To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Sword Art Online light novel series, an event titled “SAO Ex-Chronicle” will take place at Akihavara UDX this August. The event will feature the interactive game Sword Skill Challenge which uses the latest motion capture technology by Sony. You can sign-up to attend via the event’s homepage right now until July 28.
Sword Skill Challenge will be located at the event’s entrance and will open on August 12 for one week only. Using cutting-edge motion capture technology, players will take up the role of familiar faces such as Kirito and Eugeo, and use their entire body to take down and subjugate goblins in real time with their sword skills. The CG models from Bandai Entertainment’s SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization Lycoris will be used.
This is only one of the many exciting experiences to be had at the SAO Ex-Chronicle event. For more details, check the official website, and if you’re planning a trip to Akihabara this August, don’t forget to sign up in advance for the Sword Skill Challenge.
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Sword Skill Challenge
Running: August 12, 2019 – August 18, 2019
Location: Sword Art Online Ex-Chronicle Entrance
Sign-Up Period: July 24, 2019 at 10:00 (JST) – July 28, 2019 at 23:59 (JST)
Chosen Applicant Announcement: July 30, 2019 from 13:00 (JST)
Sign-Up Form: https://sao-ex-chronicle.com/form/
*Chosen applicants can participate in this game without buying a ticket to the main event
Signing Up
*Please note that people will be randomly selected to participate in the Sword Skill Challenge from those that sign up
①Read through the information on the sign-up page and apply.
②Winners will be sent an e-mail with information on what day and time to arrive at the event. Please ensure you are on time if you are chosen.
③The Sword Skill Challenge is located at the event’s entrance. Please show your confirmation e-mail to the staff.
Sword Art Online Ex-Chronicle
Location: AkihabaraUDX 2F AKIBA_SQUARE (4-14-1 Sotokanda, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo)
Running: August 4, 2019 – August 18, 2019
Event Website: https://sao-ex-chronicle.com/
Tickets now on sale until August 3, 2019 at 23:59 (JST).
General Ticket: ¥1,500 (Tax Included)
Merchandise Ticket: ¥3,000 (Tax Included) *Comes with special booklet and pass case
Tickets can be purchased at the following ticket vendors:
SAO Ex-Chronicle: https://sao-ex-chronicle.com/?p-ticket
Ticket Tickebo: https://ticket.tickebo.jp/sao2019-jb04
Ticket Pia: http://w.pia.jp/t/swordart-online/
7 Ticket: http://7ticket.jp/sp/sao
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