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Episode runtime
24 min
Original language
Japanese
Country of origin
Japan
Type
TV Series
Seasons
4
Episodes
96
Status
Ended
First air year
2012
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Sword Art Online (2012)

TV Series • 2012 • Animation / Sci-Fi & Fantasy • ⭐ 8.2 TMDB • 🛡️ 17+
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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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Worth tryingRise-to-power
EnergyRising and charged
ToneEpic and aspirational
ExperienceGrowth, power, and escalation
Best suited forbig ideas and concept-driven tension
What to expect from this title?Expect a rise-from-below journey built on training, power shifts, and the satisfaction of steady progression.
Heavy in toneConflict carries the weight
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
TV-MAAdults
🎯 Best suited for: 17+🧭 Content level: Mature content
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Best suited for17+
Content levelMature content
GuidanceNot suitable for children
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ConfidenceHigh
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• Mature themes• Violence & action
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Sword Art Online is a 2012 TV series in the Animation / Sci-Fi & Fantasy category from Japan. Starring Yoshitsugu Matsuoka and Haruka Tomatsu. Original language: Japanese. An official trailer is available on this page. Watch options are shown when available. TMDB rating: 8.2/10.
Genre: Animation / Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Released in 2012, Original language: Japanese, Production: Japan, Starring Yoshitsugu Matsuoka and Haruka Tomatsu.
Episode runtime
24 min
Original language
Japanese
Country of origin
Japan
Type
TV Series
Seasons
4
Episodes
96
Status
Ended
First air year
2012

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1What is series Sword Art Online (2012)?
It is a series released in 2012 within the Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure category.
2What is the story of Sword Art Online?
Sword Art Online (2012) is a series in the Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch Sword Art Online online?
Yes. The page currently shows official online availability through providers such as Crunchyroll, Shahid VIP, STARZPLAY.
4What is the rating of Sword Art Online?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 8.2/10 based on 2,095 ratings.
5How many seasons or episodes does Sword Art Online have?
The series currently shows 4 seasons, 96 episodes.
6What kind of viewers is Sword Art Online best suited for?
An accessible family watch with clear emotion, light adventure, and an easy rhythm that is simple to follow.

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