Episode 9: “The Blue-Eyed Demon”
- 9 of 25
- September 1, 2012
- 23 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Sword Art Online |
|---|---|
| Episode | 9 of 25 |
| Japanese | 青眼の悪魔 |
| Original air date | September 1, 2012 |
| Episode length | 23 min |
| Studio | A-1 Pictures |
| Previous episode | Episode 8: “The Sword Dance of White and Black” |
| Next episode | Episode 10: “Crimson Killing Intent” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu |
“The Blue-Eyed Demon” is episode 9 of the anime Sword Art Online. It first aired on September 1, 2012.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
They demand Kazuto’s map of the floor, which he provides despite Asuna’s and Klein’s objections. The Army then confronts the boss alone, but teleport crystals do not function inside its room.
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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