
Sword Art Online (2012)★ 7.2/10
- Action
- Adventure
- Animation
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Romance
- Thriller
- Sci-Fi
Directed by: Tomohiko Itô, Manabu Ono, Takashi Sakuma, Hiroshi Kimura, Shigeki Kawai
Written by: Reki Kawahara, Yukito Kizawa, Muneo Nakamoto, Munemasa Nakamoto, Yukie Sugawara
In 2022, thousands are trapped in a virtual MMORPG. Kirito, a lone player, fights to find a way out and survive the digital world.
Cast & crew
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See all ›Awards · 2 wins, 1 nominations
See all ›- NomineeCrunchyroll Anime Awards 2021Anime Award · Best Fight Scene
- WinnerTokyo Anime Award 2013Best Original Story · Best Original Story
- WinnerTokyo Anime Award 2013Notable Entry · TV Category
Reviews
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User-1487299811January 15, 2026
User-1487299811January 15, 2026good!
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Gilbert_BarrJune 3, 2024
Gilbert_BarrJune 3, 2024Initially attracted to the MMORPG theme, I found the series disappointingly dull and lacking.
C
Ceçary-Goldschmidt99June 3, 2024
Ceçary-Goldschmidt99June 3, 2024The pacing of Sword Art Online is poorly managed. The first four episodes lack any significant plot development but the storyline is rushed towards the end.
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Simon_GuzmanMay 8, 2024
Simon_GuzmanMay 8, 2024The setting of the virtual world is intriguing, and the anime's premise of searching for the essence of life within a virtual realm is compelling. The animation is beautiful, and the story is engaging and well-connected.
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Cecil_SmallMay 8, 2024
Cecil_SmallMay 8, 2024Looking back, the climactic moments felt forced and somewhat illogical. I am not sure if the original novel makes more sense. The game world in the first half was acceptable, but the fairy game in the later part was a letdown. The ending was ok.
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Bert_WigginsMay 8, 2024
Bert_WigginsMay 8, 2024Sword Art Online seems to be a major production, but it also seems to fall into cliché as it progresses. Perhaps the brevity of its 14-episode run didn't allow the show to fully explore the novel’s intricate settings. Reading the novel first might provide a better understanding of the story. Nonetheless, the MMORPG setting is intriguing.
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Andrea_GoodmanMay 8, 2024
Andrea_GoodmanMay 8, 2024As a fan of the novels, I think the anime's first episode did a commendable job of staying true to the source material, even enhancing some aspects. It shows that with effort and care, adaptations can sometimes surpass their original works. I look forward to seeing how it unfolds.
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Tracy_CoxSeptember 17, 2024
Tracy_CoxSeptember 17, 2024Sword Art Online comenzó con un aire a producción grande, pero pareció haber caído en un cliché a medida que progresó, tal vez debido a la brevedad de su duración de 14 episodios, que no permitió que la serie explore completamente los escenarios complejos de la novela. Leer la novela primero puede proveer una mejor comprensión de la historia. Sin embargo, los escenarios de MMORPG son intrigantes.
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Scott_SnyderSeptember 17, 2024
Scott_SnyderSeptember 17, 2024Como fan de las novelas, yo creo que el primer episodio del anime hizo un trabajo loable de ser fiel al material fuente, incluso mejoró algunos aspectos. Muestra que, con cuidado, las adaptaciones pueden a veces superar las obras originales. Espero con ansias ver cómo se desarrolla.
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Alex_WareSeptember 17, 2024
Alex_WareSeptember 17, 2024Sword Art Online começou com o ar de uma grande produção, mas pareceu cair no clichê à medida que avançava, talvez devido à brevidade de seus 14 episódios, que não permitiu que o programa explorasse completamente os intrincados cenários do romance. Ler o livro primeiro pode fornecer uma melhor compreensão da história. No entanto, o cenário do MMORPG é intrigante.
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Carlee_VangSeptember 17, 2024
Carlee_VangSeptember 17, 2024Como fã dos livros, acho que o primeiro episódio fez um trabalho louvável em se manter fiel ao material original, até mesmo aprimorando alguns aspectos. Mostra que, com cuidado, as adaptações às vezes podem superar as obras originais. Estou ansioso para ver como isso se desenrola.
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lalyInly7September 17, 2024
lalyInly7September 17, 2024El montaje del mundo virtual es intrigante y la premisa del anime de buscar la esencia de la vida dentro de un universo virtual es atrapante. La animación es hermosa y la historia es atractiva y está bien conectada.


























