Episode 14: “A Small Step”
- 14 of 24
- October 4, 2014
- 23 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Sword Art Online II |
|---|---|
| Episode | 14 of 24 |
| Japanese | 小さな一歩 |
| Original air date | October 4, 2014 |
| Episode length | 23 min |
| Studio | A-1 Pictures |
| Previous episode | Episode 13: “Phantom Bullet” |
| Next episode | Episode 15: “The Queen of the Lake” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu |
“A Small Step” is episode 14 of the anime Sword Art Online II. It first aired on October 4, 2014.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Kyouji Shinkawa attacks Shino Asada with the intention of killing her before taking his own life. Kazuto Kirigaya arrives in time, tackles him, and struggles to stop him as Kyouji presses a poison-filled syringe against him.
Characters in this episode
Music in this episode
- ED 1“Startear” — Luna HarunaAnimeThemes
Where to watch
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Episode guide
All 24 episodes → · 14 of 24 episodes have a summary
About the series
The anime series revolves around virtual reality and the impact of gaming on reality. The story follows Kirito and his allies as they navigate this new threat.
Read the article →References
- “Sword Art Online II”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Sword Art Online II”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- “Sword Art Online II”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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