Highest Composite Rated Episodes
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 ...read more 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. show less
The Bullet of Bullets tournament comes to a close. Sinon confronts her inner demons.
Asuna has a confrontation with her mother about her current schooling, and goes on to duel Zekken.
Cardinal appears on the top floor of Central Cathedral for a showdown with her bitter foe of the last two hundred years. She ...read more Cardinal appears on the top floor of Central Cathedral for a showdown with her bitter foe of the last two hundred years. She moves to achieve her objective of deleting Administrator, only to see the fallen sword golem rise up again. show less
The Final Load Test has begun, and the Eastern Gate has collapsed. Incited by Gabriel, now Emperor Vecta, the massive army of ...read more The Final Load Test has begun, and the Eastern Gate has collapsed. Incited by Gabriel, now Emperor Vecta, the massive army of the land of darkness pushes on towards the Human Empire. show less
It's been one month since the players' entrapment in the game. Nearly 2000 people have died and the first floor ...read more 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. show less
Asuna takes the audiovisual bidirectional communication probe to give Yuuki the experience of attending school for a day. Yuuki ...read more Asuna takes the audiovisual bidirectional communication probe to give Yuuki the experience of attending school for a day. Yuuki requests Asuna to take her to her old house to see it one last time, since the house will be demolished soon. Yuuki says that her mother does not understand what her feelings are, which Asuna can relate with her own mother as well. Although Yuuki denies that she is as strong as Asuna, Yuuki says that she is honest with her feelings. Following Yuuki's advice, Asuna goes home and convinces Kyouko to log in to ALO so she could express how she feels. At the log cabin while it is snowing, Kyouko is reminded of when her parents were proud of her and how they wished to protect their home for Kyouko to always return back to. Asuna then reveals that life is not about just doing things for oneself, and the happiness of others could make one happy as well. The next morning, Kyouko tells Asuna that she has to prove herself if she says that she is strong enough to live a selfless life. show less
Kirito begins a rivalry with Asuna's bodyguard, who is also a member of the Knights of the Blood Oath.
The powerful formal art unleashed by the Integrity Knight Alice inflicts severe casualties on the forces of darkness. Alice ...read more The powerful formal art unleashed by the Integrity Knight Alice inflicts severe casualties on the forces of darkness. Alice encounters an enemy survivor and learns that Emperor Vecta's objective is to find the “Priestess of Light.” show less
Even though a wall has been built between Kirito and Sugu he is determined to save Asuna. The next time he challenges the final ...read more 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. show less
With twenty-four players dead and five players alive, Kirito speculates that there may be more accomplices of Death Gun who are ...read more With twenty-four players dead and five players alive, Kirito speculates that there may be more accomplices of Death Gun who are committing murder in the real world. Kirito and Sinon believe that Yamikaze may be another target for Death Gun. With that in mind, Kirito goes out in the desert as bait and waits for either Yamikaze or Death Gun to attack him. Kirito senses Yamikaze closing in on him, but Death Gun fires a bullet, which Kirito dodges by a hair. Yamikaze tries to hide, but Sinon kills Yamikaze to protect Kirito. Death Gun then realizes that Sinon is aiming at him, and as they shoot a bullet at each other, Sinon destroys Death Gun's sniper rifle at the cost of her telescopic sight shattering. However, as Kirito is about to strike Death Gun, the latter pulls an estoc from the remains of his rifle and counters the attack. After the two exchange insults and threats, Death Gun begins assaulting Kirito with overwhelming speed. show less
