The manga is meh compared to the Light novels. I would read the LN for sure since the manga does not adapt the LN very good.

Volume 1 LN http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sword-Art-Online-Aincrad-Novel/dp/0316371246/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_y

Volume 2 LN http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sword-Art-Online-Aincrad-Novel/dp/0316376817/ref=pd_bxgy_b_text_y

Volume 3 LN http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sword-Art-Online-Fairy-Dance/dp/0316296422/ref=pd_sim_b_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0XWE33FV35W0REB2C705 (This one is not out yet)

The official LN are very behind in English. Only two are released while the third as you can see comes out next month. In Japan 15 volumes are already out. What I recommend is buy these three to obviously support the franchise. If you want to continue reading which I am sure you will since this series is like crack then you can continue with the fan translated volumes. The fan translations are pretty good and can be found on the right hand side under useful links.

Volumes 1&2 cover Episodes 1-14 of the anime. The second volume containing some of the side stories.
Volumes 3&4 cover Episodes 15-25 of the anime.
Volumes 5&6 cover Episodes 1-14 of SAOII anime.
Volume 8(This volume consist of more side stories). Has a side story which is Episodes 15-17 SAOII anime.
Volume 7 covers Episodes 18-24 SAOII anime(Still airing btw).
Volume 9-15 is not animated yet. Also the books are still ongoing.

Advice from an owner - Figmas, however expensive, are not very durable, and prone to breakage even though they have bendable joints. If you must buy them, try to avoid adjusting their pose often.

Nendoroids, on the other hand, are very durable and much cheaper than figmas. They also make great desk ornaments, and I advise that, if you want figures, get them. They look pretty awesome, and who doesn't like cute stuff? (This show's main duo are supposed to be cute together)

Another gift could be the light novels (Volume 1), the source material of the anime. They're very cheap and go into much more detail than the anime; if your sister likes reading, these are the way to go.

And you should give the anime a try! It must be your sister's favorite anime for a reason. :)

TURN ON AUDIO IN THE PLAYER
(Now with cockpit audio!)

The first time I heard this track, I was completely enamored with it. It is easily one of my favorite pieces of music, really. I thought it was an anthem for taking wing. So, I played it during takeoff of my next flight. Magic! It's been a part of every takeoff since then. You should try it.

I suspect this was Kajiura-san's inspiration. She's a remarkable talent who is able to build and transport us to beautiful worlds. I had tickets in hand for the concert back in January 2017 and was heartbroken when it was cancelled. Hopefully some day.

The four album set is entirely worth it: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0164TRMTW

It looks like the top two links aren't working as of right now in the message you just replied too, there's a reason for it but it's kind of difficult to explain. Here's an Amazon link to both. Amiami has something called Pre-owned items where they restock released items through a program in Japan which makes them considerably cheaper to buy on Amiami than on Amazon or any other website. I can explain how you know when Amiami restocks the figures you want if you want to buy a few of the ones I linked. Just lmk.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AQA0OJG/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?qid=1453535407&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=asuna+figure&dpPl=1&dpID=517pKae4RHL&ref=plSrch

The manufacturer of this one is actually FREEing, the Amazon ad says "Good Smile" but if you search Asuna FREEing figure this is what comes up, Amazon is not always 100% accurate with titles.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ESQOENQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_35?qid=1453535505&sr=8-35&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=asuna+figure

Yes it does follow the same plot points, and yes read it from the beginning. Everything is better told in the novels, and you have missed a few character development parts of the story and also one part of ALO which is a foreshadowing of one ALO arc. I can't stress enough how everything is done better in the novels, especially Lizbeth's episode/arc/chapter and the fishing arc.

The links to the novels are on this sub's sidebar.

and I also recommend pre-ordering Volumes 1 & 2 on amazon to support the series. :)

So it seems like Amazon Japan has the best limited edition package: Link

Comes with all of the limited edition stuff from the official limited edition releases, but comes with also the best vendor-specific bonuses.

It would save to a Vita memory card. Your best bet is to get the tv, a Vita memory card and the game. I have the tv, and I bought it for the sole purpose of Hollow Fragment haha. There's two types for the tv the bundle and solo. Between the two the bundle is the better deal, if you don't have a PS3 or dual shock 3/4 controller.

If you mean the Yen On English published ones, there are two out. Here are the Amazon Links:

Book 1 and Book 2

Also I am fairly certain that you should be able to find them in Barnes and Noble.

If you are talking about the fan translated Light Novels, look in the subreddit sidebar: Useful Links>Light Novel Translations. And download them, if they don't work I'm sure someone could provide them on this subreddit.

I'm from the UK. I just ordered the first 2 (and currently only available) light novels a couple of days ago.

Currently, the cheapest place you can buy the 1st book is on Wordery.

It's only 2p cheaper than Amazon. So if you'd prefer to buy from Amazon, go ahead. (I purchased both from Amazon).

