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In the year 2022, gamers rejoice as Sword Art Online - a VRMMORPG (Virtual Reality Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game) like no other - debuts, allowing players to take full advantage of the ultimate in gaming technology: NerveGear, a system that allows users to completely immerse themselves in a wholly realistic gaming experience. But when the game goes live, the elation of the players quickly turns to horror as they discover that, for all its amazing features, SAO is missing one of the most basic functions of any MMORPG - a log-out button. Now trapped in the virtual world of Aincrad, their bodies held captive by NerveGear in the real world, users are issued a chilling ultimatum: conquer all one hundred floors of Aincrad to regain your freedom. But in the warped world of SAO, "Game Over" means certain death - both virtual and real... (Source: Yen Press) *Notes: \- Covers the Aincrad Arc from Volume 1 and some side stories in Volume 2 of the light novel series. \- The American version of this manga published all 12 chapters in one volume.*
Ever since a terrible childhood tragedy, Minoru Utsugi has wished for one thing: solitude. Years later, a bizarre encounter leaves a mysterious artifact in Minoru's body that grants his wish--but that's far from the end of his troubles. Others have been visited and given powers like Minoru's, but their twisted desires are not so benign. When a murderous force threatens the people Minoru holds dear, will his newfound abilities be enough to stand in its way? And can there be a future for someone who craves eternal solitude above all else? The story of the Isolator begins here! (Source: Yen Press)
Delve deeper into Kirito's and Asuna's pasts in this collection of three short stories adapted to manga for the first time! From their newlywed life in SAO to Asuna's time in ALO, revisit events from throughout the series as they originally appeared in the novels! (Source: Yen Press)
In 2022, a genius by the name of Akihiko Kayaba created the first FullDive VRMMORPG: Sword Art Online. However, this game has a terrifying secret: You can't log out until the game is beaten, and dying in game means death in real life... This is the story of a player trapped in this deadly game, dreaming of conquering Aincrad. Your story. (Source: Bandai Namco Entertainment)
In the year 2031, in which elementary school student Yuma Ashihara participates in a beta test of the world's first full-dive VRMMO-RPG called "Actual Magic (AM)", only to lose consciousness while playing and wake up in a world where the game and reality have merged. A death game then unfolds in "mixed reality."
In the year 2031, in which elementary school student Yuma Ashihara participates in a beta test of the world's first full-dive VRMMO-RPG called "Actual Magic (AM)", only to lose consciousness while playing and wake up in a world where the game and reality have merged. A death game then unfolds in "mixed reality." (Source: Crunchyroll)
A series of 4-panel comic strips that touch on the days of Aincrad in a comedic viewpoint.
The alternative version to the Caliber SS in volume 8, where they decided not to save Freya in the dungeon. The SS in the title means 少し失敗 (sukoshi shippai) which translates to Slight Failure.
Manga adaptation of the RPG game "Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris" for Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
A doujinshi co-authored by Kawahara Reki, under the pen-name of Kunori Fumio, and ponz on Sword Art Online. Note: Part comic/novel doujinshi. Novel by Kawahara Reki, manga by ponz. The contents are: "Sound of Water, Sound of Hammer" - Kunori Fumio "Extraordinary Ordinary Days" - ponz