The November issue of Kadokawa 's Monthly Comic Dengeki Daioh revealed that the Sword Art Online manga adaptation that will launch in the next issue of the magazine, more specifically on October 27th .
Aincrad arc , and will feature scenes not shown in the anime , such as the encounter with Kopel . Although the premise is similar to that of Sword Art Online: Progressive , the magazine highlighted that the manga is based on the original novel
The following image was then released:
The Sword Art Online: Progressive novels began publication in 2012 as a revised version of the original novel. The story follows Kirito's journey through the floating castle of Aincrad from the beginning, floor by floor.
It's worth remembering that Sword Art Online: Progressive is inspiring an animated film adaptation titled Sword Art Online the Movie -Progressive- Aria of a Starless Night . The film will premiere in Japan on October 30th of this year .
Source: ANN