Reki Kawahara

b. 1974

1 series 20 books in order

Reki Kawahara is a Japanese novelist, best known as the creator of Sword Art Online and Accel World, both of which have been adapted into anime series. He has been described as one of the most successful light novel writers of the 2010s. Our catalog credits him with Sword Art Online volumes including Alicization Running and Alicization Turning. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

Born
1974
Known for
Sword Art Online

Series by Reki Kawahara

Sword Art Online

20 books in order · 2014–2020

  1. Cover of Sword Art Online 1: Aincrad

    Sword Art Online 1: Aincrad

    2014 · Reki Kawahara

    Sword Art Online 1: Aincrad is a 2014 book by Reki Kawahara. It is book 1 of the series Sword Art Online.

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  2. Sword Art Online 2: Aincrad

    2014 · Reki Kawahara

    Sword Art Online 2: Aincrad is a 2014 book by Reki Kawahara. It is book 2 of the series Sword Art Online.

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  3. Cover of Sword Art Online 3: Fairy Dance

    Sword Art Online 3: Fairy Dance

    2014 · Reki Kawahara

    Sword Art Online 3: Fairy Dance is a 2014 book by Reki Kawahara. It is book 3 of the series Sword Art Online.

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  4. Sword Art Online 4: Fairy Dance

    2015 · Reki Kawahara

    Sword Art Online 4: Fairy Dance is a 2015 book by Reki Kawahara. It is book 4 of the series Sword Art Online.

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  5. Sword Art Online 5: Phantom Bullet

    2015 · Reki Kawahara

    Sword Art Online 5: Phantom Bullet is a 2015 book by Reki Kawahara. It is book 5 of the series Sword Art Online.

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  6. Sword Art Online 6: Phantom Bullet

    2015 · Reki Kawahara

    Sword Art Online 6: Phantom Bullet is a 2015 book by Reki Kawahara. It is book 6 of the series Sword Art Online.

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  7. Sword Art Online 7: Mother's Rosary

    2016 · Reki Kawahara

    Sword Art Online 7: Mother's Rosary is a 2016 book by Reki Kawahara. It is book 7 of the series Sword Art Online.

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  8. Sword Art Online 8: Early and Late

    2016 · Reki Kawahara

    Sword Art Online 8: Early and Late is a 2016 book by Reki Kawahara. It is book 8 of the series Sword Art Online.

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  9. Sword Art Online 9: Alicization Beginning

    2016 · Reki Kawahara

    Sword Art Online 9: Alicization Beginning is a 2016 book by Reki Kawahara. It is book 9 of the series Sword Art Online.

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  10. Sword Art Online 10: Alicization Running

    2017 · Reki Kawahara

    Sword Art Online 10: Alicization Running is a 2017 book by Reki Kawahara. It is book 10 of the series Sword Art Online.

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Reki Kawahara written?

We list 20 books by Reki Kawahara across 1 series, published between 2014–2020 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Reki Kawahara's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Sword Art Online 1: Aincrad.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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