

7.9
Avg Rating
15
Rated Episodes
10.0
Best: S1E20
6.0
Worst: S1E17
Tempest
S1 E20
Party
S1 E11
Recollection
S1 E19
Conflict
S1 E17
Phantom
S1 E22
Despair
S1 E21
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Tsukasa wakes up inside The World, a massive online role-playing game full of magic and monsters, and finds himself unable to log out. With no knowledge of what’s happening in the real world, Tsukasa must discover how he ended up stuck in the game, and what connection he has with the fabled Key of the Twilight—an item that’s rumored to grant ultimate control over the digital realm.
E1 · Role Play
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
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
BT and Sora suspect that Tsukasa is somehow connected to a very important artifact, the Key of the Twilight.
E4 · Wanted
Tsukasa's rampaging Guardian monster wreaks havoc in The World, and an edict from Subaru makes him a wanted man.
E5 · Captured
Tsukasa finally tames his Guardian monster, but unbeknownst to him, someone is plotting his capture.
E6 · Encounter
Subaru carefully observes Tsukasa, gradually getting to know him. Sora mounts a rescue mission.
E7 · Reason
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
Mimiru extends Tsukasa an invitation to meet; BT and Crim share an interesting encounter.
An elite hacker proves instrumental in the quest for the Key of the Twilight, and Tsukasa gets stuck with a sick Grunty.
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.
Mimiru, Bear, and Tsukasa join forces before embarking on a non-fighting quest.
E12 · Entanglement
Tsukasa stumbles upon Aura, an advanced AI, that is being held captive.
E13 · Twilight Eye
A way to open the Twilight Eye is discovered, and the group decides to follow the new path unfolding before them.
E14 · Castle
After the Eye is opened, a secret area appears, complicating the group's search for the key.
Revisit all the major moments from this groundbreaking anime in a series of vivid flashbacks that may shed new light on past events!
Tsukasa logs back into The World, only to discover that he cannot die. Shocked, he turns to Subaru for answers.
Crim refuses to meet BT outside of the game. Later, Tsukasa mounts a rescue attempt – and secrets are revealed.
Silver Knight disrupts any and all potential rendezvous between Subaru and Tsukasa. Subaru ponders the future of the Crimson Knights.
Subaru drifts aimlessly through The World, reflecting on her past experiences. Her connection with Tsukasa grows even stronger after an unexpected attack.
Aura goes missing, Morganna attacks Tsukasa, and the search for the Key of the Twilight continues.
Tsukasa lingers in a catatonic state, and some immensely powerful monsters make their presence felt in The World.
Bear, Mimiru, and Subaru are attacked by yet another seemingly-unstoppable monster, but Balmung comes to the rescue.
Tsukasa is too frightened to pass through Helba's gate, and Crim explains Subaru's true life condition.
Upon arriving in Helba's realm – Net Slum – the group is forced to defend Subaru from an attack by Morganna.
As the battle intensifies, the group seeks shelter in the Cathedral. Morganna summons Guardians to do her bidding.
Drawing strength from Subaru, Tsukasa summons the courage to awaken Aura. Outside of The World, players share a true life encounter.
Rena and her twin brother Shugo enter The World, a massive online RPG. Playing as limited edition characters based on Kite and Black Rose, the siblings encounter powerful monsters capable of sending players into real-world comas. To save themselves—and The World—Shugo and Rena must unlock the secrets of the mysterious twilight bracelet before it’s too late!
E1 · The Legendary Hero
After winning a contest, twins Shugo and Rena enter The World as legendary hacker characters. Shugo is defeated by an unexpectedly powerful monster, which leads to his resurrection by a mysterious wom…
E2 · Kite’s Bracelet
Balmung decides to throw an event to make cherry blossom trees bloom, which Shugo, Rena, and their new sidekick Mireille decide to attend. After a monster appears, Shugo must rely on a furry friend fo…
E3 · The Phoenix Feather
Shugo levels up by letting the members in his party do all the work. Next, he helps another player whose sick grunty can only be cured with an item located in a dangerous part of The World.
E4 · Tanabata Night
Sanjuro begins to train Shugo, and Rena is selected as the damsel in distress in an event that can make wishes come true.
E5 · Mansion of Terror
Rena falls into a trap that was intended for Shugo. Her disappearance leaves the group wondering where she’s gone.
E6 · Trap of the Hot Steaming Water
The search for Rena begins. A mysterious message leads the search party to a dangerous location. The party is caught off guard by heartbreaking news.
E7 · Twilight Moon
Rena remains in a comatose state and is unable to log out of The World. Balmung reveals that several other users have been affected in a similar way.
E8 · The Solitary Knight
Balmung has his role as an administrator taken away, and Rena attempts to contact Shugo with the help of Aura.
Shugo uses a new ability to try and reach Rena. The two are almost united, but a rogue AI complicates the situation.
E10 · Capital of Illusion
Shugo continues his training with the group, and their teamwork is tested by the appearance of a new monster.
