A few days after the Japanese theatrical debut of Sword Art Online - Progressive: Aria of the Starless NightThe arrival of the next film has been confirmed in 2022. However, the widespread title gave rise to numerous concerns within the community and writer Reki Kawahara intervened to clarify the situation.

Sword Art Online the Movie - Progressive - Scherzo of a Dark Dusk will arrive, as mentioned, in the course of next year, and the title already shows that it is an adaptation of the events told in the light novels Moved from Volume 1 of Progressive to Volume 4. A message that has sparked heated discussions on social networks, right up to the direct intervention of the series creator with the tweet that you can find below.

The main question concerns the transition to a more advanced narrative arc, and Kawahara himself responded by highlighting the problems encountered in the production phase: "If you've read the original Sword Art Online progressive novels, you're probably wondering" and Rondo of a Fragile Blade, Concerto of Black-and-White, and Barcarole of Froth? Unfortunately this is due to other circumstances the incompleteness of the quest War of the Elves, we decided to adjust the volume of Scherzo of a Dark Dusk. I'm sure it's going to be a great movie and a lot of material, so I invite you to wait for it with good expectations".

This explanation does not seem to be able to reassure many fans, who would like to see the entire material of the novels adapted. What's your idea about it? As usual, let us know in the comments section. In conclusion, we remind you that SAO Aria of Starless Night hit the Eternals in a promotional video and we leave you with the latest trailer related to. has been published the game master's revelation.


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