Reki Kawahara
Author
Series
Sword Art Online manga. Progressive volume 4
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
[2015]-
Language
English
Description
"Yuuki Asuna was a top student who spent her days studying at cram school and preparing for her high school entrance exams -- but that was before she borrowed her brother's virtual reality game system and wound up trapped in Sword Art Online with ten thousand other frightened players."--Page 4 of cover.
Author
Series
Sword Art Online manga. Aincrad volume 1
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
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...
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Nearly two months have passed since Kirito and Asuna found themselves trapped in the world of Aincrad. Kiritos experience with the beta version of the game has put him far ahead of the curve, but it has also attracted the attention of some dangerous playersFor Asuna, his competence has been a god send in this harsh world, yet she cant help but feel like her overreliance on Kiritos skills is becoming an obstacleto their growing relationship. Even so,...
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
In order to uncover Death Guns true identity, Kirito prepares to enter the Bullet of Bullets tournament! As Death Guns newest target, Sinon stands side-by-side with Kirito, ready to overcome her past trauma by defeating their common foe. At long last, its time for Kiritos showdown against Death Gun! Why and how did all those players die, and who really killed them" Seeking answers, Kirito steels himself and prepares for battle in this thrilling conclusion...
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
To steal the recipe for the Fairy Mallet and complete their quest, Silica and company infiltrate the Elves and Shoemaker guild. But Granze, the guilds leader, is not so easily outwitted-using the Gjallarhorn, a legendary instrument that summons a veritable army of soldiers to her side, she launches her assault! Whats more, the soldiers are created from old SAO data, and their leader bears an uncanny resemblance to the Black Swordsman...
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
It's time for the "real" SAO--the third floor! Kirito and Asuna are hardly out the door when they stumble upon the start of the Elf War quest. When they decide to side with the elite dark elf Kizmel, they're set on a path that will push them harder than ever before. But together, nothing can stop them...right?
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
The party is shaken when their leader, Diavel, is struck down by the boss of the very first floor. Asuna and her teammates are confronted for the first time with the cruel reality of their situation: Sword Art Online is no mere game--death here is final. Their commander lost, the remaining fighters begin to lose heart and plan their retreat. But the fight must go on if they are to escape this game world, and in his dying moments, Diavel managed to...
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Mysterious objects from space have landed, embedding themselves within human beings around the world and granting them impossible powers according to their deepest wishes. Seventeen-year-old Utsugi Minoru's only wish is to be able to live apart from the world and events around him. But will he remain the same after experiencing his new powers--and new dangers?
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Trapped in a one-on-one fight with an opponent using Kiritos SAO combat data, Lux is getting to experience firsthand what its like to go up against the Black Swordsman himself! Unfortunately, her confidence soon wanes as his power continues to grow, but with help on the way, she has no choice but to hold out as long as she can. In the face of such overwhelming odds, will the girls find a way to triumphover this fake Kirito and his massive army of...
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
The virtual world of ALfheim Online might not be literally deadly, but there's still plenty of tough adventuring to be had. The trio of Liz, Silica, and Leafa set out on a quest for a magical ring but immediately run into monsters tougher than they expected. A certain black-clothed swordsman comes to their rescue--but it's not Kirito?! It seems the "game of death" has had lingering emotional effects on everyone, and even the survivors bear scars....
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Kirito jumps into a new VRMMORPG called ALfheim Online (ALO) in search of Asuna, who still hasn't regained consciousness. On his quest to find the World Tree and reach Asuna, he meets a sylph girl named Leafa. A veteran player experienced with the sword, Leafa recognizes that Kirito is motivated by serious circumstances and decides to help him. But...Leafa's identity in the real world is Suguha Kirigaya--Kirito's sister. And it's the glimmer of her...
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Minoru and the rest of the SFD have pinned down the whereabouts of the Ruby Eye known only as Ignitor. In order to avoid a repeat of their past mistakes, they close in on their enemy with a flawless plan, but even so, they may not be ready for with the Ignitor has in store for them...
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Kirito has entered the new VRMMO Gun Gale Online in order to investigate the Death Gun incidents, only to discover his avatar is not exactly how he remembers it! He barely knows up from down in this new world, and he needs an ally. He may have found one in the mysterious female sniper Sinon, but she's got an agenda of her own...
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
It's just an ordinary day for the girls' ops crew until a crimson-haired newbie named Garnet storms into Liz's blacksmith shop, demanding her most powerful weapon. Amused by the rookie's spunk, the girls decide to join her on a quest, planning to teach her a thing or two about gaming. As they make headway, all seems well until a mysterious path appears...Just what could be waiting ahead?
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
After speaking with Cardinal, Kirito faces many unpleasant truths, and all ofthem lead to Quinella, the Administrator of the Underworld. Her unfathomable power makes her virtually untouchable, but if Kirito wants to have a chance at stopping her, hell first need to ascend Central Cathedrals many floors with Eugeo. And with Integrity Knights waiting to ambush them around every corner, thats no easy task
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Yuuki's sudden disappearance has left Asuna bereft. It had seemed like everyone was having such a good time-what did she do wrong...? She turns to Kirito in her search for answers, but she may end up wishing she'd never pulled on that thread. The most heartbreaking arc in SAO comes to a tearful conclusion...!
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
This might be a game, but its not something you play. - Akihiko Kayaba, Sword Art Online programmer After Ronie and Tiese try to save their friend from the clutches of nobles Humbert and Raios, the two find themselves at the corrupt knights mercy instead! Eugeo rushes to their aid, but his foes are protected by the unbreakable Taboo Index, no matter how twisted their actions. Torn between doing whats right and obeying the law of the land, Eugeos eye...
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
This might be a game, but its not something you play. - Akihiko Kayaba, Sword Art Online programmer After Kirito and Eugeos brush with death in their fight against the goblins, its back to the Gigas Cedar, the massive tree that Eugeos destined to hack away at for the rest of his days. But Kirito feels a lot stronger now-even the Blue Rose Sword feels lighter in his hands. As he approaches the fearsome Gigas Cedar with a new "ax" in hand, he realizes...
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
While Nezha attempts to atone for his misdeeds, the battle against Sword Art Online's second-floor boss begins! Kirito's uneasy alliance with the other front-runners seems to be holding, but what will happen when the floor boss corners them? Can Nezha rise to the occasion and seize a hero's prize?
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
To negate the threat of Cyan Pile, the mysterious enemy attacking Kuroyukihime, Haruyuki--now the Burst Linker Silver Crow--stands up to fight as her knight. But Kuroyukihime's suspicions about the true identity of her foe are placed squarely on a certain person Haruyuki knows well! Suddenly, Haruyuki is at odds with his princess, and this strain in their relationship sends everything careening off in the absolute worst direction! The inevitable clash...