: Akihiko gives everyone a "Hand Mirror" that transforms their avatars to match their real-world appearances.
: After realizing the "Log Out" button is missing, all players are teleported to the central plaza. The game's creator, Kayaba Akihiko , appears as a giant hooded figure and announces that they are trapped. The Rules : If a player's HP drops to zero, they die in the real world . SwordArtOnline_Ep_01_ITA.mp4
: Recognizing the urgency, Kirito decides to leave for the next town immediately to secure resources. Klein chooses to stay behind to help his friends, and they part ways. Key Details Description Release Date July 7, 2012 (Original Japanese broadcast) Studio A-1 Pictures Director Tomohiko Ito Primary Theme : Akihiko gives everyone a "Hand Mirror" that
: A popular satirical parody by Something Witty Entertainment that heavily alters the dialogue and character personalities. The Rules : If a player's HP drops
The only way to escape is to clear all by defeating the floor bosses.
The episode introduces , one of 10,000 players logging into the highly anticipated VRMMORPG Sword Art Online on launch day using the NerveGear headset.
: Kirito meets a newcomer named Klein and teaches him basic combat mechanics.