Episode 17: “Captive Queen”
- 17 of 25
- October 27, 2012
- 23 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Sword Art Online |
|---|---|
| Episode | 17 of 25 |
| Japanese | 囚われの女王 |
| Original air date | October 27, 2012 |
| Episode length | 23 min |
| Studio | A-1 Pictures |
| Previous episode | Episode 16: “Land of the Fairies” |
| Next episode | Episode 18: “To the World Tree” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu |
“Captive Queen” is episode 17 of the anime Sword Art Online. It first aired on October 27, 2012.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Suguha Kirigaya, using the name Suguha in ALfheim Online, thanks Kazuto for rescuing her and helps him learn to fly. They travel to the Sylph Territory, where they meet one of her companions, then discuss how Kazuto might reach the World Tree. Suguha agrees to assist him. After she logs out, Asuna Yuuki is shown imprisoned in a birdcage at the tree.
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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