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Almost one year has passed since SAO has been cleared. Kazuto meets with Seijiro Kikuoka of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and learns of a strange incident that has taken place in the VRMMO “Gun Gale Online (GGO).”

Almost one year has passed since SAO has been cleared. Kazuto meets with Seijiro Kikuoka of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and learns of a strange incident that has taken place in the VRMMO “Gun Gale Online (GGO).”

Sinon is known as the best sniper in GGO, armed with the Hécate II sniper rifle. She, along with her squadron, attacks another squadron, successfully sniping the first target. However, the giant cloaked figure she intended as her second target...

Sinon is known as the best sniper in GGO, armed with the Hécate II sniper rifle. She, along with her squadron, attacks another squadron, successfully sniping the first target.

In real life, the player Sinon is a high school student named Shino Asada. Because of an incident from her childhood, Shino is traumatized by the sight of guns. What kind of incident was it...?

In real life, the player Sinon is a high school student named Shino Asada. Because of an incident from her childhood, Shino is traumatized by the sight of guns. What kind of incident was it...?

Kikuoka has recruited irito to investigate GGO, and so he logs in. To lure Death Gun into targeting him, he hopes to enter Bullet of Bullets (BoB), a tournament to decide the most powerful gunman in GGO.

Kikuoka has recruited irito to investigate GGO, and so he logs in. To lure Death Gun into targeting him, he hopes to enter Bullet of Bullets (BoB), a tournament to decide the most powerful gunman in GGO.

Barely managing to register for BoB in time, Kirito will be competing in Block F of the preliminary tournament. Sinon is also in Block F, and there's a chance that they'll clash in the final. They promise each other to go all-out if they do meet.

Barely managing to register for BoB in time, Kirito will be competing in Block F of the preliminary tournament. Sinon is also in Block F, and there's a chance that they'll clash in the final. They promise each other to go all-out if they do meet.

After witnessing Kirito’s fight to win his first preliminary match, a man clad in a ragged cloak asks him, "Are you the real deal?" It is then that Kirito and Sinon, having both advanced in the preliminary round, face off in the Block F final, but…

After witnessing Kirito’s fight to win his first preliminary match, a man clad in a ragged cloak asks him, "Are you the real deal?" It is then that Kirito and Sinon, having both advanced in the preliminary round, face off in the Block F final.

The man in the ragged cloak is an SAO survivor... This thought consumes Kirito to the point that it worries Suguha. Meanwhile, Shino can't shake off her irritation towards Kirito, and she launches into a tirade, swearing that she'll defeat him.

The man in the ragged cloak is an SAO survivor... This thought consumes Kirito to the point that it worries Suguha. Meanwhile, Shino can't shake off her irritation towards Kirito, and she launches into a tirade, swearing that she'll defeat him.

Kirito approaches Sinon about exchanging information and begins to investigate the other players. Meanwhile, the final round begins and a Battle Royale between 30 players is now underway on a massive field measuring 10 km in diameter.

Kirito approaches Sinon about exchanging information and begins to investigate the other players. Meanwhile, the final round begins and a Battle Royale between 30 players is now underway on a massive field measuring 10 km in diameter.

The man in the ragged cloak reveals himself to be Death Gun, and announces that he’ll be bringing on real-life death. Meanwhile, Kirito and Sinon decide to join forces, hoping to take Death Gun down before there are any more casualties.

The man in the ragged cloak reveals himself to be Death Gun, and announces that he’ll be bringing on real-life death. Meanwhile, Kirito and Sinon decide to join forces, hoping to take Death Gun down before there are any more casualties.

Attacked from behind by Death Gun, Sinon has her back to the wall. Death Gun's weapon is, oddly enough, the same gun that Sinon used to kill the bank robber. Death Gun tries to kill Sinon, stunned by flashbacks, in order to motivate Kirito.

Attacked from behind by Death Gun, Sinon has her back to the wall. Death Gun's weapon is, oddly enough, the same gun that Sinon used to kill the bank robber. Death Gun tries to kill Sinon, stunned by flashbacks, in order to motivate Kirito.

After escaping from Death Gun, Kirito and Sinon lay low in a desert cave. There, Kirito speculates on how Death Gun murdered other players. In doing so, he hits upon a certain terrifying possibility.

"After escaping from Death Gun, Kirito and Sinon lay low in a desert cave. There, Kirito speculates on how Death Gun murdered other players. In doing so, he hits upon a certain terrifying possibility.

BoB has reached its last stage, and the field of survivors has been narrowed down to Kirito, Sinon, Death Gun, and Yamikaze, the previous tournament's runner-up.

BoB has reached its last stage, and the field of survivors has been narrowed down to Kirito, Sinon, Death Gun, and Yamikaze, the previous tournament's runner-up.

Kirito is in dire straits. He is driven into a corner due to Death Gun’s prowess not only as a gunman, but as a swordsman, too, and he is beginning to lose all strength. Meanwhile, Sinon desperately tries to figure out what she can do.

