\nCast \nStaff \nSynopsis \nEmirun and Rex, who knew each other in the real world, reunite by chance within SAO. The two find refuge in a scouting party and begin to learn how to survive in this unforgiving world. One day, however, the party encounters a mysterious PK (Player Killer) known only as the Black Swordsman. Emirun rushes to the scene, only to find Rex, with his head hung in despair, and the Black Swordsman standing over him.<\/p>\n \nthe Black Swordsman…had wiped out their entire party.<\/p>\n \nDetermined to avenge their fallen comrades, Emirun and Rex seek out the prodigy swordswoman Asuna and begin intense training under her guidance. In a death game where even players turn against one another, what new beginning will these two reach…?<\/p>\n \nTrailer<\/p>\n![](\"http:\/\/cdn.myanimelist.net\/s\/common\/uploaded_files\/1772831635-5661a9d8bc0450808f04bcf3b40a9c8e.jpeg\")
Entertainment company Bandai Namco Filmworks<\/a> announced a new anime special for the Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online<\/i> game on Friday, revealing<\/a> the cast members, staff, a teaser visual (pictured right) and a trailer. Subtitled Unanswered\/\/butterfly<\/i>, the special will be included with the ultimate and premium editions of the game, which launches July 9, and will also have a promotional screening event in Japan on May 9.<\/p>\n
\nEmirun: Tomoyo Kurosawa<\/a> (Akudama Drive<\/i>)
\nRex: Kouki Uchiyama<\/a> (Horimiya<\/i>)
\nKirito: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka<\/a> (Kimetsu no Yaiba<\/i>)
\nAsuna: Haruka Tomatsu<\/a> (Darling in the FranXX<\/i>)<\/p>\n
\nDirector: Tadahiro Yoshihira<\/a> (Kuutei Dragons<\/i>)
\nScreenplay: Keisuke Makino<\/a> (Tsuki to Laika to Nosferatu<\/i>), Tadahiro Yoshihira
\nMusic: Kegani<\/a> (Sword Art Online: Alicization<\/i> theme song arrangement), Pan<\/a> (Fate\/Grand Order: Fujimaru Ritsuka wa Wakaranai<\/i>), Iruma Rioka<\/a> (Mahoutsukai no Yome Season 2 Part 2<\/i> theme song arrangement)
\nStudio: Polygon Pictures<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThe world’s first full-dive VRMMO, Sword Art Online\u2014 commonly known as SAO.
\nWhat was meant to be a dream world has transformed into a nightmare: a death game where dying in the virtual world means dying in real life.<\/p>\n