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26 Episodes2002

Tsukasa wakes up inside The World, a massive online role-playing game full of magic and monsters, and finds himself unable to log out. With no knowledge of what’s happening in the real world, Tsukasa must discover how he ended up stuck in the game, and what connection he has with the fabled Key of the Twilight—an item that’s rumored to grant ultimate control over the digital realm.

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Episodes (26)

Ep 1

Role Play

2002-04-04•24m

Tsukasa is trapped in an MMORPG called The World. With his conscious inaccessible, Tsukasa attempts to find his purpose for being in the game.

Ep 2

Guardian

2002-04-11•24m

Tsukasa’s inability to log out of the world worries Mimiru. The Crimson Knights, on the other hand, see Tsukasa as a threat.

Ep 3

Folklore

2002-04-18•24m

BT and Sora suspect that Tsukasa is somehow connected to a very important artifact, the Key of the Twilight.

Ep 4

Wanted

2002-04-25•24m

Tsukasa's rampaging Guardian monster wreaks havoc in The World, and an edict from Subaru makes him a wanted man.

Ep 5

Captured

2002-05-02•24m

Tsukasa finally tames his Guardian monster, but unbeknownst to him, someone is plotting his capture.

Ep 6

Encounter

2002-05-09•24m

Subaru carefully observes Tsukasa, gradually getting to know him. Sora mounts a rescue mission.

Ep 7

Reason

2002-05-16•24m

Mimiru encounters a novice player and offers her guidance in The World. This new relationship helps Mimiru uncover her own motivation for playing.

Ep 8

Promise

2002-05-23•24m

Mimiru extends Tsukasa an invitation to meet; BT and Crim share an interesting encounter.

Ep 9

Epitaph

★7.0

2002-05-30•24m

An elite hacker proves instrumental in the quest for the Key of the Twilight, and Tsukasa gets stuck with a sick Grunty.

Ep 10

Compensation

★7.0

2002-06-06•24m

Bear's shortcomings as a father may be the root of his concern for Tsukasa. Clues arise as the search for the Key of the Twilight continues.

Ep 11

Party

★9.0

2002-06-13•24m

Mimiru, Bear, and Tsukasa join forces before embarking on a non-fighting quest.

Ep 12

Entanglement

2002-06-20•24m

Tsukasa stumbles upon Aura, an advanced AI, that is being held captive.

Ep 13

Twilight Eye

2002-06-27•24m

A way to open the Twilight Eye is discovered, and the group decides to follow the new path unfolding before them.

Ep 14

Castle

2002-07-04•24m

After the Eye is opened, a secret area appears, complicating the group's search for the key.

Ep 15

Evidence

★8.0

2002-07-11•24m

Revisit all the major moments from this groundbreaking anime in a series of vivid flashbacks that may shed new light on past events!

Ep 16

Depth

★7.0

2002-07-18•24m

Tsukasa logs back into The World, only to discover that he cannot die. Shocked, he turns to Subaru for answers.

Ep 17

Conflict

★6.0

2002-07-25•24m

Crim refuses to meet BT outside of the game. Later, Tsukasa mounts a rescue attempt – and secrets are revealed.

Ep 18

Declaration

★8.0

2002-08-01•24m

Silver Knight disrupts any and all potential rendezvous between Subaru and Tsukasa. Subaru ponders the future of the Crimson Knights.

Ep 19

Recollection

★9.0

2002-08-08•24m

Subaru drifts aimlessly through The World, reflecting on her past experiences. Her connection with Tsukasa grows even stronger after an unexpected attack.

Ep 20

Tempest

★10.0

2002-08-15•24m

Aura goes missing, Morganna attacks Tsukasa, and the search for the Key of the Twilight continues.

Ep 21

Despair

★7.0

2002-08-23•24m

Tsukasa lingers in a catatonic state, and some immensely powerful monsters make their presence felt in The World.

Ep 22

Phantom

★7.0

2002-08-29•24m

Bear, Mimiru, and Subaru are attacked by yet another seemingly-unstoppable monster, but Balmung comes to the rescue.

Ep 23

The Eve

★8.0

2002-09-05•24m

Tsukasa is too frightened to pass through Helba's gate, and Crim explains Subaru's true life condition.

Ep 24

Net Slum

★8.0

2002-09-12•24m

Upon arriving in Helba's realm – Net Slum – the group is forced to defend Subaru from an attack by Morganna.

Ep 25

Catastrophe

★9.0

2002-09-19•24m

As the battle intensifies, the group seeks shelter in the Cathedral. Morganna summons Guardians to do her bidding.

Ep 26

Return

★8.0

2002-09-26•24m

Drawing strength from Subaru, Tsukasa summons the courage to awaken Aura. Outside of The World, players share a true life encounter.