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pos: Sword Art Online February 23, 2018. Bandai Namco Entertainment released the "Sword Art Online VR: Lovely Honey Days" mobile game for iOS and Android devices in Japan. The game's first episode is free-to-play, while the second episode and so on can be purchased as additional content. Bandai Namco has announced "", an exploration action RPG that supports up to three players in online co-op and it is the first arcade game in the "Sword Art Online" series. It will launch in Japanese arcades in spring 2019. "Sword Art Online" is a planned American live-action television adaptation of "Sword Art Online". Skydance Television announced

neg: Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet is an third-person shooter action role-playing video game developed by Dimps for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows based on the "Sword Art Online" light novel series. It is the fifth game in the series and is the successor to the 2016 game "". The PlayStation 4 version were released in Japan on February 8, 2018, with a worldwide release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows on February 23. Taking place in the virtual reality MMORPG (VRMMORPG) "Gun Gale Online", "Fatal Bullet" features an alternate timeline

neg: Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet by Dimps, "Fatal Bullet" runs on Unreal Engine 4; a Siliconera writer described the gameplay as bearing some similarity to "Freedom Wars", another game produced by Dimps. "Fatal Bullet" is the first in the "SAO" series to be available on Xbox One and PC, the latter being downloadable through Steam. The game received mixed reviews. Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet is an third-person shooter action role-playing video game developed by Dimps for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows based on the "Sword Art Online" light novel series. It is the fifth game in

neg: Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet to the canon in the light novels and anime. Unlike past installments, "Fatal Bullet" features the usage of firearms in battle, though other weapons like Kirito's photon sword are also available. As the player progresses through the story, they can also unlock the ability to dual-wield a gun and photon sword in a similar manner to Kirito. A third-person shooter and role-playing game hybrid, players can level up and gain skills as the game progresses. While fighting, players are provided with a wire that can allow them to quickly move around; although the wire is not in the canonical "Gun

neg: Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet Gale Online", a Bullet Line system – which serves as an assist in defending the user – is included in "Fatal Bullet". The game features multiplayer, which allows players to form four-man cooperative parties or fight against one another in four-on-four player versus player (PvP) matches. In PvP deathmatches, players are split into Alpha and Bravo teams, fighting each other in addition to computer-controlled enemies. As in previous installments, the player can engage in bed conversations with other characters; as Kirito, one can do so with those in the canon, while the protagonist avatar has such dialogues with characters from

neg: Sinon (Sword Art Online) There are also 3D light-up LED models of Kirito, Asuna, Sinon, and Leafa. A Sinon figurine was featured as a prize in a Banpresto "Sword Art Online" lottery in November 2014, along with other merchandise. Additionally, Kirito and Sinon also appear in anime-themed Christmas cards by San Diego card creator and retailer Papercut Dragon. A fanmade "Grand Theft Auto V" mod allows users to play as the character. Three character songs based on Sinon have been released: "Solitary Bullet", "Blazing Bullet" and "Relief Bullet", all of which were sung by her Japanese voice actress Miyuki Sawashiro, though "Blazing Bullet" was

neg: Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet the game universe. "Fatal Bullet" takes place in "Gun Gale Online", a VRMMORPG that was introduced in the second season of the anime. Following the events of "", "GGO" was released by Zaskar following the advent of The Seed. The player creates their own character, who joins "GGO" alongside their friend Kureha. During the story, the pair meet ArFA-sys, a humanoid AI, along with the rest of the main cast. In contrast with the light novels and anime, characters like Asuna and Leafa are present in "GGO". Other new characters introduced in the game include Basalt Joe, a powerful player

neg: Sword Art Online The Movie: Ordinal Scale April 19, 2017. The film was set to play in about 1,000 theaters worldwide. A few days after the world premiere, a leak of the film was found online, tracing the source back to Malaysia and Singapore. The Blu-ray and DVD home video release volumes of "Sword Art Online The Movie: Ordinal Scale" were released in Japan on September 27, 2017 and North America on December 19, 2017. The Japanese home video release features a sequel novel titled "Sword Art Online: Cordial Code" written by Kawahara and illustrated by abec, set eight days after the events of "Ordinal Scale". The

neg: Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization in September with the working title of "SAO IV". It was officially announced at Dengeki Bunko Fall Fest by Bandai Namco on October 3. According to Bandai Namco Games producer Yosuke Futami, the game was devised with the idea of Kirito starting the game at level one. A Western release date was later announced, with "Hollow Realization" releasing in Japan on October 27 and internationally on November 8. The North American Vita release is digital-only. Players who pre-ordered "Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization" via the PlayStation Store in Japan gain a one-week early access into part of the game's main

neg: Sword Art Online May 19, 2015. A manga adaption of "Sword Art Online: Progressive", illustrated by Kiseki Himura, began serialization in the August 2013 issue of "Dengeki G's Magazine". The manga ended serialization in the magazine's May 2014 issue and was transferred to "Dengeki G's Comic" starting with the June 2014 issue. The "Progressive" manga adaption has been licensed by Yen Press, with the first two volumes released in January and April 2015, respectively. A sixth manga, titled "Sword Art Online: Phantom Bullet" and illustrated by Kōtarō Yamada, had its first chapter serialized in the May 2014 issue of "Dengeki Bunko Magazine", with

neg: Sword Art Online: Code Register Sword Art Online: Code Register , also sometimes known as Sword Art Online: Code Resister, is a 2014 video game for iOS and Android devices released in Japan only. "Sword Art Online: Code Register" is a Japanese role-playing game with a simple tap-and-play battle system. Players can put together groups of characters with different skills and actions to take on opponents and explore different worlds. The game features multiple worlds and characters featured in the franchise, including the eponymous "Sword Art Online", "ALfheim Online", and "Gun Gale Online", as well as its own original characters. The game features a "Duel

neg: Sinon (Sword Art Online) battle" and is also "a force to be reckoned with", and found her character to be enjoyable. In concluding his review of "Sword Art Online II", Sinon's character and story were praised again, writing "Overall, A-1 were able to wrap up "Sword Art Online II"'s Phantom Bullet nicely. We got to see Shino slowly recover from her trauma and the show did a decent job in explaining the process behind Shinkawa and his older brother's evil scheme – even if their scheme had some far-fetched elements. To top it all off, they were able set things up for the next

neg: Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet who frequently challenges the protagonist to claim ArFA-sys, Zeliskam, a strong yet friendly player who also has an ArFA-sys, and Itsuki, a strategist and sniper with a preference for using traps like land mines. The final chapter of the main campaign also offers a branching ending based on player choice and provides a third ending, called "True Ending" as the canon ending. Series author Reki Kawahara supervised development of the game's story. As the game progresses, the player can switch to Kirito Mode, which allows them to play a different storyline. The game was announced on August 18, 2017. Developed

