Kikuoka Seijirou arranges for Kirito to be moved to a "better-equipped facility." However, Asuna and Suguha discover he never arrived at the designated hospital.

In this episode, the narrative shifts back to the real world following the traumatic events of Episode 1. Asuna and her friends investigate the disappearance of Kazuto (Kirito) after he is moved from a local hospital under suspicious circumstances. 📽️ Episode Overview March 10, 2019

Asuna contacts Rinko Koujiro (Kayaba’s former partner). Posing as Rinko's assistant, Mayumi Reynolds, Asuna successfully boards the Ocean Turtle , a massive floating research base.

After Kirito's heart stopped for over five minutes due to the succinylcholine attack, he is left in a comatose state.

Asuna confronts Kikuoka, who admits they are using the Soul Translator (STL) to treat Kirito's brain damage while simultaneously developing AI for military weaponry. 🎙️ English Dub Voice Cast Voice Actor Kirito Bryce Papenbrook Asuna Cherami Leigh Seijiro Kikuoka Matthew Mercer Rinko Koujiro Jennifer Losi Yui Stephanie Sheh Sinon Michelle Ruff Suguha / Leafa Cassandra Lee Morris Klein Kirk Thornton 🔍 Key Trivia & Anime Original Scenes