Episode 8: “The Sword Dance of White and Black”
- 8 of 25
- August 25, 2012
- 23 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Sword Art Online |
|---|---|
| Episode | 8 of 25 |
| Japanese | 黒と白の剣舞 |
| Original air date | August 25, 2012 |
| Episode length | 23 min |
| Studio | A-1 Pictures |
| Previous episode | Episode 7: “The Temperature of the Heart” |
| Next episode | Episode 9: “The Blue-Eyed Demon” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu |
“The Sword Dance of White and Black” is episode 8 of the anime Sword Art Online. It first aired on August 25, 2012.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Kazuto Kirigaya finds a rare Ragout Rabbit but decides to give its meat to Asuna Yuuki, who has mastered cooking. Despite Kuradeel’s objections, Asuna invites Kazuto to her home on the 61st floor, where she prepares the meal and the two discuss their relationship.
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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