neg: Busou Shinki in the online video game "Battle Rondo". The characters based on these action figures continue to be featured in other video games, manga and anime series in the size of the actual toys. Japanese Release Date: 7 September 2006 US Release Date: 18 April 2007 Japanese Release Date: 28 September 2006 US Release Date: 22 March 2007 Japanese Release Date: 7 December 2006 US Release Date: 22 March 2007 (Note, this release consisted of Benio only) Japanese Release Date: 22 February 2007 Japanese Release Date: 31 May 2007 Japanese Release Date: 30 August 2007 Japanese Release Date: 29 November 2007

neg: Sword Art Online by Kawahara titled . At the end of the special, the anime television series was confirmed for a second season, titled "Sword Art Online II", which premiered on July 5, 2014. The first 14 episodes of the second season is an adaptation of volumes five and six the light novels that cover the Phantom Bullet arc. Episodes 15 to 17 cover the Calibur arc from volume 8 of the novels, with episodes 18 to 24 covering volume 7 of the novels, the Mother's Rosario arc. Premiere screening events of the second season were held in the United States, France, Germany,

neg: Sword Art Online Alternative Gun Gale Online be the 25th best-selling novel during the first half of 2016. As of May 2018, the series had 1 million copies in print. Sword Art Online Alternative Gun Gale Online Due to the incident that occurred in VR MMORPG "Sword Art Online" — where 10,000 players were trapped in the game on launch day — the popularity of VR games has plummeted due to fear of similar incidents. The NerveGear, SAO's VR device, was recalled and destroyed, but with the launch of its successor, the AmuSphere, combined with release of the license-free development support package the "Seed," the popularity of

neg: Sword Art Online Alternative Gun Gale Online Sword Art Online Alternative Gun Gale Online Due to the incident that occurred in VR MMORPG "Sword Art Online" — where 10,000 players were trapped in the game on launch day — the popularity of VR games has plummeted due to fear of similar incidents. The NerveGear, SAO's VR device, was recalled and destroyed, but with the launch of its successor, the AmuSphere, combined with release of the license-free development support package the "Seed," the popularity of VR games saw a sudden resurgence. The story follows Karen Kohiruimaki, a university student with a complex about her abnormal height. She begins

neg: Sword Art Online behind "Bloodborne" taking the top spot. A fourth game titled "" was released in Japan for the PS4, Vita, and Windows on October 27, 2016 and worldwide on November 8, 2016 for the PS4 and Vita. A social network game called "Sword Art Online: End World" was released for Japanese feature phones and smartphones on February 28, 2013 with more than 1 million registered users. Another freemium game for Android and iOS titled "" launched in 2014, and over 3,000,000 users have downloaded the game. Another game called "Sword Art Online: Progress Link" designed for the Mobage browser game platform

neg: Sword Girls Sword Girls Sword Girls () was an online Korean digital collectible card game developed by Zeonix (제오닉스), released in 2011. The game art was influenced by manga art style. The original Korean server shutdown suddenly in 2017 without any prior explanation and remain closed. The Korean website is also inaccesible. There were online Japanese and English version as well but all have since shut down, leaving the several smartphone spin-off games as the only ones available for play. The online version has a connected smaller version called Sword Girls S for smartphones. There are fangame versions that are available to

neg: Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization story. The game will feature Japanese voices coupled with English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish subtitles. The opening theme is "Windia" by Luna Haruna. The ending theme is "Two of Us" by Haruka Tomatsu. An advertising campaign for the game, titled "Sword Art On-Nyaine", featured cats playing with toys but with "Hollow Realization" sounds dubbed over them. A DLC called "Chapter 1: Explorer of Illusory Mists" became available starting on May 16, 2017.On July 21, 2017 the second expansion was released with the title "Chapter II: Tuner of Causality." The last post-release content was released on September 26, 2017 closing

neg: Sword Girls produced but are only available in Korean and lack individual card lore details that the online cards have. The following physical pre-constructed decks and booster packs have been released: In addition to those cards, several promo cards were released as well. The Japanese and English online game are no longer officially supported as of 2013, but the Korean online game no longer works as of November 2017. Sword Girls Sword Girls () was an online Korean digital collectible card game developed by Zeonix (제오닉스), released in 2011. The game art was influenced by manga art style. The original Korean server

neg: Asuna (Sword Art Online) as wake-up calls, current weather, fortune, and appointments, was released on June 2015 in Japan, followed by an international release in English. In the app, Asuna herself appears in multiple costumes, including her Knights of the Blood uniform and a yellow sweater. The app itself is free though users have to pay for English voice recognition and subtitles. "Sword Art Online" girls (including Asuna) feature in a merchandise lottery by Bandai, with Anime News Network humorously noting that "the girls of "Sword Art Online" have brought in a pretty penny for the franchise's creators, whether the characters are lounging under

neg: Sword Art Online on August 2, 2016, that they had acquired the global rights to produce a live-action television adaptation of Reki Kawahara's "Sword Art Online" light novel series. Laeta Kalogridis has been attached to write a script for the pilot, and will also serve as executive producer for the series alongside Skydance CEO David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Marcy Ross. Skydance has stated their intent to "fast-track" the launch of the series, along with plans to follow the TV series with the release of a "Sword Art Online" virtual reality experience. In February 2018, it was reported that the live-action series had

neg: Mightier Than Sword Records exclusive foreword for the release, however there was still no official date for the release. It was then reported on that online store ShopCastRadio.com had partnered with MTS for the release and that it would be shipping on 10 April 2012. After the new ship date passed it was claimed that the release had been cancelled leading Blink 182 to release a statement claiming that they were looking into the situation. In December 2012 Hoppus stated in an interview with Alternative Press that the record label, Mightier Than The Sword had gone bankrupt leading to fans never receiving their product

neg: Sword Art Online titled "" was released in Japan on March 26, 2015 on the PlayStation 3 and Vita platforms, with an English version being released in Asia. The game's producer revealed in October 2014 that the game is an open-world action RPG featuring an original storyline, set within Alfheim Online, where characters are able to fly. The game sold 139,298 physical retail copies on the PlayStation Vita in addition to another 55,090 units on the PlayStation 3 within its first week of release in Japan, ranking second and sixth place respectively within the Japanese software sales charts for that particular week, narrowly

neg: Sword Art Online Sword Art Online An anime television series produced by A-1 Pictures, known simply as "Sword Art Online", aired in Japan between July and December 2012, with television film "Sword Art Online: Extra Edition" airing on December 31, 2013, and a second season, titled "Sword Art Online II", airing between July and December 2014. An animated film titled "" featuring an original story by Kawahara premiered in Japan and Southeast Asia on February 18, 2017, and was released in the United States on March 9, 2017. A spin-off anime series titled "Sword Art Online Alternative Gun Gale Online" premiered in April

