Sword Art Online: Extra Edition (2013): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2013, Sword Art Online: Extra Edition is an animation film directed by Tomohiko Ito, running about 101 minutes.

What it’s about. Kirito and the others decide to go on an underwater quest within the world of ALO to grant Yui her wish to see a whale. As they all prepare for the quest, they face a shocking revelation... Leafa (Suguha) is afraid of water. So, Asuna and the other female members decide to teach Suguha how to swim at a pool in the real world. Meanwhile, Kirito was meeting somebody... Source: Aniplex

Who’s in it. Sword Art Online: Extra Edition stars Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Kazuto Kirigaya / Kirito (voice), Haruka Tomatsu as Asuna Yūki (voice), Ayahi Takagaki as Rika Shinozaki / Lizbeth (voice) and Ayana Taketatsu as Suguha Kirigaya / Leafa (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Sword Art Online: Extra Edition has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sword Art Online: Extra Edition page.

If you liked it. Fans of Sword Art Online: Extra Edition tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.