Are you also among those people who are interested in the tales of King and Queen – wherein the king has a sword and that sword can be held with ultimate supremacy? If yes, congratulations! You have landed in about the right place.

Sword Art Online is a popular and blockbuster Japanese light fiction show that has entered its upcoming chapter. It is based on a novel written by Reki Kawahara. After witnessing the breathtaking glorious success of chapter four, makers are ready to come back with a brand new season. Considering the patience and enthusiasm of the fans, the franchise announced the launch date of Sword Art Season 5 on its official Twitter handle. Buying all its copyrights, Netflix has issued a decree that it will be released on 6 November 2022.  

The Plot: Story Line

Sword Art Online gained popularity all over the world – due to its strong storyline and superb acting. Before proceeding further, here’s a red alert: if you haven’t watched the previous seasons, you may get to see some spoilers in this post. So, read at your own risk!

The fifth season, which is named as Sword Art Online Progressive by the makers, covers the first volume of the Progressive series, the Aria of ​​Starless Night. In this rump season five, you will see how the lead characters Kirito “Kirigaya” and Asuna get trapped into a virtual game, named Sword Art Online. The most powerful thing about the story that makes this series so special is that if Kirito and Asuna die in any of the circumstances inside the game, they will die in the real world as well. 

As the story starts to build, you will start seeing different aspects that will smash your brain into smithereens (literally!) You will witness Kirito and Asuna’s nostalgia, their cute talks, sweet antics and oh so much more! Moreover, you’ll reckon how Kirigaya emerges as the ultimate lover of Asuna Yukki. 

As you reach further in the story, you will see how both of them will support each other like a couple and move ahead in the game. Last but not the least ‘Spoiler’ is that they get married at the end of the game. Oh gosh! Yes, they get married in the game and in real-life as well. 

Sword Art Online season 5 release date?

Sword Art Online Season 4 (English dub) was released on Netflix in its entirety on February 6, 2022. It is divided into 25 episodes, each of which lasts approximately 24-25 minutes. Originally airing in Japan from October 13, 2019, to September 20, 2020, the anime was later licensed and made available on Netflix. 

According to the most recent information available, neither Studio A-1 Pictures nor any other entities involved in the show’s production have announced a renewal of the anime series, as of August 2022.

Therefore, an official air date for the fifth season of Sword Art Online is not announced yet. Moreover, the fourth season came out in February 2022 which makes it impossible for a new season to release this year. However, it is expected for the fifth installment to be out sometime in 2023 but most likely in 2023.

(updated 22/9/2023)

What happened in the previous seasons of Sword Art Online? A Brief Recap!

Following the events of the previous episode’s finale, Kirito takes a call from Rinko and learns that Alice has vanished. A postman arrives as Kirito leaves to meet Rinko at Rath HQ and delivers a sizable box bearing the Rath symbol in front of his door. Before realizing that Alice is inside the box, he senses something moving within when he opens it.

 

Alice is invited inside by Kirito as she charges. Alice bemoans the fact that Kirito stayed behind in the Underworld without telling her. After solace, Kirito decides to show Alice his family’s dojo. The two fight but ultimately break swords, with Alice emerging victorious. Dinner is spent with Alice being entertained by Kirito’s family as they celebrate his discharge from the hospital. The recent incidents involving his son have concerned Kirito’s father, who also discusses the pressure it has placed on the family. Before telling his father that he will give up his intentions to study overseas and instead pursue a job at Rath in order to maintain and preserve the Underworld server, Kirito apologizes to them.

 

Later that night, Alice enters Kirito’s room to let him know she has a strange email. With Yui’s assistance, they can decrypt the message, and they find that it contains an IP address that may be used to access Underworld. The two of them go to Rath HQ with Asuna in order to verify this brand-new information.

 

When the three come together, they are startled to discover they are in space, staring down at the planet Cardina of the Human Empire. They notice two spacecraft being flown by the offspring of Ronie and Tiese while they absorb what they’re seeing. The two are fighting a huge space monster, and just when it seems like they are doomed, Kirito, Asuna, and Alice each deal the monster a devastating blow. The two pilots identify Alice as well as Kirito and Asuna as the Star King and Queen after witnessing their bravery. Following a brief vision of Eugeo by Tiese’s descendant, the two return to Cardina along with the three legendary heroes.

Sword Art Online Season 5 Latest 2023 Updates

Aniplex, the actors, and creators of Sword Art Online Season 5 have not announced a renewal—however, some promising signals promise renewal. Millions of copies of Sword Art Online light novels and anime have been sold globally.