neg: Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment America and August 20 in Europe and Australia. The American/European/Australian release will be digital download only. The game also received an update adding content extending the game's play time by 30 hours, including new areas, gameplay, and costumes, while also raising the level cap from 200 to 250. The game also features costume DLC. The game sold 145,029 physical retail copies within the first week of release in Japan, topping the Japanese software sales charts for that week, slightly outselling its predecessor, "Infinity Moment", which sold 138,180 copies. By July 2014, it outsold the previous game's total copies sold domestically,

neg: Sword Art Online Clearing" from that previous game with the addition of new unexplored "Hollow Area" of Aincrad. The protagonist Kirito will cross swords with a mysterious player who would become one of the key characters in the game. The game sold 145,029 physical retail copies within the first week of release in Japan, topping the Japanese software sales charts for that particular week. The game had also been released in Taiwan by Namco Bandai Games Taiwan with Chinese and English subtitles. A digital-only North American, European and Australian release was released in August 2014. A third video game developed by Artdink and

neg: Sinon (Sword Art Online) Which works when you're stuck in a gun-based mmo." A "Newtype" character poll had Sinon placed first in female characters, notably edging out fellow "Sword Art Online" character Asuna. In a fan contest where respondents chose between 41 options for the next "Sword Art Online" figurine, Sinon placed fourth ("Gun Gale Online" version) and ninth ("ALfheim Online" version). The popularity of the character has resulted in several official "Sword Art Online" merchandise featuring her, for example as a 1/8th scale Sinon statue. "Sword Art Online" girls (including Sinon) feature in a merchandise lottery by Bandai, where they are depicted in

neg: Sword Art Online Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea and Japan before the television premiere between June 29 and July 4, 2014. At Katsucon, it was announced that the English dub of the second season would air on Toonami beginning March 28, 2015. An animated film titled "", featuring an original story by Kawahara set after the events of "Sword Art Online II", premiered in Japan and Southeast Asia on February 18, 2017, and was released in the United States on March 9, 2017. The third season of "Sword Art Online", titled "Sword Art Online: Alicization", and a spin-off anime, titled "Sword Art Online Alternative

neg: Asuna (Sword Art Online) video game character art, including Kirito and Asuna. The character has received positive critical reception, and her popularity has led to her being featured in several promotional efforts or merchandise of the series. This includes two swimsuit figures of Asuna and Leafa, another character from "Sword Art Online". There is also a "cooking version" figurine of Asuna, which is set for a May 2016 release. She also features in promotional advertisements for a series of Umaibo puffed corn snacks by Namco. A interactive digital assistant app titled "Wake Me Up Asuna", in which Asuna provides the user with information such

neg: Sinon (Sword Art Online) a full-dive machine known as the Medicuboid. In the sequel "", she becomes a playable character. Richard Eisenbeis of Kotaku praised Sinon's role in "Sword Art Online II", describing her as "easily the deepest character to come out of "Sword Art Online"". Likewise, Carly Smith of "The Escapist" found Sinon to be a "breath of fresh air" in a show like "Sword Art Online", which could have "ended after its first arc, halfway through the first season." In reviewing the second episode of the "Sword Art Online II" anime, Salvador GRodiles of Japanator.com wrote that "Sinon isn't a pushover in

neg: Sword Art Online Asada with 2,145 points and Asuna Yuuki with 1,345 points. Sword Art Online An anime television series produced by A-1 Pictures, known simply as "Sword Art Online", aired in Japan between July and December 2012, with television film "Sword Art Online: Extra Edition" airing on December 31, 2013, and a second season, titled "Sword Art Online II", airing between July and December 2014. An animated film titled "" featuring an original story by Kawahara premiered in Japan and Southeast Asia on February 18, 2017, and was released in the United States on March 9, 2017. A spin-off anime series titled

neg: Asuna (Sword Art Online) twenty-sixth. A Chinese website, bilibili, took a reader poll to find the most "moe" characters of 2015; Asuna placed first in the female top 8 and Kirito sixth in the male top 8. Asuna and Kirito were awarded first and second respectively in a character poll by Dengeki Bunko (the publisher of "Sword Art Online") for their light novels. Additionally, Asuna scored first place in a Tokyo Otaku Mode survey where users polled which anime characters they most want to date, where 2,845 respondents from 100 countries participated. Kirito and Asuna again made a list of the "[Top] 7 Couples

neg: Kirito (Sword Art Online) sixth in the male top 8 and Asuna third in the female top 8. Asuna and Kirito were awarded first and second respectively in a character poll by Dengeki Bunko (the publisher of "Sword Art Online") for their light novels. Asuna and Kirito once again made a list of the "[Top] 7 Couples Who Make Love and War" by Anime News Network, writing "love blossoms on the virtual battlefield and the two wed before taking on the game's creator together. Otamart, a popular Japanese app that specializes in anime, manga and idol products, polled users in which characters look best

neg: Asuna (Sword Art Online) chocolates from. The August 2014 issue of "Newtype" published results of a recent character popularity poll, with Asuna placing 4th for all female characters (Kirito placed 1st in the male character category). A poll which would decide the characters placed on a "Sword Art Online" artbook had Asuna placed in first place. Asuna was ranked the eighth "Top 25 Hottest Anime Babes [of] 2013." "Asuna" was first on a list of the "top 20 anime characters Japanese fans would name their children after"; "Kazuto" (Kirito) placed fourth. Italian restaurant La Ricetta in Zama, Kanagawa features pancakes prepared with anime and

neg: 2012 in anime 2012 in anime Events in 2012 in anime. In Japanese polling, "Newtype"s best releases of Autumn 2011 to Summer 2012 announced the best anime series as "Fate/Zero", "The Idolmaster", "Nisemonogatari", "Tari Tari" and "Hyouka". For movies, the poll named only three awards for the "K-On! Movie", "Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha: The Movie" and "Wolf Children". Another series debut was "Sword Art Online". Kotaku's Richard Eisenbeis praised "Sword Art Online", even before the series conclusion, for its complex and genre-crossing storyline and intelligent portrayal of sociological and psychological issues. Eisenbeis would also pick five different movies for top film of 2012,

neg: LiSA (Japanese musician, born 1987) Oricon; the title song is used as the third ending theme to the 2014 anime series "Sword Art Online II", and the single also includes the song "No More Time Machine", which was used as the second ending theme to "Sword Art Online II". She held her second Nippon Budokan concert on January 10 and 11, 2015, tickets for which were sold out. She released her third solo album "Launcher" on March 4, 2015 and her eighth single "Rally Go Round" on May 27, 2015; the song is used as the opening theme to the second season of the anime

