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Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online

TV Show TV-14 2018 24m/ep 7.7 /10 Ended
Gunma TV A Gunma TV Original
Created by Yosuke Kuroda, Keiichi Sigsawa, Reki Kawahara

Karen Kohiruimaki is a shy university student in Tokyo who hides behind a towering online avatar. In the real world she feels out of place and wishes for a persona that matches a shorter, cuter look. In the game Gun Gale Online she gradually rebuilds her identity, becoming LLENN, a nimble... Read more

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About Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online

Karen Kohiruimaki is a shy university student in Tokyo who hides behind a towering online avatar. In the real world she feels out of place and wishes for a persona that matches a shorter, cuter look. In the game Gun Gale Online she gradually rebuilds her identity, becoming LLENN, a nimble marksman known for speed and audacity. Her online rise brings her fame and a growing sense of belonging, but the balance between courage and vulnerability stays fragile. When LLENN meets Pitohui, a fearless and enigmatic veteran, she is drawn into Squad Jam, a heated team based battle royale that pushes her to test her limits and rely on her squad.

Released in 2018 as part of the Sword Art Online universe, Gun Gale Online is created by Yosuke Kuroda, Keiichi Sigsawa and Reki Kawahara and adapts the Gun Gale Online arc from the light novels.

The show earned a solid reception with an average around 7.7 out of 10 from hundreds of votes. It offers a balance of high stakes combat and character work, exploring how a digital avatar and a real life insecurities can shape decisions, friendships, and strategy under pressure.

As part of the SAO franchise Gun Gale Online expands the franchise’s look at virtual communities and competitive play. LLENN’s brisk, energetic style and squad driven dynamics leave a distinct imprint on how fans envision avatar driven action in anime and in broader gaming culture.

Details

Release Date
April 08, 2018
Episode Length
24m
Rating
TV-14
User Ratings
285 votes
Type
TV Series
Seasons
2
Episodes
24
Network
Gunma TV, Tokyo MX, BS11, Tochigi TV
Status
Ended
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Country
Japan
Studio
Studio 3Hz +4 more
External Links
View on IMDB

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Cast

Tomori Kusunoki

Tomori Kusunoki

Llenn / Kohiruimaki Karen (voice)

Yoko Hikasa

Yoko Hikasa

Pitohui / Elsa Kanzaki / Rei Sato (voice)

Kazuyuki Okitsu

Kazuyuki Okitsu

M / Asougi Goushi (voice)

Chinatsu Akasaki

Chinatsu Akasaki

Fukaziroh / Shinohara Miyu (voice)

Created by: Yosuke Kuroda, Keiichi Sigsawa, Reki Kawahara

Seasons (2 seasons, 24 episodes)

Gun Gale Online

Gun Gale Online

12 episodes - 2018

Gun Gale Online II

Gun Gale Online II

12 episodes - 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online is available to stream on Crunchyroll. You can also rent or buy it on Apple iTunes and Amazon Video.

Yes, Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online is available to stream on Crunchyroll.

Yes, you can buy on Apple iTunes and Amazon Video.

Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online has 2 seasons with a total of 24 episodes.

With a rating of 7.7/10 from 285 viewers, Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online is well-regarded and recommended by viewers.

Karen Kohiruimaki is a shy university student in Tokyo who hides behind a towering online avatar. In the real world she feels out of place and wishes for a persona that matches a shorter, cuter look. In the game Gun Gale Online she gradually rebuilds her identity, becoming LLENN, a nimble marksma...

Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online stars Tomori Kusunoki, Yoko Hikasa, Kazuyuki Okitsu, and Chinatsu Akasaki.

Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online was created by Yosuke Kuroda, Keiichi Sigsawa, and Reki Kawahara.

Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online was released on April 08, 2018.

Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online is a Animation, Action & Adventure, and Sci-Fi & Fantasy series.

Tomori Kusunoki voices Llenn, whose real name is Kohiruimaki Karen. Llenn is the in-game avatar that Karen uses in Gun Gale Online to cope with her height insecurities.

Yoko Hikasa voices Pitohui, Elsa Kanzaki, and Rei Sato. Pitohui is a skilled yet eccentric woman LLENN encounters during Squad Jam.

The show has 2 seasons and 24 episodes in total. It premiered in 2018.

No, it's a work of fiction within the Sword Art Online universe. It was created by Yosuke Kuroda, Keiichi Sigsawa, and Reki Kawahara.