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Accel World
A short, overweight student uses the Neuro Link, an evolution of the Nerve Gear, to escape himself from the reality. But his skills in the virtual world brings him to the attention of Kuroyukihime, a popular student who introduces him to the Brain Burst.
- Cast:
- Yuki Kaji, Sachika Misawa, Ayako Kawasumi, Kenichi Suzumura
- Language:
- Japanese
- Country:
- Japan, United States of America
- Network:
- TOKYO MX
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 6.6Acceleration
2012-04-07 · 24mArita Haruyuki, a young boy whose chubby appearance and shy disposition makes him a constant target for school bullying. Ashamed of his miserable life, Haruyuki can only cope by indulging in virtual games.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 6.9Transformation
2012-04-14 · 24mHaruyuki, now a Burst-Linker, suddenly finds himself thrown into a deadly match against a vicious biker named Ash Roller.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 4.9Investigation
2012-04-21 · 24mA Duel Avatar called Cyan Pile is seeking to challenge Kuroyukihime in battle within Accel World.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 6.2Declaration
2012-04-28 · 24mHaruyuki suspects that Cyan Pile is challenging Kuroyukihime within Accel World via access through Chiyuri's neuro-linker.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 6.3Aviation
2012-05-05 · 24mThe identity of Cyan Pile is revealed to be one of Haruyuki's closest peers, who has been consumed by the power to accelerate.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 6.2Retribution
2012-05-12 · 24mAfter Haru and Takumu reveal everything to Chiyuri, who doesn't take it too well, the two begin training to work as a tag team. Haru earns enough points to upgrade to level 2, though in his haste, he upgrades too early and is left with a low amount of Burst Points as a result.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 6.2Restoration
2012-05-19 · 24mAs Kuroyukihime suddenly challenges Takumu to a match, confronting him about his intention to quit kendo and eventually uninstall Brain Burst. Current agrees to join Haru until he can get his points up to 50 and enters a tag match with him.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 6.2Temptation
2012-05-26 · 24mAs Kuroyukihime's team attempts to claim more territories, Haru finds his tactics are becoming easily read by his opponents. He returns home to be greeted by Tomoko Saito, who is allegedly his second cousin who is staying with him whilst her parents are away.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 4.9Escalation
2012-06-02 · 24mAfter discussing with Takumu, Kuroyukihime agrees to meet up with Tomoko, whose real name is Yuziko Kozuki. Yuziko explains how she wishes to borrow Haru's power of flight to destroy the Armor of Catastrophe.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 6.2Activation
2012-06-16 · 24mAfter having another misunderstanding cleared up for her, Chiyu expresses and interest in becoming a Burst Linker. As Kuroyukihime explains how the ability to give someone a copy of Brain Burst and become their guardian can only be used once, Haru becomes intrigued as to who her guardian was.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 6.3Obligation
2012-06-23 · 24mBoth Haru and Yuniko realize that Yellow Radio was the one responsible for the fifth Chrome Disaster, using a loophole in the non-aggression treaty as an excuse to eliminate her and reach Level 10. He then takes out Kuroyukihime and starts bombarding Haru and Yuniko.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 6.2Absolution
2012-06-30 · 24mThe battle between Black Lotus and Yellow Radio is halted by the sudden appearance of Chrome Disaster. Silver Crow is wracked with fear as he witnesses the monstrous power of his target.
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E13
Episode 13
★ 6.3Violation
2012-07-07 · 24mChiyu gets Takumu to install Brain Burst for her and becomes a Burst Linker, gaining the Duel Avatar, Lime Bell. Kuroyukihime during assembly, believes there may be another Burst Linker among the new students.
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E14
Episode 14
★ 4.9Arrestation
2012-07-14 · 24mAs Haru, Takumu and Chiyu discuss what exactly Seiji is, Takumu deduces the ability Seiji used was Physical Burst, which accelerates the user's consciousness, allowing them to react quicker. As Kuroyukihime heads off on her school trip, Haru and Takumu decide to investigate Seiji in an attempt to get some proof of him being a Burst Linker.
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E15
Episode 15
★ 6.3Destruction
2012-07-21 · 24mAlthough Haru seemingly dominates the match to begin with, Seiji manages to trap him and use his Demonic Command ability to steal Haru's flight ability. As Haru tries to keep what happened a secret from Takumu, their friendship is put under pressure.
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E16
Episode 16
★ 6.3Imagination
2012-07-28 · 24mRaker explains to Haru that although he had lost his wings, he may be able to fly if he learns to use the 'incarnate system', which allows avatars to use certain powers through their will power alone. Later that night, Raker explains how her jumping ability led to her obsession with flying.
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E17
Episode 17
★ 6.3Fragmentation
2012-08-04 · 24mAs Haru contemplates how to go about facing Seiji, he receives a video call from Kuroyukihime, who mentions giving some information about Seiji to Takumu. During gym that day, Takumu challenges Seiji to a battle.
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E18
Episode 18
★ 4.9Invitation
2012-08-11 · 24mOver in Okinawa, Kuroyukihime is on her school trip with her friend Megumi. They are approached by two local Burst Linkers; Ruka Asagi and Mana Itosu, who ask to help their master fight against a monster that is plaguing their Accel community.
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E19
Episode 19
★ 6.2Revolution
2012-08-18 · 24mRuka and Mana introduce Kuroyukihime to their master, Crimson King, an old acquaintance of Kuroyukihime's. According to Crimson King, a powerful Enemy is preventing them from hunting down regular Enemy units within Okinawa's field with no limits.
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E20
Episode 20
★ 6.2Domination
2012-08-25 · 24mHaving been fully healed by Chiyu, Nomi makes short work of Takumu and defeats him in horrific fashion. As Haru is overcome with anger, he is overcome by a dark power urging him to destroy Nomi, displaying a similar power to Dusk Taker.
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E21
Episode 21
★ 6.3Insurrection
2012-09-01 · 24mAs they make their way to meet up with Yuniko, Haru explains to Takumu how Seiji had set him and Chiyo up. After hearing about their situation, Yuniko agrees to teach Haru and Takumu about the incarnate system.
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E22
Episode 22
★ 6.2Determination
2012-09-08 · 24mLeopard decides to enter herself and Haru into a tournament to lure out Jigsaw, she also explains to Haru how overusing the incarnate system can bring him closer to darkness.
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E23
Episode 23
★ 6.3Consolidation
2012-09-15 · 24mHaruyuki and Takumu set out for their final showdown with Nomi. Chiyuri wishes to join them, and they agree to let her come along, but a sudden ambush by an unknown Burst Linker traps Silver Crow, leaving Cyan Pile to take on Dusk Taker alone.
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E24
Episode 24
★ 6.3Reincarnation
2012-09-22 · 24mSilver Crow is determined to settle his score with Dusk Taker once and for all. After a fierce battle in midair, Silver Crow delivers his "Incarnation" attack on Dusk Taker, only for Lime Bell to use her Citron Call to "heal" him once again.
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Yuki Kaji
Arita Haruyuki
Sachika Misawa
Kuroyuki-hime
Ayako Kawasumi
Kakei Mihaya
Kenichi Suzumura
Ash Roller
Aki Toyosaki
Kurashima Chiyuri
Shintaro Asanuma
Mayuzumi Takumu
Sanae Kobayashi
Noumi Seiji
Rina Hidaka
Kouzuki Yuniko
Haruka Tomatsu
Wakamiya Megumi