Kawahara has said, isn't all that uncommon in JRPGs (having a Big boss, only to reveal a True boss)

[bakato]

The points "those two" offer are as subjective as any other point. And that's ignoring the fact that they've both made false claims about the series, and ignored plot points explained in the show for the purpose of calling something else a plot hole.

Anyways, when it comes to the 100th floor boss, I don't know about Ordinal Scale, but the video games (the IRL ones, like Hollow Fragment) had Two bosses at the 100th floor, which as Kawahara has said, isn't all that uncommon in JRPGs (having a Big boss, only to reveal a True boss)

False claims? Like what? I know digi made some mistakes in his videos because of some source material, but his remaining points hold.

They pointed out logical inconsistencies in the premise, character shafting, wasting opportunities for character development, contrivances, and plot holes. All technical aspects that cannot be dismissed as subjective. Reki Kawahara has confessed that there are plot holes in the nerve gear gimmick, but he couldn't think of anything else. He has admitted that he is unable to write female characters that aren't in love with Kirito. He likes Klein but cuts his screen time in favor of giving more to the girls because it's what the fans want and he makes up the plot and characters as he writes instead of planning it out beforehand. You and every other fan's ability to stomach these flaws, enjoy it, and call it good is your opinion as is your right, but that is no reason not to call these things out for what they are.

Would Kayaba have done that? We really don't know much about him, but if he wanted to be the last boss I doubt he share it.

[RDNexus]

I guess that's a major problem with story creators nowadays. If the story they wanna tell is not pleasing the fans enough, or if there's a demand for something specific, they end up bending their own writing rules to please the audience.

[azenable]

The points "those two" offer are as subjective as any other point. And that's ignoring the fact that they've both made false claims about the series, and ignored plot points explained in the show for the purpose of calling something else a plot hole.

Anyways, when it comes to the 100th floor boss, I don't know about Ordinal Scale, but the video games (the IRL ones, like Hollow Fragment) had Two bosses at the 100th floor, which as Kawahara has said, isn't all that uncommon in JRPGs (having a Big boss, only to reveal a True boss)

Manage to watch the movie in theatre today.
The OS game was based on the Original SOA plan. Thus this is th Original 100th floor boss. Before Kayaba insert himself in.

[Kakurin]

Because tickets on the first day of a month in Japan are cheaper I went and watched the movie. It's really SAO as you'd expect it. If you like SAO and can overlook it's flaws you'll like the movie. If you have problems with it's flaws, it's more of the same in the movie. Production value was high of course, lots of flash and bang (and they brought out Starburst Stream). And by the end of the movie Kirito's reached a new level of broken. :heh:

Oh, and the soundtrack was pretty good. But that's to be expected from Kajiura.

[RDNexus]

Can anyone describe that 100th Floor Final Boss that's been mentioned?

[azenable]

Can anyone describe that 100th Floor Final Boss that's been mentioned?

Something straight out of Final Fantasy LOL:D

[RDNexus]

That says alot, right...

[Kakurin]

Can anyone describe that 100th Floor Final Boss that's been mentioned?
Gigantic female like form, dwarfs everything seen up to this point. Wields a gigantic sword. Can shoot beams out of its eyes. Possesses the capability to call forth trees and stuff like that. Can heal itself.

[beast 666]

Can anyone describe that 100th Floor Final Boss that's been mentioned?

This is similar to Kaguya (anime Naruto), but with sword and incredible fighting skills.

[IceHism]

I guess that's a major problem with story creators nowadays. If the story they wanna tell is not pleasing the fans enough, or if there's a demand for something specific, they end up bending their own writing rules to please the audience.

And the way they deal with that is to just write something else. Accel world and isolator are more structured and technically better than SAO. Reki doesn't care to fix SAO. He just goes with what is there. Hence Alicization is just Reki going YOLO and it's actually enjoyable because of that compared to all of its previous arcs.

