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1. S01E01Role PlayApril 4, 2002—Tsukasa is trapped in an MMORPG called The World. With his conscious inaccessible, Tsukasa attempts to find his purpose for being in the gam
2. S01E02GuardianApril 11, 2002—Tsukasa’s inability to log out of the world worries Mimiru. The Crimson Knights, on the other hand, see Tsukasa as a threat.
3. S01E03FolkloreApril 18, 2002—BT and Sora suspect that Tsukasa is somehow connected to a very important artifact, the Key of the Twilight.
4. S01E04WantedApril 25, 2002—Tsukasa's rampaging Guardian monster wreaks havoc in The World, and an edict from Subaru makes him a wanted man.
5. S01E05CapturedMay 2, 2002—Tsukasa finally tames his Guardian monster, but unbeknownst to him, someone is plotting his capture.
6. S01E06EncounterMay 9, 2002—Subaru carefully observes Tsukasa, gradually getting to know him. Sora mounts a rescue mission.
7. S01E07ReasonMay 16, 2002—Mimiru encounters a novice player and offers her guidance in The World. This new relationship helps Mimiru uncover her own motivation for pl
8. S01E08PromiseMay 23, 2002—Mimiru extends Tsukasa an invitation to meet; BT and Crim share an interesting encounter.
9. S01E09EpitaphMay 30, 2002 7.0An elite hacker proves instrumental in the quest for the Key of the Twilight, and Tsukasa gets stuck with a sick Grunty.
10. S01E10CompensationJune 6, 2002 7.0Bear'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.
11. S01E11PartyJune 13, 2002 9.0Mimiru, Bear, and Tsukasa join forces before embarking on a non-fighting quest.
12. S01E12EntanglementJune 20, 2002—Tsukasa stumbles upon Aura, an advanced AI, that is being held captive.
13. S01E13Twilight EyeJune 27, 2002—A way to open the Twilight Eye is discovered, and the group decides to follow the new path unfolding before them.
14. S01E14CastleJuly 4, 2002—After the Eye is opened, a secret area appears, complicating the group's search for the key.
15. S01E15EvidenceJuly 11, 2002 8.0Revisit all the major moments from this groundbreaking anime in a series of vivid flashbacks that may shed new light on past events!
16. S01E16DepthJuly 18, 2002 7.0Tsukasa logs back into The World, only to discover that he cannot die. Shocked, he turns to Subaru for answers.
17. S01E17ConflictJuly 25, 2002 6.0Crim refuses to meet BT outside of the game. Later, Tsukasa mounts a rescue attempt – and secrets are revealed.
18. S01E18DeclarationAugust 1, 2002 8.0Silver Knight disrupts any and all potential rendezvous between Subaru and Tsukasa. Subaru ponders the future of the Crimson Knights.
19. S01E19RecollectionAugust 8, 2002 9.0Subaru drifts aimlessly through The World, reflecting on her past experiences. Her connection with Tsukasa grows even stronger after an unex
20. S01E20Season's bestTempestAugust 15, 2002 10.0Aura goes missing, Morganna attacks Tsukasa, and the search for the Key of the Twilight continues.
21. S01E21DespairAugust 23, 2002 7.0Tsukasa lingers in a catatonic state, and some immensely powerful monsters make their presence felt in The World.
22. S01E22PhantomAugust 29, 2002 7.0Bear, Mimiru, and Subaru are attacked by yet another seemingly-unstoppable monster, but Balmung comes to the rescue.
23. S01E23The EveSeptember 5, 2002 8.0Tsukasa is too frightened to pass through Helba's gate, and Crim explains Subaru's true life condition.
24. S01E24Net SlumSeptember 12, 2002 8.0Upon arriving in Helba's realm – Net Slum – the group is forced to defend Subaru from an attack by Morganna.
25. S01E25CatastropheSeptember 19, 2002 9.0As the battle intensifies, the group seeks shelter in the Cathedral. Morganna summons Guardians to do her bidding.
26. S01E26ReturnSeptember 26, 2002 8.0Drawing strength from Subaru, Tsukasa summons the courage to awaken Aura. Outside of The World, players share a true life encounter.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01The Legendary HeroJanuary 9, 2003—After winning a contest, twins Shugo and Rena enter The World as legendary hacker characters. Shugo is defeated by an unexpectedly powerful
2. S02E02Kite’s BraceletJanuary 16, 2003—Balmung decides to throw an event to make cherry blossom trees bloom, which Shugo, Rena, and their new sidekick Mireille decide to attend. A
3. S02E03The Phoenix FeatherJanuary 23, 2003—Shugo levels up by letting the members in his party do all the work. Next, he helps another player whose sick grunty can only be cured with
4. S02E04Tanabata NightJanuary 30, 2003—Sanjuro begins to train Shugo, and Rena is selected as the damsel in distress in an event that can make wishes come true.
5. S02E05Mansion of TerrorFebruary 6, 2003—Rena falls into a trap that was intended for Shugo. Her disappearance leaves the group wondering where she’s gone.
6. S02E06Trap of the Hot Steaming WaterFebruary 13, 2003—The search for Rena begins. A mysterious message leads the search party to a dangerous location. The party is caught off guard by heartbreak
7. S02E07Twilight MoonFebruary 20, 2003—Rena remains in a comatose state and is unable to log out of The World. Balmung reveals that several other users have been affected in a sim
8. S02E08The Solitary KnightFebruary 27, 2003—Balmung has his role as an administrator taken away, and Rena attempts to contact Shugo with the help of Aura.
