As the "Sword Art Online" season 2 premiere draws closer, July promises to be an exciting month for fans with multiple events and release dates!

According to AnimeNewsNetwork, "Sword Art Online" season 2 will premiere this July, and multiple premiere events will occur around the world.

This includes one taking place at the 2014 Anime Expo in Los Angeles on July 4, which will also have appearances by author Reki Kawahara and abec, creator of the original illustration and character design concept of "Sword Art Online."

Similar premiere events will take place in July in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, and Japan in anticipation of "Sword Art Online" season 2.

But this is not the only exciting news for North American fans.

PushSquare reports that Sword Art Onlin: Hollow Fragment for the PlayStation Vita will have a release date this summer in North America, with a July release date guaranteed for Europe.

Based on the original story, this game has been gaining a lot of attention due to its inspiration, and has proven very successful in Japan in terms of sales.

No doubt the timing of this is to coincide with the release date of "Sword Art Online" this July, and fans are sure to work up a fever for this anime universe.

Are you ready for "Sword Art Online" season 2 and Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment?