In the near future, a Virtual Reality Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (VRMMORPG) called Sword Art Online has been released where players control their avatars with their bodies using a piece of technology called Nerve Gear. One day, players discover they cannot log out, as the game creator is holding them captive unless they reach the 100th floor of the game's tower and defeat the final boss. However, if they die in the game, they die in real life. Their struggle for survival starts now...
Cast: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Haruka Tomatsu, Hiroaki Hirata
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25 episodes
1. The World of SwordsIt's launch day for one of the most highly-anticipated video games of all time. Join the character "Kirito" as he begins his journey in the virtual world of Sword Art Online.TV-MACC23minJul 8, 2012
2. BeaterIt’s been one month since the players have been locked in the game. 2000 people have died; the first floor hasn’t been cleared yet.TV-MACC23minJul 15, 2012
3. The Red-Nosed ReindeerKirito has finally joined a guild made up of close friends in reality. Everything is going well until a tragic accident changes Kirito completely.TV-MACC23minJul 22, 2012
4. The Black SwordsmanSilca is known as Dragon Tamer Silca, but after leaving her group she is caught and her pet, Pina paid the ultimate price. Before she is killed, Kirito saves her and offers her a choice.TV-MACC23minJul 29, 2012
5. Murder in the Safe ZoneA player has been killed inside a safe zone and not by the known means. Asuna and Krito take it upon themselves to find out how and why this is happening.TV-MACC23minAug 5, 2012
6. Illusionary AvengerKirito has figured out the how and now he has to figure out the why.TV-MACC23minAug 12, 2012
7. The Temperature of the HeartA trip to get a new sword leaves Kirito battling a dragon and his fears.TV-MACC23minAug 19, 2012
8. The Sword Dance of Black and WhiteAfter 2 years, people have got used to living in SAO, with a dwindling front line it might just be up to Kirito and Asuna to continue the charge.TV-MACC23minAug 26, 2012
9. The Blue-Eyed DemonTo save a group of players and Asuna from a Boss character, Kirito is forced to play his trump card.TV-MACC23minSep 2, 2012
10. Crimson Killing IntentKirito has agreed to a duel with the head of the Blood Alliance Knights. If Kirito wins, Asuna is free to leave the Knights and if he loses…TV-MACC23minSep 9, 2012
11. The Girl of Morning DewThe newly married couple is enjoying their time away from the front lines. But a new guest will take them all the way back to the beginning.TV-MACC23minSep 16, 2012
12. Yui's HeartYulier, second in command, of the Liberation Army has approached Kirito and Asuna for help saving her friend and her guild.TV-MACC23minSep 23, 2012
13. Edge of Hell's AbyssWhile enjoying a fishing tournment Kirito receieves an urgent e-mail from the leader of the guild requesting their return.TV-MACC23minSep 30, 2012
14. The End of the WorldGame over.TV-MACC23minOct 7, 2012
15. ReturnKirigaya is adjusting to his life outside of the game, but he hasn't forgotten about Asuna. A recent visit to her in the hospital, he meets Sugou Nobuyuki.TV-MACC23minOct 14, 2012
16. Land of the FairiesA new MMO allows users to fly and encourages player killing. Kirito has joined this new game in search of Asuna and is pleasantly surprised with what he finds.TV-MACC23minOct 21, 2012
17. Captive QueenAs Kirito learns about the game from Leafa and the hatred between the races, Asuna learns the truth of her role from the Fairy King.TV-MACC23minOct 28, 2012
18. To the World TreeLeafa is making enemies leaving her area and group to team up with Kirito. On their way to neutral Territory, they speak more of the rules and areas of the ALO.TV-MACC23minNov 4, 2012
19. The Lugru CorridorSomething isn’t right; Recon has sent Leafa a message “I was right. Be careful. S." What does he mean and will Leafa and Kirito have the time to figure it out?TV-MACC23minNov 11, 2012
20. General of the Blazing FlameKirito and Leafa have made it to the meeting and Kirito’s bluff as an ambassador has been called out. If he can survive in a fight against the Salamanders General Eugene, his plan to prevent a war might work.TV-MACC23minNov 18, 2012
21. The Truth about AlfheimWhile Asuna continues her attempt to escape, another woman in Kirito’s life tries to make sense of her emotions.TV-MACC23minNov 25, 2012
22. Grand QuestKirito’s determination to save Asuna borders on the insane. His reckless is stopped when Leafa suddenly logs out.TV-MACC23minDec 2, 2012
23. BondsEven though a wall has been built between Kirito and Sugu, he must save Asuna. The next time he challenges the final dungeon he won’t be alone.TV-MACC23minDec 9, 2012
24. Gilded HeroKirito, Asuna, and Yui are finally together again, but the locks placed on Asuna are unbreakable. Before they have a chance to come up with a plan, the fairy king makes his grand entrance.TV-MACC23minDec 16, 2012
25. The World SeedKirigaya Kazuto has beaten death twice but there is one more thing he must do.TV-MACC25minDec 23, 2012
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Blurring the line between the virtual and the real.
In the near future, a Virtual Reality Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (VRMMORPG) called Sword Art Online has been released where players control their avatars with their bodies using a piece of technology called Nerve Gear. One day, players discover they cannot log out, as the game creator is holding them captive unless they reach the 100th floor of the game's tower and defeat the final boss. However, if they die in the game, they die in real life. Their struggle for survival starts now...
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Ryutaro Kawakami, Takaaki Yuasa, Masami Niwa, Kaoru Adachi