Certain that Death Gun is competing in the BoB final, Kirito approaches Sinon beforehand about exchanging information, and ...read more Certain that Death Gun is competing in the BoB final, Kirito approaches Sinon beforehand about exchanging information, and begins to investigate the new players in the tournament. show less
Kirito and Eugeo are now considered criminals for having violated the Taboo Index and are thrown into the underground prison in ...read more Kirito and Eugeo are now considered criminals for having violated the Taboo Index and are thrown into the underground prison in the Central Cathedral. Meanwhile, on the Ocean Turtle in the real world, Asuna is watching over Kazuto as he's being treated. show less
The traitor inside Rath turns out to be a researcher named Yanai. When Higa attempts to restore Kirito, Yanai tries to thwart ...read more The traitor inside Rath turns out to be a researcher named Yanai. When Higa attempts to restore Kirito, Yanai tries to thwart the operation by holding him at gunpoint. Meanwhile, in the Underworld, Sinon confronts Gabriel, who has logged back in. show less
Suguha confronts Kazuto about his activities in the online world as he grapples with having killed people in the Sword Art ...read more Suguha confronts Kazuto about his activities in the online world as he grapples with having killed people in the Sword Art Online incident. show less
Shasta, commander of the Dark Territory’s dark knights, had intended to use Administrator’s death as a chance for peace with ...read more Shasta, commander of the Dark Territory’s dark knights, had intended to use Administrator’s death as a chance for peace with the Human Empire. But his plans are thwarted by Emperor Vecta’s return to the land of darkness. show less
Kirito and Sinon hunt Death Gun through the Bullet of Bullets tournament. Asuna realizes the danger Kirito is in and sets out to ...read more Kirito and Sinon hunt Death Gun through the Bullet of Bullets tournament. Asuna realizes the danger Kirito is in and sets out to find answers show less
Kirito and Eugeo realize Selka has taken off to the End Mountains alone, and decide to chase after her. As they enter the cave, ...read more Kirito and Eugeo realize Selka has taken off to the End Mountains alone, and decide to chase after her. As they enter the cave, they encounter goblins, presumably from the Dark Territory, and must engage in a battle. show less
The group engages in battle against Thrym, overwhelming him with their attacks, but he soon retaliates. Among the pile of gold, ...read more The group engages in battle against Thrym, overwhelming him with their attacks, but he soon retaliates. Among the pile of gold, Kirito finds a golden hammer and tosses it to Freyja, who suddenly transforms into Thor, the Norse god of thunder. With the group's help, Thor defeats Thrym once and for all, rewarding Klein with the golden hammer Mjölnir. A staircase opens up and leads to the last floor, where Kirito pulls the sword out of the ice with much effort, causing the floor to break off and drop down a chasm. As Tonky arrives to save them, Kirito is forced to throw Excaliber into the chasm due to its heavy item weight, but Sinon uses her bow and arrow to retrieve it. As a result, Jötunheimr is rejuvenated and filled with fresh water and greenery. Urðr and her sisters Verðandi and Skuld appear and thank them for saving Jötunheimr, in which Urðr rewards Kirito with Excaliber. In the real world, Kazuto, Suguha and Shino test out an audiovisual bidirectional communication probe for a mechatronics project to allow Yui to interact with the real world. The group later has lunch to celebrate the conclusion of the quest. show less
Kirito poses as an ambassador during a major meeting. If he can survive a fight against the Salamanders' General Eugene, his ...read more 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. show less
As some people are killed within the game Gun Gale Online, Kirito gets back in action, as the murderer may also be a survivor of ...read more As some people are killed within the game Gun Gale Online, Kirito gets back in action, as the murderer may also be a survivor of Sword Art Online show less
Kirito's determination to save Asuna borders on sloppy and insane. His recklessness is stopped when Leafa suddenly logs out.
To bait out Death Gun, Kirito enters Bullet of Bullets, a tournament to decide the most powerful gunman in GGO.
