Sword Art Online (2012)
Venturing into the realm of a futuristic Virtual Reality Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (VRMMORPG) named Sword Art Online, players find themselves entrapped within the game by its creator. Using a technology known as Nerve Gear that allows them to control their avatars using their own bodies, they must ascend the 100 levels of the game's tower and conquer the final boss to regain their freedom. The stakes are high as death in the game translates to real-life fatality, igniting a desperate fight for survival.
Sword Art Online: Season 1 - 25 Episode s
1x1 - The World of Swords
July 8, 2012
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.
1x2 - Beater
July 15, 2012
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.
1x3 - The Red-Nosed Reindeer
July 22, 2012
Kirito has finally joined a guild made up of close friends in reality. Everything is going well until a tragic accident changes Kirito completely.
1x4 - The Black Swordsman
July 29, 2012
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.
1x5 - Murder in the Safe Zone
August 5, 2012
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.
1x6 - Illusionary Avenger
August 12, 2012
Kirito has figured out the how and now he has to figure out the why.
1x7 - The Temperature of the Heart
August 19, 2012
A trip to get a new sword leaves Kirito battling a dragon and his fears.
1x8 - The Sword Dance of Black and White
August 26, 2012
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.
1x9 - The Blue-Eyed Demon
September 2, 2012
To save a group of players and Asuna from a Boss character, Kirito is forced to play his trump card.
1x10 - Crimson Killing Intent
September 9, 2012
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…
1x11 - The Girl of Morning Dew
September 16, 2012
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.
1x12 - Yui's Heart
September 23, 2012
Yulier, second in command, of the Liberation Army has approached Kirito and Asuna for help saving her friend and her guild.
1x13 - Edge of Hell's Abyss
September 30, 2012
While enjoying a fishing tournment Kirito receieves an urgent e-mail from the leader of the guild requesting their return.
1x14 - The End of the World
October 7, 2012
Game over.
1x15 - Return
October 14, 2012
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.
1x16 - Land of the Fairies
October 21, 2012
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.
1x17 - Captive Queen
October 28, 2012
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.
1x18 - To the World Tree
November 4, 2012
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.
1x19 - The Lugru Corridor
November 11, 2012
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?
1x20 - General of the Blazing Flame
November 18, 2012
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.
1x21 - The Truth about Alfheim
November 25, 2012
While Asuna continues her attempt to escape, another woman in Kirito’s life tries to make sense of her emotions.
1x22 - Grand Quest
December 2, 2012
Kirito’s determination to save Asuna borders on the insane. His reckless is stopped when Leafa suddenly logs out.
1x23 - Bonds
December 9, 2012
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.
1x24 - Gilded Hero
December 16, 2012
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.
1x25 - The World Seed
December 23, 2012
Kirigaya Kazuto has beaten death twice but there is one more thing he must do.
Actors in Sword Art Online
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
Kirito (voice), 桐人
Haruka Tomatsu
Asuna (voice), 亚丝娜
Hiroaki Hirata
Klein (voice), 克莱因
Ai Kayano
爱丽丝, Alice Synthesis Thirty (voice)
Rina Hidaka
西莉卡, Silica (voice)
Hiroki Yasumoto
Agil (voice), 艾基尔
Isshin Chiba
克里特, Critter (voice, Critter (voice)
Kaori Maeda
Selka (voice), 赛鲁卡
Taku Yashiro
伊斯卡恩, Iskahn (voice)
Yuhko Kaida
Dee Eye Ell (voice)
Junya Enoki
利鲁匹林, Lilpilin (voice)
Kanae Ito
Yui (voice), 结衣
Miyuki Sawashiro
Sinon (voice), 诗乃
Ayahi Takagaki
Lisbeth (voice), 莉兹贝特
Ayana Taketatsu
Leafa (voice), 莉法
Sanae Kobayashi
神代凛子, Rinko Koujiro (voice)
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