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Sword Art Online

2012 · 25 episodes
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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...

Episodes

Episode 1
The World of Swords
8.7July 8, 201223m

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.

Episode 2
Beater
8.2July 15, 201223m

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.

Episode 3
The Red-Nosed Reindeer
8.0July 22, 201223m

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

Episode 4
The Black Swordsman
8.2July 29, 201223m

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.

Episode 5
Murder in the Safe Zone
7.9August 5, 201223m

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.

Episode 6
Illusionary Avenger
8.0August 12, 201223m

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

Episode 7
The Temperature of the Heart
8.1August 19, 201223m

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

Episode 8
The Sword Dance of Black and White
7.5August 26, 201223m

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.

Episode 9
The Blue-Eyed Demon
8.2September 2, 201223m

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

Episode 10
Crimson Killing Intent
8.0September 9, 201223m

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…

Episode 11
The Girl of Morning Dew
7.6September 16, 201223m

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.

Episode 12
Yui's Heart
7.9September 23, 201223m

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

Episode 13
Edge of Hell's Abyss
8.0September 30, 201223m

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

Episode 14
The End of the World
8.4October 7, 201223m

Game over.

Episode 15
Return
7.8October 14, 201223m

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.

Episode 16
Land of the Fairies
7.6October 21, 201223m

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.

Episode 17
Captive Queen
7.9October 28, 201223m

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.

Episode 18
To the World Tree
7.8November 4, 201223m

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.

Episode 19
The Lugru Corridor
7.9November 11, 201223m

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?

Episode 20
General of the Blazing Flame
7.8November 18, 201223m

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.

Episode 21
The Truth about Alfheim
7.9November 25, 201223m

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

Episode 22
Grand Quest
7.6December 2, 201223m

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

Episode 23
Bonds
7.9December 9, 201223m

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.

Episode 24
Gilded Hero
7.6December 16, 201223m

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.

Episode 25
The World Seed
7.8December 23, 201225m

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

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