[l.kostas]

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-03-02/sword-art-online-film-earns-over-1-billion-yen-dips-to-no.2-in-2nd-weekend/.112780
Starting this Saturday, the movie's audience members will receive Sword Art Online: Hopeful Chant, a newly written 100-page novel by original author Reki Kawahara with cover art by original novel illustrator abec, to mark the movie's third week in theaters.

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/thumbnails/max300x600/cms/news/112780/w286.jpeg

[l.kostas]

Sword Art Online The Movie: Ordinal Scale's Hollywood Premiere (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2017-03-02/sword-art-online-the-movie-ordinal-scale-hollywood-premiere/.112923)
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/thumbnails/fit700x1000/cms/feature/112923/img_0654.jpg

[bakato]

I guess that's a major problem with story creators nowadays. If the story they wanna tell is not pleasing the fans enough, or if there's a demand for something specific, they end up bending their own writing rules to please the audience.

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-03-02/sword-art-online-film-earns-over-1-billion-yen-dips-to-no.2-in-2nd-weekend/.112780


https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/thumbnails/max300x600/cms/news/112780/w286.jpeg

Hopefully this will attempt to salvage the character of the antagonists.

So Kirito comes into conflict with Eiji and presumably fights him. I haven't watched the film, but wouldn't it make more sense to aim for the opponent's augma gear instead of bashing each other with invisible swords?

[l.kostas]

Hopefully this will attempt to salvage the character of the antagonists.

Kawahara: One difference with a screenplay is, you don't get to depict what's going on inside the character's heads. So I found that to be somewhat of a challenge.
However, in a screenplay, you get to play with very concrete events. That was a challenge that was fun to pursue.

Maybe he wants to depict what's going on inside the character's heads in that novel.
From the SAO wiki (http://swordartonline.wikia.com/wiki/Sword_Art_Online_Hopeful_Chant), Hopeful Chant preview:
October 2023, approximately one year after the SAO incident began.

In this death game where it is impossible to log out, forty floors out of a hundred have been reached. At this front line, the Dragon Knights Brigade, the Divine Division, and Fuurinkazan, compete to beat this game.

On this day, a new player joined the ranks of the strongest guild, the Knights of the Blood: Nautilus, an ambitious young swordsman skilled with the one-handed sword.

However, the moment he encountered a high level monster within the dungeon, Nautilus, who had entered to protect the flank of the deputy guild leader Asuna, became no longer able to move due to the "fear of death".

In the midst of his failure, the Black Swordsman, appearing like a gust of wind, came to assist, therefore making Nautilus very disappointed in himself. Like this, how would he be able to fulfill his promise that day - a promise he had made the day he realized he was in a death game, with a girl more important than anyone else -
At the SAO wiki they have the movie plot, it is a major spoiler.

[dark998]

Very entertaining with godly action scenes, watching it on the big screen with the theater speakers with quite the experience. I was literally breathless during the final battle sequence.

Day 1 purchase on BD and this is coming from someone that never buys movies, anime or not.

[RDNexus]

And me and my brother, both interested in watching that movie, but being in Portugal and not having the conditions to go see it anywhere it's being presented :(

[sparhawk1610]

And me and my brother, both interested in watching that movie, but being in Portugal and not having the conditions to go see it anywhere it's being presented :(

I am on the same boat in Slovakia. Sadly, the only one thing that left is wait.

[beast 666]

well, I had the opportunity to go to US and see the film, the film was very entertaining (though, I had already read many spoilers so many times I was not surprised at what was happening in the film).

Something that really surprised me was the level of comedy (since they increase the comedy more than normal, which was used in the anime) but this was something very nice , and the fight with final Boss was very good, although the only downside of the film were the antagonists were some cliche that American films are used (from my point of view).

