: Akihiko gives everyone a "Hand Mirror" that transforms their avatars to match their real-world appearances.
: Recognizing the urgency, Kirito decides to leave for the next town immediately to secure resources. Klein chooses to stay behind to help his friends, and they part ways. Key Details Description Release Date July 7, 2012 (Original Japanese broadcast) Studio A-1 Pictures Director Tomohiko Ito Primary Theme
: After realizing the "Log Out" button is missing, all players are teleported to the central plaza. The game's creator, Kayaba Akihiko , appears as a giant hooded figure and announces that they are trapped. The Rules : If a player's HP drops to zero, they die in the real world .
