# Where to Watch Sword Art Online II

**Sword Art Online II shifts the series from fantasy swordplay into the firearm-focused setting of Gun Gale Online. Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Netflix offer this TV season in both subtitled and dubbed form. Its opening mystery follows Kirito as he investigates reports that shots fired by a masked player inside the game can cause deaths outside it. The change in combat gives the action a different rhythm, while the connection between virtual danger and real consequences keeps it tied to the first season. This is best suited to viewers who already know the original story and want to see its ideas tested in a new kind of game.**

## Where to Watch

- [Crunchyroll](http://www.crunchyroll.com/sword-art-online)
- [Hulu](http://www.hulu.com/sword-art-online-ii)
- [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/80082107)

Pick Crunchyroll, Hulu, or Netflix according to the service you already use. Each listed option lets you choose subtitles or the dub for this season.

## Synopsis

After surviving an earlier virtual game, Kirito is asked to enter Gun Gale Online and look into a string of disturbing deaths. The suspected attacker is a masked avatar known as Death Gun, whose in-game victims appear to die in reality. Kirito joins forces with the skilled shooter Sinon and enters a competitive event in hopes of drawing the culprit into the open. The investigation anchors the early portion of the season, then the story moves into quieter material with a stronger focus on personal stakes. The premise remains spoiler-light but direct: digital actions can leave lasting harm, even when the battlefield exists behind a screen.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** TV
- **Episodes:** 24
- **Premiered:** 2014
- **Studio:** A-1 Pictures
- **Score:** 6.6

## Watch Order

Begin with the first season of Sword Art Online before starting this one. Sword Art Online II is the second season, and its returning relationships and past events assume that foundation.

- [Sword Art Online](https://hozuna.com/anime/sword-art-online) (prequel)
- Sword Art Online: Extra Edition (prequel)
- [Sword Art Online Movie: Ordinal Scale](https://hozuna.com/anime/sword-art-online-ordinal-scale) (sequel)

## If You Liked This

- **[Log Horizon](https://hozuna.com/anime/log-horizon)**: Log Horizon is a good follow-up for viewers drawn to the practical questions of living inside a game world, with greater emphasis on how that society functions.
- **[No Game No Life](https://hozuna.com/anime/no-game-no-life)**: No Game No Life fits fans who want another vivid game-centered fantasy where confrontations depend on understanding the rules and beating an opponent at their own contest.
- **[The Rising of the Shield Hero](https://hozuna.com/anime/the-rising-of-the-shield-hero)**: The Rising of the Shield Hero suits viewers looking for another fantasy adventure led by a stubborn protagonist who must keep fighting through a hostile situation.
- **[Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul](https://hozuna.com/anime/made-in-abyss-dawn-of-the-deep-soul)**: 
- **[Shangri-La Frontier Season 2](https://hozuna.com/anime/shangri-la-frontier-season-2)**: 
- **[Dragon Ball Super: Broly](https://hozuna.com/anime/dragon-ball-super-broly)**: 
- **[Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind](https://hozuna.com/anime/nausicaa-of-the-valley-of-the-wind)**: 
- **[Shangri-La Frontier](https://hozuna.com/anime/shangri-la-frontier)**: 

## FAQ

### Where can I watch Sword Art Online II?

The listed viewing choices are Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Netflix. All three provide subtitled and dubbed playback, so the decision can come down to which subscription is most convenient.

### How many episodes are in Sword Art Online II?

Sword Art Online II contains 24 episodes, each with a runtime of 24 minutes. It is a finished TV season rather than an ongoing release.

### Which season is Sword Art Online II?

This is the second season of Sword Art Online. Start with the first season because this installment builds on Kirito's earlier experiences and established connections.

### Does Sword Art Online II have a dub?

Yes, a dubbed version is offered alongside subtitles on Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Netflix. You can select the presentation you prefer without changing to a different title.

### Is Sword Art Online II finished?

Yes, the 2014 season has finished airing. Its full 24-episode run is the complete season described on this page.

### Is Sword Art Online II worth watching?

It is worth trying if you enjoyed the first season's tension between virtual play and real-world danger but want a shooter setting instead of another sword-focused game. Viewers mainly interested in continuing Kirito's story will get the most from it.