Sword Art Online: Alicization Episode 4 -

: Critics and fans highlighted the gritty animation and "spectacular" fight choreography by A-1 Pictures .

: Reviewers noted this episode marked a shift toward a more serious, violent tone for the series, featuring intense pain and life-threatening consequences . Sword Art Online: Alicization Episode 4

: Kirito and Eugeo track Selka to the End Mountains, where they encounter a group of Goblins from the Dark Territory . Kirito retrieves swords for both of them and faces the leader, Ugachi the Lizard Killer . : Critics and fans highlighted the gritty animation