Sword Art Online
Blurring the line between the virtual and the real.
TV-MA2012•24m•8.2/10
AnimationSci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure
Ratings
🎬TMDb
8.2/10(2K)
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
A-1 Pictures, Aniplex, GENCO, EGG FIRM, ASCII Media Works, Bandai Namco Games, Bandai Namco Entertainment, KADOKAWA
Language
JA
Status
Ended
First Aired
July 8, 2012
Last Aired
September 20, 2020
Networks
Gunma TV, Tokyo MX, tvk, BS11, Tochigi TV
Trailers & Videos
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
The World of Swords
Air date: 2012-07-08
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.
E2
Beater
Air date: 2012-07-15
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.
E3
The Red-Nosed Reindeer
Air date: 2012-07-22
Kirito has finally joined a guild made up of close friends in reality. Everything is going well until a tragic accident changes Kirito completely.
E4
The Black Swordsman
Air date: 2012-07-29
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.
E5
Murder in the Safe Zone
Air date: 2012-08-05
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.
E6
Illusionary Avenger
Air date: 2012-08-12
Kirito has figured out the how and now he has to figure out the why.
E7
The Temperature of the Heart
Air date: 2012-08-19
A trip to get a new sword leaves Kirito battling a dragon and his fears.
E8
The Sword Dance of Black and White
Air date: 2012-08-26
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.
E9
The Blue-Eyed Demon
Air date: 2012-09-02
To save a group of players and Asuna from a Boss character, Kirito is forced to play his trump card.
E10
Crimson Killing Intent
Air date: 2012-09-09
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…
E11
The Girl of Morning Dew
Air date: 2012-09-16
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.
E12
Yui's Heart
Air date: 2012-09-23
Yulier, second in command, of the Liberation Army has approached Kirito and Asuna for help saving her friend and her guild.
E13
Edge of Hell's Abyss
Air date: 2012-09-30
While enjoying a fishing tournment Kirito receieves an urgent e-mail from the leader of the guild requesting their return.
E14
The End of the World
Air date: 2012-10-07
Game over.
E15
Return
Air date: 2012-10-14
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.
E16
Land of the Fairies
Air date: 2012-10-21
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.
E17
Captive Queen
Air date: 2012-10-28
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.
E18
To the World Tree
Air date: 2012-11-04
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.
E19
The Lugru Corridor
Air date: 2012-11-11
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?
E20
General of the Blazing Flame
Air date: 2012-11-18
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.
E21
The Truth about Alfheim
Air date: 2012-11-25
While Asuna continues her attempt to escape, another woman in Kirito’s life tries to make sense of her emotions.
E22
Grand Quest
Air date: 2012-12-02
Kirito’s determination to save Asuna borders on the insane. His reckless is stopped when Leafa suddenly logs out.
E23
Bonds
Air date: 2012-12-09
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.
E24
Gilded Hero
Air date: 2012-12-16
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.
E25
The World Seed
Air date: 2012-12-23
Kirigaya Kazuto has beaten death twice but there is one more thing he must do.
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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