In this engaging anime series, thousands of players get trapped in an online role-playing game, where death in the game means death in the real world.

1. The World of Swords 24m It's officially launch day as Sword Art Online -- one of the most eagerly awaited video games of all time -- is released.

2. Beater 24m Though the players have been locked in the game for a month, the first floor hasn't been cleared yet -- and 2,000 people have died.

3. The Red-Nosed Reindeer 24m When Kirito joins a guild composed of close friends in reality, everything goes well -- until a tragic accident changes him completely.

4. The Black Swordsman 24m After quarreling with her party's leader, young beast-tamer Silica storms off but loses her way in the forest -- where she runs into monsters.

5. Murder in the Safe Zone 24m When a player is killed inside a safe zone, Asuna and Kirito take it upon themselves to find out how and why it happened.

6. Illusionary Avenger 24m Kirito and Asuna investigate a murder that should have been impossible within the game -- only to see a new victim perish before their eyes.

7. The Temperature of the Heart 24m A customer arrives at Lisbeth's blacksmith shop, requesting that she make him the best sword possible.

8. The Sword Dance of Black and White 24m After two years, players are used to living in the game. But with a dwindling frontline, it may be up to Kirito and Asuna to continue the charge.

9. The Blue-Eyed Demon 24m Teaming with Asuna, Kirito clears the dungeon on the 74th floor. They discover the Boss Room but flee once they spot the boss.

10. Crimson Killing Intent 24m With Asuna's freedom hanging in the balance, Kirito agrees to duel the leader of the Knights of the Blood Oath.

11. The Girl of Morning Dew 24m Newlyweds Kirito and Asuna are enjoying their time away from the frontlines -- but a new arrival soon takes them all the way back to the beginning.

12. Yui's Heart 24m Yulier, the Liberation Army's second in command, asks Kirito and Asuna for help to save a friend -- and her guild.

13. Edge of Hell's Abyss 24m While enjoying a fishing tournament, Kirito receives an urgent message from the guild leader, requesting his return.

14. The End of the World 24m The battle against the Skull Reaper -- boss of the 75th floor -- turns out to be more ferocious than anyone imagined, yielding a host of casualties.

15. Return 24m Kirigaya is adjusting to life outside the game but hasn't forgotten about Asuna, who has yet to awaken.

16. Land of the Fairies 24m Going in search of Asuna, Kirito joins a new MMO that allows users to fly -- and encourages player killing.

17. Captive Queen 24m As Leafa schools Kirito about the game and the hatred between the races, Asuna learns the truth about her role from the fairy king.

18. To the World Tree 24m Leafa makes enemies by leaving her group to team up with Kirito.

19. The Legrue Corridor 24m When Recon sends Leafa a cryptic message, will she and Kirito have time to figure it out before they come under attack?

20. General of the Blazing Flame 24m Kirito's plan to prevent a war between the races may work -- if he can survive a fight against a Salamander general.

21. The Truth About Alfheim 24m Kirito and the others finally reach the largest city in Alfheim, located at the foot of the World Tree.

22. The Grand Quest 24m Kirito's determination to save Asuna borders on insanity. But his recklessness comes to a halt when Leafa suddenly logs out.

23. Bonds 24m Even though a wall has been built between Suguha and Kirito, he must save Asuna.

24. Gilded Hero 24m Kirito, Asuna and Yui are reunited, but the chains put on Asuna are unbreakable. Before they can devise a plan, the fairy king makes his entrance.