Sword Art Online the Movie – Progressive – Scherzo of Deep Night
劇場版 ソードアート・オンライン -プログレッシブ- 冥き夕闇のスケルツォ
“You will definitely become stronger.”
Synopsis
Over a month has passed since 10,000 users were trapped inside the "Sword Art Online" world. Asuna, who cleared the first floor of the floating iron castle of Aincrad, joined up with Kirito and continued her journey to reach the top floor. With the support of female Information Broker Argo, clearing the floors seemed to be progressing smoothly, but conflict erupts between two major guilds who should be working together – the top player groups ALS (the Aincrad Liberation Squad) and DKB (the Dragon Knights Brigade). And meanwhile, behind the scenes exists a mysterious figure pulling the strings…
Part of the Sword Art Online Progressive Collection
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Trailer 2 | Tickets On Sale Now! [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-01-13
Top Cast
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Haruka Tomatsu
Asuna (voice)
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
Kirito (voice)
Inori Minase
Mito (voice)
Shiori Izawa
Argo (voice)
Hiroki Yasumoto
Agil (voice)
Tomokazu Seki
Kibaou (voice)
Kaede Hondo
Liten (voice)
Yuusuke Nagano
Shivata (voice)
Takeo Otsuka
Lind (voice)
Shinya Takahashi
Yamata (voice)
Yohei Azakami
Wolfgang (voice)
Yuki Tamai
Lobacca (voice)
Koji Seki
Naijan (voice)
Ryota Osaka
Joe (voice)
Yusuke Kobayashi
Morte (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 110 DaysFebruary 3, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 24, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 24, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ayako Kono
- Screenplay & Story
- Yukito Kizawa
- Original Score
- Yuki Kajiura
- Original Title
- 劇場版 ソードアート・オンライン -プログレッシブ- 冥き夕闇のスケルツォ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.1M
- Production Studios
- A-1 Pictures, EGG FIRM, Straight Edge, Aniplex
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ayako Kono
Yukito Kizawa, Reki Kawahara
Yuki Kajiura
Yuki Oshima
Kiyoshi Hirose
Department Leadership Roster
Ayako Kono
Director
Yuki Kajiura
Original Music Composer
Kiyoshi Hirose
Editor
Yuki Oshima
Director of Photography
Yukito Kizawa
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Violence • Threat
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Sword Art Online the Movie – Progressive – Scherzo of Deep Night about?
Over a month has passed since 10,000 users were trapped inside the "Sword Art Online" world. Asuna, who cleared the first floor of the floating iron castle of Aincrad, joined up with Kirito and continued her journey to reach the top floor. With the support of female Information Broker Argo, clearing the floors seemed to be progressing smoothly, but conflict erupts between two major guilds who should be working together – the top player groups ALS (the Aincrad Liberation Squad) and DKB (the Dragon Knights Brigade). And meanwhile, behind the scenes exists a mysterious figure pulling the strings…
Who directed Sword Art Online the Movie – Progressive – Scherzo of Deep Night?
Sword Art Online the Movie – Progressive – Scherzo of Deep Night was directed by Ayako Kono.
Who stars in Sword Art Online the Movie – Progressive – Scherzo of Deep Night?
The principal cast of Sword Art Online the Movie – Progressive – Scherzo of Deep Night includes Haruka Tomatsu, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Inori Minase, Shiori Izawa, Hiroki Yasumoto.
When was Sword Art Online the Movie – Progressive – Scherzo of Deep Night released and how long is it?
Sword Art Online the Movie – Progressive – Scherzo of Deep Night was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did Sword Art Online the Movie – Progressive – Scherzo of Deep Night make at the box office?
Sword Art Online the Movie – Progressive – Scherzo of Deep Night grossed $9.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Sword Art Online the Movie – Progressive – Scherzo of Deep Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sword Art Online the Movie – Progressive – Scherzo of Deep Night was composed by Yuki Kajiura.
Is Sword Art Online the Movie – Progressive – Scherzo of Deep Night based on a book or true story?
Sword Art Online the Movie – Progressive – Scherzo of Deep Night is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Reki Kawahara".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sword Art Online the Movie – Progressive – Scherzo of Deep Night?
Sword Art Online the Movie – Progressive – Scherzo of Deep Night holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).