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Sword Art Online

Sword Art Online
★ 8.1/10•2012•24m•TV-MA•Animation•Sci-Fi & Fantasy•Action & Adventure
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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...

StatusEnded
Runtime24m
LanguageJA
First Air DateJul 8, 2012

Episodes

Episode 1 - The World of SwordsE123m

The World of Swords

It'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.

Jul 8, 2012

Episode 2 - BeaterE223m

Beater

It’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.

Jul 15, 2012

Episode 3 - Red-Nosed ReindeerE323m

Red-Nosed Reindeer

Kirito has finally joined a guild made up of close friends in reality. Everything is going well until a tragic accident changes Kirito completely.

Jul 22, 2012

Episode 4 - The Black SwordsmanE423m

The Black Swordsman

Silca 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.

Jul 29, 2012

Episode 5 - Murder in the Safe ZoneE523m

Murder in the Safe Zone

A 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.

Aug 5, 2012

Episode 6 - Illusionary AvengerE623m

Illusionary Avenger

Kirito has figured out the how and now he has to figure out the why.

Aug 12, 2012

Episode 7 - The Temperature of the HeartE723m

The Temperature of the Heart

A trip to get a new sword leaves Kirito battling a dragon and his fears.

Aug 19, 2012

Episode 8 - The Sword Dance of Black and WhiteE823m

The Sword Dance of Black and White

After 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.

Aug 26, 2012

Episode 9 - The Blue-Eyed DemonE923m

The Blue-Eyed Demon

To save a group of players and Asuna from a Boss character, Kirito is forced to play his trump card.

Sep 2, 2012

Episode 10 - Crimson Killing IntentE1023m

Crimson Killing Intent

Kirito 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…

Sep 9, 2012

Episode 11 - The Girl of Morning DewE1123m

The Girl of Morning Dew

The 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.

Sep 16, 2012

Episode 12 - Yui's HeartE1223m

Yui's Heart

Yulier, second in command, of the Liberation Army has approached Kirito and Asuna for help saving her friend and her guild.

Sep 23, 2012

Episode 13 - Edge of Hell's AbyssE1323m

Edge of Hell's Abyss

While enjoying a fishing tournment Kirito receieves an urgent e-mail from the leader of the guild requesting their return.

Sep 30, 2012

Episode 14 - The End of the WorldE1423m

The End of the World

Game over.

Oct 7, 2012

Episode 15 - ReturnE1523m

Return

Kirigaya 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.

Oct 14, 2012

Episode 16 - Land of the FairiesE1623m

Land of the Fairies

A 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.

Oct 21, 2012

Episode 17 - Captive QueenE1723m

Captive Queen

As Kirito learns about the game from Leafa and the hatred between the races, Asuna learns the truth of her role from the Fairy King.

Oct 28, 2012

Episode 18 - To the World TreeE1823m

To the World Tree

Leafa 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.

Nov 4, 2012

Episode 19 - The Legrue CorridorE1923m

The Legrue Corridor

Something 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?

Nov 11, 2012

Episode 20 - General of the Blazing FlameE2023m

General of the Blazing Flame

Kirito 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.

Nov 18, 2012

Episode 21 - The Truth about ALfheimE2123m

The Truth about ALfheim

While Asuna continues her attempt to escape, another woman in Kirito’s life tries to make sense of her emotions.

Nov 25, 2012

Episode 22 - The Grand QuestE2223m

The Grand Quest

Kirito’s determination to save Asuna borders on the insane. His reckless is stopped when Leafa suddenly logs out.

Dec 2, 2012

Episode 23 - BondsE2323m

Bonds

Even 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.

Dec 9, 2012

Episode 24 - Gilded HeroE2423m

Gilded Hero

Kirito, 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.

Dec 16, 2012

Episode 25 - The World SeedE2525m

The World Seed

Kirigaya Kazuto has beaten death twice but there is one more thing he must do.

Dec 23, 2012

Actors

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

Kirito (voice)

Haruka Tomatsu

Haruka Tomatsu

Asuna (voice)

Hiroaki Hirata

Hiroaki Hirata

Klein (voice)

Ai Kayano

Ai Kayano

Alice Synthesis Thirty (voice)

Rina Hidaka

Rina Hidaka

Silica (voice)

Hiroki Yasumoto

Hiroki Yasumoto

Agil (voice)

Isshin Chiba

Isshin Chiba

Critter (voice

Kaori Maeda

Kaori Maeda

Selka (voice)

Taku Yashiro

Taku Yashiro

Iskahn (voice)

Yuhko Kaida

Yuhko Kaida

Dee Eye Ell (voice)

Junya Enoki

Junya Enoki

Lilpilin (voice)

Kanae Itou

Kanae Itou

Yui (voice)

Miyuki Sawashiro

Miyuki Sawashiro

Sinon (voice)

Ayahi Takagaki

Ayahi Takagaki

Lisbeth (voice)

Ayana Taketatsu

Ayana Taketatsu

Leafa (voice)

Sanae Kobayashi

Sanae Kobayashi

Rinko Koujiro (voice)

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