: Asuna’s overprotective bodyguard, Kuradeel, challenges Kirito to a duel. Kirito easily wins by shattering Kuradeel’s sword, marking the start of a long-standing grudge.
: The episode explores how players have become "accustomed" to living in the virtual world of SAO and deepens the bond between Kirito and Asuna as they decide to form a temporary party. Sword Art Online Episode 08 [Doki-NFP] Sword Art Online - 08 (1920x1080 Hi1...
: Refers to the High 10 profile of the H.264/AVC codec. It uses 10-bit color depth, which reduces "banding" (visual artifacts in gradients) and is often more efficient than standard 8-bit video, though it requires more modern hardware or specific software players to decode smoothly. Episode 08: "The Sword Dance of White and Black" : Asuna’s overprotective bodyguard