neg: Leafa and Leafa appeared in a campaign by the "Manga Anime Guardians" project in combating anime and manga piracy, with the project being supported by 15 anime production studios and manga publishers. Leafa has also appeared in "Sword Art Online"-related video games, including crossover title "". A pre-release promotion by Bandai Namco for video game "" allows already registered users to be entered into a lottery where the winner receives a Leafa figure. "Sword Art Online" girls (including Leafa) feature in a merchandise lottery by Bandai, where they are depicted in french maid clothing with cooking utensils, with Anime News Network

neg: Kirito (Sword Art Online) in these games a lot." He also added that he wrote the series to change popular opinion of online gaming; viewing it not a social ill or just an escape from real life, and thus decided to show games in a more positive light in his light novels. When fans asked him about Kirito using a sword in a gun-based game, Kawahara responded that the energy sword in "Halo" can be the most powerful weapon if used properly. Kirito is voiced in Japanese by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka and in English by Bryce Papenbrook. In an interview with Matsuoka on the similarities

neg: Sword Art Online Gun Gale Online", were announced in 2017. "Sword Art Online Alternative Gun Gale Online", animated by 3Hz, premiered in April 2018. "Sword Art Online: Alicization" began airing on October 7, 2018, with a one-hour world premiere which aired in Japan, the United States, Australia, France, Germany, Russia and South Korea on September 15, 2018. It will air for four cours (around 50 episodes) and will adapt from the novel's ninth volume, "Alicization Beginning", to the eighteenth volume, "Alicization Lasting". Yuki Kajiura composed the soundtrack for the "Sword Art Online" anime, which was later released in the limited edition of the

neg: Sword Art Online following chapters being digitally serialized on Kadokawa's Comic Walker website. A seventh manga, titled "Sword Art Online: Calibur" and illustrated by Shii Kiya, was serialized in "Dengeki G's Comic" between the September 2014 and July 2015 issues. A single compilation volume was released on August 10, 2015. An eighth manga, titled "Sword Art Online: Mother's Rosario" and also by Tsubasa, is based on the seventh volume of the novel series and began serialization in the July 2014 issue of "Dengeki Bunko Magazine". A ninth manga, an adaptation of "Sword Art Online Alternative Gun Gale Online", began serialization in the November

neg: Sword Art Online go "back to the real world." The Unital Ring story arc began in volume 21, which was released in Japan on December 7, 2018. Kawahara also writes the "Sword Art Online: Progressive" series, which covers Kirito's adventures on the first few floors of Aincrad. The first volume of "Progressive" was released on October 10, 2012, and four volumes have been released as of December 10, 2015. The first volume of a light novel series based on "Sword Art Online" titled "Sword Art Online Alternative Gun Gale Online", written by Keiichi Sigsawa with illustrations by Kouhaku Kuroboshi, was published by ASCII

neg: Sword Art Online: Code Register a special Kirito avatar. A pre-release promotion by Bandai Namco allows registered users to help decide the voice actress for the new original character Sayuki. They are also entered into a lottery where the winner receives a Leafa figure. "Sword Art Online: Code Register" featured in a 2015 crossover collaboration with the "Tales" franchise, with characters from "Tales of Link" making their way into the game, along with various events and illustrations. "Snow White of Saintly Healing Asuna" and "Gluttonous Reindeer Silica" outfits were available in December 2015 as part of a Christmas promotion, after "Lovely Bride Asuna" and "Pretty

neg: Sword Art Online Media Works on December 10, 2014. An original 100-page prequel novel to "" written by Kawahara, titled "Hopeful Chant", was released to people who watched the film in Japan during March 4–10, 2017. At their Japan Expo USA panel, Yen Press announced the rights to publish the light novels; the first volume was released on April 22, 2014. Yen Press later announced their license of the "Sword Art Online: Progressive" series, which is scheduled for release in 2015. The novels are also published in China, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam, with future plans for publications in France, Germany, Italy,

neg: Dream of Mirror Online Dream of Mirror Online Dream of Mirror Online (DOMO) is a free-to-play MMORPG game with story lines based on ancient Chinese mythology. It is the second online game of the "Xuan-Yuan Sword" series. The graphics are anime-style with various Chinese themes. This game places great emphasis on teamwork and building relationships between players. The game was taken out of service in late 2012. In October 2014, SubaGames announced it was working on returning the service with crowdfunding from Kickstarter. In November 2014, DOMO was approved for re-release through Steam Greenlight. An official release date for the Closed Beta was given

neg: Sword Art Online: Lost Song being bland and recycled. Reviewers also stated the game appeals more to fans of the series. A sequel, "", was announced at Dengeki Bunko Fall Fest 2015 for PS4 and Vita, with a release date set in 2016. Unlike its predecessors, which have MMORPG-like gameplay, "Lost Song" is labeled as an action game instead of a role-playing game. It is the first game in the series that allows one to play as characters besides protagonist Kirito; there are 19 characters available, though two are only attainable through downloadable content. Additionally, players can create their own character to use in the

neg: Sinon (Sword Art Online) bullied at school by her peers, with a finger gun being enough to trigger her phobia. To help ease her trauma, her friend Kyōji Shinkawa convinced her to play "Gun Gale Online". Known as Sinon ingame, her main weapon is the «PGM Ultima Ratio Hecate II» sniper rifle, which she earned after defeating a monster in a dungeon. Shortly before the Bullet of Bullets (BoB) tournament, Sinon encounters Kirito, deciding to help him after believing he is female due to his avatar. After Kirito's true gender was revealed, an angered Sinon attempts to leave him, but they meet again during

neg: Sword Art Online: Infinity Moment Leafa and Sinon, get sucked into the game themselves. The game was released on March 14, 2013 in Japan for the PlayStation Portable. In June 2014, Bandai Namco released a patch that added a new game mode, which added additional gameplay after completion of the main storyline. The game sold 138,180 physical retail copies within the first week of release in Japan, topping the Japanese software sales charts for that week. By June 2013, it had shipped over 200,000 copies. "Famitsu" awarded it scores of 8, 7, 7 and 7 out of 10, totaling 29 out of 40. The game

neg: LiSA (Japanese musician, born 1987) Dead Monster. In April 2011, she made her solo debut with the release of her mini-album "Letters to U". She performed at Animelo Summer Live in August 2010, Anime Expo in 2012, and is a regular guest at Anime Festival Asia. LiSA's songs have been featured as theme music for various anime such as "Fate/Zero" and "Sword Art Online". Her singles have regularly been in the top ten of the Oricon weekly charts, with "Crossing Field" being certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Japan and "Oath Sign" being certified gold. She performed at the Nippon Budokan in 2014

