Source: AniplexUSA Official Site: swordart-online.net (Japan), SwordArt-OnlineUSA.com (US) Special Thanks to EJ Rivera During a talk show at Anime Festival Asia 2013 in Singapore, Aniplex Inc. announced their plans of a worldwide simulcast of the special year-end program, SWORD ART ONLINE EXTRA EDITION (???????????? Extra Edition, Soodo Aato Onrain Extra Edition). In Japan, SWORD ART ONLINE EXTRA EDITION is scheduled for broadcast on 12/31/2013 at 10PM (Japan Time), on TOKYO MX, BS11, and Nico Nico Douga. Fans of SWORD ART ONLINE all over the world will now be able to welcome the New Year while enjoying this special episode right alongside their fellow fans in Japan!

Worldwide Simulcast Details

Simulcast in Japan Date & Time: 12/31/2013 (Tues) 10PM~ (Japan Time) • Simulcast on 3 channels: TOKYO MX, BS 11, Nico Nico Douga Simulcast in Other Countries Date & Time: 01/01/2014 (Weds) 12AM~ (Japan Time)* • English-speaking countries, Mexico, Central and South America: Simulcast on Crunchyroll and DAISUKI streaming sites • Korea: Simulcast on Aniplus Cable Channel • China: Simulcast on ?? streaming site • Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, German-speaking countries, Italian-speaking countries, Russian-speaking countries, India, The Middle East: Simulcast on DAISUKI streaming site • French-speaking countries: Simulcast on Wakanim streaming site * Please check with streaming website for exact start time. Please be advised that these sites will not be available for viewing in Japan.

About SWORD ART ONLINE EXTRA EDITION

Kirito and the others decide to go on an underwater quest within the world of ALO to grant Yui her wish to see a whale. As they all prepare for the quest, they face a shocking revelation... Leafa, or Suguha is afraid of water. So, Asuna and the other female members decide to teach Suguha how to swim at a pool in the real world. Meanwhile, Kirito was meeting somebody... Staff Original Story: Reki Kawahara (Published by Dengeki Bunko) Original Illustrations: abec Director: Tomohiko Ito Character Design: Shingo Adachi Production Company: A-1 Pictures Cast Kirito: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka Asuna: Haruka Tomatsu Leafa: Ayana Taketatsu Yui: Kanae Ito Silica: Rina Hidaka Lisbeth: Ayahi Takagaki and more! © REKI KAWAHARA/ASCII MEDIA WORKS/SAO Project

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About Aniplex of America Inc.

Aniplex of America Inc. (Santa Monica, California) is a subsidiary of Aniplex Inc. (headquartered in Tokyo, Japan), a group of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. and leading provider of anime content and music production and distribution in Japan. Aniplex of America has launched fan-favorite DVD and Blu-Ray releases such as BAKEMONOGATARI, DURARARA!!, PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA, THE GARDEN OF SINNERS and BLUE EXORCIST. The company`s ever-growing line-up of shows includes our most recent titles, SWORD ART ONLINE, MAGI, BLAST OF TEMPEST, OREHURA and VIVIDRED OPERATION.