List of Sword Art Online light novels

The cover of the first volume of the Sword Art Online light novel series released by ASCII Media Works on April 10, 2009 in Japan.

Sword Art Online is a Japanese light novel series written by Reki Kawahara with accompanying illustrations drawn by abec. The series takes place in the near-future and focuses on various virtual reality MMORPG worlds. Originally self-published online under the pseudonym Fumio Kunori,[1] ASCII Media Works began publishing the novels on April 10, 2009 under their Dengeki Bunko imprint.[2] The series has since grown to 16 volumes as of August 8, 2015.[3] Yen Press began publishing the novels in English in North America and United Kingdom with the first volume on April 22, 2014. The novels are also published in China, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand[4] and France.[5] With more than 16 million copies in print worldwide, there are future plans for publications in Germany, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Vietnam and others.[4]

Kawahara also began writing a parallel series of light novels titled Sword Art Online: Progressive, a reboot of the original Sword Art Online Aincrad Arc. However, instead of covering the arc in one light novel, Kawahara plans to take a floor by floor approach of the Aincrad Arc. The first volume was published on October 10, 2012[6] and four volumes have been published as of December, 2015.

In addition to the original storyline of Sword Art Online and Sword Art Online: Progressive, Kawahara has also written and published Sword Art Online side stories. These side stories have been posted on his website,[7] in a collection of side stories in Accel World, have been sold at Comitia, Dengeki Bunko's Fair and have come along with the limited edition Blu-Ray/DVD Sword Art Online compilation volumes. Before Sword Art Online was published, Kawahara had posted Sword Art Online novels on his website and there are still a few side stories on Sword Art Online, although the original novels have been removed. In addition, Kawahara has published a side story of Sword Art Online in one of his other works, Accel World. In the tenth volume of Accel World, there is a chapter where it depicts a cross over between Sword Art Online and Accel World. Several of the side stories that he has released are in a collection called the Sword Art Online Material Edition, which range from novels to manga. However, all of the art in the Material Editions are drawn by Kawahara himself.

Volume list

Sword Art Online

No.TitleJapanese releaseEnglish release
1Sword Art Online 1: AincradApril 10, 2009[2]
ISBN 978-4-04-867760-8		April 22, 2014[8][9]
ISBN 978-0-316-37124-7
  • Prologue
  • Chapters 1–25
Being one of the world's luckiest gamers, Kirito gets the chance to play Sword Art Online, the world's first ever VRMMORPG (Virtual Reality Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game), only available to 10,000 people. Players immerse themselves into the game and are able to live a totally different life. However, all 10,000 players gets trapped in this game where game over in-game means death, both virtual and real. The only way to escape this game alive is to clear all 100 floors of Aincrad, but after having been trapped in this virtual world for two years, there are still 26 floors to clear with only 6,000 players left.
2Sword Art Online 2: AincradAugust 10, 2009[10]
ISBN 978-4-04-867935-0		August 26, 2014[11]
ISBN 978-0-316-37681-5
  • Prologue
  • "The Black Swordsman" (黒の剣士 Kuro No Kenshi)
  • "Warmth of the Heart" (心の温度 Kokoro No Ondo)
  • "The Girl in the Morning Dew" (朝露の少女 Asatsuyu No Shoujo)
  • "Red-Nosed Reindeer" (赤鼻のトナカイ Akahana No Tonakai)
A collection of four short stories revolving around Kirito that take place when the players of Sword Art Online are trapped in the game.
3Sword Art Online 3: Fairy DanceDecember 10, 2009[12]
ISBN 978-4-04-868193-3		December 16, 2014[13]
ISBN 978-0-316-29642-7
  • Prologue
  • Chapters 1–4
Kirito has finished the game Sword Art Online and has returned back to reality. However, he soon discovers that Asuna and 300 other people are still stuck in-game. Kirito soon finds out that they are trapped in a game called Alfheim Online and rushes back into virtual reality to save Asuna.
4Sword Art Online 4: Fairy DanceApril 10, 2010[14]
ISBN 978-4-04-868452-1		April 21, 2015[15]
ISBN 978-0-316-29643-4
  • Prologue
  • Chapters 5–9
After foiling the ambush from the Salamanders, Kirito and Leafa continue to head towards the World Tree but end up in the underworld, Jötunheimr. After a series of experiences to both of the gamers, they soon arrive at the base of the World Tree, Arun. Kirito immediately tries to fly into the World Tree and save Asuna. However, before he saves her, he is faced with a few surprising findings.
5Sword Art Online 5: Phantom BulletAugust 10, 2010[16]
ISBN 978-4-04-868763-8		August 18, 2015[17]
ISBN 978-0-316-29644-1
After saving his girlfriend, Kirito changes game: Following the request of Kikuoka, an officer from the Internal Defense Department he dives into a game filled with gunpowder and firearms. With the help of Sinon, a sniper, he investigates a series of murders committed by the mysterious Death Gun.
6Sword Art Online 6: Phantom BulletDecember 10, 2010[18]
ISBN 978-4-04-870132-7		December 15, 2015[19]
ISBN 978-0-31-629645-8
Kirito enters in the middle of the action by participating in the Bullet Of Bullets PVP battle. In meantime he deducts that the opponent is a member of the old Sword Art Online game's red(killer) guild, Laughing Coffin.
7Sword Art Online 7: Mother's RosarioApril 8, 2011[20]
ISBN 978-4-04-870431-1		April 19, 2016[21]
ISBN 978-0-31-639040-8
A change of protagonists: this light novel is a spin-off: the main characters being Kirito's girlfriend Asuna and "Absolute Sword" Konno Yuuki.
8Sword Art Online 8: Early and LateAugust 10, 2011[22]
ISBN 978-4-04-870733-6		August 23, 2016[23]
ISBN 978-0-31-639041-5
  • "A Crime Within the Walls" (圏内事件 Kennai Jiken)
  • "Calibur" (キャリバー Kyariba)
  • "The First Day" (はじまりの日 Hajimari No Hi)
Short stories from the world of Sword Art Online and the Fairy Dance.
9Sword Art Online 9: Alicization BeginningFebruary 10, 2012[24]
ISBN 978-4-04-886271-4		December 13, 2016[25]
ISBN 978-0-31-639042-2
  • "Prologue I" (プロローグ I Purorōgu I)
  • "Prologue II" (プロローグ II Purorōgu II)
  • "Interlude I" (転章I Ten Shyou I)
  • Chapter 1. "Underworld" (アンダーワールド Andawarudo)
10Sword Art Online 10: Alicization RunningJuly 10, 2012[26]
ISBN 978-4-04-886697-2		—
  • Chapter 2. "Project Alicization" (アリシゼーション計画 Arishizeshon Keikaku)
  • Chapter 3. "Zakkaria Sword Arts Tournament" (ザッカリア剣術大会 Zakkaria Kenjutsu Taikai)
  • Chapter 4. "Sword Mastery Academy" (帝立修剣学院 Teiritsu Syuuken gakuin)
  • "Interlude II" (転章II Ten Shyou II)
11Sword Art Online 11: Alicization TurningDecember 10, 2012[27]
ISBN 978-4-04-891157-3		—
  • Chapter 5. "Seal of the Right Eye" (右眼の封印 Migime No Huuin)
  • "Interlude III" (転章III Ten Shyou III)
  • Chapter 6. "The Prisoners and Knight" (囚人と騎士 Meshiudo To Kishi)
12Sword Art Online 12: Alicization RisingApril 10, 2013[28]
ISBN 978-4-04-891529-8		—
  • Chapter 7. "The Two Supervisors" (二人の管理者 Futari No Kanrisha)
  • Chapter 8. "Central Cathedral" (セントラル・カセドラル Sentoraru Kasedoraru)
13Sword Art Online 13: Alicization DividingAugust 10, 2013[29]
ISBN 978-4-04-891757-5		—
  • "Interlude IV" (転章IV Ten Shyou IV)
  • Chapter 9. "Integrity Knight Alice" (整合騎士アリス Seigou Kishi Arisu)
  • Chapter 10. "Integrity Knight Commander Bercouli" (整合騎士長ベルクーリ Seigou Kishi Berukuri)
  • Chapter 11. "The Secret of the Chamber of Elders" (元老院の秘密 Genrouin No Himitsu)
14Sword Art Online 14: Alicization UnitingApril 10, 2014[30]
ISBN 978-4-04-866505-6		—
  • Chapter 12. "Highest Minister Administrator" (最高司祭アドミニストレータ Saikou Shisai Adominisutorēta)
  • Chapter 13. "The Decisive Battle" (決戦 Kessen)
15Sword Art Online 15: Alicization InvadingAugust 9, 2014[31]
ISBN 978-4-04-866775-3		—
  • Chapter 14. "Subtilizer" (魂を盗む者(サトライザー) Satoraizā)
  • Chapter 15. "In the Northern Territory" (北の地にて Kita No Chi Nite)
  • Chapter 16. "Attack on Ocean Turtle" (オーシャン・タートル襲撃 Ōshan Tātoru Shūgeki)
  • Chapter 17. "Dark Territory" (ダークテリトリー Dāku Teritorī)
After the decisive battle against the Highest Minister Administrator the Human Empire's defences are shaken. However the Great East Gate is on the verge of crumbling. The Order of the Integrity Knights needs to prepare against the incoming army from the Dark Territory once the gate crumbles.
16Sword Art Online 16: Alicization ExplodingAugust 8, 2015[3]
ISBN 978-4-04-865307-7		—
  • Chapter 18. "War of the Underworld" (アンダーワールド大戦 Andāwārudo Taisen)
  • Chapter 19. "The Radiant Medium" (光の巫女 Hikari No Miko)
17Sword Art Online 17: Alicization AwakeningApril 10, 2016[32]
ISBN 978-4-04-865883-6		—
  • Chapter 20. "Each Own Battle" (それぞれの戦い Sore Zore no Tatakai)
  • Chapter 21. "Awakening" (覚醒 Kakusei)

Sword Art Online: Progressive

No.TitleJapanese releaseEnglish release
1Sword Art Online: Progressive 1October 10, 2012[6]
ISBN 978-4-04-886977-5		March 24, 2015[33]
ISBN 978-0-316-25936-1
  • "Aria of a Starless Night" (星なき夜のアリア Hoshi Naki Yoru no Aria)
  • "Intermission - Reason For The Whiskers" (幕間 - ヒゲの理由 Makuai - Hige no Riyū)
  • "Rondo of a Fragile Blade" (儚き剣のロンド Hakanaki Ken no Rondo)
2Sword Art Online: Progressive 2December 10, 2013[34]
ISBN 978-4-04-866163-8		June 30, 2015[35]
ISBN 978-0-316-34217-9
  • Concerto of Black-And-White (黒白のコンチェルト Kokubyuku No Koncheruto)
3Sword Art Online: Progressive 3December 10, 2014[36]
ISBN 978-4-04-869096-6		October 27, 2015[37]
ISBN 978-0-316-34883-6
  • Barcarolle of Froth (泡影のバルカローレ Hōyō No Barukarōre)
4Sword Art Online: Progressive 4December 10, 2015[38]
ISBN 978-0-31-654542-6		October 25, 2016 [39]
ISBN 978-0-31-654542-6

Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online

No.TitleRelease date ISBN
1Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online I -Squad Jam-December 10, 2014[40]ISBN 978-4-04-869094-2
2Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II -Second Squad Jam <Part 1>-March 10, 2015ISBN 978-4-04-869095-9
3Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online III -Second Squad Jam <Part 2>-June 10, 2015ISBN 978-4-04-865190-5
4Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online IV -Third Squad Jam Betrayers' Choice <Part 1>-March 10, 2016ISBN 978-4-04-865818-8

Sword Art Online Material Edition

No.TitleRelease date ISBN
1The ProgressersNovember 18, 2007—
2Early CharacterFebruary 10, 2008—
3Ceramic HeartMay 5, 2008—
4Cold Hand, Warm HardNovember 16, 2008—
5SalviaMay 5, 2009—
6Algade ShowdownNovember 15, 2009—
7Continuation: Aria in the Starless NightAugust 21, 2011—
8Rondo of the Transient Sword (First Chapter)October 30, 2011—
9Monochrome Concerto (First Chapter)February 5, 2012—
1016.6October 20, 2013—
1116.7February 2, 2014—
1216.8May 5, 2014—
1316.9August 31, 2014—
14Sugary Days 5November 23, 2014—
15Sugary Days 6May 5, 2015—
16Sugary Days 7August 30, 2015—

Sword Art Online side stories

No.TitleRelease date ISBN
–There is But One Ultimate WayFebruary 13, 2011—
Release via Sword Art Online Material Edition: Assemblage.
–Caliber SS
Kyaribā Sukoshi Shippai han (キャリバー SS版)		June 10, 2011—
Release via Dengeki Bunko Magazine.
–Versus
Bāsasu (バーサス)		December 10, 2011—
Release via Dengeki Bunko Magazine.
–Breaking Damage's Limit
Damēji no Genkai Toppa (ダメージの限界突破)		November 2012—
Release as a Dengeki Bunko Festival special.
–Story Pencil BoardMarch 2013—
Release as an attachment to a volume of Dengeki Bunko Magazine.
–Celeste Fairy
Cheresute no Yōsei (チェレステの妖精)		May 2013—
Release as an attachment to a volume of Dengeki Bunko Magazine.
–16.8.52014—
Release as part of a file that was given to buyers by a certain publisher's event.
–Lisbeth EditionMay 5, 2012—
  • Sound of Water, Sound of Hammer (水音、槌音 Mizuoto, tsuchioto)
  • Extraordinary Ordinary Days (非日常という日常 Hi nichijō to iu nichijō)
Released via Comitia.
–Silica EditionNovember 18, 2012—
  • A Spot of Sunshine in the Winter (冬の陽だまり Fuyu no Hidamari)
  • The Final Promise (最後の約束 Saigo no Yakusoku)
Released via Comitia.
–Pina EditionAugust 18, 2013—
  • The Fourteenth Autumn (十四回目の秋 Jū Yon Kai Me no Aki)
  • Pina Edition Bonus Manga Theatre (ピナ・エディ・おまけ・まんが劇場 Pina Edi Omake Manga Gekijō)
Released via Comitia.
–The Day Before
Za Dei Bifoa (ザ・デイ・ビフォア)		October 24, 2012[41]—
Released as a special to Japanese Sword Art Online anime Blu-ray Disc volume 1.
–The Day After
Za Dei Afutā (ザ・デイ・アフター)		June 26, 2013[42]—
Released as a special to Japanese Sword Art Online anime Blu-ray Disc volume 9.
–Rainbow Bridge
Niji no Hashi (虹の橋)		April 23, 2014[43]—
Released as a special to Japanese Sword Art Online: Extra Edition anime Blu-ray Disc.
–Sugary Days
Shugāryi Deizu (シュガーリィ・デイズ)		May 25, 2015[44]—
Released as a special to Japanese Sword Art Online II anime Blu-ray Disc volume 5. A compilation, addition and fixation over Material Edition released in year 2013 and 2014.[44]

