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Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online

2018 – 2024Show2 seasons24 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureAnimation
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

A pulse-pounding, violent animated series about games and the future.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for scares, romance or tears.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 24 episodes · best: S1E12 "Applause" 7.5

Episodes

7.1
6.9

Story

College student Karen takes up Gun Gale Online and gets a reputation as the Pink Demon. Then her gaming buddy Pitohui asks her to join the Squad Jam.

Feels like

  • VR Battle Royale
  • Tactical Shooter Sports
  • Underdog Protagonist
  • High-Octane Action
  • Gamer Culture
  • Pink Aesthetic Contrast
  • Team Strategy & Alliances
  • Sci-Fi Adventure
  • Lighthearted Tone

Cast

24 of 79 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Masayuki Sakoi, Takuma Suzuki, Kazuho Kunimoto
Written by
Yosuke Kuroda, Keiichi Sigsawa
Produced by
Kaoru Adachi, Yosuke Futami, Yusuke Yoshioka
Music by
Daisuke Shinoda, Koki Adaniya, Yusuke Seo

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 8, 2018 · December 21, 2024 · Ended

First aired
April 8, 2018
Last aired
December 21, 2024
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 24 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
65 countries

Tropes

Surprisingly Realistic Outcome, All Men Are Perverts, Designated Girl Fight +9

  • Surprisingly Realistic Outcome
  • All Men Are Perverts
  • Designated Girl Fight
  • Late-Arrival Spoiler
  • Title Drop
  • Foreshadowing
  • Difficult, but Awesome
  • Pocket Protector
  • Acquainted in Real Life
  • Call-Back
  • Plug 'n' Play Technology
  • No Celebrities Were Harmed

12 of 124 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online?"

Questions about Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online?

Crunchyroll

In the United States, Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online streams on Crunchyroll. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 64 other countries.

Is Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.8).

Is Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online okay for kids?

TV-14Violence

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online?

10 h

About 10 hours: 24 episodes in 2 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2024.

Can I half-watch Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will I feel good after watching Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.

Is Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.