"Sword Art Online 29" Novel to be Released on April 10! Special Flyer & Limited Clear File Distribution Event Also Announced!
KADOKAWA Corporation will release the light novel "Sword Art Online 29 Unital Ring VIII" on April 10, 2026. A promotional event featuring special flyers and clear files will be held at Animate stores.
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KADOKAWA Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Director, Representative Executive Officer, President and CEO: Takeshi Natsuno) will release "Sword Art Online 29 Unital Ring VIII" (Author: Reki Kawahara, Illustration: abec) from Dengeki Bunko on April 10, 2026.
To commemorate this, special flyers looking back on the "Unital Ring" arc of "Sword Art Online" (SAO) will be distributed at all Animate stores, and limited clear files will also be distributed at the Animate Ikebukuro main store.
Furthermore, pre-orders for the luxurious bonus edition are currently being accepted at various specialty stores.
In addition, a special PV compiling memorable scenes from the "Unital Ring" arc is scheduled to be released in the near future.
Please look forward to further updates!
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## Book Information
### Sword Art Online 29 Unital Ring VIII
Author: Reki Kawahara, Illustration: abec
Published by: KADOKAWA Corporation (Dengeki Bunko)
Release Date: April 10, 2026
Price: 902 yen (base 820 yen + tax)
ISBN: 9784049169300
Bibliographic info: https://dengekibunko.jp/product/sao/322510000735.html
**[Kirito and Eolyne, their respective battles begin in two worlds.]**
"It is a pleasure to meet you for the first time, Lord Eolyne Herlentz."
A man closely resembling Eugeo, Eolyne, becomes a prisoner of the rebel army in the Underworld, swirling with conspiracy and war. The person he faces is the "Witch" pulling the strings of the rebellion, and an "Intruder" from the real world.
Knowing the Witch's aim, Eolyne decides to escape with the super-massive machine dragon "Principia". Meanwhile, Kirito heads to conquer the second layer of the "Unital Ring", waiting for an opportunity to rescue Eolyne.
In two worlds, their respective battles begin. When will the day come when the two cross paths again...?
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## Animate Distribution Event
**Special Flyer**
Special flyers summarizing the key points of the ongoing new chapter "Unital Ring" arc in the SAO original novel will be distributed at all Animate stores.
Distribution Date: From April 10, 2026 (Friday)
Distribution Location: All Animate stores
**※ Resale for commercial purposes, exhibition/sale on auction sites, etc., are strictly prohibited.**
**※ Distribution is at physical stores only. Some stores may not carry it.**
To commemorate this, special flyers looking back on the "Unital Ring" arc of "Sword Art Online" (SAO) will be distributed at all Animate stores, and limited clear files will also be distributed at the Animate Ikebukuro main store.
Furthermore, pre-orders for the luxurious bonus edition are currently being accepted at various specialty stores.
In addition, a special PV compiling memorable scenes from the "Unital Ring" arc is scheduled to be released in the near future.
Please look forward to further updates!
---
## Book Information
### Sword Art Online 29 Unital Ring VIII
Author: Reki Kawahara, Illustration: abec
Published by: KADOKAWA Corporation (Dengeki Bunko)
Release Date: April 10, 2026
Price: 902 yen (base 820 yen + tax)
ISBN: 9784049169300
Bibliographic info: https://dengekibunko.jp/product/sao/322510000735.html
**[Kirito and Eolyne, their respective battles begin in two worlds.]**
"It is a pleasure to meet you for the first time, Lord Eolyne Herlentz."
A man closely resembling Eugeo, Eolyne, becomes a prisoner of the rebel army in the Underworld, swirling with conspiracy and war. The person he faces is the "Witch" pulling the strings of the rebellion, and an "Intruder" from the real world.
Knowing the Witch's aim, Eolyne decides to escape with the super-massive machine dragon "Principia". Meanwhile, Kirito heads to conquer the second layer of the "Unital Ring", waiting for an opportunity to rescue Eolyne.
In two worlds, their respective battles begin. When will the day come when the two cross paths again...?
---
## Animate Distribution Event
**Special Flyer**
Special flyers summarizing the key points of the ongoing new chapter "Unital Ring" arc in the SAO original novel will be distributed at all Animate stores.
Distribution Date: From April 10, 2026 (Friday)
Distribution Location: All Animate stores
**※ Resale for commercial purposes, exhibition/sale on auction sites, etc., are strictly prohibited.**
**※ Distribution is at physical stores only. Some stores may not carry it.**