Sword Art Online
Sword Art Online
Sword Art Online

Season 1

25 episodes · 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... (Source: Crunchyroll)

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The World of Swords
E01

The World of Swords

8.5
2012-07-0823 min

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.

Beater
E02

Beater

8
2012-07-1523 min

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.

The Red-Nosed Reindeer
E03

The Red-Nosed Reindeer

7.7
2012-07-2223 min

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

The Black Swordsman
E04

The Black Swordsman

8
2012-07-2923 min

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.

Murder in the Safe Zone
E05

Murder in the Safe Zone

7.6
2012-08-0523 min

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.

Illusionary Avenger
E06

Illusionary Avenger

7.7
2012-08-1223 min

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

The Temperature of the Heart
E07

The Temperature of the Heart

7.8
2012-08-1923 min

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

The Sword Dance of Black and White
E08

The Sword Dance of Black and White

7.2
2012-08-2623 min

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.

The Blue-Eyed Demon
E09

The Blue-Eyed Demon

7.9
2012-09-0223 min

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

Crimson Killing Intent
E10

Crimson Killing Intent

7.6
2012-09-0923 min

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…

The Girl of Morning Dew
E11

The Girl of Morning Dew

7.5
2012-09-1623 min

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.

Yui's Heart
E12

Yui's Heart

8
2012-09-2323 min

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

Edge of Hell's Abyss
E13

Edge of Hell's Abyss

7.6
2012-09-3023 min

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

The End of the World
E14

The End of the World

8
2012-10-0723 min

Game over.

Return
E15

Return

7.5
2012-10-1423 min

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.

Land of the Fairies
E16

Land of the Fairies

7.3
2012-10-2123 min

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.

Captive Queen
E17

Captive Queen

7.5
2012-10-2823 min

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.

To the World Tree
E18

To the World Tree

7.3
2012-11-0423 min

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.

The Lugru Corridor
E19

The Lugru Corridor

7.4
2012-11-1123 min

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?

General of the Blazing Flame
E20

General of the Blazing Flame

7.2
2012-11-1823 min

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.

The Truth about Alfheim
E21

The Truth about Alfheim

7.4
2012-11-2523 min

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

Grand Quest
E22

Grand Quest

7
2012-12-0223 min

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

Bonds
E23

Bonds

7.4
2012-12-0923 min

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.

Gilded Hero
E24

Gilded Hero

7.3
2012-12-1623 min

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.

The World Seed
E25

The World Seed

7.4
2012-12-2325 min

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