Watch Sword Art: Online 17

Much of the runtime is dedicated to Leafa explaining the Grand Quest —reaching the top of the World Tree to be reborn as an "Alf" and gain unlimited flight.

Asuna’s transition from a "badass commander" to a "damsel in distress" trapped in a cage is a point of disappointment for many fans, though her attempt to memorize the administrator keycode shows she hasn't lost her spirit. Season 2: " Excalibur " (Episode 17) Watch Sword Art Online 17

The episode officially introduces Sugou (Oberon) as a "cartoonishly evil" antagonist. His reveal as someone experimenting on human minds and memories raises the stakes but has been criticized for being over-the-top and uncomfortable. Much of the runtime is dedicated to Leafa