E1 - Role Play

Aired: April 04, 2002

Tsukasa is trapped in an MMORPG called The World. With his conscious inaccessible, Tsukasa attempts to find his purpose for being in the game.

E2 - Guardian

Aired: April 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.

E3 - Folklore

Aired: April 18, 2002

BT and Sora suspect that Tsukasa is somehow connected to a very important artifact, the Key of the Twilight.

E4 - Wanted

Aired: April 25, 2002

Tsukasa's rampaging Guardian monster wreaks havoc in The World, and an edict from Subaru makes him a wanted man.

E5 - Captured

Aired: May 02, 2002

Tsukasa finally tames his Guardian monster, but unbeknownst to him, someone is plotting his capture.

E6 - Encounter

Aired: May 09, 2002

Subaru carefully observes Tsukasa, gradually getting to know him. Sora mounts a rescue mission.

E7 - Reason

Aired: May 16, 2002

Mimiru encounters a novice player and offers her guidance in The World. This new relationship helps Mimiru uncover her own motivation for playing.

E8 - Promise

Aired: May 23, 2002

Mimiru extends Tsukasa an invitation to meet; BT and Crim share an interesting encounter.

E9 - Epitaph

Aired: May 30, 2002

An elite hacker proves instrumental in the quest for the Key of the Twilight, and Tsukasa gets stuck with a sick Grunty.

E10 - Compensation

Aired: June 06, 2002

Bear'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.

E11 - Party

Aired: June 13, 2002

Mimiru, Bear, and Tsukasa join forces before embarking on a non-fighting quest.

E12 - Entanglement

Aired: June 20, 2002

Tsukasa stumbles upon Aura, an advanced AI, that is being held captive.

E13 - Twilight Eye

Aired: June 27, 2002

A way to open the Twilight Eye is discovered, and the group decides to follow the new path unfolding before them.

E14 - Castle

Aired: July 04, 2002

After the Eye is opened, a secret area appears, complicating the group's search for the key.

E15 - Evidence

Aired: July 11, 2002

Revisit all the major moments from this groundbreaking anime in a series of vivid flashbacks that may shed new light on past events!

E16 - Depth

Aired: July 18, 2002

Tsukasa logs back into The World, only to discover that he cannot die. Shocked, he turns to Subaru for answers.

E17 - Conflict

Aired: July 25, 2002

Crim refuses to meet BT outside of the game. Later, Tsukasa mounts a rescue attempt – and secrets are revealed.

E18 - Declaration

Aired: August 01, 2002

Silver Knight disrupts any and all potential rendezvous between Subaru and Tsukasa. Subaru ponders the future of the Crimson Knights.

E19 - Recollection

Aired: August 08, 2002

Subaru drifts aimlessly through The World, reflecting on her past experiences. Her connection with Tsukasa grows even stronger after an unexpected attack.

E20 - Tempest

Aired: August 15, 2002

Aura goes missing, Morganna attacks Tsukasa, and the search for the Key of the Twilight continues.

E21 - Despair

Aired: August 23, 2002

Tsukasa lingers in a catatonic state, and some immensely powerful monsters make their presence felt in The World.

E22 - Phantom

Aired: August 29, 2002

Bear, Mimiru, and Subaru are attacked by yet another seemingly-unstoppable monster, but Balmung comes to the rescue.

E23 - The Eve

Aired: September 05, 2002

Tsukasa is too frightened to pass through Helba's gate, and Crim explains Subaru's true life condition.

E24 - Net Slum

Aired: September 12, 2002

Upon arriving in Helba's realm – Net Slum – the group is forced to defend Subaru from an attack by Morganna.

E25 - Catastrophe

Aired: September 19, 2002

As the battle intensifies, the group seeks shelter in the Cathedral. Morganna summons Guardians to do her bidding.

E26 - Return

Aired: September 26, 2002

Drawing strength from Subaru, Tsukasa summons the courage to awaken Aura. Outside of The World, players share a true life encounter.