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01 Role Play Episode 14th April 2002 Tsukasa is trapped in an MMORPG called The World. With his conscious inaccessible, Tsukasa attempts to find his purpose for being in the game. 02 Guardian Episode 211th April 2002 Tsukasa’s inability to log out of the world worries Mimiru. The Crimson Knights, on the other hand, see Tsukasa as a threat. 03 Folklore Episode 318th April 2002 BT and Sora suspect that Tsukasa is somehow connected to a very important artifact, the Key of the Twilight. 04 Wanted Episode 425th April 2002 Tsukasa's rampaging Guardian monster wreaks havoc in The World, and an edict from Subaru makes him a wanted man. 05 Captured Episode 52nd May 2002 Tsukasa finally tames his Guardian monster, but unbeknownst to him, someone is plotting his capture. 06 Encounter Episode 69th May 2002 Subaru carefully observes Tsukasa, gradually getting to know him. Sora mounts a rescue mission. 07 Reason Episode 716th May 2002 Mimiru encounters a novice player and offers her guidance in The World. This new relationship helps Mimiru uncover her own motivation for playing. 08 Promise Episode 823rd May 2002 Mimiru extends Tsukasa an invitation to meet; BT and Crim share an interesting encounter. 09 Epitaph Episode 930th May 2002 An elite hacker proves instrumental in the quest for the Key of the Twilight, and Tsukasa gets stuck with a sick Grunty. 10 Compensation Episode 106th June 2002 Bear's shortcomings as a father may be the root of his concern for Tsukasa. Clues arise as the search for the Key of the Twilight continues. 11 Party Episode 1113th June 2002 Mimiru, Bear, and Tsukasa join forces before embarking on a non-fighting quest. 12 Entanglement Episode 1220th June 2002 Tsukasa stumbles upon Aura, an advanced AI, that is being held captive. 13 Twilight Eye Episode 1327th June 2002 A way to open the Twilight Eye is discovered, and the group decides to follow the new path unfolding before them. 14 Castle Episode 144th July 2002 After the Eye is opened, a secret area appears, complicating the group's search for the key. 15 Evidence Episode 1511th July 2002 Revisit all the major moments from this groundbreaking anime in a series of vivid flashbacks that may shed new light on past events! 16 Depth Episode 1618th July 2002 Tsukasa logs back into The World, only to discover that he cannot die. Shocked, he turns to Subaru for answers. 17 Conflict Episode 1725th July 2002 Crim refuses to meet BT outside of the game. Later, Tsukasa mounts a rescue attempt – and secrets are revealed. 18 Declaration Episode 181st August 2002 Silver Knight disrupts any and all potential rendezvous between Subaru and Tsukasa. Subaru ponders the future of the Crimson Knights. 19 Recollection Episode 198th August 2002 Subaru drifts aimlessly through The World, reflecting on her past experiences. Her connection with Tsukasa grows even stronger after an unexpected attack. 20 Tempest Episode 2015th August 2002 Aura goes missing, Morganna attacks Tsukasa, and the search for the Key of the Twilight continues. 21 Despair Episode 2123rd August 2002 Tsukasa lingers in a catatonic state, and some immensely powerful monsters make their presence felt in The World. 22 Phantom Episode 2229th August 2002 Bear, Mimiru, and Subaru are attacked by yet another seemingly-unstoppable monster, but Balmung comes to the rescue. 23 The Eve Episode 235th September 2002 Tsukasa is too frightened to pass through Helba's gate, and Crim explains Subaru's true life condition. 24 Net Slum Episode 2412th September 2002 Upon arriving in Helba's realm – Net Slum – the group is forced to defend Subaru from an attack by Morganna. 25 Catastrophe Episode 2519th September 2002 As the battle intensifies, the group seeks shelter in the Cathedral. Morganna summons Guardians to do her bidding. 26 Return Episode 2626th September 2002 Drawing strength from Subaru, Tsukasa summons the courage to awaken Aura. Outside of The World, players share a true life encounter.