Please note: This page originally was posted early on Thursday morning but was removed. We’ve reposted it and will update with further information from the convention about the release over the weekend.
It showed up briefly this morning online before becoming inaccessible, but the first blush information for what Aniplex USA will be doing with Sword Art Online appears to have been revealed, with confirmations likely this weekend at Anime Boston. The series, which was simulcast on Crunchyroll and also shows on the Aniplex Channel and Hulu, looks like it’s getting a four part release. The Blu-ray editions will run for $112.98 each and the DVDs will run for $49.98 each. The releases will be bilingual and it appears to have a one release a month plan with : 8/13, 9/17,1 0/15 and 11/19.
Sword Art Online BD LEs (4 parts @ $112.98 ea), DVDs (4 parts @ $49.98 ea). 8/13,9/17,10/15,11/19. JP/EngDubs, EngSub swordart-onlineusa.com/package/index.…
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Sword Art Online Blu-ray Box Set I: Aincrad Part 1 (http://www.swordart-onlineusa.com/package/bluray01.html)
Release Date: 08/13/13
SRP $112.98
Retail Price $89.98
Spoken Languages: Japanese & English
Aspect ratio: 16:9 widescreen
Subtitles: English and Spanish (* OP/ED themes and Bonus English subtitles only)
Episodes: Episodes 1-7
Number of Disc: 3 Discs (2 BD discs + 1 CD)
Total Run Time: approx. 175 min.
Rating: 13 UP
Bonus Content
★ Audio Commentary by Creators and Japanese Cast
★ Special Animation “Sword Art Offline” (English subtitles)
★ Original Web Previews
★ Trailer
★ 1st Season Textless Opening
Bonus Materials & Special Package
★ Original Soundtrack CD1
★ 16-page Deluxe Booklet
★ Illustration Pin-ups
★ Exclusive Collectible Card
★ Rigid Box illustrated by abec (Original Character Design)
★ Clear BD Cases with 2-sided Japanese Cover Design
*Bonus Contents & Materials Subject to Change
Sword Art Online Blu-ray Box Set II: Aincrad Part 2 (http://www.swordart-onlineusa.com/package/bluray02.html)
Release Date: 09/17/13
SRP $112.98
Retail Price $89.98
Spoken Languages: Japanese & English
Aspect ratio: 16:9 widescreen
Subtitles: English and Spanish (* OP/ED themes and Bonus English subtitles only)
Episodes: Episodes 8-14
Number of Disc: 3 Discs (2 BD discs + 1 CD)
Total Run Time: approx. 175 min.
Rating: 13 UP
Bonus Content
★ Audio Commentary by Creators and Japanese Cast
★ Special Animation “Sword Art Offline” (English subtitled)
★ Original Web Previews
★ 1st Season Textless Ending
Bonus Materials & Special Package
★ Bonus DVD: Staff Interview
★ 16-page Deluxe Booklet
★ Illustration Pin-ups
★ Exclusive Collectible Card
★ Rigid Box illustrated by abec (Original Character Design)
★ Clear BD Cases with 2-sided Japanese Cover Design
*Bonus Contents & Materials Subject to Change
Sword Art Online Blu-ray Box III: Fairy Dance Part 1 (http://www.swordart-onlineusa.com/package/bluray03.html)
Release Date: 10/15/13
SRP $112.98
Retail Price $89.98
Spoken Languages: Japanese & English
Aspect ratio: 16:9 widescreen
Subtitles: English and Spanish (* OP/ED themes and Bonus English subtitles only)
Episodes: Episodes 15-19
Number of Disc: 3 Discs (2 BD discs + 1 CD)
Total Run Time: approx. 125 min.
Rating: 13 UP
Bonus Content
★ Audio Commentary by Creators and Japanese Cast
★ Special Animation “Sword Art Offline” (English subtitled)
★ Original Web Previews
★ 2nd Season Textless Opening
Bonus Materials & Special Package
★ Original Soundtrack CD2
★ 16-page Deluxe Booklet
★ Illustration Pin-ups
★ Exclusive Collectible Card
★ Rigid Box illustrated by abec (Original Character Design)
★ Clear BD Cases with 2-sided Japanese Cover Design
*Bonus Contents & Materials Subject to Change
Sword Art Online Blu-ray Set IV: Fairy Dance 2 (http://www.swordart-onlineusa.com/package/bluray04.html)
Release Date: 11/19/13
SRP $112.98
Retail Price $89.98
Spoken Languages: Japanese & English
Aspect ratio: 16:9 widescreen
Subtitles: English and Spanish (* OP/ED themes and Bonus English subtitles only)
Episodes: Episodes 20-25
Number of Disc: 3 Discs (2 BD discs + 1 CD)
Total Run Time: approx. 150 min.