[l.kostas]

http://dengekionline.com/elem/000/001/476/1476747/
Hopeful Chant, translation by google translate:
In this 100-page novel, Mr. Kawahara's own hand draws a story that was never told in "Theater version Sword Art Online - Ordinal Scale -".
People who have already appreciated the "theater version" also said that after reading this novel, if you look at "the movie version" you can enjoy even more.
"Hero" who led the death game to the clear Clearly the act of Kirito is spoken, and what is the "promise" of a boy and a girl exchanged in secret? People who want to know the story that was not revealed in "theatrical version SAO", please bring your feet to the theater as soon as possible

[Audi Mae]

'SWORD ART ONLINE THE MOVIE: ORDINAL SCALE,' KIRITO, ASUNA ADVENTURE CONTINUES, ANIME FILM HITS THEATERS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA ON MARCH 9 http://www.autoworldnews.com/articles/33743/20170308/sword-art-online-the-movie-ordinal-scale-kirito-asuna-adventures-continue-anime-film-hits-theaters-across-north-america-on-march-9.htm

[blakstealth]

I watched the moobie. It was a good moobie.

[Nihgthawk]

Just came back from watching the movie and oh was it fun to watch.
I can confirm the end credit scene looks like we are getting SAO Alicization. My money on it being a four season show much like Code Geass and Gundam IBO.

[l.kostas]

A Sword Art Online Anime Timeline (http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/03/10/000043?utm_campaign=ANN)

[Shinji103]

Oh wow that was a dang good movie.
And even better it wasn't all about OP Kirito owning everything and stealing all the action spotlight.
Okay so there was some of that too at the very end, but the floor 100 boss fight was all about the whole raid party and KiritoxAsuna combat coupling. ;)

And yes, Alicization is all but confirmed.

One question (sort of) though,
in Asuna's bath scene in the original uncensored version, they showed more than her head, right?

[Ultragunner]

just saw the movie, and it was in sub, not dub (so yay? :heh:) :D

overall, it was really enjoyable to watch, if you are a fan of SAO, you will definitely like it.
On the other hand, If you hasn't been fond of SAO, then this movie will probably not change your mind :heh:

the movie was great until halfway through the last arc where Kirito became the Messiah once again :heh:

[RDNexus]

As far as I know, all screenings of the movie so far have been in sub.
Dubs, most likely, will come only later. Not that I care much, since I prefer subs :D

[blakstealth]

It was tough with the subs since I was sitting in the second most front row. So my entire vision was covered with the subs rofl.

I loved that Asuna got a lot more focus and screentime, but

I felt that she was still thrust in the inevitable situation where she has to be "saved" by Kirito once again near the end

BUT THE FREAKIN AUDIENCE at my showing...some were making loud remarks and many were laughing at some extremely inappropriate parts of the movie. I like the passion and excitement of anime fans...but goddamn. It's like when a fuckin anime movie gets shown, all movie theater etiquette gets thrown out the window. I will never forgive them when the whole audience started laughing at

the part when Kirito hugs Asuna and falls on her chest after reading her diary. It was a very emotional moment completely ruined by childish laughter.

[RDNexus]

That's so saddening. It ruins a cinema experience and makes one prefer to watch it at home, alone or with close friends who know better how to behave.

[Shinji103]

I....had the completely opposite reaction to that.
The viewers at my screening did the same, but I don't get why you'd think it was so bad. It was in fact a bit silly how Kirito dove straight into Asuna's chest there despite the emotion of the scene. :heh: Though most of the viewers quickly stopped laughing. I definitely didn't get any feelings of inappropriate reaction from anybody.

I just didn't have the same reaction you guys are having to that. I love how everybody was laughing and cheering throughout the movie (not every second or minute of the movie of course), like how everybody went "OH SH*T" (they didn't actually say those exact words of course) when the level 100 boss revealed its huge health total and then its full heal ability. This is exactly the kind of movie experience I love, and precisely what I look forward to so much when I go see a movie. :)

[blakstealth]

I can ALMOST understand how that scene can be interpreted as silly "cos anime amirite," but still. It was painfully obvious what the intentional mood was supposed to be for that scene, and the audience laughed throughout the entire thing. They didn't stop at all.

