Sword Art Online

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Sword Art Online (ソードアート・オンライン) is a light novel series written by Reki Kawahara and illustrated by Abec.
The series has currently 3 volumes.

The Sword Art Online series is also available in the following languages:

• Polski (Polish)

Story Synopsis

Escape was impossible until it was cleared; a game over would mean an actual "death"―.
Without knowing the "truth" of the mysterious next generation MMO, 'Sword Art Online(SAO)', approximately ten thousand users logged in together, opening the curtains to this cruel death battle.
Participating alone in SAO, protagonist Kirito had promptly accepted the "truth" of this MMO.
And in the game world, a gigantic floating castle named 'Aincrad', he distinguished himself as a solo player.
Aiming to clear the game by reaching the highest floor, Kirito riskily continued alone.
Because of a pushy invitation from a female warrior and rapier expert, Asuna, he teamed up with her.
That encounter brought about an opportunity to call out to the fated Kirito―.

The legendary novel made an appearance with browsing numbers exceeding 6.5 million page views recorded at the personal website.

Translation

Registration

Those who wish to contribute are asked to first notify a supervisor beforehand.

Translators are asked to register which chapters they're working on

Format Standards

Every Chapter (after editing) must conform to the general format guidelines.

• General Format/Style Guideline

Updates

• March 13, 2010 - Volume 1 Chapter 21 completed.
• March 2, 2010 - Volume 1 Chapter 20 completed.
• February 28, 2010 - Volume 1 Chapter 19 completed.
• February 26, 2010 - Volume 1 Chapter 16.5 completed.
• February 22, 2010 - Volume 1 Chapter 18 completed.
• February 18, 2010 - Volume 1 Chapter 16 & 17 completed.
• February 6, 2010 - Volume 1 Chapter 15 completed.

Older updates can be found on the Sword Art Online Updates page.

The Sword Art Online series by Reki Kawahara

Volume 1 - Aincrad

Novel Illustrations Prologue Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5

Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12

Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 16.5 Chapter 17 Chapter 18

Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 (25.2%) Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Chapter 25

• Author's Notes

Volume 2 - Aincrad

• Novel Illustrations
• Prologue
• The Black Swordsman (Aincrad 35th Floor, February 2024)
  • Prologue
  • Chapter 1
  • Chapter 2
  • Chapter 3
• Warmth of the Heart (Aincrad 48th Floor, June 2024)
  • Prologue
  • Chapter 1
  • Chapter 2
  • Chapter 3
  • Chapter 4
• Morning Dew Girl (Aincrad 22th Floor, October 2024)
  • Chapter 1
  • Chapter 2
  • Chapter 3
  • Chapter 4
• Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer (Aincrad 46th Floor, December 2023)
  • Chapter 1
  • Chapter 2
  • Chapter 3
  • Chapter 4

• Author's Notes

Volume 3 - Fairy Dance

• Novel Illustrations
• Prologue
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3

Project Staff

• Project Administrator: Vaelis
• Project Supervisor: Sharramon

Translators

• Sharramon

Editors

• Aorii

Series Overview

• Volume 1 - Aincrad (April 2009) - ISBN 978-4-04-867760-8
• Volume 2 - Aincrad (August 2009) - ISBN 978-4-04-867935-0
• Volume 3 - Fairy Dance (December 2009) - ISBN 978-4-04-868193-3