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E1

1. Role Play

4 Apr 2002 · 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.

E2

2. Guardian

11 Apr 2002 · 24m

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

E3

3. Folklore

18 Apr 2002 · 24m

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

E4

4. Wanted

25 Apr 2002 · 24m

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

E5

5. Captured

2 May 2002 · 24m

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

E6

6. Encounter

9 May 2002 · 24m

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

E7

7. Reason

16 May 2002 · 24m

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

E8

8. Promise

23 May 2002 · 24m

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

E9

9. Epitaph

30 May 2002 · 24m

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

E10

10. Compensation

6 Jun 2002 · 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.

E11

11. Party

13 Jun 2002 · 24m

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

E12

12. Entanglement

20 Jun 2002 · 24m

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

E13

13. Twilight Eye

27 Jun 2002 · 24m

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

E14

14. Castle

4 Jul 2002 · 24m

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

E15

15. Evidence

11 Jul 2002 · 24m

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

E16

16. Depth

18 Jul 2002 · 24m

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

E17

17. Conflict

25 Jul 2002 · 24m

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

E18

18. Declaration

1 Aug 2002 · 24m

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

E19

19. Recollection

8 Aug 2002 · 24m

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

E20

20. Tempest

15 Aug 2002 · 24m

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

E21

21. Despair

23 Aug 2002 · 24m

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

E22

22. Phantom

29 Aug 2002 · 24m

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

E23

23. The Eve

5 Sep 2002 · 24m

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

E24

24. Net Slum

12 Sep 2002 · 24m

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

E25

25. Catastrophe

19 Sep 2002 · 24m

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

E26

26. Return

26 Sep 2002 · 24m

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