Shopping Guide
Sword Art Online rubber straps are planned to release this July. Currently, pre-orders are being accepted at Animate, Gamers, and other similar stores throughout Japan as well as on Amazon, AmiAmi, and other similar online sites. Fans who purchase a box set at Animate will get a Suguha Jersey Version strap as a special favor.
The ten straps are designed after Penguin Parade’s Petanko series. One of the straps is a secret, but an image of its silhouette has been revealed. The straps are approximately 60 mm in size and come equipped with a lobster claw clasp for attaching them to any zipper. Each strap will cost 578 yen and a box set will cost 5,780 yen.
Sword Art Online was originally a light novel series by Reki Kawahara. The series has become extremely popular for its thrilling story and charming characters set in the world of an online game. Fans have also been able to enjoy anime and game adaptations. These straps feature characters from the Fairy Dance Arc of Sword Art Online.
Sword Art Online Official Site:
http://www.swordart-online.net/ (Japanese)
Source:
http://www.radiokaikan.jp/press/?p=3775 (Japanese)
Source article written by Kuroi_Hinatsu
© Reki Kawahara / ASCII Media Works Inc. / SAO Project