The only redeeming moment of the rowdy and obnoxious crowd at my showing was

at the end where Asuna came in to join the party. And then when Yui came and gave everyone their OG costumes and equipment. And then when every character from every SAO season came out of nowhere to fight the final boss. That was a fantastic moment of crowd reaction and excitement. But that's it.

[Ultragunner]

now I know my theatre wasn't the only one :heh:

Perhaps the scene did look so silly that people laughed, despite all the emotional implications :heh:

[beast 666]

And yes, Alicization is all but confirmed.

One question (sort of) though,
in Asuna's bath scene in the original uncensored version, they showed more than her head, right?


The scene is censored in all cinemas (including cinemas in america and eropa), except the cinemas of Japan, the cinemas of Japan shows the scene uncensored
As far as I know, all screenings of the movie so far have been in sub.
Dubs, most likely, will come only later. Not that I care much, since I prefer subs :D

Rumours say that there is a chance that the movie is English dubbed (by artists of the English version), but it would be a great time later, must not lose hope lol.

[l.kostas]

https://twitter.com/aniplexUSA/status/840338643386544128
SAO -Ordinal Scale- is returning to select U.S. theaters on 4/22 featuring the ENGLISH DUB! Theaters TBA on 3/14 at http://sao-movie.net/us/theater

The English dub of Ordinal Scale is premiering at AnimeBoston 2017. (http://www.animeboston.com/news/article/627)

[blakstealth]

ohhh snap. If I get to watch it again with a possibly smaller audience (and hopefully less noisy), then I'm up to watch it again. I'm hoping it comes back to my local theater.

[IceHism]

I was watching it with a couple and they told me that they do that all the time when kirito fell on Asuna's chest and didn't find the scene funny at all but found it normal. So I'm glad to see that part is actually realistic. Though a bunch of other people did laugh in the theater but I don't care about them. So many cute scenes between kirito and Asuna though. Kyaaa

Fantastic animation and the action was awesome. yuki kajiura's music on the loud speakers was amazing as well. Sayaka kanda singed pretty well as expected of a singer. The plot was good enough for a two hour film and the final boss fight was simply epic. Nice to see at the end with confirmation of alicization, the best and longest arc of SAO. Though I expected it when aniplex said that they would adapt all of monogatari and Sao. I am hoping for a really long airing.

[l.kostas]

ANN review (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/sword-art-online-the-movie/ordinal-scale/.113249)
reddit discussion (https://www.reddit.com/r/swordartonline/comments/5ykb71/spoilers_sword_art_online_ordinal_scale_untagged/?limit=500), major spoilers.

[l.kostas]

Comments from reddit

By someone who has read Hopeful Chant:
The reason why Eiji went out of his way to break Klein's arm was because it turns out that Yuna was granted one of the unknown Extra skills similar to Kirito's <<Dual Wield>> in the form of <<Bard>> with the skill <<Chant>> which grants buff to party members(STRUP/DEFUP). Unlike Eiji she began to fight on the front lines but she died early on when she tagged along whith Fuurinkazan in an accident against a boss monster. The Jar that Yuna carried throughout the movie that contained the Fluctlights was actually a Candy Jar that Yuna gave to Eiji before she died.

