WATCH SAO

Episode 1

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

Episode 2

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.

Episode 3

When Kirito joins a guild composed of close friends in reality, everything goes well -- until a tragic accident changes him completely.

Episode 4

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.

Episode 5

When a player is killed inside a safe zone, Asuna and Kirito take it upon themselves to find out how and why it happened.

Episode 6

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

Episode 7

A customer arrives at Lisbeth's blacksmith shop, requesting that she make him the best sword possible.

Episode 8

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.

Episode 9

Teaming with Asuna, Kirito clears the dungeon on the 74th floor. They discover the Boss Room but flee once they spot the boss.

Episode 10

With Asuna's freedom hanging in the balance, Kirito agrees to duel the leader of the Knights of the Blood Oath.

Episode 11

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.

Episode 12

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

Episode 13

While enjoying a fishing tournament, Kirito receives an urgent message from the guild leader, requesting his return.

Episode 14

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.

Episode 15

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

Episode 16

Going in search of Asuna, Kirito joins a new MMO that allows users to fly -- and encourages player killing.

Episode 17

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

Episode 18

Leafa makes enemies by leaving her group to team up with Kirito.

Episode 19

When Recon sends Leafa a cryptic message, will she and Kirito have time to figure it out before they come under attack?

Episode 20

Kirito's plan to prevent a war between the races may work -- if he can survive a fight against a Salamander general.

Episode 21

Kirito and the others finally reach the largest city in Alfheim, located at the foot of the World Tree.

Episode 22

Kirito's determination to save Asuna borders on insanity. But his recklessness comes to a halt when Leafa suddenly logs out.

Episode 23

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

Episode 24

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.

Episode 25

Kazuto Kirigaya has beaten death twice, but there's one more thing he must do before he can see Asuna in the real world.