Series synopsis
Accel World, also known as アクセル・ワールド is a Japanese animation action & adventure drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Tokyo MX on April 7, 2012. It ended on September 22, 2012. It stars Yuki Kaji, Sachika Misawa, Ayako Kawasumi and Kenichi Suzumura.
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.
Premise
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 and characters
Leading cast
- Yuki Kaji as Arita Haruyuki
- Sachika Misawa as Kuroyuki-hime
- Ayako Kawasumi as Kakei Mihaya
- Kenichi Suzumura as Ash Roller
- Aki Toyosaki as Kurashima Chiyuri
- Shintaro Asanuma as Mayuzumi Takumu
- Sanae Kobayashi as Noumi Seiji
- Rina Hidaka as Kouzuki Yuniko
Supporting cast
- Haruka Tomatsu as Wakamiya Megumi
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 34 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 10 | July 25, 2012 | February 27, 2013 |
| Season 1 | 24 | April 7, 2012 | September 22, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Achel World One Kuroyukihime attempts to solve the mystery of who stole Niko's cookies. |
July 25, 2012 |
| 2 |
Achel World Two Kuroyukihime attempts to ask Niko to bake her some bread, but ends up asking for panties instead. |
August 29, 2012 |
| 3 |
Reverberation Inside the Umesato Junior School Network, two girls are trapped and attacked by a mysterious avatar who strips them of their clothes and items. In the following day, after learning from Yuniko that the same phenomena is occurring at other schools, Kuroyukihime assembles the other members of Nega Nebulus and together they come with a plan to lure out the perpetrator. |
September 13, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Acceleration Arita 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. |
April 7, 2012 |
| 2 |
Transformation Haruyuki, now a Burst-Linker, suddenly finds himself thrown into a deadly match against a vicious biker named Ash Roller. |
April 14, 2012 |
| 3 |
Investigation A Duel Avatar called Cyan Pile is seeking to challenge Kuroyukihime in battle within Accel World. |
April 21, 2012 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Tokyo MX |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 7, 2012 |
| Last aired | September 22, 2012 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 12:30:00 |