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Sword Art Online
Sword Art Online
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Sword Art Online

“Blurring the line between the virtual and the real.”

8.2 / 10 · 2.1k votes
TV-MA
2012
~24 min / ep
4 seasons
96 episodes
AnimationSci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure

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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Cast

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

Haruka Tomatsu

Ayana Taketatsu

Ayahi Takagaki

Rina Hidaka

Ai Kayano

Hiroaki Hirata

Kanae Itou

Miyuki Sawashiro

Hiroki Yasumoto

Kaori Maeda

Sanae Kobayashi

Seasons

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...

  • The World of Swords

    1.The World of Swords

    8.5
    08-07-201223 min

    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.

  • Beater

    2.Beater

    8.0
    15-07-201223 min

    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.

  • The Red-Nosed Reindeer

    3.The Red-Nosed Reindeer

    7.8
    22-07-201223 min

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

  • The Black Swordsman

    4.The Black Swordsman

    8.0
    29-07-201223 min

    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...

  • Murder in the Safe Zone

    5.Murder in the Safe Zone

    7.6
    05-08-201223 min

    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.

  • Illusionary Avenger

    6.Illusionary Avenger

    7.7
    12-08-201223 min

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

  • The Temperature of the Heart

    7.The Temperature of the Heart

    7.8
    19-08-201223 min

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

  • The Sword Dance of Black and White

    8.The Sword Dance of Black and White

    7.3
    26-08-201223 min

    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.

  • The Blue-Eyed Demon

    9.The Blue-Eyed Demon

    8.0
    02-09-201223 min

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

  • Crimson Killing Intent

    10.Crimson Killing Intent

    7.7
    09-09-201223 min

    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…

  • The Girl of Morning Dew

    11.The Girl of Morning Dew

    7.5
    16-09-201223 min

    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.

  • Yui's Heart

    12.Yui's Heart

    8.0
    23-09-201223 min

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

  • Edge of Hell's Abyss

    13.Edge of Hell's Abyss

    7.7
    30-09-201223 min

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

  • The End of the World

    14.The End of the World

    8.1
    07-10-201223 min

    Game over.

  • Return

    15.Return

    7.5
    14-10-201223 min

    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.

  • Land of the Fairies

    16.Land of the Fairies

    7.3
    21-10-201223 min

    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.

  • Captive Queen

    17.Captive Queen

    7.5
    28-10-201223 min

    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.

  • To the World Tree

    18.To the World Tree

    7.3
    04-11-201223 min

    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.

  • The Lugru Corridor

    19.The Lugru Corridor

    7.5
    11-11-201223 min

    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?

  • General of the Blazing Flame

    20.General of the Blazing Flame

    7.2
    18-11-201223 min

    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...

  • The Truth about Alfheim

    21.The Truth about Alfheim

    7.4
    25-11-201223 min

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

  • Grand Quest

    22.Grand Quest

    7.1
    02-12-201223 min

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

  • Bonds

    23.Bonds

    7.4
    09-12-201223 min

    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.

  • Gilded Hero

    24.Gilded Hero

    7.3
    16-12-201223 min

    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...

  • The World Seed

    25.The World Seed

    7.5
    23-12-201225 min

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

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