Set to debut at Anime Expo 2014, along with an appearance by writer Reki Kawahara and illustrator abec, Aniplex of America has confirmed its global simulcast details for their upcoming release of Sword Art Online II starting July 5th. The anime will be streamed across the world through the distribution channels Hulu, Crunchyroll and DAISUKI.
Streaming details are as follows:
| Platform | URL | Streaming Starts | Available Territories |
| Hulu, Hulu Plus | http://www.hulu.com/sword-art-online-2 | July 5 | US Only |
| Crunchyroll | http://www.crunchyroll.com/sword-art-online | July 5 | US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, Ireland, Latin American Countries, Europe (excluding German & French speaking countries), Asia (excluding China, Korea, Taiwan) |
| Daisuki | https://www.daisuki.net | July 5 | US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, Ireland, Latin American Countries, Europe (excluding German & French speaking countries), Asia (excluding China, Korea, Taiwan) |
Sword Art Online II takes place one year after the events of Sword Art Online, Kirito is approached by the Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communication Department "VR Division" to investigate an incident known as the "Death Gun" in a VRMMO called Gun Gale Online (GGO). Rumor has it that if a player is shot by a mysterious avatar wielding a jet black gun that they would lose their life in the real world. He joins forces with a mysterious sniper named Sinon and enter a tournament known as the "Bullet of Bullets" to try and attract the attention of "Death Gun."
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