1. The World of Swords
Air date: 2012-07-07 · 25 min
In the near future, a virtual reality game called Sword Art Online has been released where players control their avatars with their bodies. One day players discover they cannot log out, as the game creator is holding them captive unless they defeat the final boss. However, if they die in the game, they die in real life. Their struggle for survival starts now.
Open episode 1 ↗2. Beater
Air date: 2012-07-14 · 25 min
It's been one month since the players' entrapment in the game. Nearly 2000 people have died and the first floor hasn't been cleared yet.
Open episode 2 ↗3. The Red-Nosed Reindeer
Air date: 2012-07-21 · 25 min
Kirito faces the consequences after witnessing the deaths of some of his friends in reality.
Open episode 3 ↗4. The Black Swordsman
Air date: 2012-07-28 · 25 min
Dragon Tamer Silca leaves her group and pays the ultimate price. But before she is killed, Kirito offers her a choice that could have saved her life.
Open episode 4 ↗5. A Crime Within the Walls
Air date: 2012-08-04 · 25 min
A player has been killed inside a safe zone and not by one of the known means. Asuna and Krito take it upon themselves to find out how and why this happened.
Open episode 5 ↗6. Illusionary Avenger
Air date: 2012-08-11 · 25 min
After much investigating, Kirito figured out how players are dying in the safe zone and now he has to figure out why. Unfortunately danger is just around the corner.
Open episode 6 ↗7. Warmth of the Heart
Air date: 2012-08-18 · 25 min
Kirito seeks the help of Asuna's friend, Lisbeth, to craft a custom made sword.
Open episode 7 ↗8. Black & White Sword Dance
Air date: 2012-08-25 · 25 min
Kirito begins a rivalry with Asuna's bodyguard, who is also a member of the Knights of the Blood Oath.
Open episode 8 ↗9. Blue-Eyed Demon
Air date: 2012-09-01 · 25 min
To save a group of players, including Asuna, from a boss character, Kirito is forced to play his trump card.
Open episode 9 ↗10. Crimson Killing Intent
Air date: 2012-09-08 · 25 min
Kirito duels the leader of the Knights of the Blood Oath in exchange for Asuna's freedom.
Open episode 10 ↗11. The Morning Dew Girl
Air date: 2012-09-15 · 25 min
A newly married couple is enjoying their time away from the frontlines. Unfortunately, a new guest will take them all the way back to the beginning.
Open episode 11 ↗12. Yui's Heart
Air date: 2012-09-22 · 25 min
Yulier is second-in-command of the Liberation Army and has approached Kirito and Asuna for help. She needs to save her friend and her guild.
Open episode 12 ↗13. The Depths of Hell
Air date: 2012-09-29 · 25 min
Kirito and Asuna's vacation is cut short when Heathcliff requests their return.
Open episode 13 ↗14. The End of the World
Air date: 2012-10-06 · 25 min
It's game over. Kirito and Asuna spend their last moments together. Will they find one another again?
Open episode 14 ↗15. Return
Air date: 2012-10-13 · 25 min
Kirigaya is adjusting to his life outside of the game, but he hasn't forgotten about Asuna. During a recent visit to the hospital he meets Sugou Nobuyuki.
Open episode 15 ↗16. The Country of Fairies
Air date: 2012-10-20 · 25 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.
Open episode 16 ↗17. The Captive Queen
Air date: 2012-10-27 · 25 min
As Kirito learns about the game and the hatred between the races from Leafa, Asuna learns the truth of her role from the Fairy King.
Open episode 17 ↗18. To the World Tree
Air date: 2012-11-03 · 25 min
Leafa is making enemies when she leaves her area to team up with Kirito. On their way to neutral territory rules and areas are discussed.
Open episode 18 ↗19. The Lugru Corridor
Air date: 2012-11-10 · 25 min
Leafa realizes something isn't right when recon sends an ominous message. What does it mean and will Leafa and Kirito have time to figure it out?
Open episode 19 ↗20. General of the Blazing Flames
Air date: 2012-11-17 · 25 min
Kirito poses as an ambassador during a major meeting. If he can survive a fight against the Salamanders' General Eugene, his plan to prevent war might work.
Open episode 20 ↗21. The Truth About ALfheim
Air date: 2012-11-24 · 25 min
While Asuna continues her attempt to escape, another woman in Kirito's life tries to make sense of her emotions.
Open episode 21 ↗22. Grand Quest
Air date: 2012-12-01 · 25 min
Kirito's determination to save Asuna borders on sloppy and insane. His recklessness is stopped when Leafa suddenly logs out.
Open episode 22 ↗23. Bonds
Air date: 2012-12-08 · 25 min
Even though a wall has been built between Kirito and Sugu he is determined to save Asuna. The next time he challenges the final dungeon he won't be alone.
Open episode 23 ↗24. Gilded Hero
Air date: 2012-12-15 · 25 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.
Open episode 24 ↗25. The World Seed
Air date: 2012-12-22 · 25 min
Kazuto has beaten death twice, but there's one more thing he must do before he can see Asuna in the real world.
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