After being mortally wounded in the real world, Kirito finds himself trapped in the Underworld with no memory of how he arrived. He teams up with a soulful NPC named Eugeo to find their childhood friend, Alice , who was taken years ago by the world's governing "Integrity Knights" for breaking a sacred law.
The English version features returning favorites alongside key new voices: Bryce Papenbrook Asuna: Cherami Leigh Eugeo: Brandon Winckler Alice: Kayli Mills Administrator (Quinella): Maureen Price Seijirou Kikuoka: Matthew Mercer Critical Reception Sword Art Online 3: Alicization (Dub)
Some viewers criticized the season for its heavy "info-dumping" and slow pacing in the early school-based episodes. It also received attention for its increased level of graphic violence and adult themes, leading to higher age ratings in certain regions. After being mortally wounded in the real world,