Name: Sword Art Online the Movie – Progressive – Scherzo of Deep Night
Director: Ayako Kono
Genre: Action, Animation, Science Fiction, Fantasy
Released: 2022-01-01
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Haruka Tomatsu, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Inori Minase, Shiori Izawa, Hiroki Yasumoto

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Runtime1h 40m

Released2022

Box office$9.1M

DirectorAyako Kono

About This Movie

So, this one is set after the events of the first film, and you can really feel the weight of the players' situation—10,000 still trapped. The animation is fluid, with a distinct style that makes the action sequences pop, especially in the duels. Ayako Kono directs with a good sense of pacing; there's a blend of urgency and character moments that keeps it engaging. Asuna and Kirito's dynamic feels deeper here, particularly with Argo's involvement, which adds an interesting layer to the plot. The world-building in Aincrad continues to impress, and there's a darker tone that creeps in as they tackle new challenges. Fans of the series will appreciate the attention to detail and the continuation of character development.

Director: Ayako Kono. · Animation studio: A-1 Pictures. · Follows the events of the first Sword Art Online film. · Part of the Progressive series, exploring deeper story arcs.