Sword Art Online: Alicization began airing in the fall of 2018, spanning four seasons! This anime depicts an epic fantasy that unfolds in the new virtual world known as the Underworld, visited by the protagonist Kirito. In this article, we'll be announcing a ranking of the most anticipated scenes.
10th place! Asuna vs. Alice
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After Kirito was left in a state of mindlessness, Alice grew fond of him as they lived together. Then, suddenly, Alice's lover, Asuna, who claims to be from the same world as Kirito, appears before her. Alice simply cannot accept this, and they end up crossing swords... The battle between Asuna, who uses a super account, and Alice, the second-strongest character in the human world, is truly a classic scene.
9th Place! Inside the package Kirito received...
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This scene is so adorable that we've ranked it 9th! This is the scene where Alice, who has become quite famous in the real world, gets into a cardboard box so that she can talk to Kirito alone, and shows up at his house as a parcel. Alice's playfulness is a highlight, but Kirito was so surprised that he screamed, so I'm looking forward to seeing this scene made into an anime.
8th place! The Legend of the "Green Swordsman"
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Leafa dives into the Underworld using her super account, Earth Mother Terraria. Using her Terraria abilities to the fullest, Leafa battles the Dark Knights and the enemy Dive Team. In 8th place is the scene where, in the Underworld where pain is felt normally, he fights desperately while being hit by swords and spears all over his body, and singlehandedly defeats thousands of people!
Thanks to Leafa's work, the human world and the underworld are reconciled. The orcs whom she protected worship her as the "Green Swordsman."
7th place! Men's friendship! The Passionate Man, Klein
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Klein dives into the Underworld to save Kirito, but is stabbed in the back with a sword by PoH, the leader of the Laughing Coffin. Still determined to fight for Kirito, he is mercilessly stabbed with a second sword. However, Klein's desperate efforts to protect what is important to him were enough to move the hearts of other players who had dove in after seeing a fake social media post calling for an end to the atrocities committed against the Japanese. This scene, which conveys Klein's passionate feelings for Kirito, earns us 7th place.
6th place! The End of the Ruler, Administrator
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"Stand up, Kirito... My best friend... My hero..."
"Yeah... I'll stand up. I'll do it again and again for you."
Fatally wounded and realizing his fate, Eugeo encourages Kirito, to which Kirito responds. This scene, which conveys the two characters' mutual trust and compassion, is impossible to watch without shedding tears. Also, keep an eye out for the scene afterwards, when Kirito defeats the Administrator!
5th Place! I want to save someone important. Eugeo's Determination!
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Eugeo had a quiet personality since childhood, and was bossed around by Kirito and Alice. Naturally, he was the type who would never defy the Taboo Index. Eugeo, however, cut off the arm of a nobleman to protect his apprentice, Tiese. We've placed this scene in 5th place, where Eugeo breaks both the seal on his right eye and his shell.
Eugeo had always regretted not being able to do anything when Alice was taken by the Integrity Knights, but he had been gradually changing, and I think he changed dramatically in this moment.
4th place! Something that will blow away 200 years of loneliness
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Cardinal has spent the last 200 years alone in the Great Library, with only one goal and thought: defeating Administrator. Although Cardinal has a wealth of knowledge, she has never experienced human warmth. When she makes an important decision, she asks Kirito to hug her just once. In the form of a young girl, Cardinal climbs onto a platform and lets Kirito embrace her, then puts her arms around his back. She then tells Kirito that 200 years of loneliness have been worth it. This single moment makes Cardinal prepare to die. It's a sad yet heartwarming scene, so we've given it 4th place.
3rd Place! Kirito is back!
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Kirito has been in a state of mental and physical loss since losing Eugeo. In an attempt to rescue him, Asuna, Sinon, Leafa, and other members connected to Kirito dive into the Underworld one after another, but he still refuses to wake up. Kirito is awakened by the voice of Eugeo, who resides within the Blue Rose Sword. The resurrected Kirito freezes thousands of people in one fell swoop using the Blue Rose Sword that Eugeo resides within. We've given this resurrection scene third place. We hope you'll also pay attention to Kirito's unrivaled display of skill that follows!
Second Place! Asuna Stands Again
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Asuna, wounded and helpless against the forces of darkness and the ever-increasing number of enemies, collapses. Then, she hears Yuuki's voice saying, "It's okay. You can stand up, Asuna. Stand up, Asuna. To protect what's important to you." Hearing these words, Asuna once again confronts PoH, the leader of the Laughing Coffins, who was seeking revenge against Kirito. Using the original sword skill given to her by Yuuki, Mother's Rosario, she inflicts serious injuries on PoH, rendering him unable to fight. It's a great scene that shows Asuna's feelings for Kirito and Yuuki's kindness, so we've given it second place!
1st Place! ≪Sword of the Night Sky≫
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Carrying the feelings of Eugeo, who was mortally wounded in his battle with Administrator, Kirito challenges Administrator to a fight. After a fierce battle, Kirito defeats Administrator and immediately attempts to heal Eugeo's wound, but is unable to stop the bleeding. Eugeo tells Kirito, who is willing to sacrifice his life to save him, that although their paths will diverge here, he will live forever in Kirito and Alice's hearts.
"That's right... Kirito's black sword... The Sword of the Night Sky... is a nice name. What do you think...?"
"Yeah... it's a nice name. Thank you, Eugeo."
"Envelop this... small world... gently... like the night sky..."
Finally, Eugeo gives Kirito's nameless sword a kind name, and then he collapses. This tear-jerking scene takes the top spot.
Ranking of Famous Scenes!
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This time, we've ranked the best scenes from the anime, which hasn't aired yet! They're filled with scenes of friendship and love, and many of them would move you to tears if they were actually broadcast. The Alicization arc is the longest of the Sword Art Online series. There are many other scenes worth watching, so keep your eyes peeled!
