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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...

First Aired

2012-07-08
Last Aired

2020-09-20
Creator
Genre

Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Seasons

4
Episodes

96
Status

Ended
Language

日本語
Network

Gunma TV, Tokyo MX, tvk, BS11, Tochigi TV

Keywords:

video game artificial intelligence (a.i.) based on novel or book magic fairy virtual reality friendship sword fight romance survival game death match alternative reality angst anime mmorpg isekai virtual world love polygon trapped in a game fantasy based on light novel adventure vrmmo

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Season 4

1. The World of Swords

It's launch day for one of the most highly-anticipated video games of all time. Join the character "Ki...More

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.Less

24mins 2012-07-08

2. Beater

It’s been one month since the players have been locked in the game. 2000 people have died; the first ...More

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.Less

24mins 2012-07-15

3. The Red-Nosed Reindeer

Kirito has finally joined a guild made up of close friends in reality. Everything is going well until...More

Kirito has finally joined a guild made up of close friends in reality. Everything is going well until a tragic accident changes Kirito completely.Less

24mins 2012-07-22

4. The Black Swordsman

Silca is known as Dragon Tamer Silca, but after leaving her group she is caught and her pet, Pina paid...More

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.Less

24mins 2012-07-29

5. Murder in the Safe Zone

A player has been killed inside a safe zone and not by the known means. Asuna and Krito take it upon ...More

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.Less

24mins 2012-08-05

6. Illusionary Avenger

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

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

24mins 2012-08-12

7. The Temperature of the Heart

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

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

24mins 2012-08-19

8. The Sword Dance of Black and White

After 2 years, people have got used to living in SAO, with a dwindling front line it might just be up ...More

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.Less

24mins 2012-08-26

9. The Blue-Eyed Demon

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

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

24mins 2012-09-02

10. Crimson Killing Intent

Kirito has agreed to a duel with the head of the Blood Alliance Knights. If Kirito wins, Asuna is fre...More

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…Less

24mins 2012-09-09

11. The Girl of Morning Dew

The newly married couple is enjoying their time away from the front lines. But a new guest will take ...More

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.Less

24mins 2012-09-16

12. Yui's Heart

Yulier, second in command, of the Liberation Army has approached Kirito and Asuna for help saving her ...More

Yulier, second in command, of the Liberation Army has approached Kirito and Asuna for help saving her friend and her guild.Less

24mins 2012-09-23

13. Edge of Hell's Abyss

While enjoying a fishing tournment Kirito receieves an urgent e-mail from the leader of the guild requ...More

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

24mins 2012-09-30

14. The End of the World

Game over.

Game over.Less

24mins 2012-10-07

15. Return

Kirigaya is adjusting to his life outside of the game, but he hasn't forgotten about Asuna. A recent v...More

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.Less

24mins 2012-10-14

16. Land of the Fairies

A new MMO allows users to fly and encourages player killing. Kirito has joined this new game in search...More

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.Less

24mins 2012-10-21

17. Captive Queen

As Kirito learns about the game from Leafa and the hatred between the races, Asuna learns the truth of...More

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.Less

24mins 2012-10-28

18. To the World Tree

Leafa is making enemies leaving her area and group to team up with Kirito. On their way to neutral Ter...More

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.Less

24mins 2012-11-04

19. The Lugru Corridor

Something isn’t right; Recon has sent Leafa a message “I was right. Be careful. S." What does he mean...More

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?Less

24mins 2012-11-11

20. General of the Blazing Flame

Kirito and Leafa have made it to the meeting and Kirito’s bluff as an ambassador has been called out. ...More

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.Less

24mins 2012-11-18

21. The Truth about Alfheim

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

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

24mins 2012-11-25

22. Grand Quest

Kirito’s determination to save Asuna borders on the insane. His reckless is stopped when Leafa sudden...More

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

24mins 2012-12-02

23. Bonds

Even though a wall has been built between Kirito and Sugu, he must save Asuna. The next time he chall...More

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.Less

24mins 2012-12-09

24. Gilded Hero

Kirito, Asuna, and Yui are finally together again, but the locks placed on Asuna are unbreakable. Bef...More

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.Less

24mins 2012-12-16

25. The World Seed

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

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

25mins 2012-12-23

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Cast

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

Kirito (voice)

Haruka Tomatsu

Asuna (voice)

Hiroaki Hirata

Klein (voice)

Ai Kayano

Alice Synthesis Thirty (voice)

Rina Hidaka

Silica (voice)

Hiroki Yasumoto

Agil (voice)

Isshin Chiba

Critter (voice

Kaori Maeda

Selka (voice)

Taku Yashiro

Iskahn (voice)

Yuhko Kaida

Dee Eye Ell (voice)

Junya Enoki

Lilpilin (voice)

Kanae Itou

Yui (voice)

Miyuki Sawashiro

Sinon (voice)

Ayahi Takagaki

Lisbeth (voice)

Ayana Taketatsu

Leafa (voice)

Sanae Kobayashi

Rinko Koujiro (voice)

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Reviews for Sword Art Online

A Review by SM-SYaKo 10

Written by SM-SYaKo on 2021-05-31

First of all, this series was massive, both in terms of length and story. Maybe I feel this because I watched the whole series too fast (May... read more

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A Review by Shintaro Muraseh

First of all, this series was massive, both in terms of length and story. Maybe I feel this because I watched the whole series too fast (May 6th, 2021 ~ May 31st, 2021). Although, I still feel it was too fast and short. This series has beco...