neg: Reki Kawahara as well as four volumes of "Sword Art Online: Progressive". An anime series premiered in July 2012, and was followed by a for-TV movie "Sword Art Online Extra Edition" on December 31, 2013 as well as a second anime series, "Sword Art Online II", in July 2014, and a film adaptation, "". Sword Art Online is a virtual world in which it is impossible to log out before having defeated the Floor Boss of all 100 floors of the Aincrad Tower. In 2012, Kawahara made voice cameos in several episodes of the "Accel World" anime series as Tin Writer. Reki

neg: Sword Art Online Games for the PlayStation Portable. The game follows an alternate storyline, in which a glitch causes Kirito and the other players to remain in Sword Art Online despite defeating Heathcliff, and players from other VMMORPGs such as Leafa and Sinon get sucked into the game themselves. The game was released in both regular and limited edition box sets on March 14, 2013. "" is a PlayStation Vita game released in Japan on April 24, 2014. "Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment" takes place in the same alternative storyline as "Sword Art Online: Infinity Moment", and it includes all content of "Floor

neg: Sword Art Online of character songs were included in the Blu-ray and DVD volume releases of the anime. These were collected into two compilation albums: "Sword Art Online Song Collection", which included character songs released in the season one volumes, was released on August 27, 2014, while "Sword Art Online Song Collection II", which included character songs released in the season two volumes, was released on March 22, 2017. A stage event at the Dengeki Bunko Autumn Festival 2011 revealed that Reki Kawahara's light novels would get video game adaptations. The first "Sword Art Online" adaptation, titled , was developed by Namco Bandai

neg: The Deal (album) Aaron Turner and art credit to his wife, Faith Coloccia. In December 2014, Profound Lore announced the completion of the album along with an album teaser, confirming the track listing and release date. On December 18, 2014, Sumac debuted the track "Thorn in the Lion's Paw" via online streaming. The second track "Blight's End Angel" was released for online streaming the following month on January 26, 2015. Within the press release included the updated release date of February 17, 2015. In February 2015, six days before the album release, the full album was made available for online streaming. Upon release,

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neg: Sword Art Online: Code Register Bride Silica" designs in June. Another 2016 crossover effort features "Cross Register" and ".hack" mobile game "New World", with "Code Register" receiving a Black Rose costume and "New World" receiving Kirito and Asuna costumes and a Yui accessory, amongst other character and equipment cards. Geoff Thew of "Hardcore Gamer" complained about the lack of meaningful user interaction, claiming it "looks as exciting as data entry." Sword Art Online: Code Register , also sometimes known as Sword Art Online: Code Resister, is a 2014 video game for iOS and Android devices released in Japan only. "Sword Art Online: Code Register" is

neg: Asuna (Sword Art Online) Titania versions), Leafa, and Suguha. Asuna has featured in several "Sword Art Online"-related video games. This includes "", in which several characters appearing under the "Dengeki Bunko" imprint are featured. Asuna, Kirito and Leafa appeared in a campaign by the "Manga Anime Guardians" project in combating anime and manga piracy, with the being project supported by 15 anime production studios and manga publishers. Asuna (Sword Art Online) Both Asuna and Kirito have become popular characters in anime and manga fandom, frequently appearing on lists of the most popular anime characters. Additionally, Asuna has featured in numerous official "Sword Art Online"

neg: Asuna (Sword Art Online) Asuna (Sword Art Online) Both Asuna and Kirito have become popular characters in anime and manga fandom, frequently appearing on lists of the most popular anime characters. Additionally, Asuna has featured in numerous official "Sword Art Online" merchandise, and has been the subject of mixed to mostly positive critical reception, with focus on her relationship with Kirito, attractiveness, and role in the series. In an interview with series creator Reki Kawahara, the author noted that the female characters in "Sword Art Online" were not based on anyone he knew in the real world, with him stating "I don’t usually make

neg: Fatal Bullet Fatal Bullet Fatal Bullet (foaled February 12, 2005 in Florida) is a Canadian Thoroughbred racehorse. A five-time stakes winner, he was crowned 2008 Canadian Horse of the Year and Champion Sprinter. Bred in Florida by premier breeding farm Adena Springs, Fatal Bullet was sired by Red Bullet, the winner of the 2000 Preakness Stakes. The sire of other stakes horses such as Royal Currier, Cool Bullet, and Red Lead, his progeny have collectively earned more than $9.1 million. Fatal Bullet is out of the Regal Classic mare Sararegal, who has also produced stakes winning filly Millennia. Fatal Bullet was purchased

neg: Sword Art Online grow, and references the Oculus Rift as a prime example of the starting point of virtual reality. It also praises "Sword Art Online" for exploring the psychological and social aspects of virtual reality gaming. Adam Facey of "The Muse," criticized the series as being sexist and the female characters as being overly sexualized. Kirito has a cameo appearance in episode 8 of the anime series "Eromanga Sensei", with Yoshitsugu Matsuoka reprising his role. Steven Spielberg's 2018 film "Ready Player One" contains a reference to "Sword Art Online". Ernest Cline, the writer of 2011 novel "Ready Player One", discussed "Sword Art

neg: Sword Art Online on smartphones was released on February 10, 2015. In 2016, Bandai Namco released "Sword Art Online: Memory Defrag" for Android and iOS. Kirito, Asuna, Leafa, Yuuki and "SAO Alternative: Gun Gale Online" protagonist LLENN appear in "", a fighting game by Sega featuring various characters from works published under the "Dengeki Bunko" imprint. A browser game titled "Sword Art Quest" and its sequel smartphone game, "Sword Art Quest II" provide challenges to users to upgrade their characters to receive rewards. There is also a paid Android game titled "SAO -Log Out-" that users can download and play with characters from

neg: Sinon (Sword Art Online) with 136 points. In a poll by the app Otamart asking users to rank the anime characters they would want to give and receive chocolates from for Valentine's Day, Sinon was ranked 14th and 16th, respectively among male voters. Dorkly listed Kirito and Sinon beating the Death Gun tournament as one of the greatest moments in "Sword Art Online". In a poll to determine the characters who would appear on the cover of abec's "Sword Art Online" art book, Sinon finished with the third-most votes. Anime website GoBoiano listed "Sharp Shooter Sinon" as one of the positive aspects of "Sword

neg: Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization and Seven, a new PvP feature, and an additional story. The paid expansion pack "Shrine Maiden of the Abyss", to be released in 2017, will add an additional three chapters into the game. "Hollow Realization" takes place in "Sword Art: Origin", a restoration of Aincrad titled Ainground, with intentions of research and development in the year 2026, three years after the original "Sword Art Online" event. However, unlike in "Sword Art Online", Aincrad is one large floor, instead of multiple, while the castle itself was renamed to Ainground, where several monsters can be battled. The main character of the game

