Sword Art Online — Season 1
Blurring the line between the virtual and the real.
About this season
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...
Episodes (25)
1. The World of Swords
8.5Aired 8 July 2012 • 23 min
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.
2. Beater
8.0Aired 15 July 2012 • 23 min
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.
3. The Red-Nosed Reindeer
7.7Aired 22 July 2012 • 23 min
Kirito has finally joined a guild made up of close friends in reality. Everything is going well until a tragic accident changes Kirito completely.
4. The Black Swordsman
8.0Aired 29 July 2012 • 23 min
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.
5. Murder in the Safe Zone
7.6Aired 5 August 2012 • 23 min
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.
6. Illusionary Avenger
7.7Aired 12 August 2012 • 23 min
Kirito has figured out the how and now he has to figure out the why.
7. The Temperature of the Heart
7.8Aired 19 August 2012 • 23 min
A trip to get a new sword leaves Kirito battling a dragon and his fears.
8. The Sword Dance of Black and White
7.2Aired 26 August 2012 • 23 min
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.
9. The Blue-Eyed Demon
7.9Aired 2 September 2012 • 23 min
To save a group of players and Asuna from a Boss character, Kirito is forced to play his trump card.
10. Crimson Killing Intent
7.6Aired 9 September 2012 • 23 min
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…
11. The Girl of Morning Dew
7.5Aired 16 September 2012 • 23 min
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.
12. Yui's Heart
8.0Aired 23 September 2012 • 23 min
Yulier, second in command, of the Liberation Army has approached Kirito and Asuna for help saving her friend and her guild.
13. Edge of Hell's Abyss
7.6Aired 30 September 2012 • 23 min
While enjoying a fishing tournment Kirito receieves an urgent e-mail from the leader of the guild requesting their return.
14. The End of the World
8.0Aired 7 October 2012 • 23 min
Game over.
15. Return
7.5Aired 14 October 2012 • 23 min
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.
16. Land of the Fairies
7.3Aired 21 October 2012 • 23 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.
17. Captive Queen
7.5Aired 28 October 2012 • 23 min
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.
18. To the World Tree
7.3Aired 4 November 2012 • 23 min
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.
19. The Lugru Corridor
7.4Aired 11 November 2012 • 23 min
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?
20. General of the Blazing Flame
7.2Aired 18 November 2012 • 23 min
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.
21. The Truth about Alfheim
7.4Aired 25 November 2012 • 23 min
While Asuna continues her attempt to escape, another woman in Kirito’s life tries to make sense of her emotions.
22. Grand Quest
7.0Aired 2 December 2012 • 23 min
Kirito’s determination to save Asuna borders on the insane. His reckless is stopped when Leafa suddenly logs out.
23. Bonds
7.4Aired 9 December 2012 • 23 min
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.
24. Gilded Hero
7.3Aired 16 December 2012 • 23 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.
25. The World Seed
7.4Aired 23 December 2012 • 25 min
Kirigaya Kazuto has beaten death twice but there is one more thing he must do.