Alternative Titles
Synonyms: S.A.O, SAO
Japanese: ソードアート・オンライン
More titlesInformation
Type:
TV
Episodes:
25
Status:
Finished Airing
Aired:
Jul 8, 2012 to Dec 23, 2012
Premiered:
Summer 2012
Broadcast:
Sundays at 00:00 (JST)
Licensors:
Aniplex of America
Studios:
A-1 Pictures
Source:
Light novel
Duration:
23 min. per ep.
Rating:
PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
Statistics
Ranked:
#32412
2
based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded.
Popularity:
#5
Members:
3,066,254
Favorites:
68,578
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