What is the best Sword Art Online story arc?

Death-game tension, fairy-world detours, sniper-scope mysteries and sprawling virtual wars pull the saga in wildly different directions. Cast your vote!

1

Aincrad

The original death-game arc trapping players inside a floating castle MMO, widely considered the series' best.

1000pts

2

Alicization

The sprawling Underworld saga with Kirito, Eugeo and Alice that revitalized the franchise.

636pts

3

Phantom Bullet

The Gun Gale Online murder-mystery arc where Kirito hunts a killer in a gunfight VR world.

578pts

4

War of Underworld

The large-scale Alicization sequel arc depicting an all-out battle for the Underworld.

508pts

5

Mother's Rosario

The emotional Asuna-focused arc centered on the terminally ill swordswoman Yuuki.

508pts

6

Fairy Dance

The ALfheim Online fairy-world arc where Kirito races to rescue Asuna from a gilded cage.

423pts