Sword Art Online Books in Order
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Sword Art Online is a Japanese light novel series written by Reki Kawahara, illustrated by abec, originally serialized as a web novel from 2002-2008 before Kadokawa began professional publication in 2009. The story follows Kirito, Asuna, and other players trapped in and later navigating various virtual-reality MMORPGs where in-game death can mean real death.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2014 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online 1: Aincrad is the first volume of a Japanese light novel series by Reki Kawahara, originally published as a web novel before being…
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Buy on Amazon2014 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online 2: Aincrad is a light novel in the Sword Art Online series by Reki Kawahara, illustrated by abec. It continues the story of Kazuto…
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Buy on AmazonSword Art Online 3: Fairy Dance
2014 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online 3: Fairy Dance is a volume in the Sword Art Online light novel series by Reki Kawahara, illustrated by abec. The story continues the…
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Sword Art Online 4: Fairy Dance
2015 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online 4: Fairy Dance is a light novel in the Sword Art Online series by Reki Kawahara, illustrated by abec. It is set in the 2020s and…
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Sword Art Online 5: Phantom Bullet
2015 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online 5: Phantom Bullet is a light novel in the Sword Art Online series by Reki Kawahara. It follows the protagonist Kazuto "Kirito"…
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Sword Art Online 6: Phantom Bullet
2015 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online 6: Phantom Bullet is a light novel in the Sword Art Online series by Reki Kawahara. It follows the protagonist Kazuto "Kirito"…
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Sword Art Online 7: Mother's Rosary
2016 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online 7: Mother's Rosary is a volume in the Sword Art Online light novel series by Reki Kawahara, illustrated by abec. The story continues…
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Sword Art Online 8: Early and Late
2016 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online 8: Early and Late is a volume in the Sword Art Online light novel series by Reki Kawahara, illustrated by abec. The story continues…
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Sword Art Online 9: Alicization Beginning
2016 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online 9: Alicization Beginning is a volume in the Sword Art Online light novel series by Reki Kawahara, illustrated by abec. It continues…
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Sword Art Online 10: Alicization Running
2017 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online 10: Alicization Running is a volume in the Sword Art Online light novel series by Reki Kawahara, illustrated by abec. It continues…
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Sword Art Online 11: Alicization Turning
2017 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online 11: Alicization Turning is a volume in the Sword Art Online light novel series by Reki Kawahara. It continues the story of Kazuto…
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Sword Art Online 12: Alicization Rising
2017 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online: Alicization Rising is the second part of the third season of the Sword Art Online anime series, produced by A-1 Pictures and…
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Sword Art Online 13: Alicization Dividing
2018 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online 13: Alicization Dividing is the thirteenth volume in the Sword Art Online light novel series by Reki Kawahara, illustrated by abec.…
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Sword Art Online 14: Alicization Uniting
2018 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online 14: Alicization Uniting is a volume in the Sword Art Online light novel series by Reki Kawahara, illustrated by abec. It continues…
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Sword Art Online 15: Alicization Invading
2018 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online: Alicization Invading is the second part of the third season of the Sword Art Online anime series, adapted from the fifteenth volume…
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Sword Art Online 16: Alicization Exploding
2019 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online: Alicization Exploding is the third season of the Sword Art Online anime series, produced by A-1 Pictures and directed by Manabu…
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Sword Art Online 17: Alicization Awakening
2019 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online 17: Alicization Awakening is the seventeenth volume in the Sword Art Online light novel series by Reki Kawahara, serving as the…
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Sword Art Online 18: Alicization Lasting
2020 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online: Alicization Lasting is the eighteenth volume of the Sword Art Online light novel series by Reki Kawahara. It serves as the…
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Sword Art Online 19: Moon Cradle
2020 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online 19: Moon Cradle is a volume in the Sword Art Online light novel series by Reki Kawahara, illustrated by abec. The story continues…
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Buy on AmazonSword Art Online 20: Moon Cradle
2020 · Reki Kawahara
Sword Art Online 20: Moon Cradle is a volume in the Sword Art Online light novel series by Reki Kawahara, illustrated by abec. The story continues…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Sword Art Online books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Sword Art Online 1: Aincrad”. Start with “Sword Art Online 1: Aincrad.”
How many books are in the Sword Art Online series?
We list 20 books by Reki Kawahara , published between 2014–2020.
Where can I buy the Sword Art Online books?
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