Sword Art Online (2012)

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...

Last episode

New World
Sep 20, 2020

Seasons

Jul 08, 2012

1. The World of Swords

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.

Jul 15, 2012

2. Beater

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.

Jul 22, 2012

3. The Red-Nosed Reindeer

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

Jul 29, 2012

4. The Black Swordsman

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.

Aug 05, 2012

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 themselves to find out how and why this is happening.

Aug 12, 2012

6. Illusionary Avenger

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

Aug 19, 2012

7. The Temperature of the Heart

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

Aug 26, 2012

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 to Kirito and Asuna to continue the charge.

Sep 02, 2012

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.

Sep 09, 2012

10. Crimson Killing Intent

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…

Sep 16, 2012

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 them all the way back to the beginning.

Sep 23, 2012

12. Yui's Heart

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

Sep 30, 2012

13. Edge of Hell's Abyss

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

Oct 07, 2012

14. The End of the World

Game over.

Oct 14, 2012

15. Return

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.

Oct 21, 2012

16. Land of the Fairies

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.

Oct 28, 2012

17. Captive Queen

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.

Nov 04, 2012

18. To the World Tree

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.

Nov 11, 2012

19. The Lugru Corridor

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?

Nov 18, 2012

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. If he can survive in a fight against the Salamanders General Eugene, his plan to prevent a war might work.

Nov 25, 2012

21. The Truth about Alfheim

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

Dec 02, 2012

22. Grand Quest

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

Dec 09, 2012

23. Bonds

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.

Dec 16, 2012

24. Gilded Hero

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.

Dec 23, 2012

25. The World Seed

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