About (Dub) Sword Art Online Extra Edition

This movie is a special episode of the Sword Art Online series that aired on December 31, 2013. It follows the original story where players are trapped in a virtual reality video game and the only way to escape is to finish the game. The movie featured a recap of the Aincrad and Fairy Dance arcs and a brand new underwater quest adventure.

Making / Production

The movie was produced by A-1 Pictures and directed by Tomohiko Itō. It was written by Reki Kawahara, the original author of the Sword Art Online series. The characters' designs were done by Shingo Adachi.

Actors

• Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, who gave a passionate voice-over performance as Kirito, the main character and a skilled player determined to escape the game.
• Haruka Tomatsu, portrayed Asuna, a fierce fighter who creates a close bond with Kirito. Tomatsu's performance brought out the character's strength and vulnerability.
• Rina Hidaka, performed Silica, a young beast tamer who looks up to Kirito. Hidaka's innocent and enthusiastic delivery perfectly suited the character.
• Nobunaga Shimazaki and Miyuki Sawashiro, gave voice to the characters of Sinon and Yui respectively. Their clear and emotive portrayal added depth to their characters.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie served as an extended recap for the first season with additional new material and a preview for the upcoming second season.
• The original voice cast reprised their roles for this movie, adding a touch of familiarity for fans of the series.
• A new character, Suguha Kirigaya / Leafa, is shown learning to swim, which is a running theme through part of the film.

Awards

While the movie did not win any awards, it was well-received by fans of the series.

Quotes

• "In this world, I can be myself and live the way I want to with an unclouded heart." - Kirito
• "The person you are, the way you think, is what really matters." – Asuna
• "Reality might be met with pain, but the pain will heal and the truth remains." - Sinon

Music, Soundtrack

• The background score of the movie was composed by Yuki Kajiura, who had composed music for the original series as well.
• The opening theme “Niji no Oto” was performed by Eir Aoi. It captured the essence of the story beautifully.
• The ending theme was "Crossing Field" by LiSA, who was also responsible for many memorable songs from the original series.