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Sword Art Online

Sword Art Online

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Source is Light Novel.
Context: Adapts the Aincrad arc (where 10,000 players are trapped in a VRMMORPG) and the Fairy Dance arc (ALfheim Online). It covers Kirito's survival, the clearing of the game, and his quest to rescue Asuna from the World Tree.
Continuation: To continue the story, watch Sword Art Online EXTRA EDITION or proceed to Sword Art Online II. To read, start from Volume 5.
Critical Note: The anime tells the Aincrad arc in chronological order, unlike the light novel which was originally written non-linearly (jumping from Floor 1 to 74). It adapts parts of Volume 1, 2, and 8 side stories.
Status: Finished.

How to continue the Sword Art Online story after the anime?

The Sword Art Online anime coverage concludes around chapter 3. The best way to skip fillers and see what happens next is to start reading from Chapter 4 of the light novel.

Is the Sword Art Online light novel finished or still releasing?

The Sword Art Online light novel is currently Still Publishing. New chapters are being released regularly. As of now, it has reached over many chapters.