neg: Sword Art Online to be published was approved, he started working with illustrator abec on the light novel series. The first volume was published in print on April 10, 2009, and 20 volumes have been published as of September 8, 2017. The first eight volumes of the light novel series told the story arcs for "Sword Art Online", "Alfheim Online", and "Gun Gale Online". The Alicization story arc was covered by volumes 9 through 18, while volumes 19 and 20 told a side story called Moon Cradle. Kawahara plans on writing "one more big arc" called "Sword Art Online: Unital Ring" that will

neg: Sword Art Online: Lost Song (Vita), and 18,000 (PS4). In a January 2016 interview, producer Yousuke Futami stated the game had sold 100,000 copies in North America—30,000 of which were downloaded—and 50,000 in Europe. The sequel, "", was released in October 2016. Sword Art Online: Lost Song "Lost Song" story is based on an alternate timeline of "Sword Art Online" that does not follow the canon storyline of the light novels. It follows series protagonist Kirito and his friends as they play the Virtual Reality Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (VRMMORPG) called "ALfheim Online" ("ALO"). The game introduces a guild named Shamrock, led by scientist

neg: Sword Art Online: Lost Song and "Woglinde", a grassy area with windmills. Based in the same continuity as "Hollow Fragment", the game follows an alternate timeline from the original series; instead of escaping "Sword Art Online" on floor 75 like in canon, the players were forced to progress through the game's remaining 25 floors. "Lost Song" occurs at the same chronological point as the "Gun Gale Online" arc in "Sword Art Online II", but the characters are instead exploring "ALfheim Online", the newest virtual reality MMORPG to be released. "Lost Song" introduces three new characters that play a role in the plot: Nanairo "Seven" Arshavin,

neg: Sword Art Online: Lost Song Sword Art Online: Lost Song "Lost Song" story is based on an alternate timeline of "Sword Art Online" that does not follow the canon storyline of the light novels. It follows series protagonist Kirito and his friends as they play the Virtual Reality Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (VRMMORPG) called "ALfheim Online" ("ALO"). The game introduces a guild named Shamrock, led by scientist and idol Seven, who Kirito competes against to be the first to clear "ALO" expansion, Svart ALfheim. "Lost Song" received mostly mixed reviews, with the multiplayer and controls being praised; however, the game's dungeons were criticized for

neg: Sword Art Online of "Sword Art Online". Each world is built on a game engine called the World Seed, which was initially developed specifically for "SAO" by Akihiko Kayaba, but was later duplicated for "ALO", and later willed to Kirito, who had it leaked online with the successful intention of reviving the virtual reality industry. In 2022, a virtual reality massively multiplayer online role-playing game (VRMMORPG) called "Sword Art Online" ("SAO") is released. With the NerveGear, a helmet that stimulates the user's five senses via their brain, players can experience and control their in-game characters with their minds. Both the game and the

neg: Eir Aoi activities with the release of the music video on YouTube. Her management also announced that she had transferred to the music label Sacra Music. It was confirmed on March 7, 2018 that her next release would be the opening theme to anime "Sword Art Online Alternative Gun Gale Online", titled . The song "Ryūsei" was released digitally on April 22, 2018, and received a physical release together with song "Yakusoku" on June 13, 2018 as her fourteenth single. Her fifteenth single was released on October 24, 2018; the song is used as the first ending theme to the anime series

neg: Fatal Bullet Kennedy Road Stakes. He has presumably been retired. Fatal Bullet Fatal Bullet (foaled February 12, 2005 in Florida) is a Canadian Thoroughbred racehorse. A five-time stakes winner, he was crowned 2008 Canadian Horse of the Year and Champion Sprinter. Bred in Florida by premier breeding farm Adena Springs, Fatal Bullet was sired by Red Bullet, the winner of the 2000 Preakness Stakes. The sire of other stakes horses such as Royal Currier, Cool Bullet, and Red Lead, his progeny have collectively earned more than $9.1 million. Fatal Bullet is out of the Regal Classic mare Sararegal, who has also produced

neg: Fatal Bullet time. For his performances in 2008, Fatal Bullet was crowned the Sovereign Award for Canadian Champion Sprinter and Canadian Horse of the Year. Fatal Bullet also received three votes for American Champion Sprint Horse at the 2008 Eclipse Awards, with the winner being Benny the Bull. Fatal Bullet's first start after the Breeders' Cup came next year in the 2009 Bold Venture Stakes, in a title defence. Fatal Bullet is one of six horses to win the Bold Venture Stakes twice. The final time, 1:14.90, was only 0.36 off Fatal Bullet's own stakes record, which Fatal Bullet had set the

neg: Sinon (Sword Art Online) Osawa, a woman who had survived the post office incident, who convinces her that she had saved her and her daughter's life. Sinon eventually decides to play "ALfheim Online" with Kirito and his friends. During her time with Kirito, Sinon develops romantic feelings for him, but decides not to pursue them due to her close friendship with his girlfriend, Asuna. However, she does on occasion, show Kirito her true feelings for him. Sinon appears in the "Sword Art Online" video games. In "" and "", she is trapped in "Sword Art Online" as a result of a glitch while testing

neg: Sword Art Online Online" in an interview, noting how he met its writer Reki Kawahara at an event in Japan where they discussed how they independently developed similar ideas related to virtual reality. On June 12, 2015, the Chinese Ministry of Culture listed "Sword Art Online II" among 38 anime and manga titles banned in China. In September 2018, AbemaTV hosted an election for "Sword Art Online". The character that received the most retweets would be crowned the winner and become the focus of a smartphone wallpaper. According to the poll, Yuuki Konno had the most votes, with 2,243 points, followed by Shino

neg: Sword Art Online As I write the story, the girls become what they are now. So, somehow, I don’t know exactly, but somehow, my subliminal idea or some hidden emotion creates the characters to be strong and capable." He added that he wrote the series to demonstrate that he views online gaming not as a social ill or escape from real life, but rather decided to show games in a more positive light in his light novels. He noted that "the character of Asuna I might have created a little too perfectly for "Sword Art Online"". After Kawahara's request for "Sword Art Online"

neg: Sinon (Sword Art Online) Sinon (Sword Art Online) When she was eleven, Shino was involved in a post office robbery where she accidentally killed the armed robber. As a result, she began to develop a fear of guns, deciding to play "Gun Gale Online" in hopes it would mend her trauma. The character has achieved popularity in anime and manga fandom, often appearing in fan polls and official merchandise, and has received positive critical reception, with acclaim directed at her appearance and depth of character. In an interview with series creator Reki Kawahara, the author noted that the female characters in "Sword Art Online"

