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Sword Art Online Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
25 Episodes 2012 - 2012
Episode 1
The World of Swords
Sun, Jul 8, 201223 mins
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.
Episode 2
Beater
23 mins
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.
Episode 3
The Red-Nosed Reindeer
23 mins
Kirito faces the consequences after witnessing the deaths of some of his friends in reality.
Episode 4
The Black Swordsman
23 mins
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.
Episode 5
A Crime Within the Walls
23 mins
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.
Episode 6
Illusionary Avenger
23 mins
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.
Episode 7
The Warmth of the Heart
23 mins
Kirito seeks the help of Asuna's friend, Lisbeth, to craft a custom made sword.
Episode 8
Black and White Sword Dance
23 mins
Kirito begins a rivalry with Asuna's bodyguard, who is also a member of the Knights of the Blood Oath.
Episode 9
The Blue-Eyed Demon
23 mins
To save a group of players, including Asuna, from a boss character, Kirito is forced to play his trump card.
Episode 10
Crimson Killing Intent
23 mins
Kirito duels the leader of the Knights of the Blood Oath in exchange for Asuna's freedom.
Episode 11
The Morning Dew Girl
23 mins
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.
Episode 12
Yui's Heart
23 mins
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.
Episode 13
The Depths of Hell
23 mins
Kirito and Asuna's vacation is cut short when Heathcliff requests their return.
Episode 14
The End of the World
23 mins
It's game over. Kirito and Asuna spend their last moments together. Will they find one another again?
Episode 15
Return
23 mins
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.
Episode 16
The Land of Fairies
23 mins
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 17
The Captive Queen
23 mins
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.
Episode 18
To the World Tree
23 mins
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.
Episode 19
The Lugru Corridor
23 mins
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?
Episode 20
General of the Blazing Flames
23 mins
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.
Episode 21
The Truth About ALfheim
23 mins
While Asuna continues her attempt to escape, another woman in Kirito's life tries to make sense of her emotions.
Episode 22
Grand Quest
23 mins
Kirito's determination to save Asuna borders on sloppy and insane. His recklessness is stopped when Leafa suddenly logs out.
Episode 23
Bonds
23 mins
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.
Episode 24
Gilded Hero
23 mins
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 25
The World Seed
25 mins
Kazuto has beaten death twice, but there's one more thing he must do before he can see Asuna in the real world.