S01E01 Acceleration
Arita Haruyuki, a young boy whose chubby appearance and shy disposition makes him a constant target for school bullying. Ashamed of his miserable life, Haruyuki can only cope by indulging in virtual games.
Accel World
S01E15: Destruction
Although Haru seemingly dominates the match to begin with, Seiji manages to trap him and use his Demonic Command ability to steal Haru's flight ability. As Haru tries to keep what happened a secret from Takumu, their friendship is put under pressure.
Overview
A short, overweight student uses the Neuro Link, an evolution of the Nerve Gear, to escape himself from the reality. But his skills in the virtual world brings him to the attention of Kuroyukihime, a popular student who introduces him to the Brain Burst.
Episodes
S01E02 Transformation
Haruyuki, now a Burst-Linker, suddenly finds himself thrown into a deadly match against a vicious biker named Ash Roller.
S01E03 Investigation
A Duel Avatar called Cyan Pile is seeking to challenge Kuroyukihime in battle within Accel World.
S01E04 Declaration
Haruyuki suspects that Cyan Pile is challenging Kuroyukihime within Accel World via access through Chiyuri's neuro-linker.
S01E05 Aviation
The identity of Cyan Pile is revealed to be one of Haruyuki's closest peers, who has been consumed by the power to accelerate.
S01E06 Retribution
After Haru and Takumu reveal everything to Chiyuri, who doesn't take it too well, the two begin training to work as a tag team. Haru earns enough points to upgrade to level 2, though in...
S01E07 Restoration
As Kuroyukihime suddenly challenges Takumu to a match, confronting him about his intention to quit kendo and eventually uninstall Brain Burst. Current agrees to join Haru until he can get his points up to 50...
S01E08 Temptation
As Kuroyukihime's team attempts to claim more territories, Haru finds his tactics are becoming easily read by his opponents. He returns home to be greeted by Tomoko Saito, who is allegedly his second cousin who...
S01E09 Escalation
After discussing with Takumu, Kuroyukihime agrees to meet up with Tomoko, whose real name is Yuziko Kozuki. Yuziko explains how she wishes to borrow Haru's power of flight to destroy the Armor of Catastrophe.
S01E10 Activation
After having another misunderstanding cleared up for her, Chiyu expresses and interest in becoming a Burst Linker. As Kuroyukihime explains how the ability to give someone a copy of Brain Burst and become their guardian...
S01E11 Obligation
Both Haru and Yuniko realize that Yellow Radio was the one responsible for the fifth Chrome Disaster, using a loophole in the non-aggression treaty as an excuse to eliminate her and reach Level 10. He...
S01E12 Absolution
The battle between Black Lotus and Yellow Radio is halted by the sudden appearance of Chrome Disaster. Silver Crow is wracked with fear as he witnesses the monstrous power of his target.
S01E13 Violation
Chiyu gets Takumu to install Brain Burst for her and becomes a Burst Linker, gaining the Duel Avatar, Lime Bell. Kuroyukihime during assembly, believes there may be another Burst Linker among the new students.
S01E14 Arrestation
As Haru, Takumu and Chiyu discuss what exactly Seiji is, Takumu deduces the ability Seiji used was Physical Burst, which accelerates the user's consciousness, allowing them to react quicker. As Kuroyukihime heads off on her...
S01E15 Destruction
Although Haru seemingly dominates the match to begin with, Seiji manages to trap him and use his Demonic Command ability to steal Haru's flight ability. As Haru tries to keep what happened a secret from...
S01E16 Imagination
Raker explains to Haru that although he had lost his wings, he may be able to fly if he learns to use the 'incarnate system', which allows avatars to use certain powers through their will...
S01E17 Fragmentation
As Haru contemplates how to go about facing Seiji, he receives a video call from Kuroyukihime, who mentions giving some information about Seiji to Takumu. During gym that day, Takumu challenges Seiji to a battle.
S01E18 Invitation
Over in Okinawa, Kuroyukihime is on her school trip with her friend Megumi. They are approached by two local Burst Linkers; Ruka Asagi and Mana Itosu, who ask to help their master fight against a...
S01E19 Revolution
Ruka and Mana introduce Kuroyukihime to their master, Crimson King, an old acquaintance of Kuroyukihime's. According to Crimson King, a powerful Enemy is preventing them from hunting down regular Enemy units within Okinawa's field with...
S01E20 Domination
Having been fully healed by Chiyu, Nomi makes short work of Takumu and defeats him in horrific fashion. As Haru is overcome with anger, he is overcome by a dark power urging him to destroy...
S01E21 Insurrection
As they make their way to meet up with Yuniko, Haru explains to Takumu how Seiji had set him and Chiyo up. After hearing about their situation, Yuniko agrees to teach Haru and Takumu about...
S01E22 Determination
Leopard decides to enter herself and Haru into a tournament to lure out Jigsaw, she also explains to Haru how overusing the incarnate system can bring him closer to darkness.
S01E23 Consolidation
Haruyuki and Takumu set out for their final showdown with Nomi. Chiyuri wishes to join them, and they agree to let her come along, but a sudden ambush by an unknown Burst Linker traps Silver...
S01E24 Reincarnation
Silver Crow is determined to settle his score with Dusk Taker once and for all. After a fierce battle in midair, Silver Crow delivers his "Incarnation" attack on Dusk Taker, only for Lime Bell to...
Cast
Yuki Kaji
Arita Haruyuki
Sachika Misawa
Kuroyuki-hime
Ayako Kawasumi
Kakei Mihaya
Kenichi Suzumura
Ash Roller
Aki Toyosaki
Kurashima Chiyuri
Shintaro Asanuma
Mayuzumi Takumu
Sanae Kobayashi
Noumi Seiji
Rina Hidaka
Kouzuki Yuniko
Haruka Tomatsu
Wakamiya Megumi
