Sword Art Online Ii: Episode 15

The episode begins on December 28, 2025, with Suguha showing Kazuto (Kirito) a news article about the discovery of the legendary in ALO. This triggers a flashback to when Kirito and Leafa first discovered the sword months earlier while trapped in Jötunheimr , a frozen underworld beneath ALO. During that time, they rescued a beast-class evil god they named Tonkii , who showed them the sword's location in an ice dungeon.

: Reviewers from sites like Geeks Under Grace and Anime News Network noted the sharp contrast to GGO, describing this arc as "exposition and setup" with a more traditional MMORPG feel. Sword Art Online II Episode 15

: The episode highlights Shino (Sinon) adjusting to ALO, trading her sniper rifle for a long-range bow to maintain her combat style. The episode begins on December 28, 2025, with