Sword Art Online Progressive: Scherzo of Deep Night unveils second trailer and key visual

Fans of the Sword Art Online franchise are eagerly anticipating the release of the sequel, Sword Art Online Progressive: Scherzo of Deep Night, following its announcement on June 15, 2022. Serving as a continuation of Aria of a Starless Night, fans have high expectations for this film.

While the initial trailer, released on July 1, 2022, didn’t reveal much about the movie, the production house surprised fans on August 2 with a new trailer and a captivating key visual. The new trailer provides a glimpse into the upcoming events of Scherzo of Deep Night, while the key visual showcases the important characters in the film.

Adapting the fourth volume of the Sword Art Online Progressive light novel series, Scherzo of Deep Night is being produced by A-1 Pictures, a renowned animation studio known for its notable works like Fairy Tail, Blue Exorcist, Your Lie in April, Kaguya-sama: Love is War, and Seven Deadly Sins.

Yen Press, the official publisher of Sword Art Online Progressive: Scherzo of Deep Night in English, shared the following description for the story: “It’s been just two months since they were trapped in the game of death that is Sword Art Online, and Kirito and Asuna continue their struggle at the vanguard of progress throughout the game. The fifth floor of Aincrad is a mazelike ruin, and the two dare to take pleasure in raiding it for the treasure it contains. Upon returning to the fourth floor, it’s time to do some questing on behalf of the Elf Lord Yofilis—but here begins Asuna’s discontent, for in doing so, they will have to face her least favorite monster ever…”

The film also revealed that the soundtrack, titled “Shinzō” (Heart), will be performed by Eir Aoi, who has had a long-standing association with the Sword Art Online franchise and has delivered hits like “Ryusei,” “Ignite,” and “Innocence.” Ayako Konno, the director of the prequel Aria of a Starless Night, will also direct Scherzo of Deep Night, while Yoshitsugu Matsuoka and Haruka Tomatsu reprise their roles as Kirito and Asuna, respectively.

The Japanese release of Reki Kawahara’s Sword Art Online Progressive sequel movie is scheduled for September 10, 2022. As for the international release date, fans worldwide eagerly await updates from distributors and license holders for further information.

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