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Sword Art Online
07/08/2012 - 12/23/2012 Finished

Sword Art Online (ソードアート・オンライン)

Ever since the release of the innovative NerveGear, gamers from all around the globe have been given the opportunity to experience a completely immersive virtual reality. Sword Art Online (SAO), one of the most recent games on the console, offers a gateway into the wondrous world of Aincrad, a vivid, medieval landscape where users can do anything within the limits of imagination. With the release of this worldwide sensation, gaming has never felt more lifelike. However, the idyllic fantasy rapidly becomes a brutal nightmare when SAO's creator traps thousands of players inside the game. The "log-out" function has been removed, with the only method of escape involving beating all of Aincrad's one hundred increasingly difficult levels. Adding to the struggle, any in-game death becomes permanent, ending the player's life in the real world. While Kazuto "Kirito" Kirigaya was fortunate enough to be a beta-tester for the game, he quickly finds that despite his advantages, he cannot overcome SAO's challenges alone. Teaming up with Asuna Yuuki and other talented players, Kirito makes an effort to face the seemingly insurmountable trials head-on. But with difficult bosses and threatening dark cults impeding his progress, Kirito finds that such tasks are much easier said than done.

Total episodes

25

Filler episodes

0

% Filler

0.00%

Seasons and Sequels (5)

You may wonder, how many seasons does Sword Art Online have? Well, currently Sword Art Online has a total of 5 official seasons. Below is a complete list of the anime's seasons, arranged chronologically, including prequels, sequels, and canonical spin-offs.

Discover all seasons and episodes of this anime in broadcast order. Each season develops a key part of the story, introducing new characters, story arcs, and important events. Select any season to view detailed information such as the number of episodes, release dates, and a complete plot description.

Faithful Adaptation: 100% Canon - No Filler

Great news for this guide! Sword Art Online is a completely faithful adaptation of the original manga that contains no filler episodes.

You can enjoy all 25 episodes in chronological order with the peace of mind knowing that each chapter is canonical content that contributes directly to the development of the main story and character arcs. You don't need to skip any episodes to live the complete and authentic experience of Sword Art Online.

Episodes of Sword Art Online (25)

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# Episodes Type
1
The World of Swords
CANON
2
Beater
CANON
3
The Red-Nosed Reindeer
CANON
4
The Black Swordsman
CANON
5
A Crime Within the Walls
CANON
6
Illusionary Avenger
CANON
7
The Temperature of the Heart
CANON
8
The Sword Dance of White and Black
CANON
9
The Blue-Eyed Demon
CANON
10
Crimson Killing Intent
CANON
11
The Girl of Morning Dew
CANON
12
Yui's Heart
CANON
13
Edge of Hell's Abyss
CANON
14
The End of the World
CANON
15
Return
CANON
16
Land of the Fairies
CANON
17
Captive Queen
CANON
18
To the World Tree
CANON
19
The Lugru Corridor
CANON
20
General of the Blazing Flame
CANON
21
The Truth of Alfheim
CANON
22
Grand Quest
CANON
23
Bonds
CANON
24
Gilded Hero
CANON
25
The World Seed
CANON

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