The official website for the Sword Art Online -Progressive- anime film series announced today that the second film, Scherzo of Deep Night, has been delayed from its original September 10 opening in Japan due to "the nationwide spread of the COVID-19 infection." The post confirmed that a new date for the film will be announced at a later date through official channels.
Here's a translation of the statement by the producers:
"Due to production delays caused by the nationwide spread of the COVID-19 infection, we have been forced to postpone the release of 'Sword Art Online -Progressive- Scherzo of Deep Night,' which was scheduled to be released on September 10, 2022 (Saturday). For those of you who are looking forward to the release of the film, please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Our staff has been working hard to prepare for the release of the film, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to those who have been looking forward to its release."
Alongside the film, the Original Soundtrack for Sword Art Online -Progressive- Scherzo of Deep Night has also been delayed to an unknown time, presumably until when the film releases in theaters. The special "completion" screening event for the film was set to happen on August 24 has been canceled with refunds available to those who purchased tickets.
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Sword Art Online -Progressive-, a retelling of the series’ Aincrad arc, was first published by author Reki Kawahara in 2012 and now spans eight volumes, with each volume generally covering a single floor in the Sword Art Online game, starting from Floor 1 in Aria of a Starless Night which was released in Japan in October 2021. "Scherzo of Deep Night" is the title of the fourth volume's storyline, which means we'll be jumping ahead to Floor 5 of Sword Art Online. Yen Press, which publishes the light novels' official English version, describes the volume as:
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 through 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 main staff members from the first film return for Sword Art Online -Progressive- Scherzo of Deep Night at A-1 Pictures, including Ayako Kono as director.
Source: Sword Art Online -Progressive- wesbite
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Daryl Harding is a Senior Japan Correspondent for Crunchyroll News. He also runs a YouTube channel about Japan stuff called TheDoctorDazza, tweets at @DoctorDazza, and posts photos of his travels on Instagram.
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