The Sequel to the Hit SWORD ART ONLINE Series Coming This Winter! Official Site: swordart-online.net (Japan), swordart-onlineusa.com/bluray-ee (US)

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Aniplex of America, Inc. recently announced at their industry panel at Anime Weekend Atlanta (Atlanta, GA.) that they will be releasing the home video versions of SWORD ART ONLINE –EXTRA EDITION– (???????????? Extra Edition, Soodo Aato Onrain Extra Edition) on Blu-ray and DVD on December 23rd. Pre-orders for this product have begun on the official U.S. Sword Art Online homepage and also through official retailers. The SWORD ART ONLINE –Extra Edition– will be available in the U.S., Canada, Central and South Americas. The SWORD ART ONLINE –EXTRA EDITION– will feature both the original Japanese and English audios with English and Spanish subtitles. Bonus contents for the Blu-ray release will include the “Sword Art Offline” special animation (English subtitles included), the SWORD ART ONLINE II trailer, a deluxe booklet and an exclusive poster. The standard edition DVD will include the SAO II trailer as the bonus content. SWORD ART ONLINE –EXTRA EDITION– Blu-ray Street Date: December 23, 2014 SKU #: AOA-2905B UPC: 856137005216 SRP: $59.98 Features • Spoken Languages: Japanese & English • Subtitles: English & Spanish • Total Run Time: Approx. 100 min. • Rating: 13UP • Special Animation “Sword Art Offline” (English subtitled) • SAO II Trailer Bonus Materials • Deluxe 16-page booklet • Exclusive poster SWORD ART ONLINE –EXTRA EDITION– DVD Street Date: December 23, 2014 SKU #: AOA-2905D UPC: 856137005223 SRP: $39.98 Features • Spoken Languages: Japanese & English • Subtitles: English & Spanish • Total Run Time: Approx. 100 min. • Rating: 13UP • SAO II Trailer Both Blu-ray and DVD Editions can be pre-ordered and purchased at Right Stuf. Blu-ray DVD Both volumes are also available from Aniplex’s official retailers (including SciFi Japan sponsor Anime Jungle).

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.