The spin-off anime “Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online” had been announced to premiere in April 2018. The upcoming anime is based on the spin-off light novel with the same name by Keiichi Sigsawa who is known as the author of the relaxing slice-of-life novel Kino’s Journey.
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Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online Synopsis
Karen Kohiruimaki always felt out of place in the real world. Due to her extreme height, she found it hard to make friends with other girls her age. Everything changes when she’s introduced to VR and Gun Gale Online. In GGO, Karen is free to play the cute, chibi avatar of her dreams! Can Karen find friendship in this bullet-ridden MMO…?
Meanwhile, Sword Art Online: Alicization is scheduled to premiere in fall of 2018.

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