Sword Art Online (abbreviated as SAO) is an adaptation of a light novel series, it has 99 episodes divided into 4 seasons, without any filler episodes, the anime adapted up to Light Novel 18 (this has 27 light novels, being published ).
- Rating: 3.8/5 ( votes).
- Creator: Reki Kawahara
- Illustrator: Abec
- Editorial: ASCII Media Works
- Published (novela): April 10, 2009
- Studio: A-1 Pictures
- Director: Tomohiko Ito
- Music: Yuki Kajiura
- Premiere (anime): July 7, 20121
Since the groundbreaking NerveGear hit the market, gamers globally have had the chance to delve into a fully immersive virtual reality. Sword Art Online (SAO), one of the latest additions to the gaming scene, serves as a portal to the enchanting realm of Aincrad—a vibrant medieval landscape where users can unleash their imagination. This worldwide sensation has elevated gaming to unprecedented levels of realism.
However, the picturesque fantasy takes a grim turn when SAO's creator traps thousands of players within the game. The option to "log out" is no longer available, and the only escape is to conquer Aincrad's one hundred progressively challenging levels. Complicating matters further, any in-game death results in a permanent end to the player's real-world life.
Despite being a beta-tester, Kirito discovers that even with his advantages, overcoming SAO's challenges is beyond a solo effort. Forming alliances with Asuna Yuuki and other skilled players, Kirito endeavors to confront the seemingly insurmountable trials head-on. Yet, with formidable bosses and menacing dark cults obstructing his path, Kirito realizes that executing such tasks is far more challenging than merely expressing the intent to do so.
Sword Art Online Filler Episodes List
In this list I will mark you the filler episodes of Sword Art Online (if it had them), the extra material of the anime, either ovas or movies will be located in Chronological Order, and finally I will mention in which chapter of the manga the anime ends or in which chapter of the manga to start reading after the anime.
SEASON 1: Sword Art Online
The opening cover is Crossing Field (1-14) and Innocence (15-25) and the ending is Yume Sekai (1-14) and Overfly (15-25).
- 01. "The World of Swords"
- 02. "Beater"
- 03. "The Red-Nosed Reindeer"
- 04. "The Black Swordsman"
- 05. "Murder in the Safe Zone"
- 06. "Illusionary Avenger"
- 07. "The Temperature of the Heart"
- 08. "The Sword Dance of Black and White"
- 09. "The Blue-Eyed Demon"
- 10. "Crimson Killing Intent"
- 11. "Girl of the Morning Dew"
- 12. "Yui's Heart"
- 13. "Edge of Hell's Abyss"
- 14. "The End of the World"
- 15. "Return"
- 16. "Land of the Fairies"
- 17. "Captive Queen"
- 18. "To the World Tree"
- 19. "The Legrue Corridor"
- 20. "General of the Blazing Flame"
- 21. "The Truth About Alfheim"
- 22. "The Grand Quest"
- 23. "Bonds"
- 24. "Gilded Hero"
- 25. "The World Seed"
SEASON 2: Sword Art Online II
The opening opening is Ignite (26-39) and Courage (40-50) and the ending is Startear (26-39) and Shirushi (40-50).
- 26.(01). "The World of Guns"
- 27.(02). "Cold-Hearted Sniper"
- 28.(03). "Memories of Blood"
- 29.(04). "Gun Gale Online (GGO)"
- 30.(05). "Guns and Swords"
- 31.(06). "Showdown in the Wilderness"
- 32.(07). "Crimson Memories"
- 33.(08). "Bullet of Bullets"
- 34.(09). "Death Gun"
- 35.(10). "Death Chaser"
- 36.(11). "What It Means to Be Strong"
- 37.(12). "Bullet of a Phantom"
- 38.(13). "Phantom Bullet"
- 39.(14). "One Little Step"
- 39.5.(14.5). "Debriefing"
- 40.(15). "The Queen of the Lake"
- 41.(16). "The King of the Giants"
- 42.(17). "Excaliber"
- 43.(18). "Forest House"
- 44.(19). "Zekken (Absolute Sword)"
- 45.(20). "Sleeping Knights"
- 46.(21). "Swordsman's Memorial"
- 47.(22). "Journey's End"
- 48.(23). "Beginning of a Dream"
- 49.(24). "Mother's Rosario"
- <--------------------- Movie 1: Sword Art Online: Ordinal Scale ------------------- ->
SEASON 3: Sword Art Online: Alicization
The opening cover is ADAMAS (51-64) and RESISTER (65-75) and the ending is Iris (51-58), Forget Me Not (59-66) and Niji no kanatani (67-75).
- 50.(01). "Underworld"
- 51.(02). "The Demon Tree"
- 52.(03). "The End Mountains"
- 53.(04). "Departure"
- 54.(05). "Ocean Turtle"
- 55.(06). "Project Alicization"
- 56.(07). "Swordcraft Academy"
- 57.(08). "Swordsman's Pride"
- 58.(09). "Nobleman's Responsibilities"
- 59.(10). "Taboo Index"
- 60.(11). "Central Cathedral"
- 61.(12). "The Sage of the Library"
- 62.(13). "Ruler and Mediator"
- 63.(14). "The Crimson Knight"
- 64.(15). "The Relentless Knight"
- 65.(16). "The Osmanthus Knight"
- 66.(17). "Truce"
- 67.(18). "The Legendary Hero"
- 67.5.(18.5). "Recollection"
- 68.(19). "The Seal of the Right Eye"
- 69.(20). "Synthesis"
- 70.(21). "The 32nd Knight"
- 71.(22). "Titan of the Sword"
- 72.(23). "Administrator"
- 73.(24). "My Hero"
SEASON 4: Sword Art Online: Alicization War of Underworld
The opening opening is Resolution (76-88) and Anima (89-96) and the ending is unlasting (76-88) and I Will...(67-96).
- ↓--------------------- Part 1 ---------------------↓
- 73.5.(00). "Reflection"
- 74.(01). "In the Far North"
- 75.(02). "Raids"
- 76.(03). "The Final Load Test
- 77.(04). "Dark Territory"
- 78.(05). "The Night Before Battle"
- 79.(06). "Battle of the Knights"
- 80.(07). "Stigma of the Disqualified"
- 81.(08). "Blood and Life"
- 82.(09). "Sword and Fist"
- 83.(10). "Stacia, the Goddess of Creation"
- 84.(11). "Heartless Choice"
- 85.(12). "Ray of Light"
- ↓--------------------- Part 2 ---------------------↓
- 85.5.(00). "Reminiscence"
- 86.(01). "The War of Underworld"
- 87.(02). "End to Eternity"
- 88.(03). "Instigation"
- 89.(04). "Code 871"
- 90.(05). "Prince of Hell"
- 91.(06). "Memories"
- 92.(07). "Awakening"
- 93.(08). "The Night-Sky Blade"
- 94.(09). "Beyond Time"
- 95.(10). "Alice"
- 96.(11). "New World"
| Last Episode Corresponds to: | We start reading from: |
|---|---|
NOVEL The last episode that aired is episode 96 (11 of season 4, part 2), which corresponds to the last chapters of Light Novel 18. |
NOVEL So if we want to continue the anime in the light novel, we must start reading from Light Novel 19. |