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Sword Art Online

Sword Art Online

July 8, 2012 25 episodes

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...

All Episodes

The World of Swords
E1
Guide

E1. The World of Swords

23m Jul 8, 2012

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
E2
Guide

E2. Beater

23m Jul 15, 2012

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
E3
Guide

E3. The Red-Nosed Reindeer

23m Jul 22, 2012

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
E4
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E4. The Black Swordsman

23m Jul 29, 2012

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.

Murder in the Safe Zone
E5
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E5. Murder in the Safe Zone

23m Aug 5, 2012

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
E6
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E6. Illusionary Avenger

23m Aug 12, 2012

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

The Temperature of the Heart
E7
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E7. The Temperature of the Heart

23m Aug 19, 2012

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

The Sword Dance of Black and White
E8
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E8. The Sword Dance of Black and White

23m Aug 26, 2012

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
E9
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E9. The Blue-Eyed Demon

23m Sep 2, 2012

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

Crimson Killing Intent
E10
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E10. Crimson Killing Intent

23m Sep 9, 2012

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
E11
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E11. The Girl of Morning Dew

23m Sep 16, 2012

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
E12
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E12. Yui's Heart

23m Sep 23, 2012

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
E13
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E13. Edge of Hell's Abyss

23m Sep 30, 2012

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
E14
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E14. The End of the World

23m Oct 7, 2012

Game over.

Return
E15
Guide

E15. Return

23m Oct 14, 2012

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
E16
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E16. Land of the Fairies

23m Oct 21, 2012

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
E17
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E17. Captive Queen

23m Oct 28, 2012

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
E18
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E18. To the World Tree

23m Nov 4, 2012

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
E19
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E19. The Lugru Corridor

23m Nov 11, 2012

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
E20
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E20. General of the Blazing Flame

23m Nov 18, 2012

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.

The Truth about Alfheim
E21
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E21. The Truth about Alfheim

23m Nov 25, 2012

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

Grand Quest
E22
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E22. Grand Quest

23m Dec 2, 2012

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

Bonds
E23
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E23. Bonds

23m Dec 9, 2012

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
E24
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E24. Gilded Hero

23m Dec 16, 2012

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.

The World Seed
E25
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E25. The World Seed

25m Dec 23, 2012

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

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