A special show and a broadcast marathon of the anime “Sword Art Online: Alicization – War of Underworld” have been announced. They are scheduled to be broadcast sequentially on “Abema Anime Channel” from 18 pm on Dec. 28, 2019. In the show, voice actors such as Matsuoka Yoshitsugu, Tomatsu Haruka, and others will talk about their memories and highlights of the anime production.
The TV Anime “Sword Art Online” is originally a light novel of the same title written by Kawahara Reki. “Sword Art Online: Alicization” is set in a virtual reality (Underworld), depicting the protagonist Kirito and his best friend Eugeo fighting for their lives.
The sequel “Sword Art Online: Alicization – War of Underworld” (currently broadcast from Oct., 2019) depicts a war between the Integrity Knights of the Human Empire and the “Forces of Darkness”.
The special show “Sword Art Online: Alicization – War of Underworld Year's End Abema SP” will be broadcast in two parts.
In the “Part 1” (from 11 pm) voice actors,Matsuoka Yoshitsugu, Tomatsu Haruka, Shimazaki Nobunaga, Kayano Ai, Kondou Reina, and Ishihara Kaori will talk about their memories of the first 11 episodes. In addition, some details and highlights of the 12th episode will be introduced.
After that, episode 12 of “SAO Alicization WoU” will be aired from 12 am, followed by the second part of the show featuring Matsuoka, Tomatsu, Kayano, Kondou, and Ishihara. The discussion will be focused not only on the contents of the new episode, but also on the latest news of the anime and the second half of “SAO Alicization WoU” scheduled to be broadcast from Apr. 2020.
Just before the special show, “SAO Alicization Highlights of the First Half Special Program 'Reflection'”, and the first 11 episodes of “SAO Alicization WoU” will be aired. Enjoy them!
“Sword Art Online: Alicization – War of Underworld Year's End Abema SP” is scheduled to be aired from 23 pm on Dec. 28, 2019, while the broadcast marathon will be on the same day from 18 pm, both on “Abema Anime Channel”.
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