Kirito is in dire straits. He is driven into a corner due to Death Gun’s prowess not only as a gunman, but as a swordsman, too, and he is beginning to lose all strength. Meanwhile, Sinon desperately tries to figure out what she can do.

Kyoji attacks, intent on ending his own life after first killing Shino. But just in the nick of time, Kazuto bursts through the door, and tackles Kyoji. As they struggle furiously, Kyoji shoves the poison-filled syringe against Kazuto…

Kyoji attacks, intent on ending his own life after first killing Shino. But just in the nick of time, Kazuto bursts through the door, and tackles Kyoji. As they struggle furiously, Kyoji shoves the poison-filled syringe against Kazuto

It's reported that the Holy Sword Excalibur has been discovered inside ALO. Hearing the news, Kirito and Leafa decide to take possession of Excalibur before other players get to it first. Summoning Asuna, Klein, Sinon and the others, they set off.

It's reported that the Holy Sword Excalibur has been discovered inside ALO. Hearing the news, Kirito and Leafa decide to take possession of Excalibur before other players get to it first. Summoning Asuna, Klein, Sinon and the others, they set off.

Kirito and the others are tasked with subjugating the Frost King Thrymr, and a quest to recover Excalibur. It's Yui's guess that this isn't a quest planned by the game admins, but something automatically generated by the system. And if that's the case…

Kirito and the others are tasked with subjugating the Frost King Thrymr, and a quest to recover Excalibur. It's Yui's guess that this isn't a quest planned by the game admins, but something automatically generated by the system. And if that's the case…

Kirito and the others are taking on Thrymr, the Boss lurking at the bottom level of the dungeon. But unable to make much of a dent in Thrymr's HP, they soon find themselves in grave danger. Just then, their new ally, Freyja, raises her voice…

Kirito and the others are taking on Thrymr, the Boss lurking at the bottom level of the dungeon. But unable to make much of a dent in Thrymr's HP, they soon find themselves in grave danger. Just then, their new ally, Freyja, raises her voice…

In an upcoming update of ALO, Floors 21-30 of New Aincrad will be unlocked. Asuna, Kirito and Yui revisit their dream of once again living together in their log cabin on Floor 22. After the update, Asuna, Kirito and the rest face the boss of Floor 21…

In an upcoming update of ALO, Floors 21-30 of New Aincrad will be unlocked. Asuna, Kirito and Yui revisit their dream of once again living together in their log cabin on Floor 22. After the update, Asuna, Kirito and the rest face the boss of Floor 21...

Hearing rumors about a brilliant player known as Zekken, Asuna decides to mount a challenge. But when Asuna logs out, she is told by her mother to take an exam to transfer into an academically oriented high school.

Hearing rumors about a brilliant player known as Zekken, Asuna decides to mount a challenge. But when Asuna logs out, she is told by her mother to take an exam to transfer into an academically oriented high school.

Asuna is asked to help the guild “Sleeping Knights,” which has decided to disband soon due to the members’ circumstances. Before they do, they want to defeat a Floor Boss with only their party, something usually done with 49 people.

Asuna is asked to help the guild “Sleeping Knights,” which has decided to disband soon due to the members’ circumstances. Before they do, they want to defeat a Floor Boss with only their party, something usually done with 49 people.

Asuna and the Sleeping Knights’ attempt to defeat the boss on Floor 27 has been observed by a guild specializing in boss raids. Now 20 of its members block the boss room. With Kirito stalling the rest of the guild, can Asuna and the others break through?

Asuna and the Sleeping Knights’ attempt to defeat the boss on Floor 27 has been observed by a guild specializing in boss raids. Now 20 of its members block the boss room. With Kirito stalling the rest of the guild, can Asuna and the others break through?

A few days have passed since Yuuki suddenly disappeared from in front of Asuna, and she still hasn’t logged in to ALO. Later, Asuna meets Kazuto on the school roof, where he hands her a note and tells her Yuuki might be at the location written on it.

A few days have passed since Yuuki suddenly disappeared from in front of Asuna, and she still hasn’t logged in to ALO. Later, Asuna meets Kazuto on the school roof, where he hands her a note and tells her Yuuki might be at the location written on it.

As a tester for the world’s first medical-use Full-Dive device, Yuuki has been diving into virtual worlds from the hospital. Unable to leave her hospital room, she longs to go to school again. To make that wish come true, Asuna asks Kazuto for help…

As a tester for the world’s first medical-use Full-Dive device, Yuuki has been diving into virtual worlds from the hospital. Unable to leave her hospital room, she longs to go to school again. To make that wish come true, Asuna asks Kazuto for help.

Getting to experience the outside world, Yuuki’s days are more satisfactory than ever before. In ALO, the players have a barbecue and end up on a quest. In the real world, Asuna and the girls take a trip to Kyoto. One day, Asuna receives an email…

Getting to experience the outside world, Yuuki’s days are more satisfactory than ever before. In ALO, the players have a barbecue and end up on a quest. In the real world, Asuna and the girls take a trip to Kyoto. One day, Asuna receives an email.