: Kirito meets a newcomer named Klein and teaches him basic combat mechanics.
: 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 : Kirito meets a newcomer named Klein and
The blurring lines between virtual reality and actual reality Common Versions Found Online The Rules : If a player's HP drops
: Akihiko gives everyone a "Hand Mirror" that transforms their avatars to match their real-world appearances.
The episode introduces , one of 10,000 players logging into the highly anticipated VRMMORPG Sword Art Online on launch day using the NerveGear headset.