Sword Art Online
Sword Art Online

Sword Art Online

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...

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...

Seasons & Episodes

EP 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

EP 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 b

EP 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

EP 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 pric

EP 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

EP 6

Illusionary Avenger

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

EP 7

The Temperature of the Heart

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

EP 8

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 Asun

EP 9

The Blue-Eyed Demon

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

EP 10

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 Kni

EP 11

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 b

EP 12

Yui's Heart

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

EP 13

Edge of Hell's Abyss

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

EP 14

The End of the World

Game over.

EP 15

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

EP 16

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 p

EP 17

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

EP 18

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

EP 19

The Lugru Corridor

Something isn’t right; Recon has sent Leafa a message “I was right. Be careful. S." What does he mean and will Leaf

EP 20

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 survi

EP 21

The Truth about Alfheim

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

EP 22

Grand Quest

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

EP 23

Bonds

Even though a wall has been built between Kirito and Sugu, he must save Asuna. The next time he challenges the final du

EP 24

Gilded Hero

Kirito, Asuna, and Yui are finally together again, but the locks placed on Asuna are unbreakable. Before they have a ch

EP 25

The World Seed

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

EP 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

EP 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

EP 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

EP 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 en

EP 5

Guns and Swords

To register for BoB, Kirito starts entering the required information into a terminal, but is astounded to see that the f

EP 6

Showdown in the Wilderness

A man in a beat-up cloak watches Kirito fight his first battle and demands to know if he's "the real thing". The man ha

EP 7

Crimson Memories

The man in the ragged cloak is an SAO survivor, and he might also be a player Kirito fought with to the death... This th

EP 8

Bullet of Bullets

Kirito decides that Death Gun and the man in the cape will be appearing in BoB. He uses the remaining time to exchange

EP 9

Death Gun

The man in the cape shoots Pale Rider and he is eliminated despite the fact that he has HP remaining. The man says that

EP 10

Death Chaser

Sinon is attacked from behind by Death Gun and paralyzed. He's using a Black Star Type-54, ironically the same gun that

EP 11

What It Means To Be Strong

After escaping from Death Gun, Kirito and Sinon lay low in a desert cave. There, Kirito speculates on how Death Gun murd

EP 12

Bullet of a Phantom

BoB nears its end, and the only surviving players are Kirito, Sinon, and Dark Wind, the second place winner of the last

EP 13

Phantom Bullet

Death Gun's attack is modeled after Star Splash, a SAO skill that doesn't exist in GGO. Death Gun is skilled with not o

EP 14

One Little Step

Kyouji attacks Shino, saying he'll kill himself after she's dead. Kazuto saves her at the last second by jumping Kyouji.

EP 15

The Queen of the Lake

It's reported that the Holy Sword Excalibur has been discovered inside ALO. Hearing the news, Kirito and Leafa decide to

EP 16

The King of the Giants

Kirito and the others are tasked with subjugating the Frost King Thrymr, and a quest to recover Excalibur. It's Yui's gu

EP 17

Excalibur

Kirito and the others are taking on Thrymr, the Boss lurking at the bottom level of the dungeon. But unable to make much

EP 18

Forest House

In an upcoming update of ALO, Floors 21-30 of New Aincrad will be unlocked. Asuna, Kirito and Yui revisit their dream of

EP 19

Zekken

Hearing rumors about a brilliant player known as Zekken, Asuna decides to mount a challenge. But when Asuna logs out, sh

EP 20

The Sleeping Knights

Asuna is asked to help the guild “Sleeping Knights,” which has decided to disband soon due to the members’ circums

EP 21

The Monument of Swordsmen

Asuna and the Sleeping Knights’ attempt to defeat the boss on Floor 27 has been observed by a guild specializing in bo

EP 22

The End of the Journey

A few days have passed since Yuuki suddenly disappeared from in front of Asuna, and she still hasn’t logged in to ALO.

EP 23

The Dream Begins

As a tester for the world’s first medical-use Full-Dive device, Yuuki has been diving into virtual worlds from the hos

EP 24

Mother's Rosario

Getting to experience the outside world, Yuuki’s days are more satisfactory than ever before. In ALO, the players have

EP 1

Underworld

Kirito, along with his childhood friend, Eugeo, has been tasked with cutting down a colossal tree called the Gigas Cedar

EP 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,

EP 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.

EP 4

Departure

Kirito and Eugeo realize Selka has taken off to the End Mountains alone, and decide to chase after her. As they enter th

EP 5

Ocean Turtle

In the real world, Kazuto Kirigaya lies unconscious. At Kikuoka’s request, Kazuto is moved to a well-equipped hospital

EP 6

Project Alicization

Asuna infiltrates Rath, the research lab in the Ocean Turtle, where she relentlessly grills Kikuoka about Kazuto's where

EP 7

Swordcraft Academy

Two years have gone by since Kirito and Eugeo left Rulid Village. In the capital city, Centoria, both boys have attained

EP 8

Swordsman's Pride

Kirito finds himself in a duel against the Elite Disciple Volo Levantein, using real swords. As the curious crowd looks

EP 9

Nobleman's Responsibilities

Now an Elite Disciple along with Kirito, Eugeo struggles with the question of what he should infuse in his sword so he c

