Sword Art Online

24min

Animation

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Action & Adventure

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...

Production Companies

A-1 Pictures

Aniplex

GENCO

EGG FIRM

ASCII Media Works

Bandai Namco Games

Bandai Namco Entertainment

KADOKAWA

Episodes

Cast

The World of Swords

1. The World of Swords

23min

8th Jul 2012

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

2. Beater

23min

15th Jul 2012

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

3. The Red-Nosed Reindeer

23min

22nd Jul 2012

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

4. The Black Swordsman

23min

29th Jul 2012

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 choice.

Murder in the Safe Zone

5. Murder in the Safe Zone

23min

5th Aug 2012

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

6. Illusionary Avenger

23min

12th Aug 2012

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

The Temperature of the Heart

7. The Temperature of the Heart

23min

19th Aug 2012

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

The Sword Dance of Black and White

8. The Sword Dance of Black and White

23min

26th Aug 2012

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

9. The Blue-Eyed Demon

23min

2nd Sep 2012

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

Crimson Killing Intent

10. Crimson Killing Intent

23min

9th Sep 2012

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

11. The Girl of Morning Dew

23min

16th Sep 2012

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

12. Yui's Heart

23min

23rd Sep 2012

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

13. Edge of Hell's Abyss

23min

30th Sep 2012

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

The End of the World

14. The End of the World

23min

7th Oct 2012

Game over.

Return

15. Return

23min

14th Oct 2012

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

16. Land of the Fairies

23min

21st Oct 2012

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

17. Captive Queen

23min

28th Oct 2012

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

18. To the World Tree

23min

4th Nov 2012

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

19. The Lugru Corridor

23min

11th Nov 2012

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

20. General of the Blazing Flame

23min

18th Nov 2012

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 to prevent a war might work.

The Truth about Alfheim

21. The Truth about Alfheim

23min

25th Nov 2012

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

Grand Quest

22. Grand Quest

23min

2nd Dec 2012

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

Bonds

23. Bonds

23min

9th Dec 2012

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

24. Gilded Hero

23min

16th Dec 2012

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 entrance.

The World Seed

25. The World Seed

25min

23rd Dec 2012

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

First air date

8th Jul 2012

Last air date

20th Sep 2020

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

ja

Networks