Episode 16: “Land of the Fairies”
- 16 of 25
- October 20, 2012
- 23 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Sword Art Online |
|---|---|
| Episode | 16 of 25 |
| Japanese | 妖精たちの国 |
| Original air date | October 20, 2012 |
| Episode length | 23 min |
| Studio | A-1 Pictures |
| Previous episode | Episode 15: “Return” |
| Next episode | Episode 17: “Captive Queen” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu |
“Land of the Fairies” is episode 16 of the anime Sword Art Online. It first aired on October 20, 2012.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Kazuto visits a player who explains that the photograph comes from ALfheim Online, a fairy-themed game where players can fly. The image shows someone resembling Asuna near the World Tree. Kazuto enters the game using the NerveGear and creates a Spriggan character. After passing through a strange warp, he reaches a forest and discovers that his abilities match those of his former avatar.
Characters in this episode
Music in this episode
- OP 2“INNOCENCE” — Eir AoiAnimeThemes
- ED 2“Overfly” — Luna HarunaAnimeThemes
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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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