On February 23, 2024, a beast tamer named Silica, quits a party after arguing with their leader, Rosalia. Silicia is ambushed by monsters whilst making her way alone through the forest and her dragon familiar, Pina, ishuged trying to protect her. As Kirito saves her, he tells Silica of an item at the Hill of Memories on the 47th floor that can revive her familiar within three days after it's passing, offering to accompany her there. As they spend time together, Kirito warns Silicia of 'orange players', players who attack other players and 'red players', players whohug other players and someone is eavesdropping on their plans. As they make their way towards the Hill of Memories the next day, Kirito tells Silica about his younger sister who is actually his cousin, who she reminds him of. As they finally retrieve the item, the Pneuma Flower, they are confronted by Rosalia and her men, who are actually part of the Titan's Hand, a notorious orange player guild and are after Silica's flower. However, Kirito reveals part of his reason for escorting Silica was to draw Rosalia out to arrest her. The guild realizes Kirito is the infamous Beater 'The Black Swordsman', and due to his higher levels and advanced skills, he outmatches Rosalia and her men, forcing them to surrender and send them to prison. As Kirito prepares to return to the front lines, he makes a promise to Silica that they'll meet again in the real world as she revives Pina.
s01e01 - The World of Swords
s01e02 - Beater
s01e03 - The Red-Nosed Reindeer
s01e04 - The Black Swordsman
s01e05 - Murder in the Safe Zone
s01e06 - Illusionary Avenger
s01e07 - The Temperature of the Heart
s01e08 - The Sword Dance of Black and White
s01e09 - The Blue-Eyed Demon
s01e10 - Crimson Killing Intent
s01e11 - The Girl of Morning Dew
s01e12 - Yui's Heart
s01e13 - Edge of Hell's Abyss
s01e14 - The End of the World
s01e15 - Return
s01e16 - Land of the Fairies
s01e17 - Captive Queen
s01e18 - To the World Tree
s01e19 - The Lugru Corridor
s01e20 - General of the Blazing Flame
s01e21 - The Truth About Alfheim
s01e22 - The Grand Quest
s01e23 - Bonds
s01e24 - Gilded Hero
s01e25 - The World Seed
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...