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Sword Art Online

ソードアート・オンライン

Blurring the line between the virtual and the real.

AnimationSci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure
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2012
4 Seasons
96 Episodes
JA
Ended
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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...

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Sword Art Online

Sword Art Online

25 episodes2012

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...

Sword Art Online II

Sword Art Online II

24 episodes2014

A year after escaping Sword Art Online, Kazuto Kirigaya has been settling back into the real world. However, his peace is short-lived as a new incident occurs in a game called Gun Gale Online, where a player by the name of Death Gun appears to be killing people in the real world by shooting them in-game. Approached by officials to assist in investigating the murders, Kazuto assumes his persona of Kirito once again and logs into Gun Gale Online, intent on stopping the killer.

Sword Art Online Alicization

Sword Art Online Alicization

24 episodes2018

Kirito awakens in a vast, fantastical forest filled with towering trees. In his search for clues to the truth of his surroundings, he encounters a young boy who seems to know him. He ought to be a simple NPC, but the depth of his emotions seem no different than a human. As they search for the boy's parents, Kirito finds a peculiar memory returning to him. A memory from his own childhood, of this boy and a girl, too, with golden hair, and a name he should have never forgotten—Alice.

Sword Art Online Alicization: War of Underworld

Sword Art Online Alicization: War of Underworld

23 episodes2019

Time has passed since Kirito defeated the pontifex. While Bercoulli seeks to rebuild and bolster the defenses of the human lands in anticipation of an assault by the forces of darkness, Alice fears for the catatonic Kirito's safety and so relocates to a cabin near Rulid. She may not be accepted in the village, but at least she's near her sister Selka as she looks after Kirito. Though she feels that she cannot swing her sword anymore except to cut down trees, an attack on Rulid may force her to act anyway.

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Stream Sword Art Online online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A highly acclaimed animation, sci-fi & fantasy, and action & adventure series originally produced in Japanese and released in 2012, it's earned a solid 8.2/10 from 2,095 viewers worldwide.

About Sword Art Online

Blurring the line between the virtual and the real.

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... Across 4 seasons and 96 episodes, originally airing on Gunma TV.

Sword Art Online Cast and Characters

The cast features Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (as Kirito (voice)), Haruka Tomatsu (as Asuna (voice)), Hiroaki Hirata (as Klein (voice)), Ai Kayano (as Alice Synthesis Thirty (voice)), and Rina Hidaka (as Silica (voice)). Their performances are a major reason Sword Art Online has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Sword Art Online

There's a reason Sword Art Online keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is action sequences that don't feel cheap and world-building that respects the audience's intelligence. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sword Art Online

Where can I watch Sword Art Online online for free?

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How many episodes does Sword Art Online have?

Sword Art Online has 96 episodes across 4 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.

Is Sword Art Online good? What's the rating?

Sword Art Online holds a 8.2/10 rating based on 2,095 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of Sword Art Online?

The main cast includes Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Haruka Tomatsu, Hiroaki Hirata, and Ai Kayano, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Sword Art Online available in Japanese?

Yes — Sword Art Online was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was Sword Art Online released?

Sword Art Online first aired in 2012.

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Where can I watch Sword Art Online for free?

You can watch Sword Art Online online for free on Bowood.TV. All 96 episodes across 4 seasons are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.

How many seasons and episodes does Sword Art Online have?

Sword Art Online currently has 4 seasons and a total of 96 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.

What is Sword Art Online about?

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 th… It belongs to the Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure genres.

In which language is Sword Art Online originally available?

Sword Art Online was originally produced in JA. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original JA audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was Sword Art Online first released?

Sword Art Online first premiered on July 8, 2012 (2012). The series has since concluded its run.

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