References

  1. ↑ Afterword of the first light novel volume.
  2. 1 2 ソードアート・オンライン〈1〉アインクラッド (電撃文庫) (in Japanese). ISBN 4048677608.
  3. 1 2 ソードアート・オンライン１６ アリシゼーション・エクスプローディング (in Japanese). Retrieved 2015-06-10.
  4. 1 2 "電撃文庫『ソードアート・オンライン』シリーズ 国内累計発行1,000万部、全世界累計発行1,400万部突破！ TVアニメも大好評放送中!!". ITmedia LifeStyle. 2014-07-31. Retrieved 2014-07-31.
  5. ↑ "Sword Art Online T.1". PointManga. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
  6. 1 2 ソードアート・オンライン プログレッシブ1 (電撃文庫) (in Japanese). ISBN 4048869779.
  7. ↑ Kawahara, Reki. 九里史生／川原礫のホームページ (in Japanese). Wordgear. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
  8. ↑ ""Sword Art Online" Light Novel and Manga Release Details Listed". Crunchyroll. 2013-09-16. Retrieved 2013-09-17.
  9. ↑ Sword Art Online 1: Aincrad. ISBN 0316371246.
  10. ↑ ソードアート・オンライン〈2〉アインクラッド (電撃文庫) (in Japanese). ISBN 404867935X.
  11. ↑ Sword Art Online 2: Aincrad. Yen On. ISBN 0316376817.
  12. ↑ ソードアート・オンライン〈3〉フェアリィ・ダンス (電撃文庫) (in Japanese). ISBN 4048681931.
  13. ↑ Sword Art Online 3: Fairy Dance. Yen On. ISBN 0316296422.
  14. ↑ ソードアート・オンライン〈4〉フェアリィ・ダンス (電撃文庫) (in Japanese). ISBN 4048684523.
  15. ↑ Sword Art Online 4: Fairy Dance. Yen On. ISBN 0316296430.
  16. ↑ ソードアート・オンライン〈5〉ファントム・バレット (電撃文庫) (in Japanese). ISBN 4048687638.
  17. ↑ Sword Art Online 5. Yen On. ISBN 9780316296441.
  18. ↑ ソードアート・オンライン(6) ファントム・バレット (電撃文庫) (in Japanese). ISBN 4048701320.
  19. ↑ Sword Art Online 6. Yen On. ISBN 9780316296458.
  20. ↑ ソードアート・オンライン〈7〉マザーズ・ロザリオ (電撃文庫) (in Japanese). ISBN 4048704311.
  21. ↑ Sword Art Online 7. Yen On. ISBN 9780316390408.
  22. ↑ ソードアート・オンライン〈8〉アーリー・アンド・レイト (電撃文庫) (in Japanese). ISBN 4048707337.
  23. ↑ Sword Art Online 8. Yen On. ISBN 9780316390415.
  24. ↑ ソードアート・オンライン (9) アリシゼーション・ビギニング (電撃文庫) (in Japanese). ISBN 4048862715.
  25. ↑ Sword Art Online 9. Yen On. ISBN 9780316390422.
  26. ↑ ソードアート・オンライン〈10〉アリシゼーション・ランニング (電撃文庫) (in Japanese). ISBN 4048866974.
  27. ↑ ソードアート・オンライン11 アリシゼーション・ターニング (電撃文庫) (in Japanese). ISBN 4048911570.
  28. ↑ ソードアート・オンライン (12) アリシゼーション・ライジング (電撃文庫) (in Japanese). ISBN 4048915290.
  29. ↑ ソードアート・オンライン (13) アリシゼーション・ディバイディング (in Japanese). ISBN 4048917579.
  30. ↑ ソードアート・オンライン14 アリシゼーション・ユナイティング (in Japanese). Dengeki Bunko. Retrieved 2014-03-12.
  31. ↑ ソードアート・オンライン15 アリシゼーション・インベーディング (in Japanese). Dengeki Bunko. Retrieved 2014-08-19.
  32. ↑ ソードアート・オンライン17 アリシゼーション・アウェイクニング (in Japanese). Retrieved 2016-02-09.
  33. ↑ Sword Art Online Progressive 1. ISBN 0316259365.
  34. ↑ ソードアート・オンライン プログレッシブ (2) (電撃文庫) (in Japanese). ISBN 4048661639.
  35. ↑ Sword Art Online Progressive 2. ISBN 0316342173.
  36. ↑ ソードアート・オンライン プログレッシブ (3) (電撃文庫) (in Japanese). ISBN 9784048690966.
  37. ↑ Sword Art Online Progressive 3. ISBN 031634883X.
  38. ↑ ソードアート・オンライン プログレッシブ4 (電撃文庫) (in Japanese). ISBN 9784048655668.
  39. ↑ Sword Art Online Progressive 4. ISBN 031631465X.
  40. ↑ ソードアート・オンライン オルタナティブ ガンゲイル・オンラインI ―スクワッド・ジャム― (電撃文庫) (in Japanese). ISBN 9784048690942.
  41. ↑ 「ソードアート・オンライン」第1巻 (in Japanese). Aniplex. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
  42. ↑ ソードアート・オンライン」第9巻 (in Japanese). Aniplex. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
  43. ↑ "「ソードアート・オンライン Extra Edition」" (in Japanese). Aniplex. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
  44. 1 2 "「ソードアート・オンラインⅡ」第5巻" (in Japanese). Aniplex. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
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