Regarding Kirito's sword:
I think the last sword was Durandal, a legendary sword from The Song of Roland. It's said that Durandal is unbreakable and it makes its wielder unkillable and all powerful. Seems to fit with the idea of being rank 1 in Ordinal Scale. Also, Durandal is handed down by an archangel, and An Incarnate of the Radius looked like an angelic being.
It was probably Durandal. Durandal is unbreakable and can destroy anything. The wielder of Durandal is nigh-invincible and all powerful. It is bestowed by an archangel to a hero. It is said however, that the one that wields Durandal is cursed to one day die in battle...
In ancient mythology, Durandal is the most powerful sword in existence, even more so than other legendary swords like Excalibur and the Kusunagi No Tsurugi.
Durandal is French, it means Endurer in English. Durandal is unbreakable and bestows upon its wielder god-like powers. The wielder of Durandal is nigh-invincible and together there is no god or man in the universe that can beat them.
However, Durandal is cursed. If the wielder does not give up Durandal, they will one day die in battle despite their incredible power.
Durandal is given by an archangel to mortal heroes, usually to accomplish some kind of great task.
All of this is stuff I learned from my brother, who has a bachelor's degree in what is basically ancient mythology.
Given what we have seen of Excalibur in SAO, and the fact that Kawahara is a giant fucking nerd for all things myth, I think it's pretty likely that the sword Kirito got after defeating An Incarnate of the Radius, was in fact Durandal

Post by ZeHaffen:
I'd bet the movie's final boss was the intended final boss given a normal release for the game. I mean, if the game's creator came up to you and said "yeah, I myself will be the final boss, so don't bother making one" I think a lot of questions would be raised.
If Heathcliff wasn't post-Floor 100 boss then he probably just reworked it right before release to remove the intended boss and replace it with himself.

[l.kostas]

https://twitter.com/RyanBartley/status/842143359267356672
Joining the #SwordArtOnline world as Yuna in the #SwordArtOnlineOrdinalScale English dub!Thank you @aniplexUSA @alexvondavid @BangZoom #SAO❤
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C6_k4yuUwAEbTpZ.jpg

[Kakurin]

I....had the completely opposite reaction to that.
The viewers at my screening did the same, but I don't get why you'd think it was so bad. It was in fact a bit silly how Kirito dove straight into Asuna's chest there despite the emotion of the scene. :heh: Though most of the viewers quickly stopped laughing. I definitely didn't get any feelings of inappropriate reaction from anybody.
Well, they really kind of ruined the emotional impact of that scene with

Kirito's face buried right in Asuna's chest for the whole duration of the scene

I had a smirk on my face the entire scene and couldn't take it serious. And the Japanese viewers next to me had the same reaction. :heh:

[RDNexus]

So, a supposedly impactful scene, ruined by an intent on fanservice. Why am I not surprised?

[l.kostas]

Moviegoers in its next 5th week (March 18-24) will receive a strip of 35mm film frames in the order of arrival. (http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2017/03/16/japan-box-office-sword-art-online-the-movie-has-earned-17-billion-yen-in-4-weeks)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C680jInXEAICfO1.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C69l4UiUwAA1mHC.jpg

[blakstealth]

So, a supposedly impactful scene, ruined by an intent on fanservice. Why am I not surprised?The intention of that scene was not to be fanservice-y. It was a victim of cliches, mob mentality, and lack of social cues and gestures.

[RDNexus]

The intention of that scene was not to be fanservice-y. It was a victim of cliches, mob mentality, and lack of social cues and gestures.
Exactly what I thought of when I posted my previous reply :upset:

[l.kostas]

Opinion: Sword Art Online Ordinal Scale Hurt Itself with Fanservice (http://www.fandompost.com/2017/03/10/opinion-sword-art-online-ordinal-scale-hurt-itself-with-fanservice/)

[Shinji103]

I think you guys are overreacting...... :heh:

[l.kostas]

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[blitz1/2]

So, a supposedly impactful scene, ruined by an intent on fanservice. Why am I not surprised?

Everybody in the theater giggled with me at that scene.

Music quality was GREAT, sounds....not so much. I felt like the sounds were UNNECESSARILY LOUD that it feels like talk talk talk, slice slice and then BBOOOOOMMMM!!!

[l.kostas]

http://www.anime-now.com/entry/2017/03/21/230006?utm_campaign=ANN
Sword Art Online: Ordinal Scale was released as a normal film in Japan, but last week it got the “4D” treatment complete with rumbling seats, fog machines, and smell-o-vision.