9. S02E09Footsteps of CollapseMarch 6, 2003—Shugo uses a new ability to try and reach Rena. The two are almost united, but a rogue AI complicates the situation.
10. S02E10Capital of IllusionMarch 13, 2003—Shugo continues his training with the group, and their teamwork is tested by the appearance of a new monster.
11. S02E11The End of the WorldMarch 20, 2003—After fending off a dangerous wave of attacks, the group learns of Aura’s plan to maintain the balance of The World through the use of uncon
12. S02E12The Legend BeginsMarch 27, 2003—A virus prevents the party from achieving victory in battle. With data drain left as the only option, Shugo must use his abilities like neve

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Welcome to "The World"April 6, 2006—Haseo's entrance into The World is marked by a hostile attack – and a crushing defeat. His adventure appears to be over before it started un
2. S03E02Twilight BrigadeApril 13, 2006—His search for information about his mysterious savior leads to an invitation for Haseo to join Ovan’s guild.
3. S03E03JoinApril 20, 2006—Rumors being spread about Haseo lead to attacks against him. Invitations to join two separate guilds intrigue him, but an encounter with Shi
4. S03E04Fore FeelApril 27, 2006—Haseo embarks on a journey through the game on a quest to level up, Sakisaka grows suspicious, and Tabby meets an untimely end.
5. S03E05DistrustMay 4, 2006—Haseo is suspected of acting as a spy, putting him at odds with the Twilight Bridgade. His actions after the falling out only serve to furth
6. S03E06ConflictMay 11, 2006—Concerns over Sakisaka’s loyalty arise, The World experiences technical difficulties, and Haseo unveils a few new tricks.
7. S03E07IntrigueMay 18, 2006—Strange occurrences plague The World as Haseo wanders the Lost Grounds. Later, a group exploration leads to shocking new knowledge and a sud
8. S03E08StartingMay 25, 2006—The group stumbles upon a portal, Haseo shares an encounter with Ender, and more is learned about the virus cores.
9. S03E09MeleeJune 1, 2006—While attempting to collect all the Virus Cores, the Twilight Brigade is attacked by adversaries – and relocated to a mysterious, unknown ar
10. S03E10MissingJune 8, 2006—Ovan wanders into a trap while searching for the Key of Twilight. Shino, in an attempt to secure Ovan’s release, makes a bold threat!
11. S03E11DiscordJune 15, 2006—Gord gives serious thought to leaving The World for good, and the administrators take serious action against some online outlaws.
12. S03E12BreakupJune 22, 2006—The Twilight Brigade is forcibly disbanded, Gord finally arrives at a decision regarding his involvement in The World, and Haseo makes a vow
13. S03E13TragedyJune 29, 2006—Tabby has some shocking news for Haseo, and Shino’s precious data beings to disappear.
14. S03E14UnreturnerJuly 6, 2006—Haseo is devastated about his inability to prevent Shino from falling into a comatose state. Tabby has plans for a new guild, but its lack o
15. S03E15PadJuly 13, 2006—Tabby encounters two players who are new to The World. Later, she learns the secrets to leveling up, and Haseo embarks on a quest for reveng
16. S03E16ResolutionJuly 20, 2006—Phyllo attempts to comfort Haseo, who continues to agonize over his comatose friend. A dangerous new quest – and the promise of newfound pow
17. S03E17Painful ForestJuly 27, 2006—Tabby’s been worried about Haseo since his departure to the Forest of Pain. She expresses her concern to Subaro, who is instructed by Pi to
18. S03E18LimitAugust 10, 2006—Tabby is still struggling with her inability to help Haseo in the Forest of Pain. In the forest, Haseo grows frustrated with the ever-growin
19. S03E19ViolationAugust 17, 2006—Tawaraya returns unde the moniker “Tohta” to discover a gang of money traders has been flooding the market, creating high inflation. Despite
20. S03E20PursuitAugust 24, 2006—As Haseo’s search for information about Tri-Edge continues, his sanity begins to slip away, and in a murderous rage he kills several PKs. Ya
21. S03E21DefeatAugust 31, 2006—A mysterious new player, Midori, has started a “hit-me-if-you-can” service. Haseo, still in the grips of manic power, enlists her services i
22. S03E22BondsSeptember 7, 2006—Tabby starts a new healing guild, but so far they haven’t had much success. Tohka points out that their levels are way to low to help anyone
23. S03E23TrialSeptember 14, 2006—Haseo, consumed by a violent mania, will stop at nothing to find Tri-Edge, even it if means slaughtering any Player Killer who steps in his
24. S03E24ConfrontSeptember 21, 2006—After brutally slaughtering all the PKers, Haseo earns the nickname “The Terror of Death.” Still in the grips of insanity, Haseo refuses hel
25. S03E25TruthSeptember 28, 2006—There’s been no sign of Haseo for several days now, and rumors swirl that he’s quit for good. In his absence, Tabby has a realization, and a
26. S03E26DeterminationSeptember 28, 2006—Haseo reappears after his hiatus only to receive devastating news about Phyllo. Tabby finally discovers the confidence to make her own decis

Season 3 ranked & reviewed