[Volume 01 Colour Illustrations](https://imgur.com/a/fT2ZOhv) | [Volume 01 - 13 Covers](https://imgur.com/a/ES9B9qe) - - - ### 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―. - - - ### Genre ### Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance, Science Fiction - - - ### Links ### > ###### [LNDB](http://lndb.info/light_novel/view/Sword_Art_Online) ###### > ###### [Kitsu](https://kitsu.io/manga/11071) ###### - - - It's SAO.. Woohoo..?