[hoshino_crimsonwings]

The mother's rosario was my favourite part of the series, so when I saw a glimpse of yuki in the climax I was pretty happy.

[l.kostas]

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-04-06/sword-art-online-ordinal-scale-film-earns-2.3-billion-yen-in-japan/.114445
Starting on Saturday, theatergoers in Japan will receive an "official spoiler book" titled "Film 'Behind the Scenes' Record Complete Works" containing setting documents and a behind-the-scenes roundtable discussion featuring the film's staff.
http://sao-movie.net/news/SYS/CONTENTS/2017040516061254922447/w324

[l.kostas]

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[AP24]

IS THIS FOR REAL!?

http://yaraon-blog.com/archives/103269 (NSFW)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C85CUqxUIAABpIw.jpg

The bath scene will have fixes in the BD in which Asuna's nipple can be seen. There was even a nipple at the time of dubbing and could be seen a little even in the theatrical release version.

Also, I must say Asuna sure has grown.

[Flames]

IS THIS FOR REAL!?

http://yaraon-blog.com/archives/103269 (NSFW)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C85CUqxUIAABpIw.jpg

The bath scene will have fixes in the BD in which Asuna's nipple can be seen. There was even a nipple at the time of dubbing and could be seen a little even in the theatrical release version.

Also, I must say Asuna sure has grown.

You also would be seeing her naked backside and butt as she gets out of the bath if the picture I seen is correct. I already aspect the bath scene would be uncensored for the BD because the screening I went too the bath scene was entirely censored with a shampoo bottle taking the entire scene. It's probably was removed so people wouldn't complain about the fan-service and how certain countrys have strict rules regarding nudity.

[wavehawk]

The bath scene will have fixes in the BD in which Asuna's nipple can be seen.- Why does this sound like Sugou is one of the chief executives behind the BD release?

[Flames]

- Why does this sound like Sugou is one of the chief executives behind the BD release?

Kawahara, Director Ito, Shingo Adachi, and Kazuma Miki was laughing while talking about the whole thing apparently in the interview and was cool with it. Kawahara was asking in the interview would they upgrade the bath scene for the BD. Director Ito talked about the stuff that was censored for the movie showing that he wasn't allow to show despite wanting it to be seen that would be added in the BD like Asuna getting out of the bath being censored by shampoo and her nipple for her breasts being shown.

[l.kostas]

http://dengekionline.com/elem/000/001/492/1492841/
https://twitter.com/atashi00/status/851202499000254464

SAO wiki trivia (http://swordartonline.wikia.com/wiki/Sword_Art_Online_The_Movie_-Ordinal_Scale)
Many of the products featured in the movie actually exist.
Despite Kazuto's statement that he had never visited Asuna's residence in Volume 9, which takes place after the movie, he visited her residence twice in the movie

[dragon1412]

come to think of it, when's is the BD out exactly ?????? the movie wasn't aired where I live

[l.kostas]

come to think of it, when's is the BD out exactly ?????? the movie wasn't aired where I live
Anime News Network - Answerman
Why Does It Take So Long For Anime Movies To Come Out On Video? (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/answerman/2017-04-12/.114692)

[l.kostas]

Ordinal Scale manga (https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4048926500/), release date April 27.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61PlIW6CHnL._SX355_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg

[Flames]

http://www.animatetimes.com/news/details.php?id=1491997266

Anyone can translate Kawahara latest interview.

[l.kostas]

Ordinal Scale: Hopeful Chant LN rough summary (https://www.reddit.com/r/swordartonline/comments/5yqo3t/ordinal_scale_hopeful_chant_ln_rough_summary/?st=j1vl0uv1&sh=4ab7c248)
Trivia from the wiki:
The author has confirmed on his twitter account that Augmented Magic was created to play with the idea of writing a novel version of Ordinal Scale set after Alicization, but he has yet to decide whether he will actually follow this idea in the end.

