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Sword Art Online

2012·Series·A·24 min·★ 8.1(2,207)
AnimationSci-Fi & FantasyAction & AdventureMore Japanese titles

“Blurring the line between the virtual and the real.”

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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Where to watch Sword Art Online in India

Can I watch Sword Art Online in India? Yes — you can stream Sword Art Online in India on Crunchyroll, Sony Liv and VI movies and tv.

Click a service to open Sword Art Online there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.

Where is Sword Art Online streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
IndiaCrunchyroll, Sony Liv, VI movies and tv, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel—
United StatesHulu, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomCrunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video
CanadaCrunchyroll Amazon Channel, CrunchyrollApple TV Store
AustraliaCrunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon ChannelApple TV Store
GermanyNetflix, Crunchyroll, Netflix Standard with Ads, Animation Digital NetworkAkibapass
FranceCrunchyroll, Animation Digital Network, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel—
SpainAmazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads—
BrazilCrunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel—
JapanNetflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, HuluAmazon Video, FOD

About Sword Art Online

Sword Art Online is a 2012 Japanese-language animation, sci-fi & fantasy and action & adventure series. The cast is led by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Haruka Tomatsu, Hiroaki Hirata. It spans 4 seasons and 96 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 2200 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on Crunchyroll, Sony Liv, VI movies and tv.

Sword Art Online was produced by A-1 Pictures, Aniplex, and GENCO and made in Japan. It was first aired on July 8, 2012, and carries a A certification.

First aired
July 8, 2012
Last aired
September 20, 2020
Original language
Japanese
Age rating
A
Status
Ended
Seasons
4 (96 episodes)
Network
Gunma TV, TOKYO MX
Country
Japan
Production
A-1 Pictures, Aniplex, GENCO
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Sword Art Online cast & crew

The cast features Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Kirito (voice), Haruka Tomatsu as Asuna (voice), Hiroaki Hirata as Klein (voice), Ai Kayano as Alice Synthesis Thirty (voice), Rina Hidaka as Silica (voice), and Hiroki Yasumoto as Agil (voice).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Yuki Kajiura, cinematography is by Kenta Hayashi, and it was produced by Ryutaro Kawakami and Takaaki Yuasa.

Is Sword Art Online worth watching?

Sword Art Online holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 2,207 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed animation series.

With 4 seasons and 96 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.

If you enjoy animation, sci-fi & fantasy, and action & adventure, Sword Art Online is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Sword Art Online

In India, you can stream Sword Art Online on Crunchyroll, Sony Liv, VI movies and tv, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and Anime Times Amazon Channel. Click any service above to open it directly.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of Sword Art Online

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

Kirito (voice)

Haruka Tomatsu

Haruka Tomatsu

Asuna (voice)

Hiroaki Hirata

Hiroaki Hirata

Klein (voice)

Ai Kayano

Ai Kayano

Alice Synthesis Thirty (voice)

Rina Hidaka

Rina Hidaka

Silica (voice)

Hiroki Yasumoto

Hiroki Yasumoto

Agil (voice)

Isshin Chiba

Isshin Chiba

Critter (voice

Kaori Maeda

Kaori Maeda

Selka (voice)

Taku Yashiro

Taku Yashiro

Iskahn (voice)

Yuhko Kaida

Yuhko Kaida

Dee Eye Ell (voice)

Junya Enoki

Junya Enoki

Lilpilin (voice)

Kanae Itou

Kanae Itou

Yui (voice)

Sword Art Online — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Sword Art Online in India?

Sword Art Online is streaming on Crunchyroll, Sony Liv, VI movies and tv, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel in India.

▸Where can I watch Sword Art Online in the US?

In the US, Sword Art Online is streaming on Hulu, Crunchyroll, and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

▸Where can I watch Sword Art Online in the UK?

In the UK, Sword Art Online is streaming on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

▸Is Sword Art Online on Crunchyroll?

Yes — Sword Art Online is currently available on Crunchyroll in India.

▸What language is Sword Art Online in?

Sword Art Online is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How many seasons of Sword Art Online are there?

Sword Art Online has 4 seasons with 96 episodes in total.

▸What is Sword Art Online rated?

Sword Art Online is rated A. It holds a 8.1/10 audience score from 2,207 ratings.

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