Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale

What is Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale?

In 2026, a revolutionary Augmented Reality device called the Augma takes the gaming world by storm, powering the hit ARMMORPG Ordinal Scale. When Kirito finally joins Asuna and his friends in the game, they discover that OS harbors dangerous secrets. This sci-fi action adventure explores virtual reality's evolution and the mysteries lurking beneath the surface of this seemingly perfect new world.

In 2022, the world of virtual reality was upended by the arrival of a new invention from a genius programmer, Akihiko Kayaba. Called NerveGear, it was the first full-dive system and with it, came endless possibilities to VRMMORPGs. In 2026, a new machine called the Augma is developed to compete against the NerveGear and its successor, the Amusphere. A next-gen wearable device, the Augma doesn't have a full-dive function like its predecessors. Instead, it uses Augmented Reality to get players into the game. It is safe, user-friendly and lets users play while they are conscious, making it an instant hit on the market. The most popular game on the system is “Ordinal Scale” (aka: OS), an ARMMORPG developed exclusively for the Augma. Asuna and the gang have already been playing OS for a while, by the time Kirito decides to join them. They’re about to find out that Ordinal Scale isn’t all fun and games… (Source: Official website)