Sword Art Online
Also known as ソードアート・オンライン
TVSummer 2012Source Light novelPG-13 - Teens 13 or older
ActionAdventureFantasyRomance
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Synopsis
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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Cast Highlights
Kirigaya, Kazuto
Main
Voice: Papenbrook, Bryce (English)
Kirigaya, Suguha
Main
Voice: Padoan, Eva (Italian)
Yuuki, Asuna
Main
Voice: Tomatsu, Haruka (Japanese)
Alicia Rue
Supporting
Voice: Saitou, Chiwa (Japanese)
Argo
Supporting
Voice: Morris, Cassandra Lee (English)
Ayano, Keiko
Supporting
Voice: Clerici, Serena (Italian)
Casals, Vassago
Supporting
Voice: Koyama, Tsuyoshi (Japanese)
Caynz
Supporting
Voice: Hebert, Kyle (English)
Core Staff
Kashiwada, Shinichirou
Producer
Miki, Kazuma
Producer
Mori, Yasunori
Producer
Niwa, Masami
Assistant Producer
Itou, Tomohiko
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Iwanami, Yoshikazu
Sound Director
Theme Songs
Openings
1: "crossing field" by LiSA (eps 2-14)
2: "INNOCENCE" by Aoi Eir (eps 15-24)
Endings
1: "Yume Sekai (ユメセカイ)" by Haruka Tomatsu (eps 2-14)
2: "Overfly" by Luna Haruna (eps 15-24)
3: "crossing field" by LiSA (eps 25)
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Recent Episodes
Episode 1
The World of Swords
Aired 7/8/2012
Episode 2
Beater
Aired 7/15/2012
Episode 3
The Red-Nosed Reindeer
Aired 7/22/2012
Episode 4
The Black Swordsman
Aired 7/29/2012
Episode 5
A Crime Within the Walls
Aired 8/5/2012
Episode 6
Illusionary Avenger
Aired 8/12/2012
Episode 7
The Temperature of the Heart
Aired 8/19/2012
Episode 8
The Sword Dance of White and Black
Aired 8/26/2012
Quick Facts
FormatTV
Episodes25
Duration23 min per ep
SourceLight novel
RatingPG-13 - Teens 13 or older
SeasonSummer 2012
AiredJul 8, 2012 to Dec 23, 2012
StatusFinished Airing
Recommended
Monetizing Content
Ranking And Reach
Popularity#7
Scored by2.3M
BroadcastSundays at 00:00 (JST)
ApprovedYes
Title Variants
English title
Sword Art Online
Romaji title
Sword Art Online
Japanese title
ソードアート・オンライン
Synonyms
S.A.O, SAO
Production Team
Main studio
A-1 Pictures
Producers
Aniplex, Genco, DAX Production, ASCII Media Works, Bandai Namco Games
Licensors
Aniplex of America
Japanese title
ソードアート・オンライン
Themes And Audience
Video Game