Ep. 8: Kirito faces Gabriel while Alice and Asuna travel to the World’s End Altar.
Aired on August 30, 2020

Kirito engages in a critical battle against Gabriel within the digital realm. His success is vital, as failure means he must remain trapped in the Underworld for the next 200 years. This dire consequence awaits if he cannot defeat Gabriel and return to the real world before the maximum-acceleration phase begins. Meanwhile, Alice and Asuna proceed to the World’s End Altar, continuing their separate journey while Kirito fights for his freedom and future.
Episodes
- Ep. 4 · Yanai reveals his betrayal while Shino fights Gabriel and Asuna faces PoH
- Ep. 5 · Vassago Overpowers Asuna's Group and Attacks Kirito
- Ep. 6 · Sinon damages Gabriel while Leafa falls and Asuna watches Kirito
- Ep. 7 · Kirito awakens from nightmares to confront the giant Vassago wielding the Mate-Chopper
- Ep. 8 · Kirito faces Gabriel while Alice and Asuna travel to the World’s End Altar.
- Ep. 9 · Maximum acceleration phase starts as Kirito fails to log out with Alice
- Ep. 10 · Rinko Introduces Alice as Genuine Artificial Intelligence After Rath Attack
- Ep. 11 · A new world
- Ep. 12 · Yui's Heart