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S1·E1 The World of Swords

Name: The World of Swords
Released: 2012-07-08
Duration: 23 min
Rating: 8.5
Cast: Ayana Taketatsu, Satomi Akesaka, Arisa Nishiguchi, Yukitoshi Kikuchi, Shiori Izawa

Mytharc Aired July 8, 2012 23 min ★ 8.5/10 · 52 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.

Synopsis

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.

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Director & writers

Yukie SugawaraWriterYukito KizawaWriterTomohiko ItoDirector

Guest stars

Ayana TaketatsuSister (voice)

Satomi AkesakaModerator (voice)

Arisa NishiguchiModerator (voice)

Yukitoshi KikuchiPlayer (voice)

Shiori IzawaPlayer (voice)

Hiroomi TamaruPlayer (voice)

Hiroki GotoPlayer (voice)

Takahiro ShimadaPlayer (voice)

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 1 of Sword Art Online air?

Season 1, Episode 1 ('The World of Swords') originally aired on July 8, 2012.

How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('The World of Swords')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 23 minutes.

What happens in Sword Art Online Season 1 Episode 1?

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....

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