Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online 2018

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.