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Sword Art Online
Synopsis: In the near future, the advancement of virtual reality technology reaches a new level with NerveGear, allowing players to completely immerse themselves in fantasy worlds. However, the joy of exploring Sword Art Online, a game that promises thrilling adventures in an endless castle called Aincrad, turns into a desperate fight for survival when the game's creator traps players in this universe. Without the option to "disconnect", they must face the agonizing challenge of defeating a hundred floors to free themselves, with the looming threat that death in the game means death in real life. Kazuto "Kirito" Kirigaya, an experienced gamer, joins forces with Asuna Yuuki and other adventurers on a quest to conquer each level, facing not only powerful monsters, but also the moral and emotional dilemmas that arise when the line between life and gaming becomes increasingly blurred.
Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
- Related
Information
Anime Names
- Anime Name: Sword Art Online
- Anime Name in Japanese: ソードアート・オンライン
- Anime Name in English: Sword Art Online
- Other names: S.A.O, SAO
Production information
- Producers: Aniplex, Genco, DAX Production, ASCII Media Works, Bandai Namco Games
- Licensors: Aniplex of America
- Studios: A-1 Pictures
Anime Information
- Type: 23 min. per ep.
- Episodes: 25
- Date: July 8, 2012 to December 23, 2012
- Genres: Action, adventure, fantasy, romance
- Subjects: Love Polygon, Video Game
- Target: Shounen
External Links
Anime Reviews
- Rating: 7.21
- Popularity: 3,124,753
Video Trailer/Opening
Curiosities
- "Sword Art Online" is based on a series of light novels written by Reki Kawahara and illustrated by abec.
- The series explores themes such as virtual reality, MMORPGs and the ethical and emotional implications of being trapped in a virtual world.
- The anime premiered in 2012 and quickly gained international popularity, establishing itself as one of the best-known anime of the 2010s.
- The fictional game "Sword Art Online" in the anime uses a total immersion technology called "NerveGear" that controls the player's five senses.
- The creator of the series, Reki Kawahara, originally wrote the story as a web novel before it was published as a light novel.
- There is a spin-off of the series called "Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online", which focuses on other characters and is written by Keiichi Sigsawa.
- The series generated numerous video games, spanning various platforms, including PlayStation and mobile devices.
Main Characters
- Kirigaya Kazuto: Protagonist, known as Kirito, skilled swordsman in SAO.
- Yuuki Asuna: Co-protagonist and talented warrior, wife of Kirito in SAO.
- Kirigaya Suguha: Kirito's sister who plays ALfheim Online as Leafa.
- Yui: Artificial Intelligence, considered as a daughter by Kirito and Asuna.
- Tsuboi Ryoutarou: Known as Klein, a friend and ally of Kirito in SAO.
- Ayano Keiko: Known as Silica, a SAO player who becomes friends with Kirito.
- Shinozaki Rika: Known as Lisbeth, a talented blacksmith and friend of Kirito.
- Sachi: Member of Kirito's guild, passes away in SAO.
- Kayaba Akihiko: Creator of Sword Art Online and the main antagonist of the first arc.
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Summary and events
- NerveGear, a revolutionary technology, offers a totally immersive level of virtual reality, delighting players all over the world.
- Sword Art Online (SAO) is a virtual reality role-playing game set in the medieval and fantastic world of Aincrad.
- The creator of SAO traps thousands of players inside the game, eliminating the "log-out" function and forcing them to complete a hundred levels in order to escape.
- Any death in the game results in the player's death in real life, making the experience extraordinarily dangerous.
- Kazuto "Kirito" Kirigaya, a former beta-tester, relies on his previous knowledge of the game, but soon realizes that he needs help to survive.
- Kirito joins Asuna Yuuki and other talented players in an attempt to defeat the game's challenges and difficult chefs.
- The group faces not only powerful monsters, but also dangerous dark cults within the game, increasing the difficulty of the mission.
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Meaning of Sword Art Online
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ソードアート・オンライン
- ソード - Espada
- アート - Arte
- オンライン - Online
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