Hopeful Chant illustrations

http://i.imgur.com/3BagsCj.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/lDDgFym.jpg

[l.kostas]

Ordinal Scale poster in Saekano season 2 (https://www.reddit.com/r/swordartonline/comments/6aqctj/like_i_saidordinal_scale_poster_spotted_in/)

[l.kostas]

Full Record of SAO the Movie "Behind-the-Scenes" (http://dreadfuldecoding.blogspot.gr/2017/06/os-spoiler-book.html) translation.
Full Record of SAO the Movie "Behind-the-Scenes" is a booklet that was given as the eighth week Ordinal Scale movie bonus in Japan. The booklet contained an interview with some members of the staff talking about the movie, all spoilers allowed, as well as some other stuff, like boss images and lore for one of the bosses.

[AP24]

Never thought this would become big news:
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2017-07-13/sword-art-online-ordinal-scale-director-teases-blu-ray-may-show-asuna-nipples/.118644

[RDNexus]

That's how fanbase seems to be working nowadays... Sad...so sad... :upset:

[Infinite Zenith]

So, this sort of thing is newsworthy now?

[Julio C]

Shameful that they have to do that to increase sales or please those sick Otakus.

[Flames]

So, this sort of thing is newsworthy now?

This is old news that has been known for a long time. Animenewsnetwork was probably bored when they decided to post this article and just wanted an article that can be easily click-bait for people to view.

[Rageth]

Nipples in BD releases is not really news. Happens all the fucking time.
This particular bit of information was mentioned in an interview at least a month or two before ANN decided to talk about it. Also, ANN has it as an "interest" piece, not actual news. People are just using the chance to bash SAO more than necessary, because the SAO hate meme.

[Kakurin]

The BD release schedule for 27th September will have English subtitles by the way.

[RDNexus]

OH!!! AMAZING!!! It's almost there! :D

[AP24]

Asuna's nipple and full butt view confirmed on BD. Screenshots here:
http://yaraon-blog.com/archives/112971 (NSFW)

[marconii2002]

This is bigger news. New SAO anime is in production http://yaraon-blog.com/archives/112993

[Rageth]

The "SAO will return" line? Old news.

[marconii2002]

The "SAO will return" line? Old news.
No. At end of movie cinema version we got "SAO will return" line http://www.imgrum.org/media/1452858129300964988_465516621

but at end of movie BD version this http://blog-imgs-114.fc2.com/y/a/r/yarakan/11_20170912195845756.jpg

[Dextro]

No. At end of movie cinema version we got "SAO will return" line http://www.imgrum.org/media/1452858129300964988_465516621

but at end of movie BD version this http://blog-imgs-114.fc2.com/y/a/r/yarakan/11_20170912195845756.jpg

Well I can't read Japanese yet. What does it say?

[marconii2002]

Well I can't read Japanese yet. What does it say?

I also can't read Japanese but according 4chan it say that new animation is in progress.

[Rageth]

"There's a trailer/preview at the end for a new project in production" is apparently what it says.
I think all they did was add that text to let people know to see the post-credit scene (plus the "SAO Will Return" line), because most people stop watching once credits start. I repeat: old news.

[AP24]

Saw the clip of that scene. Too bad this is probably the only time we would see some nipple and full butt view in the series.

[blakstealth]

Asuna's nipple and full butt view confirmed on BD. Screenshots here:
http://yaraon-blog.com/archives/112971 (NSFW)uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[l.kostas]

