About this series
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...
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Quick facts
First aired
2012
Seasons
4
Episodes
96
TMDB Rating
⭐ 8.2/10
Votes
2,095
Genre
Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Status
Ended
Network
Gunma TV
Language
JA
Seasons & Episodes
S01E01
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.
S01E02
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.
S01E03
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.
S01E04
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 …
S01E05
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.
S01E06
Illusionary Avenger
Kirito has figured out the how and now he has to figure out the why.
S01E07
The Temperature of the Heart
A trip to get a new sword leaves Kirito battling a dragon and his fears.
S01E08
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.
S01E09
The Blue-Eyed Demon
To save a group of players and Asuna from a Boss character, Kirito is forced to play his trump card.
S01E10
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…
S01E11
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.
S01E12
Yui's Heart
Yulier, second in command, of the Liberation Army has approached Kirito and Asuna for help saving her friend and her guild.
S01E13
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.
S01E14
The End of the World
Game over.
S01E15
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.
S01E16
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.
S01E17
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.
S01E18
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.
S01E19
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?
S01E20
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…
S01E21
The Truth about Alfheim
While Asuna continues her attempt to escape, another woman in Kirito’s life tries to make sense of her emotions.
S01E22
Grand Quest
Kirito’s determination to save Asuna borders on the insane. His reckless is stopped when Leafa suddenly logs out.
S01E23
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.
S01E24
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 …
S01E25
The World Seed
Kirigaya Kazuto has beaten death twice but there is one more thing he must do.
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Cast
🎭 Animation
🎭 Sci-Fi & Fantasy
🎭 Action & Adventure
👤 Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
👤 Haruka Tomatsu
👤 Hiroaki Hirata
video game
artificial intelligence (a.i.)
based on novel or book
magic
fairy
trauma
virtual reality
friendship
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romance
survival
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Questions about Sword Art Online
How many seasons does Sword Art Online have?
Sword Art Online has 4 seasons and 96 episodes total.
What genre is Sword Art Online?
Sword Art Online is a Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure series.
Who stars in Sword Art Online?
The cast of Sword Art Online includes Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Haruka Tomatsu, Hiroaki Hirata, Ai Kayano, Rina Hidaka.
What is the TMDB rating for Sword Art Online?
Sword Art Online has a TMDB rating of 8.2/10 based on 2,095 votes.
