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Anisong singer ReoNa made her singer debut as the singing voice of Elza Kanzaki in the TV anime Sword Art Online Alternative Gun Gale Online , releasing a mini-album "Elza" in July 2018 under the artist name Elza Kanzaki starring ReoNa . She released her first mini-album under that name in six years, “ELZA2,” on December 25, and the lyric video for “Kakumei" ("Revolution"), a new song from the album, is now streamed on her official channel . Elza Kanzaki starring ReoNa "Kakumei" Lyric Video The album also includes two ending theme songs for the second season of the TV anime Sword Art Online Alternative Gun Gale Online — "Toxic" for episode 8 and "Oh UnHappy Day" for episode 12. "ELZA2" All-Song Preview Video Regular edition CD jacket Perfect limited production edition jacket Related: ReoNa Shares Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II Opening Song Music Video As previously reported , ReoNa's 10th CD single song, "Gg," was...

Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II , the ongoing light novel adaptation set in the same world as Sword Art Online , has published a creditless version of its new ending theme animation sequence. The video (below) features the song “Overclock” starring Llenn (voiced by Tomori Kusunoki). The series is currently broadcasting in Japan and streaming on Crunchyroll . Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II “Overclock” Ending Video The original Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online light novels are written by Keiichi Sigsawa, illustrated by Kouhaku Kuroboshi, and published in Japan by Ascii Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko imprint. Yen Press also publishes an English language version. Masayuki Sakoi directs the TV anime at animation studio A-1 Pictures. Yosuke Kuroda provides the series composition and scripts, Yoshio Kozakai provides the chief animation direction and character designs, and Daita / Daisuke Shinoda provides the music. Sword Art Online Alternative:...

Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II , the ongoing light novel adaptation set in the same world as Sword Art Online , has published a credit-free version of its new ending theme animation sequence. The video (below) features the song “Overclock” starring Llenn (voiced by Tomori Kusunoki). The series is currently broadcasting in Japan and streaming on Crunchyroll . Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II “Overclock” Ending Video The original Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online light novels are written by Keiichi Sigsawa, illustrated by Kouhaku Kuroboshi, and published in Japan by Ascii Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko imprint. Yen Press also publishes an English language version. Masayuki Sakoi directs the TV anime at animation studio A-1 Pictures. Yosuke Kuroda provides the series composition and scripts, Yoshio Kozakai provides the chief animation direction and character designs, and Daita / Daisuke Shinoda provides the music. Sword Art Online Alternative:...

Today marks the day that in the Sword Art Online universe, Kirito beat the virtual reality Mmorpg and saved around 6,000 people from the confines of Aincrad – though 300 remain asleep, including Asuna. In the real world, to celebrate the achievement, the official Sword Art Online accounts released a new visual of Kirito and Asuna standing in front of Aincrad floating in the sky, as well as a video of a Japanese news report of the players waking up. Related: Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online Season 2 Anime Shoots First with Creditless Opening Video Alongside the new visual, the real-life Sword Art Online games will host collaboration events to celebrate the occasion, with Aniplex releasing goods that are available based on the new visual. The Sword Art Online light novels, written by Reki Kawahara, have been published since 2009 after being web novels from 2002 to 2008. Since then, the series has been adapted into two ongoing anime series,...

The official YouTube channel for anisong singer ReoNa has started streaming a music video for her 10th CD single song, "Gg," which is now used as the opening theme for the second season of the Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online TV anime. On the theme of grunge, the song was arranged (and co-written) by coldrain 's guitarist Sugi , who also played guitar, while staying close to the worldview of the anime. Along with Sugi, the music video features Show of Survive Said The Prophet on drums, Kosuke of Knosis on bass, and over 70 guitarists! ReoNa "Gg" Music Video Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II Creditless Opening Video ReoNa "Gg Collaboration Movie 'Dive into Ggo'" The CD single of "Gg" is set to release in Japan on November 20, 2024. Ahead of the CD release, the title tune is now available on digital services for streaming and download.

Sword Art Online is back for Season 2 of its Gun Gale Online saga, with the second season also getting its international release date reveal by streaming service Crunchyroll.

One of the 2010s most consumed isekai anime series is making a comeback after years of radio silence. Initially revealed at Aniplex Online Fest 2024, a new trailer and some key art have been released for the series' next installment, Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online 2. The story is based on the spinoff novels by Keiichi Sigsawa and Kohaku Kuroboshi. Masayuki Sakoi, best known for Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious, is attached to direct, while Yosuke Kuroda and Yoshio Kozakai have returned from the first Gun Gale Online series run as series composer and character designer, respectively.

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At the AnimeJapan 2024 stage event today, a new teaser trailer for the long-awaited second season of the Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online TV anime series was released, announcing the anime's October 2024 premiere in Japan. The first key visual for the second season was also revealed. Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online Season 2 Key Visual Related: Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online Season 2 Anime Reveals 2024 Premiere, Character Visual As previously reported , all of the four main voice cast members will return for the newest season — Tomori Kusunoki as Llenn, Yoko Hikasa as Pitohui, Kazuyuki Okitsu as M, and Chinatsu Akasaki as Fukaziroh. The first season's Masayuki Sakoi will continue to direct at Studio 3Hz. Character visuals The first season of the anime Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online , based on the spin-off novel of Reki Kawahara's Sword Art Online series written by Keiichi Sigsawa, aired...

Sword Art Online Progressive - Scherzo of Deep Night is now available to stream for the first time on Crunchyroll.

Crunchyroll added the highly-anticipated follow-up to Sword Art Online Progressive: Aria of a Starless Night to its lineup on Feb. 15, starting at 5 p.m. Pst. Based on Reki Kawahara's titular light novel series, the Progressive films revisit Sword Art Online's famous "Aincrad" arc to reveal new aspects of the original story. Both subbed and dubbed versions of Scherzo of Deep Night are available to users in most major territories, including the United States, Canada, New Zealand, the Nordics, Latin America and Europe.

Related Sword Art Online Confirms 'Brand New Movie' Is in Production The popular Sword Art Online anime franchise confirms that a "completely new theatrical film" by A-1 Pictures is in production.

The Sword Art Online franchise revolves around an online game that traps thousands of players within its virtual world.