EP 10

Taboo Index

Ronie and Tiese are late getting to the dorm. Kirito rushes out in search of them, but no sooner has he gone than Frenic

EP 11

Central Cathedral

Kirito and Eugeo are now considered criminals for having violated the Taboo Index and are thrown into the underground pr

EP 12

The Sage of the Library

Kirito and Eugeo escape from their cell, only to find their way blocked by Eldrie Synthesis Thirty-One, under orders fro

EP 13

Ruler and Mediator

Kirito and Eugeo have been rescued by the young girl, Cardinal, who has secluded herself inside the Central Cathedral’

EP 14

The Crimson Knight

After being entrusted with the fate of the world by the Cardinal, Kirito and Eugeo head to the top floor of the Central

EP 15

The Relentless Knight

Kirito and Eugeo are on their way up the stairs of the Central Cathedral when they encounter two girls named Linel and F

EP 16

The Osmanthus Knight

Though riddled with wounds, Kirito manages to activate his Perfect Weapon Control art. Continuing on their way to the to

EP 17

Truce

When Kirito and Alice both unleash the Perfect Weapon Control art in the Cloudtop Garden, the impact rips a hole into th

EP 18

The Legendary Hero

Eugeo reaches the ninetieth floor of the Central Cathedral, which turns out to be a vast bathing area. The perplexed Eug

EP 19

The Seal of the Right Eye

Seeing Alice’s reaction when he mentioned the name Selka, Kirito decides to tell her the truth about the Integrity Kni

EP 20

Synthesis

Kirito and Alice reach the communal bath on the nintieth floor. There, they find the Integrity Knight Commander, Bercoul

EP 21

The 32nd Knight

Standing in Kirito and Alice's way is Eugeo, who's undergone the Synthesis Ritual and become an Integrity Knight. Kirito

EP 22

Titan of the Sword

On the top floor of the Central Cathedral, Kirito, Eugeo, and Alice finally face Administrator. But Chudelkin uses the s

EP 23

Administrator

Cardinal appears on the top floor of Central Cathedral for a showdown with her bitter foe of the last two hundred years.

EP 24

My Hero

Carrying the hopes of Cardinal, Eugeo, and Alice in his heart, Kirito stands yet again and visualizes the Black Swordsma

EP 1

In the Far North

Six months have passed since the fierce battle against Administrator. Alice has brought Kirito to her childhood home, Ru

EP 2

Raids

A force from the Dark Territory is attacking Rulid Village. Though she’d lost her purpose in battle, in order to fight

EP 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 Se

EP 4

Dark Territory

Shasta, commander of the Dark Territory's dark knights, had intended to use Administrator's death as a chance for peace

EP 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 for

EP 6

Battle of the Knights

The Final Load Test has begun, and the Eastern Gate has collapsed. Incited by Gabriel, now Emperor Vecta, the massive ar

EP 7

Stigma of the Disqualified

Integrity Knight Renly Synthesis Twenty-Seven, in battle for the first time, flees his position, allowing goblins from t

EP 8

Blood and Life

The powerful formal art unleashed by the Integrity Knight Alice inflicts severe casualties on the forces of darkness. Al

EP 9

Sword and Fist

Upon seeing Alice, Gabriel orders his entire army to capture her. The pugilists guild races ahead of the main force. As

EP 10

Stacia, the Goddess of Creation

Asuna has logged into the Underworld using the superuser account of Stacia, the Goddess of Creation. After she descends,

EP 11

Heartless Choice

Asuna has created a bottomless chasm. The dark knights and the pugilists attempt to cross over to the other side, where

EP 12

Ray of Light

Due to Gabriel's scheme, U.S. players were given black knight accounts, and are now continuously logging in to the Under

EP 13

The War of Underworld

Sinon has logged in with the super-account of Solus, the Sun Goddess and rescues Asuna and the others at the last minute

EP 14

End to Eternity

Despite its modest size, the Human Empire Army and Asuna valiantly battle the wave of American players surging towards t

EP 15

Instigation

Bercouli pursues Vecta, who’s abducted Alice. After a long, vicious battle, Bercouli unleashes his secret sword skill,

EP 16

Code 871

The traitor inside Rath turns out to be a researcher named Yanai. When Higa attempts to restore Kirito, Yanai tries to t

EP 17

Prince of Hell

Asuna and the others succumb to Vassago and the Chinese/Korean players. Discovering the catatonic Kirito, Vassago kicks

EP 18

Memories

Sinon manages to severely damage Gabriel, but her strength has been sapped. Leafa collapses after wiping out the America

EP 19

Awakening

Escaping his nightmares, Kirito regains consciousness at last. With the Night-Sky Blade in his right hand and the broken

EP 20

The Night-Sky Blade

Alice and Asuna head to the World’s End Altar as Kirito confronts Gabriel. Unless he can defeat Gabriel and return to

EP 21

Beyond Time

The maximum-acceleration phase has begun. Alice successfully logs out of the Underworld, but Kirito doesn’t make it in

EP 22

Alice

The “Rath Attack Incident,” masterminded by the American National Security Agency, is over. Now head of the newly fo

EP 23

New World

Rinko informs Kazuto that Alice is missing. He’s about to rush to the Rath Roppongi branch when the doorbell rings. In

Popular Cast

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)