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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.
Originally written in Japanese, Sword Art Online was first published in April 2009 in Japan by Dengeki Bunko and Yen Press, LLC. The books are illustrated by abec. It has been adapted as 13 manga series (from 2015).
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.
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