Episode 13: “Edge of Hell's Abyss”
- 13 of 25
- September 29, 2012
- 23 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Sword Art Online |
|---|---|
| Episode | 13 of 25 |
| Japanese | 奈落の淵 |
| Original air date | September 29, 2012 |
| Episode length | 23 min |
| Studio | A-1 Pictures |
| Previous episode | Episode 12: “Yui's Heart” |
| Next episode | Episode 14: “The End of the World” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu |
“Edge of Hell's Abyss” is episode 13 of the anime Sword Art Online. It first aired on September 29, 2012.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Kirito meets Nishida, a network security manager, while fishing. Nishida asks Kirito's help to catch a huge fish. After hooking it, Nishida lets Kirito pull it in, but it turns out to be a monster. Asuna slays the monster. Kirito then helps Nishida cook the fish they caught.
Characters in this episode
Music in this episode
- OP 1“crossing field” — LiSAAnimeThemes
- ED 1“Yume Sekai” — Haruka TomatsuAnimeThemes
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Episode guide
All 25 episodes → · 22 of 25 episodes have a summary
About the series
This anime series is set in a virtual reality game where players are trapped and must survive. The story follows Kirito and his interactions with fellow players, including Asuna Yuuki, as they try to escape the game. What makes it distinctive is the high stakes, where death in the game means death in real life.
Read the article →References
- “Sword Art Online”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Sword Art Online”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- “Sword Art Online”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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