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title: "Sword Art Online the Movie - Progressive - Aria of a Starless Night"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/sword-art-online-the-movie-progressive-aria-of-a-starless-night-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 761898
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
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# Sword Art Online the Movie - Progressive - Aria of a Starless Night (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/sword-art-online-the-movie-progressive-aria-of-a-starless-night-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Sword Art Online the Movie - Progressive - Aria of a Starless Night is a film first released in 2021. Catalogued under Animation, Action, Fantasy, Science Fiction. Produced and broadcast by A-1 Pictures, EGG FIRM, Straight Edge. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A newcomer to VR gaming must survive deadly stakes alongside a mysterious swordsman."

### Why Watch
- Features series icons Asuna and Kirito
- Shows the perilous first floor of Sword Art Online
- Animated with vibrant action sequences

### Caveats & Content Note
- Runtime under 100 minutes may feel brief for fans seeking a longer adventure
- Tone & Suitability: Rated PG‑13, the film contains virtual‑combat violence and mild peril suitable for teens and older.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, fantasy, sci-fi, anime

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/sword-art-online-the-movie-progressive-aria-of-a-starless-night-2021#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ayako Kono
- **Networks / Studios**: A-1 Pictures, EGG FIRM, Straight Edge

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yoshitsugu Matsuoka** as *Kirito (voice)*
- **Haruka Tomatsu** as *Asuna 'Asuna' Yuuki (voice)*
- **Inori Minase** as *Misumi 'Mito' Tozawa (voice)*
- **Koichi Yamadera** as *Akihiko Kayaba (voice)*
- **Hiroki Yasumoto** as *Agil (voice)*
- **Nobuyuki Hiyama** as *Diabel (voice)*
- **Rina Hidaka** as *Silica (voice)*
- **Ryusei Nakao** as *Mito Avatar (Voice)*
- **Tomokazu Seki** as *Kibaou (voice)*
- **Shiori Izawa** as *Argo (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the movie?
The story follows Asuna Yuuki, new to online games, who becomes trapped in the VRMMORPG Sword Art Online where death in-game means death in reality.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The film centers on Asuna Yuuki and the solitary swordsman Kirito.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is 1 hour 37 minutes.

### Q: What is the content rating?
It is rated PG‑13.

### Q: When was the movie released?
It was released in the United States on December 3, 2021.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Sword Art Online the Movie - Progressive - Aria of a Starless Night — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/761898)
- [Kde sledovat Sword Art Online the Movie -Progressive- Aria of…](https://filmtoro.cz/film/sword-art-online-the-movie-progressive-aria-of-a-starless-night)
- [Where to Watch Sword Art Online: Progressive - Aria of a…](https://watch.plex.tv/cs/movie/sword-art-online-progressive-aria-of-a-starless-night)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*