The Sword Art Online franchise is set to return to the spotlight with a new promotional push tied directly to its next major game release, as a full-length anime special is scheduled to stream online for a limited window on July 5. The project is being positioned less like a traditional TV special and more like a one-time event designed to build hype around the upcoming Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad game.
It's worth noting that this surprise, limited-time release for Sword Art Online has a bit of a "watch it live or miss it" approach, especially as it seems limited not just in viewing time (it will not be archived), but in location. That said, those with the Ultimate Edition of Echoes of Aincrad will be able to view it at that time, pending other limitations.
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As reported by DenfamiNicoGamer in Japan, the new 110-minute feature-length anime titled “Unanswered//butterfly” is produced by Polygon Pictures and expands on the world of Aincrad with a new original storyline. It follows Emilun and...
