New Releases by REKI KAWAHARA

"This might be a game, but it''s not something you play." - Akihiko Kayaba, Sword Art Online programmerWith no memory of how he got there, Kirito wakes up in a mysterious virtual world, and it''s up to him to find a way back home. But with no way to log out and no idea what kind of land he''s found himself in, he''s going to need allies! As a new tale unfolds, Kirito''s journey through the Underworld begins!

A BRAND-NEW BATTLEFIELD AWAITS!During any difficult encounter, whether in a game or in real life, it’s always good to have an exit strategy. In Karen Kohiruimaki’s experience, when she gets questions like “What’s your type?” she’s able to respond with a smooth “Someone like P-Chan...” But when a handsome man appears during Llenn’s Fourth Squad Jam strategy meeting and surprises her with a marriage proposal, she gets a sinking feeling that this is one battle she’ll have to face head-on!

Asuna holt sich in der Realität Hilfe von unerwarteter Stelle, um zur Ocean Turtle zu gelangen. Dort erfährt sie die Wahrheit über Projekt Alicization. Derweil arbeiten Kirito und Eugeo in Underworld Schritt für Schritt auf ihr Ziel hin, zur Central Cathedral in Centoria zu gelangen.

READ THE NOVEL THAT IGNITED THE PHENOMENON!It’s back to the drawing board as the kidnapper just barely slips from Kirito’s grasp. The new plan calls for a visit to the scene of the crime so that Asuna can use her scrying art to peek into the past, though what she learns is troubling to say the least...But before they can act on the new information, the villain strikes again! This time, Ronie and Tiese have been captured, and their fates rest in the claws of a young yellow dragon...!

Vor zwei Jahren landete Kirito, der Held der SAO-Krise, in einer rätselhaften Fantasy-Welt: Underworld. Inzwischen sind er und sein bester Freund Eugeo zu Elite-Kadetten an der kaiserlichen Akademie der Schwertkünste geworden. Sie trainieren täglich für ihr Ziel, Integrationsritter zu werden, die mächtigsten Vollstrecker von Recht und Ordnung in der Menschenwelt, und freunden sich mit ihren beiden Pagen an – Ronie und Tiese. Alles scheint so friedlich in dieser Welt, voller Regeln und Ordnung. Bis eines Tages das Böse sein Gesicht erhebt ...

Read the novel that ignited the phenomenon!After three hundred years of conflict, a new era begins for the Underworld. The Lost Child of Vecta, who seemed to appear out of nowhere, has defeated the Dark God and given the world its first taste of peace. The human realm and dark realm have begun to intermingle, sparking the beginning of a much-needed cultural exchange. But while some see this as an opportunity to bury the hatchet and move forward, others are determined to sow the seeds of chaos anew. High in Central Cathedral, Apprentice Integrity Knight Ronie Arabel’s heart sinks as she receives foreboding words from Swordsman Delegate Kirito: “At this rate, there’s going to be another war.” “War will come again.”

In the Unlimited Neutral Field, members of the new Black Legion fall victim to a surprise attack at the hands of Orchid Oracle, a Burst Linker long considered lost to Brain Burst. Thinking quickly, Silver Crow retreats to the Highest Level with Metatron in an attempt to grasp hold of the situation, but there they are greeted by a brand-new adversary! Snow Fairy, an F-Type avatar of the White Legion unleashes her devastating attack and severs the link between them! It's up to Kuroyukihime and Niko to save their Legion members!

Der Soul Translator, ein neues Full-Dive-Gerät, ist in der Lage, unvergleichlich realistische VR-Welten zu generieren und zwar, indem es Erinnerungen direkt ins Bewusstsein schreibt. Kirito wird als Testperson für das revolutionäre Gadget engagiert, kann die Erinnerung an seine Erlebnisse aber nicht in die Realität mitnehmen, bis ihn eines Tages ein Unglück in der realen Welt zurück in die Testumgebung "Underworld" katapultiert ...

A brand-new battlefield awaits!One month after the third Squad Jam, Karen Kohiruimaki is starting to consider her options outside of GGO...but fate won’t let that happen! Out of the blue, past prizewinning SJ teams receive invitations to playtest a GGO game mode with an all-new objective: capture a base defended by hyperadvanced AI NPCs. As Llenn reluctantly agrees to participate in the hopes of fulfilling her promise of a rematch with SHINC, she can’t help but wonder: Just how challenging can these AI NPCs possibly be?

