After being mortally wounded in the real world, Kirito finds himself trapped in the Underworld with no memory of how he arrived. He teams up with a soulful NPC named Eugeo to find their childhood friend, Alice , who was taken years ago by the world's governing "Integrity Knights" for breaking a sacred law.
Praise was widely given to A-1 Pictures for the high-quality animation and to Yuki Kajiura for the musical score. Sword Art Online 3: Alicization (Dub)
Reviews for the dub were generally positive, with fans highlighting the chemistry between Bryce Papenbrook and Brandon Winckler as a series high point. After being mortally wounded in the real world,
Some viewers criticized the season for its heavy "info-dumping" and slow pacing in the early school-based episodes. It also received attention for its increased level of graphic violence and adult themes, leading to higher age ratings in certain regions. Reviews for the dub were generally positive, with
The saga continues into a second half titled War of Underworld , which focuses on a massive conflict between the Human Empire and the Dark Territory. English Dub Cast
