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Sword Art Online

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 t...
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - The World of Swords

    July 6, 2012
    24min
    13+
    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.
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  2. S1 E2 - Beater

    July 13, 2012
    24min
    13+
    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.
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  3. S1 E3 - Red Nosed Reindeer

    July 20, 2012
    24min
    13+
    Kirito has finally joined a guild made up of close friends in reality. Everything is going well until a tragic accident changes Kirito completely.
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  4. S1 E4 - The Black Swordsman

    July 27, 2012
    24min
    13+
    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.
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  5. S1 E5 - A Crime Within the Walls

    August 3, 2012
    24min
    13+
    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.
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  6. S1 E6 - Illusionary Avenger

    August 10, 2012
    24min
    13+
    Kirito has figured out the how and now he has to figure out the why.
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  7. S1 E7 - The Temperature of the Heart

    August 17, 2012
    24min
    13+
    A trip to get a new sword leaves Kirito battling a dragon and his fears.
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  8. S1 E8 - The Sword Dance of White and Black

    August 24, 2012
    24min
    13+
    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.
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  9. S1 E9 - The Blue-Eyed Demon

    August 31, 2012
    24min
    13+
    To save a group of players and Asuna from a Boss character, Kirito is forced to play his trump card.
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  10. S1 E10 - Crimson Killing Intent

    September 7, 2012
    24min
    13+
    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…
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  11. S1 E11 - The Girl of Morning Dew

    September 14, 2012
    24min
    13+
    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.
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  12. S1 E12 - Yui's Heart

    September 21, 2012
    24min
    13+
    Yulier, second in command, of the Liberation Army has approached Kirito and Asuna for help saving her friend and her guild.
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  13. S1 E13 - Edge of Hell's Abyss

    September 28, 2012
    24min
    13+
    While enjoying a fishing tournment Kirito receieves an urgent e-mail from the leader of the guild requesting their return.
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  14. S1 E14 - The End of the World

    October 5, 2012
    24min
    13+
    Game over.
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  15. S1 E15 - Return

    October 13, 2012
    24min
    13+
    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.
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  16. S1 E16 - Land of the Fairies

    October 19, 2012
    24min
    13+
    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.
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  17. S1 E17 - Captive Queen

    October 26, 2012
    24min
    13+
    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.
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  18. S1 E18 - To the World Tree

    November 2, 2012
    24min
    13+
    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.
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  19. S1 E19 - The Lugru Corridor

    November 9, 2012
    24min
    13+
    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?
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  20. S1 E20 - General of the Blazing Flame

    November 16, 2012
    24min
    13+
    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.
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  21. S1 E21 - The Truth of ALfheim

    November 23, 2012
    24min
    13+
    While Asuna continues her attempt to escape, another woman in Kirito’s life tries to make sense of her emotions.
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  22. S1 E22 - Grand Quest

    November 30, 2012
    24min
    13+
    Kirito’s determination to save Asuna borders on the insane. His reckless is stopped when Leafa suddenly logs out.
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  23. S1 E23 - Bonds

    December 7, 2012
    24min
    13+
    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.
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  24. S1 E24 - Gilded Hero

    December 14, 2012
    24min
    13+
    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.
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  25. S1 E25 - The World Seed

    December 21, 2012
    25min
    13+
    Kirigaya Kazuto has beaten death twice but there is one more thing he must do.
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Flashing lightsviolencefoul language

Subtitles

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Directors

Tomohiko ItôManabu OnoShingo AdachiEi AokiMorio AsakaKotomi DeaiTakashi SakumaHiroshi KimuraShigeki KawaiShunsuke Nakashige

Cast

Matthew J. KokCarrie JohnstonMackenzie Murdock

Studio

Licensor|Aniplex
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