neg: Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment A "Director’s Cut" edition of the game titled "Sword Art Online Re: Hollow Fragment" was released on PlayStation 4 within North America, Europe, Australia, and the Middle-East in July and August 2015, and was released in Japan in November 2015. This version comes with new features, including an online play mode, additional bosses, the ability to play as a female character, among others. "Hollow Fragment" was succeeded by "", which was released in 2015 for the PlayStation 4 and Vita. The game has over 100 recruitable characters which can be chosen to accompany the player

neg: Sword Art Online: Infinity Moment was remade into HD for the PlayStation Vita in the form of "Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment". Some features, like the player's points and skills, can be transferred from "Infinity Moment" to "Hollow Fragment". Sword Art Online: Infinity Moment The gameplay has many similarities to MMORPGs, though it is not an online game, including the ability to buy and upgrade weapons, go on missions, and fight in a group with other characters. The protagonist, Kirito, can equip ten types of weapons, such as swords and axes. The game follows an alternate storyline from the end of the first arc of

neg: Sword Art Online: Infinity Moment Sword Art Online: Infinity Moment The gameplay has many similarities to MMORPGs, though it is not an online game, including the ability to buy and upgrade weapons, go on missions, and fight in a group with other characters. The protagonist, Kirito, can equip ten types of weapons, such as swords and axes. The game follows an alternate storyline from the end of the first arc of the original story, in which a glitch causes Kirito and the other players to remain in Sword Art Online despite defeating Heathcliff, and players from other VRMMORPGs, such as second and third arc protagonists

neg: Sword Art Online the series and obtain wallpapers from it. A virtual reality massive multiplayer online game was in development by Kadokawa and IBM Japan, but was only a demo and will not be released as a full game. An action role-playing game titled "Accel World VS Sword Art Online: Millennium Twilight" was announced in October 2016. The game is a crossover with "Accel World", developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment for PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and Windows via Steam, and was released to western audiences on July 7, 2017. "Sword Art Online: Memory Defrag", launched by Bandai Namco Entertainment, was released outside of

neg: Alfredo Luís da Costa one in the chest which were caused by a sword, but were not considered fatal. A seventh wound corresponded to a wound on the left side of his face. The rest of the wounds were caused by gunshots: one in the lower back, one straight through wound in the armpit and the humerus wound (both attributed to Prince Luís Filipe) and finally, a wound caused by a bullet that hit him in the upper part of his chest and perforated his lung, crossed his thorax, fracturing and lodging itself in a rib. This last wound was fatal, and responsible for

neg: Leafa a review of episode 15 – 25 in the "Sword Art Online" anime, went on to say that "Leafa shows more emotional strength as a heroine than Asuna ever did", and she "also stand[s] out as one of the more interesting, developed characters", due to not being overly reliant on Kirito. Silverman also found Kirito and Leafa's relationship to have developed more naturally than Kirito and Asuna's. In his "Sword Art Online: Girls' Ops" review, Theron Martin also wrote that "given the immense success of the "Sword Art Online" franchise, it should not be a surprise that it would eventually

neg: Asuna (Sword Art Online) contested, citing his relationship with Asuna. Nevertheless, Eisenbeis praised the fourth arc of "Sword Art Online" as it focuses primarily on Asuna's point of view – an "excellent choice" in his opinion, as it "allows Asuna, who suddenly went from strong female lead to weak damsel in distress in the series’ second arc, to once again come into her own and develop as a character." The arc as a whole was called "both heartbreaking and beautiful." Asuna is one of the most popular characters in "Sword Art Online". In a fan poll by anime website Charapedia, 10,000 respondents voted on

neg: Accel World game titled "Accel World VS Sword Art Online: Millennium Twilight" was announced in October 2016. The game is a crossover with "Sword Art Online", developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita and released on July 7, 2017. The Windows PC version was released on September 12, 2017. Anime News Network reviewed the series and gave a story rating of A-, stating a similar basis of "Sword Art Online" with improved characters. Richard Eisenbeis of Kotaku praised the anime for its well-thought out story, relatable main character, and great villain protagonist, but criticizes the anime for its

neg: Sword Art Online been sold to Netflix. According to Oricon, "Sword Art Online" was the top selling light novel series of 2012, with eight volumes figuring among the top selling light novels. It was ranked first in the 2012 and 2013 "Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi!" rankings, as well as top ten placement in 2011, 2014 and 2015. It was also the second best selling light novel series for the first half of 2016 in Japan, selling 489,374 copies. "Sword Art Online: Progressive" sold 321,535 copies in the same time period. As of 2017, the series has an estimated 20 million copies in

neg: Sinon (Sword Art Online) were not based on anyone he knew personally, with him stating "I don't usually make a character, setting, or anything before I start writing. As I write the story, the girls become what they are now. So, somehow, I don't know exactly, but somehow, my subliminal idea or some hidden emotion creates the characters to be strong and capable." In real life, Shino wears glasses containing an NXT polymer which could withstand a bullet; although they are not prescription, they provide her with some security as a result of her trauma. Series artist abec told "Dengeki Bunko Magazine" that the

neg: Sword Art Online participates in a gunfight tournament called the Bullet of Bullets (BoB) and discovers the truth behind the murders, which originated with a player who participated in a player-killing guild in "SAO". Through his and Sinon's efforts, two suspects are captured, though the third suspect, Johnny Black, escapes. Kazuto is later recruited to assist in testing an experimental FullDive machine, Soul Translator (STL), which has an interface that is far more realistic and complex than the previous machine he had played to help develop an artificial intelligence for the Ministry of Defense (MOD) named A.L.I.C.E. He tests the STL by entering

neg: Sinon (Sword Art Online) french maid clothing with cooking utensils, with Anime News Network humorously noting that they have "brought in a pretty penny for the franchise's creators." There are also Kirito, Asuna, and Sinon "Sword Art Online"-branded perfumes for sale; "Sinon" is described as "a mature scene of marin citrus and herbs. It uses green apple, herbs and lime above muguet, rose, jasmine and cyclamen above musk and brandy." Replica Sinon glasses were created by Cospa and serve both as a cosplay prop and also as prescription glasses. She also appeared in promotional advertisements for the video game "Sword Art Online: Lost Song".

