Sword Art Online

Sword Art Online

Blurring the line between the virtual and the real.

On Gunma TV, Tokyo MX

2012–20204 seasons96 episodes24 min8.1 / 10

A high-stakes virtual reality survival saga that pairs intense action and death-game stakes with romantic subplots and found-family bonds across 96 episodes.

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...

Essence

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Like Sword Art Online

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Sword Art Online

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Sword Art Online, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Sword Art Online, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Sword Art Online, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.