http://www.animenewsnetwork.cc/daily-briefs/2017-09-13/sword-art-online-anime-film-rental-dvd-confirms-upcoming-new-work/.121280
The rental DVD version of the Sword Art Online: Ordinal Scale anime film debuted on Tuesday with a new intro text screen added before film starts. The new text confirms that the film's post-credits scene is a teaser trailer for an upcoming "new work."
The original theatrical version of the film already included the teaser after the ending credits, but it did not have this new intro text screen. In the teaser, a character mentions, "Welcome to Rath."
The "Dengeki Bunko Aki no Saiten 2017" event's Sword Art Online stage panel will have announcements for new developments in the franchise, including but not limited to games.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.cc/interest/2017-09-13/rental-versions-of-sword-art-online-ordinal-scale-film-reveal-asuna-nipple/.121298
The Sword Art Online: Ordinal Scale film hit shop shelves as a rental DVD in Japan on Tuesday. Some fans hurried to pick up a copy to confirm whether the bath scene reveals Asuna's "assets." Fanboys in Japan are rejoicing because the rental release does include a brief reveal of Asuna's nipple around the 25:52 mark as she is getting out of the bath. The scene also reveals the popular character's rear end. The anime film's staff said during an interview published in July that the Blu-ray Disc release of the film could have an upgraded bath scene with more detail. During the interview, Ito said that both a version that shows Asuna's nipple and a version that doesn't were made. Additionally, he suggested that the reveal was very slight.

[RDNexus]

Having finally managed to watch the movie, I can say with great delight that those were 2 hours very well spent, I simply loved it and the wait was quite worth it :D

[Jaden]

Seen it now.

A game where you fight raid bosses in the real world with your own body could never function as advertised, but something like that is at least plausible, whereas I found the VR games of the anime completely ridiculous. Still..these characters are clearly meeting PHYSICAL RESISTANCE when clashing with an AR monster, or hitting each other with AR weapons. How? HOWWW?? I loved the boss fights, but this always bothered me.

Anyways, the anime got a lot better for me when they moved to the real world, and this movie follows up on that nicely. Brilliant direction! Not only that, the story was actually pretty interesting. There's plenty of cameos for all characters, there's a couple of new ones who were cool, the music was good, the animation work just about flawless, Kirito finally stops being a playboy and focuses on Asuna...good!

I'm astonished, actually. I used to be a mild hater of SAO, and yet this is now one of my favorite anime movies. One might be forgiven for thinking A-1 pictures has become a studio that just churns out mediocre crap, but apparently when they get serious, it's still something to behold.

[Kazu-kun]

The movie actually portrayed Kirito and Asuna's relationship better than the novels and tv show ever did.

I hope Kawahara will get influenced by the movie in this regard.

[RDNexus]

Maybe, for this upcoming original LN arc :D

[Kazu-kun]

That's what I'm hoping for, yeah.

[Helius]

The movie actually portrayed Kirito and Asuna's relationship better than the novels and tv show ever did.

I hope Kawahara will get influenced by the movie in this regard.

Well, Kawahara himself wrote the film's screenplay... so if you were inspired by it, here's hoping future novels will be as good if not better at KiritoxAsuna. :p

[RDNexus]

Those two, I don't know why, have some sort of mysterious power over me, they're a kind of couple you don't see much in Anime :D

[l.kostas]

Sword Art Online Tops Both Blu-ray, DVD Charts for 1st Time (http://www.animenewsnetwork.cc/news/2017-10-04/sword-art-online-tops-both-blu-ray-dvd-charts-for-1st-time/.122262) - Ordinal Scale film sells 89,056 + 10,126 BDs, 19,599 + 6,925 DVDs
http://www.animenewsnetwork.cc/news/2017-10-03/japan-animation-blu-ray-disc-ranking-september-25-october-1/.122203
http://www.animenewsnetwork.cc/news/2017-10-03/japan-animation-dvd-ranking-september-25-october-1/.122204

Full Record of SAO the Movie "Behind-the-Scenes" (http://dreadfuldecoding.blogspot.in/2017/06/os-spoiler-book.html) was updated:
...it also had a page for the final boss of the movie, so I thought that it would be some lore for the boss, but it apparently came with lore about Aincrad itself, including some details that have yet to be revealed even in the latest Progressive volumes. -Gsimenas

《Aincrad Genesis》 by Kawahara Reki
SETTING 1
■Aincrad World Lore

SETTING 2
Aincrad 100th Floor Boss