Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online 2018
What is Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online?
Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online is a television series created by Reki Kawahara and Keiichi Shigusawa. The show serves as a spin-off of the Sword Art Online series written by Reki Kawahara.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 24
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 8, 2018
- Last aired
- Dec 21, 2024
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Gunma TV, Tokyo MX, BS11, Tochigi TV
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online is a television series created by Reki Kawahara and Keiichi Shigusawa. The show serves as a spin-off of the Sword Art Online series written by Reki Kawahara. The narrative follows a college student named Karen who begins playing the game Gun Gale Online. Within the virtual world, she earns a reputation known as the Pink Demon. The plot progresses when her gaming companion, Pitohui, requests that she join the Squad Jam. The cast includes voice actors Tomori Kusunoki, Yoko Hikasa, Kazuyuki Okitsu, and Haruka Shiraishi. An anime television adaptation produced by studio 3Hz originally aired between April and June 2018. A manga adaptation of the series, illustrated by Tadadi Tamori, launched in 2015. Following the initial 2018 production, a second season produced by A-1 Pictures premiered in October 2024. Viewers can access the series through various streaming platforms to watch episodes. The production remains distinct from the original Sword Art Online series while expanding upon its established virtual gaming universe.
Should you watch it?
“A college student enters a virtual reality game and earns a reputation as the Pink Demon.”
- fast-paced combat
- unique character design
- limited character backstory
Watch it if you enjoy competitive virtual reality gaming scenarios.
The series features intense virtual combat and competitive gameplay.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Squad Jam Apr 8, 2018
- E2 GGO Apr 15, 2018
- E3 Fan Letter Apr 22, 2018
- E4 Death Game Apr 29, 2018
- E5 Leave the Last Battle to Me May 6, 2018
- E6 SAO Loser May 20, 2018
- E7 Second Squad Jam May 27, 2018
- E8 Booby Trap Jun 3, 2018
- E9 Ten-Minute Massacre Jun 10, 2018
- E10 The Devil's Comeback Jun 17, 2018
- E11 Psycho LLENN Jun 24, 2018
- E12 Applause Jul 1, 2018
Season 2 · 12 episodes
- E1 What Happens Twice Will Happen Thrice Oct 5, 2024
- E2 The Great Freight Car Operation Oct 12, 2024
- E3 Clarence and Shirley Oct 19, 2024
- E4 A Special Rule Launched Oct 26, 2024
- E5 BTRY's Choice Nov 2, 2024
- E6 The Offensive and Defensive Battle That Still Has Time Nov 9, 2024
- E7 Turn Over Nov 16, 2024
- E8 The Showdown Nov 23, 2024
- E9 An Invite to the Battlefield Nov 30, 2024
- E10 The Devil's Castle Dec 7, 2024
- E11 Pitohui's Attack Dec 14, 2024
- E12 The Reason to Fight Dec 21, 2024
Frequently asked questions
What is the main character's name?
The main character is a college student named Karen.
What is the game called?
The game featured in the series is Gun Gale Online.
What is the character's nickname?
She is known by the nickname the Pink Demon.
Who invites her to the tournament?
Her gaming buddy Pitohui asks her to join the Squad Jam.
What is the Squad Jam?
The Squad Jam is a tournament within the game.