• The 2022 Sword Art Online fourth season was well-received and profitable.
• Reki Kawahara, Sword Art Online’s founder, wants a fifth season.
• Sword Art Online stars Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Haruka Tomatsu, and Ayana Taketatsu have also expressed interest in a fifth season.

 

The COVID-19 pandemic has delayed and canceled many anime shows, including Sword Art Online.

• Aniplex is a busy studio with many anime productions.
• Reki Kawahara also works on Accel World light novels.
• Sword Art Online Season 5’s production is still uncertain. However, the franchise’s success and the cast and crew’s excitement suggest a renewal.

 

Please watch this space for all the latest updates and developments!

The Cast

Whenever it comes to an anime show or series, the cast has to play a lot of major roles to make the show a success. Looking at the whole season behind, a benchmark of the show has been set by the makers among the fans. Fan’s expectations have reached heights regarding the release of the fifth season. Considering the level of the show, the director has casted new emerging talents. 

The cast of Sword Art Online season 5 may include:

• Kirito
• Lisbeth
• Yui
• Yuuki
• Asuna
• Agil
• Silica
• Eugeo
• Leafa
• Klein
• Sinon

Not only this, you can get to see more new faces in it – which were not revealed by the makers to date so that the thrill of the show remains at its peak. Before casting each artist, the directors of the show have conducted a ton of trials – as the supervisors of the show do not want to leave any stone unturned. The crew members have tried to make this show look as natural as possible!

Recently in an interview, the director of the show revealed that the fans will get to watch season 5 with complete and sheer perfection! Woah.

Platforms Where You Can Watch Sword Art Online 

Well, for those who do not know where to watch Sword Art Online, let us tell you that the last four seasons of Sword Art streamed on platforms like Netflix and Crunchyroll. The comingthe fifth season will also be streamed on the very platforms.

Whoever hasn’t started watching the series till now, what’s the delay? Hurry up! Grab your popcorn and watch it!

Is the trailer for season 5 Sword Art Online out yet?

No. The trailer for season 5 of Sword Art Online isn’t out. For the time being, you may watch the previous season’s trailer down below. Once it’s out, we will update it here. Until then, stay connected with us!

 

Sword Art Online ratings: Is it worth watching? 

Sword Art Online secured an IMDb rating of 7.6 out of 10. On Rotten Tomatoes, it secured 100% Tomatometer ratings. Plus, it received a solid 7.2 out of 10 on My Anime List. Hence, the show is definitely worth watching. It has received positive reviews from both critics and audiences!

Similar anime series like Sword Art Online

Here’s our top 7 recommendations: 

 

1. Revisions
2. Tokyo Ghoul
3. Cagaster of an Insect Cage
4. I’m Standing on a Million Lives
5. To Your Eternity
6. Edens Zero
7. 7SEEDS

 

CharaON has opened up reservations for acrylic keychain accessories themed around War of Underworld, featuring the real world looks of the characters. https://t.co/JHSez3Bfne

— SAO Wikia (@sao_wikia) January 10, 2023

Two illustrations by abec have been added to the Kadokawa store for reservations, to commemorate abec's upcoming Artworks New World.
The illustrations feature Reki and abec's signatures as well. https://t.co/TT0irZydjy

— SAO Wikia (@sao_wikia) January 10, 2023

 

 

 

FAQs on Sword Art Online

1. Will there be a season 5 of SAO?

As of January 2023, the series is yet to be renewed for season 5. 

2. What is season 6 of SAO called?

Sword Art Online: Alicization – War of Underworld (2019–20)

3. Will there be a season 7 of Sword Art Online?

No updates as of now. 

4. On what streaming platforms is SAO available?

Sword Art Online is available to watch and stream on Hulu and Disney Plus. 

5. How many seasons of SAO are there?

So far there are four seasons of Sword Art Online. 

6. How old is Kirito?

10/10 Kazuto Kirigaya / Kirito (14 – 17)

Will there be a season 6 of Sword Art Online?

As of now, the makers are yet to make any announcements regarding Sword Art Online season 6!

Sword Art Online Season 5: Can We Get To See It In 2023?

(updated 17/4/2023)

Fans have been anxiously waiting for the return of Sword Art Online Season 5 for a little too long but sadly, there hasn’t been any concrete news concerning this matter. Many believed the fifth season would be out by 2022 but so far it has not been released yet and even though it’s already 2023, the makers still have not made any official statements. So it is not known if fans would get to see the new season by this year and if not, probably by 2024.