Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale (2017) movie poster

Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale (2017)

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"It's just a game... Or so I thought—"
ThumbScore
👍 90%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 100% (RT: 100%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
AnimationActionAdventureFantasyScience Fiction

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Director
Tomohiko Ito
Runtime
1h 59m
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
TMDB Rating
7.7/10 (737 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
100%
Cast
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Kazuto Kirigaya / Kirito (voice)
Haruka Tomatsu as Asuna Yūki (voice)
Kanae Itou as Yui (voice)
Ayana Taketatsu as Suguha Kirigaya / Leafa (voice)
Rina Hidaka as Keiko Ayano / Silica (voice)
Ayahi Takagaki as Rika Shinozaki / Lizbeth (voice)
Miyuki Sawashiro as Shino Asada / Sinon (voice)
Hiroaki Hirata as Klein (voice)
Yes. 90% of real audiences liked it based on 737 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 100%.
Overview
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” 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… Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Yoshitsugu Matsuoka spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • The initial cut of Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale is a 2017 animation, action, adventure film directed by Tomohiko Ito. 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” 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…. The film has been rated by 737 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a animation film, Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale (2017) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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