2 years after the events of sword art online, Kirito is approached by a government agent with a new proposition after the ...read more 2 years after the events of sword art online, Kirito is approached by a government agent with a new proposition after the apparent murder of pro players of the new main stream MMO Gun Gale Online. show less
Asuna has created a bottomless chasm. The dark knights and the pugilists attempt to cross over to the other side, where the ...read more Asuna has created a bottomless chasm. The dark knights and the pugilists attempt to cross over to the other side, where the Human Empire Army waits. Meanwhile, Critter releases an announcement about a limited-time beta test for a bizarre new VRMMO. show less
In a flashback, on September 14, 2025, Sinon, who had accidentally fallen down a trap chute while navigating a dungeon below SBC ...read more In a flashback, on September 14, 2025, Sinon, who had accidentally fallen down a trap chute while navigating a dungeon below SBC Gurokken in GGO, discovers a boss-class monster and decides to die while trying to defeat it. To her surprise, the position she chose for her attack was out of the monster's attack range, and thus, by conserving her ammo and accurately hitting the boss's weak spot, she is eventually able to defeat it and acquire a new sniper rifle, the PGM Ultima Ratio Hecate II. show less
After much investigating, Kirito figured out how players are dying in the safe zone and now he has to figure out why. ...read more 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. show less
Six months have passed since the fierce battle against Administrator. Alice has brought Kirito to her childhood home, Rulid ...read more Six months have passed since the fierce battle against Administrator. Alice has brought Kirito to her childhood home, Rulid Village, where they live peacefully. Gazing out at the world that she saved with Kirito, Alice reflects on all that’s happened. show less
Bercouli pursues Vecta, who’s abducted Alice. After a long, vicious battle, Bercouli unleashes his secret sword skill, ...read more Bercouli pursues Vecta, who’s abducted Alice. After a long, vicious battle, Bercouli unleashes his secret sword skill, Uragiri, and finally defeats Vecta, despite having sustained severe injuries himself. show less
Three days later, Siune tells Asuna to forget about ever meeting the Sleeping Knights for her own sake. After school, Asuna ...read more Three days later, Siune tells Asuna to forget about ever meeting the Sleeping Knights for her own sake. After school, Asuna meets up with Kazuto, who gives her the address to a hospital where a virtual reality gaming console called the "Medicuboid" is undergoing clinical trials. At the hospital, Asuna meets Yuuki's primary care physician Doctor Kurahashi, who explains that the Medicuboid is designed for patients in terminal care, and that Yuuki suffers from AIDS due to an infection via blood transfusion during her mother's labor complications. She has been put in a sterile room to avoid the risk of further infection and has been permanently hooked up to the Medicuboid for three years. Asuna breaks down into tears after learning that Yuuki does not have very long to live, but Yuuki communicates with Asuna via Medicuboid, verifying that she can hear and see Asuna. Using the AmuSphere in the next room to log into the game, Asuna rushes to the place she first met Yuuki in ALO. Yuuki reveals that the Sleeping Knights are all patients in terminal care, being the reason why they needed Asuna to help them finish one last quest before Yuuki's impending death. show less
At the entrance to Thrymheim, Yui explains that the quest they were given was created by the Cardinal System's Automatic ...read more At the entrance to Thrymheim, Yui explains that the quest they were given was created by the Cardinal System's Automatic Quest Generation Function and that if they did not succeed in their quest, a final war event, Ragnarok, would be triggered. Sometime later, at the end of the second floor of Thrymheimr, the group encounters two minotaurs, and they are forced to rely on Sword Skills that could deal elemental damage to them in addition to physical damage show less
In real life, Sinon is afraid of the sight of guns because of a robbery gone bad. Kirito tells Asuna he plans to log into Gun ...read more In real life, Sinon is afraid of the sight of guns because of a robbery gone bad. Kirito tells Asuna he plans to log into Gun Gal Online. show less
In the season finale, Asuna, Yuuki as well as all of their friends continue to live happily in the world of Alfheim and New ...read more In the season finale, Asuna, Yuuki as well as all of their friends continue to live happily in the world of Alfheim and New Aincrad. From duels and quests to taking bosses head on, the group is determined to make the most of their time together, by any means. However, when Asuna receives urgent news of Yuuki's condition, the line between her two worlds will become thinner than ever. And she will learn how the human spirit, as well as the love which sustains it, transcends all life. show less
Now an Elite Disciple along with Kirito, Eugeo struggles with the question of what he should infuse in his sword so he can ...read more Now an Elite Disciple along with Kirito, Eugeo struggles with the question of what he should infuse in his sword so he can become stronger. When he’s taunted by First-Seat Elite Disciple Raios and Second-Seat Humbert, Eugeo decides to accept Humbert’s request for a duel. show less
In the real world, Kazuto Kirigaya lies unconscious. At Kikuoka’s request, Kazuto is moved to a well-equipped hospital, but ...read more In the real world, Kazuto Kirigaya lies unconscious. At Kikuoka’s request, Kazuto is moved to a well-equipped hospital, but when Asuna and Suguha try to visit, they’re turned away. Suspicious, Asuna and the others split up to find out more about Rath. show less
Recalling a debriefing before the raid against Laughing Coffin in SAO, Kirito finally recognizes Death Gun as Red-Eyed XaXa, ...read more Recalling a debriefing before the raid against Laughing Coffin in SAO, Kirito finally recognizes Death Gun as Red-Eyed XaXa, formerly second-in-command of Laughing Coffin. Sinon creates a bullet path as a distraction, and Kirito pulls out his pistol to fire at XaXa, making the latter vulnerable from using his camouflage mantle. This allows Kirito to use all of his willpower to slice XaXa in half, but XaXa reassures him that their battle is not over yet before he dies. Kirito and Sinon reveal their real names to each other, and they agree to end the BoB by committing an in-game double suicide using a grenade, crowning both of them the winners. After logging out, Shino is visited by Kyōji, who makes romantic advances toward her. He pulls out a syringe and reveals himself as the second accomplice. When Kyōji then starts to molest Shino, Kazuto bursts through the door and attacks Kyōji. show less
Kirito, Asuna, and Yui are finally together again, but the locks placed on Asuna are unbreakable. Before they have a chance to ...read more 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. show less
Asuna infiltrates Rath, the research lab in the Ocean Turtle, where she relentlessly grills Kikuoka about Kazuto’s ...read more Asuna infiltrates Rath, the research lab in the Ocean Turtle, where she relentlessly grills Kikuoka about Kazuto’s whereabouts. Kikuoka reveals that behind the development of the Soul Translator is a mind-blowing objective of epic scale. show less
Sinon is attacked from outta nowhere by Death Gun. Luckily Kirito manages to rescue her, but they are pursued by Death Gun.
A force from the Dark Territory is attacking Rulid Village. Though she’d lost her purpose in battle, in order to fight for her ...read more A force from the Dark Territory is attacking Rulid Village. Though she’d lost her purpose in battle, in order to fight for her family, and for the people that Kirito and Eugeo tried to protect, Alice takes up the Osmanthus Blade once again! show less
Due to Gabriel's scheme, U.S. players were given black knight accounts, and are now continuously logging in to the ...read more Due to Gabriel's scheme, U.S. players were given black knight accounts, and are now continuously logging in to the Underworld. They begin mercilessly slaughtering soldiers from both the Human Empire Army and the Dark Territory Army. show less
Recap of the first 18 episodes of Alicization.
Kirigaya is adjusting to his life outside of the game, but he hasn't forgotten about Asuna. During a recent visit to the ...read more 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. show less
Kirito duels the leader of the Knights of the Blood Oath in exchange for Asuna's freedom.
After witnessing Kirito's win in his first preliminary match, Death Gun asks Kirito if he is the real deal. Before he can ...read more After witnessing Kirito's win in his first preliminary match, Death Gun asks Kirito if he is the real deal. Before he can answer Kirito notices his tattoo of Laughing Coffin and wonders if he's run into him before. show less
Zekken has a question for Asuna. Will she help?