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Aniplex Reveals First Sword Art Online II Dub Cast Members


Earlier today, Aniplex announced that they’ll be adding a second show to Toonami’s current lineup. Sword Art Online II will hit the network on March 28 at 1:00AM, replacing Naruto Shippuden.

In addition, Aniplex revealed the first wave of actors in the show’s English dub. For the most part, the cast for the first series will return to reprise their characters, with the addition of Michelle Ruff as Sinon.

The current cast list is as follows:

  • Kirito: Bryce Papenbrook
  • Sinon: Michelle Ruff
  • Asuna: Cherami Leigh
  • Yui: Stephanie Sheh
  • Silica: Christine M. Cabanos
  • Lisbeth: Sarah Anne Williams
  • Agil: Patrick Seitz
  • Klein: Kirk Thornton

Alex von David will serve as ADR director for the dub.

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