Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online
Clad in desert pink and the size of a mere child, the infamous "Pink Devil" mercilessly hunts down other players in the firearm-centered world of the virtual reality game Gun Gale Online. But in real life, this feared player killer is not quite who anyone would expect. A shy university student in Tokyo, Karen Kohiruimaki stands in stark contrast to her in-game avatar-in fact, she happens to stand above everyone else too, much to her dismay. Towering above all the people around her, Karen's insecurities over her height reach the point where she turns to the virtual world for an escape. Starting game after game in hopes of manifesting as a cute, short character, she finally obtains her ideal self in the world of Gun Gale Online. Overjoyed by her new persona, she pours her time into the game as LLENN, garnering her reputation as the legendary player killer. However, when one of LLENN's targets gets the best of her, she ends up meeting Pitohui, a skilled yet eccentric woman. Quickly becoming friends with Karen, Pitohui insists that LLENN participates in Squad Jam, a battle royale that pits teams against one another, fighting until only one remains. Thrust into the heated competition, LLENN must fight with all her wit and will if she hopes to shoot her way to the top.
- 2018-2024
- 2 seasons
- Aniplex of America
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction
- TV-14
Clad in desert pink and the size of a mere child, the infamous "Pink Devil" mercilessly hunts down other players in the firearm-centered world of the virtual reality game Gun Gale Online. But in real life, this feared player killer is not quite who anyone would expect. A shy university student in Tokyo, Karen Kohiruimaki stands in stark contrast to her in-game avatar-in fact, she happens to stand above everyone else too, much to her dismay. Towering above all the people around her, Karen's insecurities over her height reach the point where she turns to the virtual world for an escape. Starting game after game in hopes of manifesting as a cute, short character, she finally obtains her ideal self in the world of Gun Gale Online. Overjoyed by her new persona, she pours her time into the game as LLENN, garnering her reputation as the legendary player killer. However, when one of LLENN's targets gets the best of her, she ends up meeting Pitohui, a skilled yet eccentric woman. Quickly becoming friends with Karen, Pitohui insists that LLENN participates in Squad Jam, a battle royale that pits teams against one another, fighting until only one remains. Thrust into the heated competition, LLENN must fight with all her wit and will if she hopes to shoot her way to the top.
Season 2 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2024
Episode 1
What Happens Twice Will Happen Thrice
Fri, Oct 4, 2024 23 mins
Three months after LLENN won second place in the team battle, "Second Squad Jam" (SJ2), "Third Squad Jam" (SJ3), was announced. Soon after, news broke out that Pitohui, M, Fukaziroh, and LLENN formed "LPFM," considered the strongest team in the game. Clarence is obsessed with LLENN, and Shirley ignites her fighting spirit to kill Pitohui. All members of SHINC hope to take revenge as they lost to LLENN in SJ1. A heated battle surpassing SJ2 is about to begin...!
Episode 2
The Great Freight Car Operation
23 mins
LPFM find themselves on an island with an unknown region at the center they nickname the "Black Box". They also discover that the island is slowly sinking, which will eventually funnel all the teams towards the Black Box.
Episode 3
Clarence and Shirley
23 mins
With the ocean closing in, M tells LPFM they have no choice but to attack the remnants of the allied teams head on to escape.
Episode 4
A Special Rule Launched
LPFM manage to escape the train-yard and discover Shirley and Clarence's bodies, surmising they eliminated their opposition before killing each other.
Episode 5
BTRY's Choice
The organizing team of the game announced a shocking, special rule to be implemented. One "betrayer" will be selected from the six remaining teams to form a new team. Pitohui is selected from LPFM, and the team leader of SHINC, Eva also joins. With this new rule implemented, Pitohui is happy that she can fight against LLENN. Eva gracefully leaves her team, hoping to fight against LLENN, too. All of the "betrayers" meet up on a luxury cruise ship set up in UNKNOWN, forming a most intimidating team named "BTRY".
Episode 6
The Offensive and Defensive Battle That Still Has Time
23 mins
LLENN and her comrades head to the center of the island, where they find the luxury cruise ship. As the island continues to sink, they must get on board. However, they can't carelessly approach the vessel as BTRY awaits them onboard.
Episode 7
Turn Over
By Pitohui's orders, the luxury cruise ship continued sailing without stopping its leak, but it began sinking into the water as a result. After a fierce battle, LPFM manages to annihilate SHINC. Meanwhile, Pitohui's trap wipes out MMTM.
Episode 8
The Showdown
23 mins
LLENN discovers she was LPFM's real betrayer, not Pitohui who claimed it to fight her. Learning this, LLENN becomes angry and vows to defeat Pitohui.
Episode 9
An Invite to the Battlefield
A month after SJ3's intense battles, Karen visits Miyu in Hokkaido, unsure about continuing GGO. Miyu realizes Karen's real issue is her competitive relationship with Elza and Saki.
Episode 10
The Devil's Castle
23 mins
LLENN joins to fight Eva of SHINC. Players must defeat 7 NPCs or recover stolen gas bombs. En route to the enemy, they meet SHINC. ZEMAL attacks first, overwhelming them with continuous fire from their backpack ammo system.
Episode 11
Pitohui's Attack
Team LPFM gathers the other teams for an all out assault on the castle.
Episode 12
The Reason to Fight
23 mins
LLENN escapes NPC capture through suicide. At 21:54, she prepares to respawn at 21:57, leaving 3 minutes until time's up. Despite allies' efforts and Pitohui's bazooka, victory depends on LLENN's return.