# Where to Watch Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online

**Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online streams on Crunchyroll and Netflix, subbed and dubbed. This standalone spin-off swaps swords for guns and Kirito for a fresh lead, following a shy college student who becomes a pint-sized killer in a VR shooter.**

## Where to Watch

- [Crunchyroll](http://www.crunchyroll.com/sword-art-online-alternative-gun-gale-online)
- [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/80990612)

Crunchyroll and Netflix both stream the spin-off with subtitles and a dub.

## Synopsis

Karen is a tall, socially anxious college student who finds confidence in the last place she expected: as Llenn, a tiny, all-pink avatar in the gun-focused world of Gun Gale Online. When a charismatic player pushes her into a chaotic team battle royale, Karen discovers a thrilling talent for the game—and a friendship that spills into her real life. It’s a fun, self-contained take on the SAO universe with a winning new protagonist.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** TV
- **Episodes:** 12
- **Premiered:** 2018
- **Studio:** studio 3hz
- **Score:** 6.9

## Watch Order

This is a standalone spin-off—you don’t need the main series to enjoy it, though fans of the SAO world will appreciate the connections.

- Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II — sequel

## If You Liked This

- **[Sword Art Online](https://hozuna.com/anime/sword-art-online)** — Sword Art Online is the main series this spins off from.
- **[No Game No Life](https://hozuna.com/anime/no-game-no-life)** — No Game No Life shares the flashy game-world spectacle.
- **[Log Horizon](https://hozuna.com/anime/log-horizon)** — Log Horizon offers a smarter take on living inside a game.
- **[Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc](https://hozuna.com/anime/chainsaw-man-reze-arc)** — 
- **[Attack on Titan Season 3 Part 2](https://hozuna.com/anime/attack-on-titan-season-3-part-2)** — 
- **[Re:Zero Season 4](https://hozuna.com/anime/re-zero-season-4)** — 
- **[Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood](https://hozuna.com/anime/fullmetal-alchemist-brotherhood)** — 
- **[Steins;Gate](https://hozuna.com/anime/steins-gate)** — 

## FAQ

### Where can I watch Gun Gale Online?

Stream it on Crunchyroll and Netflix, with subtitles and a dub.

### How many episodes are there?

The spin-off is 12 episodes.

### Do I need to watch the main SAO first?

No—it’s a standalone story with a new cast, though SAO fans will enjoy the shared world.