1. The World of Swords ⭐ 8.1

08 Jul, 2012 · 1,796 votes

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.

Director: Tomohiko Itô

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2. Beater ⭐ 7.7

14 Jul, 2012 · 1,520 votes

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.

Director: Yoshiyuki Fujiwara, Tomohiko Itô

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3. The Red-Nosed Reindeer ⭐ 7.9

21 Jul, 2012 · 1,540 votes

Kirito faces the consequences after witnessing the deaths of some of his friends in reality.

Director: Yûki Itô, Tomohiko Itô

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4. The Black Swordsman ⭐ 7.7

28 Jul, 2012 · 1,388 votes

Dragon Tamer Silica cops an attitude and leaves her guild in a huff, learning that pride can precede destruction. Kirito befriends the spirited young girl and escorts her to the Hill of Memories to find the fabled Pnuema Flower.

Director: Shin'ya Watada, Tomohiko Itô

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5. A Crime Within the Walls ⭐ 7.3

04 Aug, 2012 · 1,335 votes

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.

Director: Yasuyuki Fuse, Tomohiko Itô

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6. Illusionary Avenger ⭐ 7.4

11 Aug, 2012 · 1,302 votes

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.

Director: Kazuma Satô, Tomohiko Itô

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7. The Warmth of the Heart ⭐ 7.6

18 Aug, 2012 · 1,304 votes

Kirito seeks the help of Asuna's friend, Lisbeth, to craft a custom made sword.

Director: Makoto Hoshino, Tomohiko Itô

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8. Black and White Sword Dance ⭐ 7.6

25 Aug, 2012 · 1,272 votes

Kirito begins a rivalry with Asuna's bodyguard, who is also a member of the Knights of the Blood Oath.

Director: Tatsumi Fujii, Tomohiko Itô

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9. The Blue-Eyed Demon ⭐ 8.5

01 Sep, 2012 · 1,499 votes

To save a group of players, including Asuna, from a boss character, Kirito is forced to play his trump card.

Director: Kôichi Kikuta, Tomohiko Itô

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10. Crimson Killing Intent ⭐ 8.2

09 Sep, 2012 · 1,396 votes

Kirito duels the leader of the Knights of the Blood Oath in exchange for Asuna's freedom.

Director: Hideya Takahashi, Tomohiko Itô

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11. The Morning Dew Girl ⭐ 7.2

21 Sep, 2012 · 1,270 votes

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.

Director: Pyeon-Gang Ho, Tomohiko Itô

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12. Yui's Heart ⭐ 7.7

17 Sep, 2012 · 1,273 votes

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.

Director: Tamaki Nakatsu, Tomohiko Itô

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13. The Depths of Hell ⭐ 7.9

29 Sep, 2012 · 1,221 votes

Kirito and Asuna's vacation is cut short when Heathcliff requests their return.

Director: Takahiro Shikama, Tomohiko Itô

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14. The End of the World ⭐ 8.9

06 Oct, 2012 · 1,901 votes

It's game over. Kirito and Asuna spend their last moments together. Will they find one another again?

Director: Tomohiko Itô

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15. Return ⭐ 7.2

14 Oct, 2012 · 1,157 votes

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.

Director: Shigetaka Ikeda, Tomohiko Itô, Ei Aoki

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16. The Land of Fairies ⭐ 7.1

21 Oct, 2012 · 1,095 votes

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.

Director: Yasuyuki Fuse, Tomohiko Itô, Ei Aoki

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17. The Captive Queen ⭐ 7

28 Oct, 2012 · 1,059 votes

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.

Director: Yoshiyuki Fujiwara, Tomohiko Itô, Ei Aoki

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18. To the World Tree ⭐ 6.7

03 Nov, 2012 · 1,062 votes

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.

Director: Takayoshi Morimiya, Tomohiko Itô, Ei Aoki

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19. The Lugru Corridor ⭐ 7

10 Nov, 2012 · 1,038 votes

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?

Director: Pyeon-Gang Ho, Tomohiko Itô, Ei Aoki

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20. General of the Blazing Flames ⭐ 7.4

17 Nov, 2012 · 1,053 votes

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.

Director: Makoto Hoshino, Takahiro Shikama, Tomohiko Itô

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21. The Truth About ALfheim ⭐ 6.7

24 Nov, 2012 · 1,052 votes

While Asuna continues her attempt to escape, another woman in Kirito's life tries to make sense of her emotions.

Director: Pyeon-Gang Ho, Tomohiko Itô, Ei Aoki

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22. Grand Quest ⭐ 7.4

01 Dec, 2012 · 1,053 votes

Kirito's determination to save Asuna borders on sloppy and insane. His recklessness is stopped when Leafa suddenly logs out.

Director: Ken'ichi Kuhara, Tomohiko Itô, Ei Aoki

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23. Bonds ⭐ 7.6

08 Dec, 2012 · 1,046 votes

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.

Director: Shigetaka Ikeda, Tomohiko Itô, Ei Aoki

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24. Gilded Hero ⭐ 7.6

15 Dec, 2012 · 1,111 votes

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.

Director: Tomohiko Itô, Ei Aoki, Kotomi Deai

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25. The World Seed ⭐ 7.6

22 Dec, 2012 · 1,141 votes

Kazuto has beaten death twice, but there's one more thing he must do before he can see Asuna in the real world.

Director: Tomohiko Itô

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