As the initiator of its genre, Sword Art Online (SAO) stormed onto the scene in 2012, bringing isekai anime to the forefront of fans’ minds. It’s astonishing to think that what started as an adaptation of Reki Kawahara’s light novel has now gained so much traction that discussions about Sword Art Online: Season 5 are dominating anime forums.
The Wait Continues…
“Sword Art Online Progressive: Scherzo of Deep Night”
Although fans eagerly anticipate news about the next season’s release date, the specific day remains elusive. However, enthusiasts shouldn’t despair. With the franchise releasing the film “Sword Art Online Progressive: Scherzo of Deep Night” in October 2022, it’s clear that SAO’s heartbeat is still strong. Typically, franchises like these take a brief hiatus before unveiling their new project. Hence, a confirmation for the fifth season might just be around the corner.
Delving Deeper: What’s in Store for Season 5?
Drawing from Reki Kawahara’s light novel series, the upcoming season will embark on the “Unital Ring” arc following the conclusion of the “Alicization” arc.Fast-forward three months, and Kirito is back from his coma, with Alice’s existence no longer a secret. While Yui and her companions are busy leveling up in New Aincrad, familiar events from the anime’s inaugural season start unfolding. As New Aincrad merges with other VR realms, it gives birth to Unital Ring. But the question that hangs in the air is whether it’s just another game or if history is setting the stage for an encore.
Behind the Scenes: The Creators
A-1 Pictures, the powerhouse that brought to life the first four seasons and the SAO films, is expected to be the creative force behind Season 5. Given the consistently high-quality animation of SAO and A-1 Pictures’ impressive portfolio featuring hits like “Blue Exorcist” and “Kaguya-sama”, it’s no surprise that fans have high hopes. And with the studio reportedly nabbing rights to the much-anticipated “Solo Levelling” anime, their position in the industry seems set to strengthen further.
Great News.The popular anime series Sword Art Online is rumored to be getting ready for its fifth Season. The brand new season of Sword Art Online 5 will be out on 6th November 2022 in Asia pic.twitter.com/NMZCrcl3IA
— Aito Kirigaya (@AzmirHasan16) September 2, 2022
Catching the Action
Once it drops, where can you tune in to experience Kirito’s next adventure? Platforms like Crunchyroll, Funimation, and possibly Hulu are likely destinations for streaming. And for those who prefer to binge-watch, Netflix should eventually house the new season alongside the already available four seasons.
The SAO Phenomenon
The Sword Art Online juggernaut, over the years, has released multiple two-part seasons, a spin-off, three feature films, and an impressive lineup of eighteen video games. And guess what? Another game is on the horizon for 2023. It’s a testament to the series’ monumental popularity that neither fans nor creators seem to be hitting the pause button anytime soon. Given this trajectory, the announcement of a new season seems not just possible, but inevitable.
