Kawahara Reki is a Japanese author whose works frequently explore the intersection of reality and digital realms. His writing delves into the psychological impacts of immersion in virtual environments and the nature of identity within online spaces. He emphasizes character emotional arcs and the complex relationships that unfold in these artificial worlds. His style is dynamic and engaging, often focusing on themes of survival and camaraderie in the face of peril.
"Witness the first steps in the story of the girl who would one day become the infamous "Zekken!" Leaving behind the VR hospice program Serene Garden, Yuuki and her older sister Ran follow their new friend Merida into the Japanese-style VRMMMORPG Asuka Empire! Astounded by the twins' rapid progress, Merida questions how they acclimated so fast, leading Ran to divulge that they're running the game on modified NerveGear-- the same technology used to dive into SAO..."--Yen Press.
After saving the Moonlit Black Cats, Kirito is drawn to their warmth and camaraderie which persists even in the bleak world of SAO. He sets aside the label of "Beater" and joins their ranks. With Kirito's help, the formerly weak guild makes quick progress and starts wanting to join the front line. But one night, Sachi, the guild's only female member, suddenly disappears. Kirito rushes out to find her, knowing how afraid she is of death...
Asuna se stále neprobudila ze Sword Art Online, a tak se za ní Kirito vydal do MMOčka jménem Alfheim Online. ALO je virtuální hra nové generace. Hráče láká akčními souboji, v nichž vítězí reflexy a strategie, vílími rasami brázdícími tamní nebe a dokonalou grafikou, za kterou by se nemuselo stydět ani SAO. Kirito v něm jako spriggan míří ke světovému stromu – místu hlavního questu celé hry a zároveň Asunině vězení. Cestou už málem padl za oběť skupině salamandrů, ale díky pomoci sylfské dívky Leafy a navigační vílečky Jui nakonec vyvázl živý. A až společně konečně stanou před kořeny světového stromu, čeká je nepříjemné překvapení...
Die in the game, and you die in real life. This is Sword Art Online, the latest VRMMORPG, and Kirito now finds himself trapped in its unforgiving virtual world. By chance, he comes across a swordswoman named Asuna, who agrees to team up with him to challenge the boss of the first floor. The two join a large raid party to take down the beast, but when its attack patterns become unpredictable, the group's resolve will be tested…
Kirito and the others try to unravel the mysteries of a new quest, traveling to new, unexplored areas of Alfheim Online!! And Yuki, at the hospital in palliative care for her incurable illness, spends her time playing a game for terminal patients called "Serene Garden" by using a medical-grade full dive system called Medicuboid. There, Yuki discovers a new VR game called "Asuka Empire," and takes her first steps into the world of VR Games. Witness Yuki's origin, and the birth of "Zekken!"
The SAO Progressive series continues, following Asuna and Kirito to the sixth floor of Aincrad, where puzzles and brainteasers galore await them! Will our sword-swinging pair burn out on a mental challenge, or will the frightening gang of player-killers catch up with them first...?
Nach einer kurzen Ruhepause überlegen Kirito und Asuna, wie sie das finstere Komplott der PK-Spieler vereiteln können. Sie kommen zu dem Schluss, dass sie den Boss vor allen anderen besiegen müssen, um eine Eskalation des Konflikts zwischen den großen Gilden zu vermeiden! Allerdings ist das mit großen Risiken verbunden!
Die in the game, and you die in real life. The only way out is clearing the massive floating castle Aincrad. The pinnacle of heroic sagas kicks off here!
The fifth-floor boss, Fuscus the Vacant Colossus, brings the raid party to the brink of destruction when it reveals mechanics that are completely different from the game's beta. On top of that, PoH, the leader of Laughing Coffin, attacks Kirito to obtain the Flag of Valor. Will Kirito be able to overcome these unexpected trials and make it out of the fifth floor alive?!
Yuuma Ashihara is playing Actual Magic, a virtual reality MMORPG, when it suddenly begins to fuse with the real world. While he tries to make sense of what's happening, he runs into Sumi, one of his classmates. Before, she was one of the cutest girls in his grade, but she's undergone a terrible metamorphosis--into one of the game's monsters! From the author of Sword Art Online and Accel World comes a story beyond VR and AR, where game and reality are one and the same.