Reki Kawahara (Author)

Accel World, also known as Kasoku Sekai or アクセル・ワールド, is a captivating Japanese light novel that delves into the intertwining realms of action, adventure, fantasy, romance, school life, sci-fi, and shounen. The story follows Haruyuki Arita, a junior high school student facing bullying due to his weight, who discovers a new world of possibilities when…

Sword Art Online, also known as SAO, ソードアート・オンライン, or 刀剑神域, is a groundbreaking Japanese light novel that transports readers to the year 2022 where the immersive VRMMORPG, Sword Art Online, becomes a terrifying reality for players. Equipped with NerveGear technology, users find themselves trapped in the virtual world of Aincrad, forced to conquer all one…

Sword Art Online – Cordial Chords, also known as コーディアル・コード, is a captivating light novel in the fantasy genre. The story follows Kirito as he decides to retire from Ordinal Scale but receives a mysterious message from Yuna, the AR idol. As he delves deeper into the content, Kirito is faced with unexpected challenges and…

Sword Art Online – Hopeful Chant, known as ホープフル・チャント (Hōpufuru Chanto) in Japanese, is an additional story penned by Kawahara Reki, the creator of the Sword Art Online light novel series. This tale was gifted to attendees of Sword Art Online The Movie -Ordinal Scale- during its Japanese cinema premiere from March 4 to March…

Sword Art Online – Progressive, a Japanese light novel, delves into the harrowing virtual world of Sword Art Online where two thousand players have perished in a game of life and death. Follow Kirito, a determined solo player, as he encounters a skilled female player and embarks on thrilling adventures amidst powerful monsters and epic…

Sword Art Online Alternative – Gun Gale Online is a captivating light novel that follows the story of Kohiruimaki Karen, a female college student with a complex about her height who finds solace in the virtual reality world of Gun Gale Online (GGO). Transforming into the petite avatar LLENN, Karen immerses herself in the game's…

Sword Art Online Alternative – Clover’s Regret is a captivating Japanese light novel that delves into the virtual world of «Asuka Empire», a long-standing VRMMO game that emerged during the SAO Incident. Within this game, the formation of the «Sleeping Knights» guild leads to the discovery of a hidden narrative involving Battle Miko Nayuta and…

Zettainaru Kodokusha, also known as The Isolator, is a Japanese light novel that follows the story of Minoru Utsugi, a teenager whose life takes a dramatic turn after gaining the power of 'The Solitude' through extraterrestrial contact. This power to achieve absolute isolation thrusts him into an unwanted battle, marking the end of his normal…

Sword Art Online: “If You Were Here” is a captivating Alicization what-if story that explores an alternate scenario where Eugeo and Kirito are not influenced by Raios and Humbert to break the Taboo Index. This bonus story, based on Material Editions 28 and 29, was included in the 8th BD/DVD volume of the Alicization cour…