Sword Art Online: Sword Art Online
Sword Art Online is a Japanese anime television series. The series is set in the near future where a Virtual Reality Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (VRMMORPG) called Sword Art Online has been released. Players control their avatars with their bodies using a piece of technology called Nerve Gear. The game creator has trapped the players inside the game, and they must reach the 100th floor of the game's t
Season overview
Sword Art Online is a Japanese anime television series. The series is set in the near future where a Virtual Reality Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (VRMMORPG) called Sword Art Online has been released. Players control their avatars with their bodies using a piece of technology called Nerve Gear. The game creator has trapped the players inside the game, and they must reach the 100th floor of the game's tower and defeat the final boss to escape. If they die in the game, they die in real life. The series follows the players' struggle for survival.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
The World of Swords
Jul 8, 2012 · 23 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
Jul 15, 2012 · 23 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
Jul 22, 2012 · 23 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
Jul 29, 2012 · 23 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
Aug 5, 2012 · 23 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
Aug 12, 2012 · 23 min
Kirito has figured out the how and now he has to figure out the why.
The Temperature of the Heart
Aug 19, 2012 · 23 min
A trip to get a new sword leaves Kirito battling a dragon and his fears.
The Sword Dance of Black and White
Aug 26, 2012 · 23 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
Sep 2, 2012 · 23 min
To save a group of players and Asuna from a Boss character, Kirito is forced to play his trump card.
Crimson Killing Intent
Sep 9, 2012 · 23 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
Sep 16, 2012 · 23 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
Sep 23, 2012 · 23 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
Sep 30, 2012 · 23 min
While enjoying a fishing tournment Kirito receieves an urgent e-mail from the leader of the guild requesting their return.
Return
Oct 14, 2012 · 23 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
Oct 21, 2012 · 23 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
Oct 28, 2012 · 23 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
Nov 4, 2012 · 23 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
Nov 11, 2012 · 23 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
Nov 18, 2012 · 23 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
Nov 25, 2012 · 23 min
While Asuna continues her attempt to escape, another woman in Kirito’s life tries to make sense of her emotions.
Grand Quest
Dec 2, 2012 · 23 min
Kirito’s determination to save Asuna borders on the insane. His reckless is stopped when Leafa suddenly logs out.
Bonds
Dec 9, 2012 · 23 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
Dec 16, 2012 · 23 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
Dec 23, 2012 · 25 min
Kirigaya Kazuto has beaten death twice but there is one more thing he must do.