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TV-MA 2012 5 Seasons 24m / ep

Sword Art Online

Blurring the line between the virtual and the real.

Animation Science Fiction Action
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Overview

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...

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1

Sword Art Offline 1

A mock talk show anchored by Kirito and Asuna featuring some highlights of episodes 1 and 2 and having Klein as a special guest, with life counsel section held by Kirito and trivia sections held by Yui.

2012-10-24
2

Sword Art Offline 2

The talk show continues, with Klein replaced Kirito as life counsel host, featuring highlights of episodes 3, 4, and 5 with Silica as the special guest.

2012-12-03
3

Sword Art Offline 3

This edition feature the highlights of episodes 6, 7, and 8 with Lisbeth as the special guest.

2012-12-26
4

Sword Art Offline 4

This edition highlights episode 9, 10, and 11 with Yui as the special guest. Heathcliff substitutes Yui as trivia guide in this episode.

2013-01-23
5

Sword Art Offline 5

This edition highlights episode 12, 13, and 14 with Heathcliff as the special guest.

2013-02-27
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1

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.

2012-07-08
2

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.

2012-07-15
3

The 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.

2012-07-22
4

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.

2012-07-29
5

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.

2012-08-05
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1

The World of Guns

A year has passed since SAO was cleared. Summoned by Kikuoka of the Virtual Division at the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Kazuto learns of a series of bizarre murders linked to the popular VR game, Gun Gale Online (GGO), the only game in Japan played by pros.

2014-07-05
2

Cold-Hearted Sniper

Armed with a large sniper rifle, Hecate II, the young girl Sinon is making a name for herself as the No. 1 sniper in GGO. When her squadron ambushes another squadron, she succeeds in taking out her first target. But when she takes aim at her second target, a robed “Behemoth,” he dodges the bullet.

2014-07-12
3

Memories of Blood

In real life, the player Sinon is a high school student named Shino Asada. On her way home from school, she’s dragged into an alley by delinquent girls. Their leader, Endo, tries to extort money from Shino, but she bravely refuses.

2014-07-19
4

GGO (Gun Gale Online)

Kikuoka has recruited Kirito to investigate GGO, and so he logs in. To lure Death Gun into targeting him, he hopes to enter Bullet of Bullets (BoB), a tournament to decide the most powerful gunman in GGO. But as a first-timer, he doesn't know his way around this game, and soon loses his way, when he catches sight of Sinon and approaches her.

2014-07-26
5

Guns and Swords

To register for BoB, Kirito starts entering the required information into a terminal, but is astounded to see that the form includes columns for his real-world name and address. He is temporarily torn when he realizes that without this info, he won't be eligible for the top prizes...

2014-08-02
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1

Underworld

Kirito, along with his childhood friend, Eugeo, has been tasked with cutting down a colossal tree called the Gigas Cedar. They’re swinging their ax when their friend Alice arrives with lunch. As they eat, the three friends decide to go to a fabled cave.

2018-10-07
2

The Demon Tree

Kirito wakes up to find himself inside a mysterious world evoking a fantasy game. His memory fuzzy, he tries to log out, but is unable to return to the real world. After wandering aimlessly, he finds himself underneath a colossal tree.

2018-10-14
3

The End Mountains

Kirito makes up his mind to journey to Centoria. Since he'll need Eugeo's help, he also decides to fell the Gigas Cedar. Meanwhile, Alice's little sister, Selka is worried about Eugeo, and opens up to Kirito about her concerns.

2018-10-21
4

Departure

Kirito and Eugeo realize Selka has taken off to the End Mountains alone, and decide to chase after her. As they enter the cave, they encounter goblins, presumably from the Dark Territory, and must engage in a battle.

2018-10-28
5

Ocean Turtle

In the real world, Kazuto Kirigaya lies unconscious. At Kikuoka’s request, Kazuto is moved to a well-equipped hospital, but when Asuna and Suguha try to visit, they’re turned away. Suspicious, Asuna and the others split up to find out more about Rath.

2018-11-04
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In the Far North

Six months have passed since the fierce battle against Administrator. Alice has brought Kirito to her childhood home, Rulid Village, where they live peacefully. Gazing out at the world that she saved with Kirito, Alice reflects on all that’s happened.

2019-10-13
2

Raids

A force from the Dark Territory is attacking Rulid Village. Though she’d lost her purpose in battle, in order to fight for her family, and for the people that Kirito and Eugeo tried to protect, Alice takes up the Osmanthus Blade once again!

2019-10-20
3

The Final Load Test

The mysterious group that attacked the Ocean Turtle turns out to be a secret unit under orders from the U.S. National Security Agency. And its leader, Gabriel, has battled Kirito and Sinon before.

2019-10-27
4

Dark Territory

Shasta, commander of the Dark Territory's dark knights, had intended to use Administrator's death as a chance for peace with the Human Empire. But his plans are thwarted by Emperor Vecta's return to the land of darkness.

2019-11-03
5

The Night Before Battle

Resolved to fight for humankind, Alice joins the forces of the Human Empire, bringing Kirito with her. But while the forces of darkness boast overwhelming numbers, only thirteen Integrity Knights are available to fight for the Human Empire.

2019-11-10
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Top Cast

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Photo of Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

Kirito (voice)

 Photo of Haruka Tomatsu

Haruka Tomatsu

Asuna (voice)

 Photo of Ayana Taketatsu

Ayana Taketatsu

Leafa (voice)

 Photo of Ayahi Takagaki

Ayahi Takagaki

Lisbeth (voice)

 Photo of Rina Hidaka

Rina Hidaka

Silica (voice)

 Photo of Ai Kayano

Ai Kayano

Alice Synthesis Thirty (voice)

 Photo of Hiroaki Hirata

Hiroaki Hirata

Klein (voice)

 Photo of Kanae Itou

Kanae Itou

Yui (voice)

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