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Sword Art Online

  • TV Series
  • 2012– 2012–
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 24m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
47K
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Sword Art Online (2012)
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In the year 2022, thousands of people get trapped in a new virtual MMORPG and the lone wolf player, Kirito, works to escape.In the year 2022, thousands of people get trapped in a new virtual MMORPG and the lone wolf player, Kirito, works to escape.In the year 2022, thousands of people get trapped in a new virtual MMORPG and the lone wolf player, Kirito, works to escape.
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47K
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  • Stars
    • Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
    • Haruka Tomatsu
    • Bryce Papenbrook
  • Stars
    • Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
    • Haruka Tomatsu
    • Bryce Papenbrook
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    Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
    • Kirito…
    Haruka Tomatsu
    Haruka Tomatsu
    • Asuna…
    Bryce Papenbrook
    Bryce Papenbrook
    • Kirito
    Cherami Leigh
    Cherami Leigh
    • Asuna…
    Ayana Taketatsu
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    Miyuki Sawashiro
    Miyuki Sawashiro
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    Ai Kayano
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    • Alice
    Kanae Itô
    • Yui
    Ayahi Takagaki
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    Nobunaga Shimazaki
    Nobunaga Shimazaki
    • Eugeo
    Hiroaki Hirata
    Hiroaki Hirata
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    Rina Hidaka
    • Silica…
    Stephanie Sheh
    Stephanie Sheh
    • Yui
    Michelle Ruff
    Michelle Ruff
    • Sinon…
    Cassandra Lee Morris
    Cassandra Lee Morris
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    Sarah Anne Williams
    • Lisbeth
    Brandon Winckler
    Brandon Winckler
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    Toshiyuki Morikawa
    • Seijirou Kikuoka…
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    • Trivia
      The storyline is based on the light novel series "Sword Art Online" originally intended as an entry into a short story competition. The original novel was twice as long as allowed for the contest but Reki couldn't bear taking anything out of the story leading to it being self published.
    • Quotes

      Akihiko Kayaba: In every world, once you die, you're gone.

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      Edited into Sword Art Online Abridged (2013)
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      21 Guns
      Performed by Green Day

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    User reviews200

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    8/10
    A Series That Keeps You Guessing To A Point
    After watching the final episode of SAO my reaction was of randomized and mixed feelings just like the show itself. This anime which was completely out of my territory found its way to become one of the best I've seen in a long time.

    Pros: The story-line is very good, while randomized at times it stays on course on whatever story it tells and it builds up the suspense with battles, realizations, romance, and almost everything an action anime has to offered. A little bit of humor doesn't hurt either, for the show was serious most of the time but still offered a little bit of comic relief that was well needed but not overused like many anime today. The romance within the story was a nice touch as well as the thoughts concerning life and personal strength.

    Cons: As said above the story is randomized at times, in fact during the first few episodes I was confused due to the many 'jumps' in the story. Like one moment the main characters here doing this, and the next doing that. Which was very different and I will admit confusing at first but as the story picked up it all began to make more sense despite my disappointment in the random jumps and what I like to call 'filler' episodes. However I CAN say that it was all worth it in the end.

    All in all, it was a very good series and I really enjoyed watching it. It held many characteristics that make for a good adventure and story, it told good lessons within it, and best of all, it keeps you entertained despite the randomness starting in episode one. If you aren't a big fan of 'jumps' or filler episodes maybe this isn't for you, but I highly recommend that you give this series a shot and see for yourself what a wonderful piece of artwork this series has to offer.
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      • July 8, 2012 (United States)
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      • A-1 Pictures
      • ASCII Mediaworks
      • Aniplex
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