One of Sword Art Online’s best manga adaptations is getting its final release this November.
Ordinal Scale – the manga adaptation of the 2017 original Sword Art Online anime film – will be getting its fifth and final installment released in English on November 24, 2026.
Sword Art Online Ordinal Scale, Vol. 5 (manga) (Volume 5)
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Published by Yen Press, the manga adaptation covers the main storyline of Ordinal Scale, but also includes scenes that are vital to two core characters: Yuna and Eiji.
These scenes are based on the Hopeful Chant short story. They were never shown in the anime, and have never been featured in an officially translated English release until now.
Original cover released in Japan for ‘Hopeful Chant’
Vol. 5 will see the Ordinal Scale storyline come to a close. Additionally, we will likely see the ‘Hopeful Chant’ bonus chapters come to a close, as well.
Ordinal Scale Vol. 5 preview
Ordinal Scale Vol. 5’s preview focuses heavily on Yuna’s big performance, setting the stage for the final battle shown in the film.
The Ordinal Scale manga’s final volume originally released in Japan in 2020, so we’re significantly behind. But from official previews, we know that the action begins where Vol. 4 left off, shortly after Kirito’s duel with Eiji.
Things are heating up, however, as old Sword Art Online boss monsters begin to appear in the augmented reality world of Ordinal Scale.
Ordinal Scale manga to date – a quick catch-up
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Although I’ve enjoyed many Sword Art Online manga series to date, the best overall might well be the Ordinal Scale manga adaptation. As you can see from this preview from Vol. 1, nothing is spared in creating a high-quality visual experience.
While each volume includes bonus material from Hopeful Chant at the end, the manga also offers different perspectives into the core story throughout, as well as insights into characters and events never shown in the original film.
Not only is this important background info for two of Ordinal Scale’s most important characters, but it’s also a welcome return to Aincrad for fans who get to experience bonus content never before released in English.
The Ordinal Scale manga adaptation is an excellent companion to the film, diving deeper into character motivations and thoughts than the anime does, while delivering bonus content never shown on the big screen.
Catch up on all of the Ordinal Scale manga volumes ahead of Vol. 5’s release day, and take advantage of their current low prices on Amazon!