Vor zwei Jahren landete Kirito, der Held der SAO-Krise, in einer rätselhaften Fantasy-Welt – ohne Erinnerung an seine Zeit davor. Gemeinsam mit seinem Freund Eugeo machte er sich nun in die Zentralstadt Centoria auf, um Novize an der kaiserlichen Akademie der Schwertkünste zu werden. Tag für Tag arbeiten sie darauf hin, Integrationsritter zu werden, die mächtigsten Vollstrecker von Recht und Ordnung in der Menschenwelt. Denn dann würden sie endlich ihrem Ziel einen Schritt näherkommen, die geheimnisvolle Alice zu retten, die vor langer, langer Zeit verschwunden ist.

Read the novel that ignited the phenomenon!The second day of the final stress test rages on. Lisbeth, Silica, and Asuna push through the pain as they hold out against the Dark Army. But their efforts fall short as Kirito is captured by PoH, the former leader of Laughing Coffin! With PoH’s twisted heart set on subjecting Kirito to the culmination of several years’ vengeance, he prepares to end him once and for all. But when hope seems lost, a voice cries out in Kirito’s heart. The voice of the person he lived with, laughed with, and fought with for years. The voice of his best friend...Grabbing hold of that light in the darkness, the Black Swordsman awakens...

Kirito, der Held der SAO-Krise, erwacht in einer virtuellen Fantasy-Welt – ohne Erinnerung an seine Zeit davor. Er irrt durch die Gegend, bis er einen Jungen trifft. Dieser Junge, Eugeo, ist ein Bewohner der virtuellen Welt – ein NPC –, doch er verhält sich wie ein ganz normaler Mensch. Und allmählich kommen Kiritos Erinnerungen aus der Vergangenheit wieder ... Erinnerungen daran, wie er in seiner Kindheit mit Eugeo über Felder und Hügel läuft. Wie ist das möglich?

A brand-new battlefield awaits!As the third Squad Jam begins to wind down, the special rule takes effect. One player from each group is chosen to become a part of the new Team Betrayers and fight against their friends! LPFM—one of the favorites to win it all—has lost a crucial member, and Pitohui couldn’t be happier to have been picked. Not looking forward to her rematch with the trigger-happy lunatic, Llenn is forced to watch as Pito gets escorted to the mysterious Unknown area at the center of the sinking map, which is surrounded by a thick fog. As bullets of betrayal fly past former allies, the fog finally clears to reveal...a luxury cruise ship?!

Read the novel that ignited the phenomenon!The final stress test bleeds into its second day. Driven to desperation by the Integrity Knights’ coordinated assault, the Dark Army reveals the ace up their sleeve! Critter, who has been observing the battle from the Ocean Turtle, has successfully created a gateway into the Underworld and masked it as an invitation to “an open beta test for a new, unannounced VRMMO." This digital invite bolsters the ranks of the Dark Army by the tens of thousands! Having already been pushed to her limits, the thought of taking on a fresh wave of bloodthirsty enemies fills Asuna with dread. But just when it seems like all is lost, two new deities of the Underworld appear to take up the fight: the Sun Goddess, Solus, and Terraria, the Earth Goddess. And the ones in possession of these super-accounts are none other than Sinon and Leafa!

Zekken lädt Asuna ein, gemeinsam mit seiner Gilde "Sleeping Knights" den nächsten Ebenenboss in Neu-Aincrad zu besiegen. Es gibt da nur ein Problem: Die "Sleeping Knights" sind nur zu sechst. Mit Asuna wären sie sieben Kämpfer. Die Boss-Raids sind aber so schwer, dass selbst komplette Gruppen mit 49 Spielern scheitern. Soll das ein Witz sein?

Got a rare weapon! When a secret recipe deal with the Elves and Shoemaker guild goes awry, Lisbeth and the girls find themselves haunted by the ghost of Rossa. What could be the connection between Lisbeth's quest and Lux's old friend?!

After the raid is interrupted, Kizmel tells Kirito and Asuna about the Six Sacred Stones and the two goddesses living within the game. Acting on Seven''s advice, Kirito visits the game''s console for more clues only to discover the shocking truth behind Sword Art: The Origin!

Zurück in die Vergangenheit! Auf einer der mittleren Ebenen von Aincrad wird ein Spieler ermordet! Da sich der Tatort in einer sicheren Zone befindet, in der die Spieler eigentlich unantastbar sein sollten, wirft dies einige Fragen auf. Auch die Mordmethode ist mysteriös. Kann etwa einer der Spieler die Regeln brechen? Kirito und Asuna gehen dem rätselhaften Fall nach. Die Sword Art Online-Saga wird in drei Kurzgeschichten fortgesetzt – sowohl in der Aincrad- als auch in der Alfheim-Ära.

