Episode 1
Aired Apr 4, 2002
Role Play
Tsukasa is trapped in an MMORPG called The World and attempts to find his purpose for being in the game.
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Episode 2
Aired Apr 11, 2002
Guardian
Tsukasa's inability to log out of the world worries Mimiru; the Crimson Knights, on the other hand, see Tsukasa as a threat.
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Episode 3
Aired Apr 18, 2002
Folklore
BT and Sora suspect that Tsukasa is somehow connected to a very important artifact: the Key of the Twilight.
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Episode 4
Aired Apr 24, 2002
Wanted
Tsukasa's rampaging Guardian monster wreaks havoc in The World, and an edict from Subaru makes him a wanted man.
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Episode 5
Aired May 1, 2002
Captured
Tsukasa finally tames his Guardian monster, but unbeknownst to him, someone is plotting his capture.
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Episode 6
Aired May 8, 2002
Encounter
Subaru carefully observes Tsukasa and gradually gets to know him; Sora mounts a rescue mission.
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Episode 7
Aired May 15, 2002
Reason
Mimiru encounters a novice player and offers her guidance in The World, this new relationship helps Mimiru uncover her own motivation for playing.
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Episode 8
Aired May 22, 2002
Promise
Mimiru extends Tsukasa an invitation to meet; BT and Crim share an interesting encounter.
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Episode 9
Aired May 29, 2002
Epitaph
An elite hacker proves instrumental in the quest for the Key of the Twilight; Tsukasa gets stuck with a sick Grunty.
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Episode 10
Aired Jun 5, 2002
Compensation
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.
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Episode 11
Aired Jun 12, 2002
Party
Mimiru, Bear, and Tsukasa join forces before embarking on a non-fighting quest.
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Episode 12
Aired Jun 19, 2002
Entanglement
Tsukasa stumbles upon Aura, an advanced AI, that is being held captive.
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Episode 13
Aired Jun 26, 2002
Twilight Eye
A way to open the Twilight Eye is discovered, and the group decides to follow the new path unfolding before them.
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Episode 14
Aired Jul 3, 2002
Castle
After the Eye is opened, a secret area appears, complicating the group's search for the key.
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Episode 15
Aired Jul 10, 2002
Evidence
The adventures of a person unable to log out of a game world.
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Episode 16
Aired Jul 17, 2002
Depth
Everyone but Tsukasa is returned to the real world.
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Episode 17
Aired Jul 24, 2002
Conflict
Crim refuses to meet BT outside of the game; Tsukasa mounts a rescue attempt and secrets are revealed.
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Episode 18
Aired Jul 31, 2002
Declaration
The Silver Knight disrupts any and all potential rendezvous between Subaru and Tsukasa; Subaru ponders the future of the Crimson Knights.
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Episode 19
Aired Aug 7, 2002
Recollection
The adventures of a person unable to log out of a game world.
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Episode 20
Aired Aug 14, 2002
Tempest
Sora baits the Silver Knight about the player killer he's hunting.
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Episode 21
Aired Aug 21, 2002
Despair
Tsukasa lingers in a catatonic state; some immensely powerful monsters make their presence known in The World.
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Episode 22
Aired Aug 28, 2002
Phantom
Bear, Mimiru and Subaru are attacked by yet another seemingly-unstoppable monster, but Balmung comes to the rescue.
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Episode 23
Aired Sep 4, 2002
The Eve
Tsukasa is too frightened to pass through Helba's gate, and Crim explains Subaru's true life condition.
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Episode 24
Aired Sep 18, 2002
Net Slum
Upon arriving in Helba's realm, Net Slum, the group is forced to defend Subaru from an attack by Morganna.
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Episode 25
Aired Sep 18, 2002
Catastrophe
As the battle intensifies, the group seeks shelter in the Cathedral; Morganna summons Guardians to do her bidding.
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Episode 26
Aired Sep 25, 2002
Return
Drawing strength from Subaru, Tsukasa summons the courage to awaken Aura; outside of The World, players share a true life encounter.
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