E11 · The End of the World
After fending off a dangerous wave of attacks, the group learns of Aura’s plan to maintain the balance of The World through the use of unconventional methods.
E12 · The Legend Begins
A virus prevents the party from achieving victory in battle. With data drain left as the only option, Shugo must use his abilities like never before to save Rena.
In the newest version of the massive online RPG know as “The World,” Haseo and his guild mates search for a legendary item called the Key of the Twilight—but they’re not the only ones looking for it. When a rival guild faces off against Haseo and his teammates, the conflict has deep repercussions both inside and outside the game, and threatens to leave the players forever changed.
Haseo's entrance into The World is marked by a hostile attack – and a crushing defeat. His adventure appears to be over before it started until a mysterious stranger gives him new life.
E2 · Twilight Brigade
His search for information about his mysterious savior leads to an invitation for Haseo to join Ovan’s guild.
E3 · Join
Rumors being spread about Haseo lead to attacks against him. Invitations to join two separate guilds intrigue him, but an encounter with Shino will influence his choice.
E4 · Fore Feel
Haseo embarks on a journey through the game on a quest to level up, Sakisaka grows suspicious, and Tabby meets an untimely end.
E5 · Distrust
Haseo is suspected of acting as a spy, putting him at odds with the Twilight Bridgade. His actions after the falling out only serve to further implicate him.
E6 · Conflict
Concerns over Sakisaka’s loyalty arise, The World experiences technical difficulties, and Haseo unveils a few new tricks.
E7 · Intrigue
Strange occurrences plague The World as Haseo wanders the Lost Grounds. Later, a group exploration leads to shocking new knowledge and a sudden disappearance!
E8 · Starting
The group stumbles upon a portal, Haseo shares an encounter with Ender, and more is learned about the virus cores.
E9 · Melee
While attempting to collect all the Virus Cores, the Twilight Brigade is attacked by adversaries – and relocated to a mysterious, unknown area.
E10 · Missing
Ovan wanders into a trap while searching for the Key of Twilight. Shino, in an attempt to secure Ovan’s release, makes a bold threat!
E11 · Discord
Gord gives serious thought to leaving The World for good, and the administrators take serious action against some online outlaws.
E12 · Breakup
The Twilight Brigade is forcibly disbanded, Gord finally arrives at a decision regarding his involvement in The World, and Haseo makes a vow to Shino.
E13 · Tragedy
Tabby has some shocking news for Haseo, and Shino’s precious data beings to disappear.
E14 · Unreturner
Haseo is devastated about his inability to prevent Shino from falling into a comatose state. Tabby has plans for a new guild, but its lack of members is troubling.
E15 · Pad
Tabby encounters two players who are new to The World. Later, she learns the secrets to leveling up, and Haseo embarks on a quest for revenge.
E16 · Resolution
Phyllo attempts to comfort Haseo, who continues to agonize over his comatose friend. A dangerous new quest – and the promise of newfound power – tempts Haseo.
E17 · Painful Forest
Tabby’s been worried about Haseo since his departure to the Forest of Pain. She expresses her concern to Subaro, who is instructed by Pi to follow Haseo into the forest. Meanwhile, Yata and Pi prod Ph…
E18 · Limit
Tabby is still struggling with her inability to help Haseo in the Forest of Pain. In the forest, Haseo grows frustrated with the ever-growing amount of monsters he must fight before going deeper, but …
E19 · Violation
Tawaraya returns unde the moniker “Tohta” to discover a gang of money traders has been flooding the market, creating high inflation. Despite his quest for secrecy, Tohta can’t stand back and let the m…
E20 · Pursuit
As Haseo’s search for information about Tri-Edge continues, his sanity begins to slip away, and in a murderous rage he kills several PKs. Yata and Pi are still on the hunt for Haseo’s factor. They sen…
E21 · Defeat
A mysterious new player, Midori, has started a “hit-me-if-you-can” service. Haseo, still in the grips of manic power, enlists her services in order to discover Tri-Edge’s whereabouts. Meanwhile, Tohka…
E22 · Bonds
Tabby starts a new healing guild, but so far they haven’t had much success. Tohka points out that their levels are way to low to help anyone, and demands they go out and raise them. Haseo finally make…
E23 · Trial
Haseo, consumed by a violent mania, will stop at nothing to find Tri-Edge, even it if means slaughtering any Player Killer who steps in his way. But while on his murderous rampage he’s left behind a t…
E24 · Confront
After brutally slaughtering all the PKers, Haseo earns the nickname “The Terror of Death.” Still in the grips of insanity, Haseo refuses help or warnings from his old guild. But when Haseo finally enc…
E25 · Truth
There’s been no sign of Haseo for several days now, and rumors swirl that he’s quit for good. In his absence, Tabby has a realization, and also discovers a new love interest! Meanwhile, Phyllo divulge…
E26 · Determination
Haseo reappears after his hiatus only to receive devastating news about Phyllo. Tabby finally discovers the confidence to make her own decisions, and informs Haseo she has decided to become a nurse in…