Do you also come 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. Hence, there’s no release date for season 5 so far. However, considering the previous releases, the fifth instalment of ‘Sword Art Online’ is expected to premiere in late 2023 or early 2024, assuming that the show is renewed soon after its current run.

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

 

(updated August 2022)

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 coming 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!