neg: Kirito (Sword Art Online) studios and manga publishers. Kirito (Sword Art Online) Due to the initial popularity of "Sword Art Online", Kirito has become an extremely recognized character in the anime and manga fandom. In an interview with series creator Reki Kawahara, when asked whether Kirito's personality and character were based off his own, the author responded that he does not usually put aspects of himself into his characters, and jokingly remarked that "but if I had to say there was a point of similarity between Kirito and myself, it is the fact that neither of us are good at forming parties. We [both]

neg: Kirito (Sword Art Online) rapiers have been built by the Man At Arms team of blacksmiths and craftsmen. There are also Kirito, Asuna, and Sinon "Sword Art Online"-branded perfumes for sale; "Kirito" is described as "dry citrus with a touch of brandy, meant to evoke a mature spirit. It uses green apple, apricot and lime above Muguet, Rose, Jasmine, grapefruit and a musk and brandy base." "Sword Art Online" glasses based on the characters had a "Kirito" model; "these matte black frames feature a cross and the excalibur on each arm [of the glasses]." A series of anime-inspired Christmas cards featured characters such as

neg: Kirito (Sword Art Online) type character, Karen Mead of Japanator.com wrote that "I don't think we ever see enough of Kirito's weaknesses to balance out his strengths: he's pretty much a genius at video games, as well as a kind, giving person, and those are some pretty major positives." However, she praised the positive aspects of Kirito's character, and his "competent and noble" self distinguishes him from other harem protagonists in that he actually earns the girls' affection. Carly Smith of "The Escapist" criticized "Sword Art Online II" and compared it unfavourably to the original storyline, summarizing "welcome to "Sword Art Online II": the

neg: Kirito (Sword Art Online) an eventual crossover between "Accel World" and "Sword Art Online", to which he answered that while he had already written a scenario where Kirito and Haruyuki Arita meet and fight, such a prospect would be difficult due to "SAO" taking place in 2022 and "Accel World" in 2046. In a review, Richard Eisenbeis of Kotaku hailed "Sword Art Online" as the smartest series in recent years; Eisenbeis particularly noted how the romance between Kirito and Asuna is explored bringing "definition to exactly what love is like in a virtual world." However, the two characters' relationship in the second half of

neg: Kirito (Sword Art Online) Kirito (Sword Art Online) Due to the initial popularity of "Sword Art Online", Kirito has become an extremely recognized character in the anime and manga fandom. In an interview with series creator Reki Kawahara, when asked whether Kirito's personality and character were based off his own, the author responded that he does not usually put aspects of himself into his characters, and jokingly remarked that "but if I had to say there was a point of similarity between Kirito and myself, it is the fact that neither of us are good at forming parties. We [both] tend to play solo

neg: Asuna (Sword Art Online) parasols or starring in their own manga spin-off." Replicas of Asuna's "Wind Fleuret" and Kirito's "Elucidator" rapiers have been built. There are also Kirito, Asuna, and Sinon "Sword Art Online"-branded perfumes for sale; "Asuna" is described as " a sweet, irresistibly refreshing scent of galbanum and jasmine." "Sword Art Online" glasses based on the characters had a "Fairy Dance Asuna" model "inspired by [her] time in Yggdrasil, the World Tree", and "these glasses have pale pink frames with a red ribbon and flowing hair depicted on each arm." There are also earphone jack figures of Asuna (in both regular and

neg: Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization the "Abyss of the Shrine Maiden" saga and it was titled "Chapter III: The One Who Opposes God" released on September 26, 2017. "Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization" received "mixed or average" reviews, according to video game review aggregator Metacritic. Both PlayStation 4 and Vita versions received final scores of 32/40 by "Famitsu", being awarded 9, 8, 7 and 8 by four individual reviewers. Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization Unlike in "" and "Lost Song", a party in "Hollow Realization" consists of four characters including the player, instead of three. While "HF" is played like a role-playing game and "LS"

neg: Sword Art Online: Lost Song costumes for "God Eater 2", and 14 days later, released a code of "GE2" characters Julius and Alisa's costumes for "Lost Song". At Tokyo Game Show 2015, Kuroyukihime, from "Sword Art Online" author Reki Kawahara's series "Accel World", was added as another playable character in "Lost Song". "Lost Song" was released in Japan for the PS3 and Vita on March 26, 2015, while a Traditional Chinese version was released on April 28. An English-subtitled version of the game was released in Asia on May 12, the PAL regions on November 13, and North America on November 17. "Sword Art Online:

neg: Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment the game's minor flaws. However, Hardcore Gamer rated "Hollow Fragment" a score of 1.5 out of 5, referring to it as a "bad game... the most debased, pandering garbage Japan has to offer... (a) rushed, broken, and imbecilic excuse for software" with "awful story, tedious combat, and inexcusable translation." Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment A "Director’s Cut" edition of the game titled "Sword Art Online Re: Hollow Fragment" was released on PlayStation 4 within North America, Europe, Australia, and the Middle-East in July and August 2015, and was released in Japan in November 2015. This version comes with new features,

neg: Luna Haruna musician and an artist." She started singing full-time in 2011, and released her debut single on May 2, 2012, which is used as the second ending theme to the 2011 anime series: "Fate/Zero". Her second single "Overfly", released on November 28, 2012, was used as the second ending theme to the 2012 anime series "Sword Art Online". Another single "Startear" was used as the first ending theme to "Sword Art Online"s sequel "Sword Art Online II", while was used in the video game "". She also covered the song "Kisaragi Attention" in the 2014 anime series "Mekakucity Actors". In January

neg: Sword Art Online Entertainment released the first series on BD/DVD in the United Kingdom in December 2013, whilst Madman Entertainment released the series in Australia and the English-language version began airing on ABC3 on June 7, 2014. "Sword Art Online" has been available on Netflix in North America since March 15, 2014. A year-end special, titled "Sword Art Online Extra Edition", aired on December 31, 2013. The special recapped the previously aired anime series and included some new footage. "Extra Edition" was streamed worldwide a few hours after its airing in Japan. The two-hour-long special was available on Daisuki worldwide except for French-speaking

neg: Sword Art Online 2015 issue of "Dengeki Maoh". A tenth manga, titled "Sword Art Online: Project Alicization" and illustrated by Kōtarō Yamada, based on the Alicization arc of the light novel series, began serialization in the September 2016 issue of "Dengeki Bunko Magazine". An anime adaptation of "Sword Art Online" was announced at Dengeki Bunko Autumn Festival 2011, along with Reki Kawahara's other light novel series, "Accel World". The anime is produced by Aniplex and Genco, animated by A-1 Pictures and directed by Tomohiko Ito with music by Yuki Kajiura. The anime aired on Tokyo MX, tvk, TV Saitama, TV Aichi, RKB, HBC

neg: Sword Art Online 2018, while a third season titled "Sword Art Online: Alicization" premiered on October 7, 2018. A live-action series will be produced by Netflix. Six video games based on the series have been released for multiple consoles. "Sword Art Online" has received widespread commercial success, with the light novels having over 20 million copies sold worldwide. The anime series has received mixed to positive reviews, praised for its animation, musical score, and exploration of the psychological aspects of virtual reality, but criticized for its pacing and writing. The light novel series spans several virtual reality worlds, beginning with the titular world