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Sword Art Online Season 1

July. 08,2012

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| Animation Action & Adventure Sci-Fi

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 the final boss. However, if they die in the game, they die in real life. Their struggle for survival starts now...

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In the year 2022, a massive online role-playing game called Sword Art Online (SAO) is launched. With the aid of "NerveGear" technology, players can control their avatars within the game using nothing but their own thoughts. Kazuto Kirigaya is among the lucky few who get their hands on the first shipment. He logs in to find himself, with ten-thousand others, in the scenic and elaborate world of Aincrad. However, in a cruel turn of events, the players soon realize they cannot log out; the game's creator has trapped them in his new world until they complete all one hundred levels of the game. In order to escape Aincrad, Kirito will now have to interact and cooperate with his fellow players. Some are allies, while others are foes. Sword Art Online is not all fun and games: if they die in Aincrad, they die in real life. Kirito must adapt to his new reality, fight for his survival, and hopefully break free from his virtual hell.

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Cast

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Haruka Tomatsu

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Sword Art Online Season 1 Full Episode Guide

Episode 25 - The World Seed

First Aired: December. 23,2012

Kirigaya Kazuto has beaten death twice but there is one more thing he must do.

Episode 24 - Gilded Hero

First Aired: 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.

Episode 23 - Bonds

First Aired: December. 09,2012

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.

Episode 22 - Grand Quest

First Aired: December. 02,2012

Kirito’s determination to save Asuna borders on the insane. His reckless is stopped when Leafa suddenly logs out.

Episode 21 - The Truth about Alfheim

First Aired: November. 25,2012

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

Episode 20 - General of the Blazing Flame

First Aired: 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.

Episode 19 - The Lugru Corridor

First Aired: 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?

Episode 18 - To the World Tree

First Aired: November. 04,2012

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.

Episode 17 - Captive Queen

First Aired: 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.

Episode 16 - Land of the Fairies

First Aired: 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.

Episode 15 - Return

First Aired: 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.

Episode 14 - The End of the World

First Aired: October. 07,2012

Game over.

Episode 13 - Edge of Hell's Abyss

First Aired: September. 30,2012

While enjoying a fishing tournment Kirito receieves an urgent e-mail from the leader of the guild requesting their return.

Episode 12 - Yui's Heart

First Aired: September. 23,2012

Yulier, second in command, of the Liberation Army has approached Kirito and Asuna for help saving her friend and her guild.

Episode 11 - The Girl of Morning Dew

First Aired: 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.

Episode 10 - Crimson Killing Intent

First Aired: September. 09,2012

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…

Episode 9 - The Blue-Eyed Demon

First Aired: September. 02,2012

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

Episode 8 - The Sword Dance of Black and White

First Aired: 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.

Episode 7 - The Temperature of the Heart

First Aired: August. 19,2012

A trip to get a new sword leaves Kirito battling a dragon and his fears.

Episode 6 - Illusionary Avenger

First Aired: August. 12,2012

Kirito has figured out the how and now he has to figure out the why.

Episode 5 - Murder in the Safe Zone

First Aired: August. 05,2012

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.

Episode 4 - The Black Swordsman

First Aired: 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.

Episode 3 - The Red-Nosed Reindeer

First Aired: 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.

Episode 2 - Beater

First Aired: 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.

Episode 1 - The World of Swords

First Aired: July. 08,2012

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.