Sword Art Online
25 episodes · Jul 8, 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...
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S1E1The World of Swords
Jul 8, 201223mIt'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.
S1E2Beater
Jul 15, 201223mIt’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.
S1E3The Red-Nosed Reindeer
Jul 22, 201223mKirito has finally joined a guild made up of close friends in reality. Everything is going well until a tragic accident changes Kirito completely.
S1E4The Black Swordsman
Jul 29, 201223mSilca 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.
S1E5Murder in the Safe Zone
Aug 5, 201223mA 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.
S1E6Illusionary Avenger
Aug 12, 201223mKirito has figured out the how and now he has to figure out the why.
S1E7The Temperature of the Heart
Aug 19, 201223mA trip to get a new sword leaves Kirito battling a dragon and his fears.
S1E8The Sword Dance of Black and White
Aug 26, 201223mAfter 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.
S1E9The Blue-Eyed Demon
Sep 2, 201223mTo save a group of players and Asuna from a Boss character, Kirito is forced to play his trump card.
S1E10Crimson Killing Intent
Sep 9, 201223mKirito 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…
S1E11The Girl of Morning Dew
Sep 16, 201223mThe 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.
S1E12Yui's Heart
Sep 23, 201223mYulier, second in command, of the Liberation Army has approached Kirito and Asuna for help saving her friend and her guild.
S1E13Edge of Hell's Abyss
Sep 30, 201223mWhile enjoying a fishing tournment Kirito receieves an urgent e-mail from the leader of the guild requesting their return.

S1E15Return
Oct 14, 201223mKirigaya 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.
S1E16Land of the Fairies
Oct 21, 201223mA 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.
S1E17Captive Queen
Oct 28, 201223mAs Kirito learns about the game from Leafa and the hatred between the races, Asuna learns the truth of her role from the Fairy King.
S1E18To the World Tree
Nov 4, 201223mLeafa 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.
S1E19The Lugru Corridor
Nov 11, 201223mSomething 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?
S1E20General of the Blazing Flame
Nov 18, 201223mKirito 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.
S1E21The Truth about Alfheim
Nov 25, 201223mWhile Asuna continues her attempt to escape, another woman in Kirito’s life tries to make sense of her emotions.
S1E22Grand Quest
Dec 2, 201223mKirito’s determination to save Asuna borders on the insane. His reckless is stopped when Leafa suddenly logs out.
S1E23Bonds
Dec 9, 201223mEven 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.
S1E24Gilded Hero
Dec 16, 201223mKirito, 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.
S1E25The World Seed
Dec 23, 201225mKirigaya Kazuto has beaten death twice but there is one more thing he must do.