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1. The Rising of the Shield Hero
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This series captures an MMORPG-like world where the protagonist is unexpectedly thrust into a hero role, much like Kirito in Sword Art Online. The series delves into themes of trust, betrayal, and the grind of leveling up.
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Sword Art Online

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 Details

First aired: Sun, Jul 8, 2012

Last aired: Sun, Sep 20, 2020

4 seasons

96 episodes

List of Sword Art Online episodes

What is Sword Art Online about?

Status: Ended