Rating: 13 UP
Bonus Content
★ Audio Commentary by Creators and Japanese Cast
★ Special Animation “Sword Art Offline” (English subtitled)
★ Original Web Previews
★ 2nd Season Textless Ending
Bonus Materials & Special Package
★ Bonus DVD: English Cast Interview
★ 16-page Deluxe Booklet
★ Illustration Pin-ups
★ Exclusive Collectible Card
★ Rigid Box illustrated by abec (Original Character Design)
★ Clear BD Cases with 2-sided Japanese Cover Design
★ Bonus Contents & Materials Subject to Change
*Bonus Contents & Materials Subject to Change
Sword Art Online DVD Volume 1: Aincrad Part 1 (http://www.swordart-onlineusa.com/package/index.html)
Release Date: 08/13/13
SRP $49.98
Retail Price $39.98
Spoken Languages: Japanese & English
Aspect ratio: 16:9 widescreen
Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0
Subtitles: English and Spanish (* OP/ED themes and Bonus English subtitles only)
Episodes: Episodes 1-7
Number of Disc: 2 DVD discs
Total Run Time: approx. 175 min.
Rating: 13 UP
Bonus Content
★ Trailer
★ 1st Season Textless Opening
Bonus Materials & Special Package
★ Mini Pin-up Poster
★ O-Sleeve
★ Clear 3-disc DVD Cases with 2-sided wrap
*Bonus Contents & Materials Subject to Change
Sword Art Online DVD Volume 2: Aincrad Part 2 (http://www.swordart-onlineusa.com/package/index02.html)
Release Date: 09/17/13
SRP $49.98
Retail Price $39.98
Spoken Languages: Japanese & English
Aspect ratio: 16:9 widescreen
Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0
Subtitles: English and Spanish (* OP/ED themes and Bonus English subtitles only)
Episodes: Episodes 8-14
Number of Disc: 2 DVD discs
Total Run Time: approx. 175 min.
Rating: 13 UP
Bonus Content
★ 1st Season Textless Ending
Bonus Materials & Special Package
★ Mini Pin-up Poster
★ O-Sleeve
★ Clear 3-disc DVD Cases with 2-sided wrap
*Bonus Contents & Materials Subject to Change
Sword Art Online DVD Volume 3: Fairy Dance Part 1 (http://www.swordart-onlineusa.com/package/index03.html)
Release Date: 10/15/13
SRP $49.98
Retail Price $39.98
Spoken Languages: Japanese & English
Aspect ratio: 16:9 widescreen
Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0
Subtitles: English and Spanish (* OP/ED themes and Bonus English subtitles only)
Episodes: Episodes 15-19
Number of Disc: 2 DVD discs
Total Run Time: approx. 125 min.
Rating: 13 UP
Bonus Content
★ 2nd Season Textless Opening
Bonus Materials & Special Package
★ Mini Pin-up Poster
★ O-Sleeve
★ Clear 3-disc DVD Cases with 2-sided wrap
*Bonus Contents & Materials Subject to Change
Sword Art Online DVD Volume 4: Fairy Dance 2 (http://www.swordart-onlineusa.com/package/index04.html)
Release Date: 11/19/13
SRP Retail Price Spoken Languages: Aspect ratio: Audio: Subtitles:
Episodes: Number of Disc: Total Run Time: Rating:
SRP $49.98
Retail Price $39.98
Spoken Languages: Japanese & English
Aspect ratio: 16:9 widescreen
Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0
Subtitles: English and Spanish (* OP/ED themes and Bonus English subtitles only)
Episodes: Episodes 20-25
Number of Disc: 2 DVD discs
Total Run Time: approx. 125 min.
Rating: 13 UP
Bonus Content
★ 2nd Season Textless Opening
Bonus Materials & Special Package
★ Mini Pin-up Poster
★ O-Sleeve
★ Clear 3-disc DVD Cases with 2-sided wrap
*Bonus Contents & Materials Subject to Change
Series concept: In the near future, a Virtual Reality Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (VRMMORPG) called Sword Art Online has been released where players control their avatars with their bodies using a piece of technology called: Nerve Gear. One day, players discover they cannot log out, as the game creator is holding them captive unless they reach the 100th floor of the game’s tower and defeat the final boss. However, if they die in the game, they die in real life. Their struggle for survival starts now…
