Season 1
25 listed episodes · First aired April 13, 2026
Episodes
Journal with Witch (Ikoku Nikki) is a 2026 slice-of-life drama about Makio Kōdai, a reclusive 35-year-old novelist who adopts her 15-year-old niece, Asa, after her sister passes away
E2BeaterIt’s been one month since the players have been locked in the game. 2000 people have died; the first floor hasn’t been cleared yet.
E3The Red-Nosed ReindeerKirito has finally joined a guild made up of close friends in reality. Everything is going well until a tragic accident changes Kirito completely.
E4The Black SwordsmanSilca is known as Dragon Tamer Silca, but after leaving her group she is caught and her pet, Pina paid the ultimate price. Before she is killed, Kirito saves her and offers her a choice.
E5Murder in the Safe ZoneA player has been killed inside a safe zone and not by the known means. Asuna and Krito take it upon themselves to find out how and why this is happening.
E6Illusionary AvengerKirito has figured out the how and now he has to figure out the why.
E7The Temperature of the HeartA trip to get a new sword leaves Kirito battling a dragon and his fears.
E8The Sword Dance of Black and WhiteAfter 2 years, people have got used to living in SAO, with a dwindling front line it might just be up to Kirito and Asuna to continue the charge.
E9The Blue-Eyed DemonTo save a group of players and Asuna from a Boss character, Kirito is forced to play his trump card.
E10Crimson Killing IntentKirito has agreed to a duel with the head of the Blood Alliance Knights. If Kirito wins, Asuna is free to leave the Knights and if he loses…
E11The Girl of Morning DewThe newly married couple is enjoying their time away from the front lines. But a new guest will take them all the way back to the beginning.
E12Yui's HeartYulier, second in command, of the Liberation Army has approached Kirito and Asuna for help saving her friend and her guild.
E13Edge of Hell's AbyssWhile enjoying a fishing tournment Kirito receieves an urgent e-mail from the leader of the guild requesting their return.
E14The End of the WorldGame over.
E15ReturnKirigaya is adjusting to his life outside of the game, but he hasn't forgotten about Asuna. A recent visit to her in the hospital, he meets Sugou Nobuyuki.
E16Land of the FairiesA 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.
E17Captive QueenAs Kirito learns about the game from Leafa and the hatred between the races, Asuna learns the truth of her role from the Fairy King.
E18To the World TreeLeafa is making enemies leaving her area and group to team up with Kirito. On their way to neutral Territory, they speak more of the rules and areas of the ALO.
E19The Lugru CorridorSomething isn’t right; Recon has sent Leafa a message “I was right. Be careful. S." What does he mean and will Leafa and Kirito have the time to figure it out?
E20General of the Blazing FlameKirito and Leafa have made it to the meeting and Kirito’s bluff as an ambassador has been called out. If he can survive in a fight against the Salamanders General Eugene, his plan to prevent a war might work.
E21The Truth about AlfheimWhile Asuna continues her attempt to escape, another woman in Kirito’s life tries to make sense of her emotions.
E22Grand QuestKirito’s determination to save Asuna borders on the insane. His reckless is stopped when Leafa suddenly logs out.
E23BondsEven though a wall has been built between Kirito and Sugu, he must save Asuna. The next time he challenges the final dungeon he won’t be alone.
E24Gilded HeroKirito, 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.
E25The World SeedKirigaya Kazuto has beaten death twice but there is one more thing he must do.