Sword Art Online (2012) Filler List
Also known as: S.A.O, SAO · ソードアート・オンライン
Filler at a glance
Sword Art Online (2012) has no pure filler episodes
No episodes in the current guide are classified as entirely separate from the core story.
- Pure filler episodes
- None
- Guide coverage
- All 25 episodes are classified.
Characters
Main cast
Meet the principal characters in Sword Art Online, with sourced portraits and voice-actor credits.
Skip guidance covers all 25 episodes.
The guide
Sword Art Online filler list
Check off episodes as you watch. Progress is always saved in this browser and syncs across devices when you sign in. Filler episodes are safe to skip; Mixed episodes contain some canon material.
| Episode | Title | Classification | Air date | Watched |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The World of Swords | Canon | 8 Jul 2012, 8 July 2012 | |
| 2 | Beater | Canon | 15 Jul 2012, 15 July 2012 | |
| 3 | The Red-Nosed Reindeer | Canon | 22 Jul 2012, 22 July 2012 | |
| 4 | The Black Swordsman | Canon | 29 Jul 2012, 29 July 2012 | |
| 5 | A Crime Within the Walls | Canon | 5 Aug 2012, 5 August 2012 | |
| 6 | Illusionary Avenger | Canon | 12 Aug 2012, 12 August 2012 | |
| 7 | The Temperature of the Heart | Canon | 19 Aug 2012, 19 August 2012 | |
| 8 | The Sword Dance of White and Black | Canon | 26 Aug 2012, 26 August 2012 | |
| 9 | The Blue-Eyed Demon | Canon | 2 Sep 2012, 2 September 2012 | |
| 10 | Crimson Killing Intent | Canon | 9 Sep 2012, 9 September 2012 | |
| 11 | The Girl of Morning Dew | Canon | 16 Sep 2012, 16 September 2012 | |
| 12 | Yui's Heart | Canon | 23 Sep 2012, 23 September 2012 | |
| 13 | Edge of Hell's Abyss | Canon | 30 Sep 2012, 30 September 2012 | |
| 14 | The End of the World | Canon | 7 Oct 2012, 7 October 2012 | |
| 15 | Return | Canon | 14 Oct 2012, 14 October 2012 | |
| 16 | Land of the Fairies | Canon | 21 Oct 2012, 21 October 2012 | |
| 17 | Captive Queen | Canon | 28 Oct 2012, 28 October 2012 | |
| 18 | To the World Tree | Canon | 4 Nov 2012, 4 November 2012 | |
| 19 | The Lugru Corridor | Canon | 11 Nov 2012, 11 November 2012 | |
| 20 | General of the Blazing Flame | Canon | 18 Nov 2012, 18 November 2012 | |
| 21 | The Truth of Alfheim | Canon | 25 Nov 2012, 25 November 2012 | |
| 22 | Grand Quest | Canon | 2 Dec 2012, 2 December 2012 | |
| 23 | Bonds | Canon | 9 Dec 2012, 9 December 2012 | |
| 24 | Gilded Hero | Canon | 16 Dec 2012, 16 December 2012 | |
| 25 | The World Seed | Canon | 23 Dec 2012, 23 December 2012 |
FAQ
Sword Art Online filler questions
Quick answers to the questions people actually search.
Does Sword Art Online (2012) have filler episodes?
No pure filler episodes are currently identified in the Sword Art Online (2012) guide. All 25 episodes are classified.
Can I skip filler episodes in Sword Art Online (2012)?
There are no episodes currently marked as pure filler to skip. Use the full episode table for canon, mixed, and recap classifications.