On September 15, Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II revealed a new promotional video, the release date, broadcasting details, and a new key visual at the Aniplex Online Fest 2024. The panel featured Kazuyuki Okitsu (M’s voice actor), Tomori Kusunoki (Llen’s voice actor), and Chinatsu Akasaki (Fukaziroh’s voice actor). These voice actors provided their input during the second season’s production and expressed their sense of anticipation as well.
Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II is slated to release on October 5, 2024, at 12 am JST (stylized as October 4, 2024, at 24:00 JST). Fans can broadcast the episode on Tokyo MX and other local television networks, while ABEMA will provide fans with the option to stream the episodes online.
Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II: Release date, broadcast details, key visual and new promotional video
Release date and broadcast details
As stated earlier, Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II will be released on October 4, 2024, for most regions across the globe while fans in Japan can watch the episode on October 5, 2024, at 12 am JST. The panel at Aniplex Online Fest 2024 also revealed the broadcast details for the second installment of the series.
As mentioned earlier, viewers in Japan can view the episodes on Tokyo MX, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV, and BS11. These television channels will broadcast the episode on October 5, 2024, at 12 am JST. Later that day, MBS and TV Aichi will also broadcast the episode while AT-X will broadcast it on October 7, 2024. Global audiences can stream the English-subtitled version on Crunchyroll.
Key visual and new trailer
The new trailer gave plenty of screen time to Llen, who is one of the main characters in the series. Given the battle royale game theme, there was a ton of shooting action that could be seen in the latest trailer. The new trailer also showed off A-1 Pictures’ creative ability as the animation was smooth, detailed, and dynamic.
We could see the likes of M and Pitohui in their element as well. The trailer also highlighted the fact that Llen has plenty of enemies, and the battle royale format will surely provide fans with a substantial amount of entertainment.
The key visual for Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II featured Llen, M, and Pitohui in the center. They are in the foreground since they are the main characters in the series.
We could also see the likes of Fukaziroh and Clarence in the new key visual. Most of these characters are wielding their weapon of choice as seen in the image above. Both voice actors and fans alike have expressed their anticipation for the release of the second season, which is just weeks away from the current announcement.
Stay tuned for more anime and manga news as 2024 progresses.
Related Links:
- Aniplex Online Fest 2024: Complete schedule, how to watch, and what to expect
- Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II confirms 2024 release and returning cast