Sword Art Online
ソードアート・オンライン
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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Streaming now in the United States on Hulu and Crunchyroll.
Rent or buy in the United States on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
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Frequently asked questions about Sword Art Online
Where can I watch Sword Art Online in the United States?
Sword Art Online is available to stream on Hulu and Crunchyroll in the United States, and to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Sword Art Online on Hulu?
Yes. Sword Art Online is streaming on Hulu in the United States, alongside Crunchyroll.
Can I watch Sword Art Online for free?
Not free in the United States right now. Sword Art Online needs a subscription to Hulu and Crunchyroll, or you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
What are the ratings for Sword Art Online?
Sword Art Online scores 8.1 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Sword Art Online?
Sword Art Online stars Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Haruka Tomatsu, Hiroaki Hirata, Ai Kayano, and Rina Hidaka.
How many seasons of Sword Art Online are there?
Sword Art Online has 4 seasons and 96 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of Sword Art Online?
All 96 episodes of Sword Art Online add up to about 38 hours 24 minutes at roughly 24 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 19 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 10 days.
What network is Sword Art Online on?
Sword Art Online airs on Gunma TV and Tokyo MX, and is produced by A-1 Pictures, Aniplex, and GENCO.
What language is Sword Art Online in?
Sword Art Online is in Japanese, and its original title is ソードアート・オンライン.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.