A brand-new battlefield awaits!Old frenemies become staunch allies as the strongest team in the history of Gun Gale is born! This time, LPFM, named for Llenn, Pitohui, Fukaziroh, and M, will enter the third Squad Jam and overcome fierce competition as they aim for ultimate victory! But with a map that’s slowly sinking into the sea, an “unknown” area at its center, and a “special rule” that won’t come into effect until the competition nears its end, this Squad Jam is proving to be one big mystery after another...

At long last, Kirito and Asuna have reunited with Kizmel the dark elf. But the happy reunion doesn''t last for long. With remaining keys to collect, the appearance of AI that seem a little too lifelike, and a "secret quest" to deal with, Kirito and Asuna will have their hands full as they attempt to clear the sixth floor in one piece!

In order to bolster their forces against the White Legion, Nega Nebulus seeks the aid of the Green Legion and travels to their territory to treat with their king, "Green Grande." But just as negotiations were about to begin, they received an unexpected visitor...

Fifty-thousand troops led by Gabriel Miller, aka Emperor Vecta, the God of Darkness prepare to invade the human lands defended by Bercouli and his army of five thousand. Kirito, still out of commission, is left in the care of Ronie and Tiese. Chancellor of the dark mages guild Dee Eye Ell also threatens to vanquish the army by launching a large-scale magical attack of her own. And in the midst of chaos, the one who appears to turn the tide of battle is none other than... Asuna?!

In dem VRMMO ALfheim Online gewinnt ein mysteriöser Avatar mit seinen besonderen Sword Skills ein Duell nach dem anderen. Selbst der schwarze Schwertkämpfer Kirito muss eine vernichtende Niederlage einstecken. Das weckt Asunas Neugierde und sie fordert den Schwertmeister mit dem Namen Zekken, absolutes Schwert, ebenfalls zu einem Duell heraus. Doch kaum ist es vorbei, macht Zekken ihr ein überraschendes Angebot!

Prepare for a full dive!After their battle with the Acceleration Research Society, Kuroyukihime and the other members of Nega Nebulus have finally resolved to face the White Legion, Oscillatory Universe! To have a fighting chance against White Cosmos, Nega Nebulus knows that forming an alliance with the Green Legion is paramount. So after scheduling peace talks with the Green Legion's Master, Green Grandé, Haruyuki travels to their home base, located in the Shibuya Ward. But when he arrives, he discovers that the one awaiting him is none other than...Kuroyukihime in a swimsuit?!

It's just an ordinary day for the girls' ops crew until a crimson-haired newbie named Garnet storms into Liz's blacksmith shop, demanding her most powerful weapon. Amused by the rookie's spunk, the girls decide to join her on a quest, planning to teach her a thing or two about gaming. As they make headway, all seems well until a mysterious path appears...Just what could be waiting ahead?

After a harmless dungeon-crawling adventure with Premiere escalates into a high-level battle called the "Ground Quest," Kirito discovers remnants of the floating castle of Aincrad-a world that should have been destroyed long ago. Determined to find more clues to the puzzle and uncover Premiere''s identity, Kirito decides to delve deeper into this mysterious quest...Just where could it all lead?

In dem VRMMO Gun Gale Online treibt der mysteriöse "Death Gun" sein Unwesen. Spieler, die er mit seiner pechschwarzen Pistole erschießt, sterben auch im realen Leben. Kirito loggt sich ins Game ein, um die Sache zu untersuchen, und kommt ihm im Finale des Battle-Royale-Turniers "Bullet of Bullets" schließlich auf die Spur. Kirito muss unbedingt herausfinden, wer dahintersteckt und ob er tatsächlich von der virtuellen Welt aus die Wirklichkeit beeinflussen kann ...

Während Kirito sich mit dem rätselhaften Morte duelliert, kommt es auch im Lager der Waldelfen zum Showdown, bei dem sich auf den Seiten der Dunkelelfen und Waldelfen die beiden Gilden um Lind und Kibaou gegenüberstehen und Kizmel mit ganzer Kraft kämpft, um Rache am Mörder ihrer Schwester zu nehmen.

Adminstrator''s defeat has come at a heavy cost: The death of Eugeo as well as the mental decline of Kirito. Six months after the epic battle atop Central Cathedral, Kirito spends his days in the Underworld wheelchair-bound; bereft of emotion or even a will to live. Although Alice and Bercouli do what they can to help him, it isn''t long before the armies of the dark territory are start to move in earnest. The "Final Stress Test" has begun. But will Kirito be ready?

The mysterious player Morte has manipulated the human guilds into fighting on BOTH sides of the Elf War! While Kirito challenges him to a duel, Asuna has an important task of her own: steal the battle plans from the Forest Elves so she can end this quest before it turns deadly. They need to stop the war before anyone loses their life--permanently!