The 2nd book is currently the cheapest on Book Depository. This is 85p cheaper than buying from Amazon.

Good luck! And enjoy reading!

If you're looking for metal replicas, I like and have used amazon through the seller "Innovative Concepts" (They were Dream2reality when I first got mine).

Here is the listing for Elucidator. Here is the listing for Dark Repulser. You can email them and get either the black Dark Repulser shown, or the original color one.

I currently have the original color Dark Repulser, with plans on getting the Elucidator from them. So I can answer any questions about it you may have about it.

Cool, I have the exact same Elucidator in my room right now as OP :) If anyone is wondering I ordered mine from here.

They are great quality, and look really good too. The unfortunate thing is that the steel isn't high enough quality to really be sharpened much. I took mine to a professional who was able to put a slight edge on it - it's not much sharper than a butterknife aside from the tip which is extremely sharp - but I still think it looks a lot better with the edge at least!

really wish i had one.

Edit after a quick google search i found http://www.amazon.com/Dream2reality-Cosplay-online-Kirigaya-Kazuto/dp/B00C7AAOG6

) now to save up money.

https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B073CWF4TY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here you go, english subs + a very nice preorder bonus (massive poster of asuna)

Only the first 3 for now. There are some translations on this sub, but I prefer to just wait. I like holding a book and smelling that new book smell.

Book #1

Book #2

Book #3

I'm still a bit new on figuring out all the different novels and manga, but those are the 3 I have right now. The author is also doing a Progressive story with more details on what happened floor by floor in SAO. The first manga edition is coming this month (Jan. 20th). It has more illustrations, but covers less story (I might actually prefer that since I doubt an anime for the Progressive material will be done so the illustrations are nice). I linked Amazon, but Barnes & Noble carries them, too. Or whatever major bookstore is available where you might live.

Edit: Here is the publisher's site

Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Sword-Art-Online-1-Aincrad/dp/0316371246/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411756132&sr=8-1&keywords=sword+art+online

Vol 2
http://www.amazon.com/Sword-Art-Online-2-Aincrad/dp/0316376817/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411756153&sr=8-1&keywords=sword+art+online+2
Also if you cant order online try like your local barnes and noble or something

Does anyone know the difference between the 3 Blu-ray versions on Amazon.co.jp? I know the first one is the LE with a bunch of extra stuff, but what about the other two? Also, does it seem like these are all the "Theatrical" versions? So would that mean no hentai Asuna in them? Thanks!

Ordinal Scale Listing 1 - ￥ 9,720

Ordinal Scale Listing 2 - ￥ 7,229

Ordinal Scale Listing 3 - ￥ 4,659

Look to the side and put your mouse over the useful links tab. There you can find the fan-translated novels of SAO vol 1-14. Volume 15 is currently being translated.

Support the official version by Yen Press here:

http://www.amazon.com/Sword-Art-Online-1-Aincrad/dp/0316371246/ref=sr_1_1/185-3877991-9786410?ie=UTF8&qid=1417411541&sr=8-1&keywords=sword+art+online+1

http://www.rightstuf.com/cgi-bin/catalogmgr/byvOsCMItFNOFx-L=E/browse/item/100169/4/0/0

They have released Vol 1 and 2 with 3 being released on December 16th. A cycle of 3 novels a year until they catch up to the Japanese.

I see you are a man of fine tastes, I too have an abundance of Asuna's (3) a leafa, a Yuuki, and a silica. I have the ordinal scale one as well as

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01F4YGKQE/ref=pd_aw_lpo_21_lp_tr_img_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=9PG29YPTE4HATM07WC2N

And

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AQA0OJG/ref=psdcmw_2514596011_t3_B01F4YGKQE

I never liked figures til my friend got me one and as you can see it has become a bit of a problem.. I also have a few figures from other shows... They just look so good in front of their accompanying manga/Light novels

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0316371246?pc_redir=1405768616&robot_redir=1
Here is the first one, but I hope you get the idea on how to find them. If you want to know the order they're in you can look up the list.

http://www.amazon.com/Sword-Art-Online-1-Aincrad/dp/0316371246/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8

It's available at Barnes and Noble as well, both online and in store.

Only the first two are in print and in English. I got the first one at Barnes N Noble in store, and the second one on Amazon.

Volume 1

Volume 2

amazon https://www.amazon.com/Sword-Art-Online-light-novel-ebook/dp/B07CRDY3K8/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?keywords=alicization+volume+15&qid=1554349136&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmr1

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barnes and noble, same places you buy any book from fam

Here, I'll help you add to your collection!

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SAO Progressive vol. 1 (Light Novel)

https://www.amazon.com/Sword-Art-Online-Progressive-light/dp/0316259365/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1542854838&sr=8-3&keywords=sword+art+online+progressive

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SAO Progressive vol. 2 (Light Novel)

https://www.amazon.com/Sword-Art-Online-Progressive-light/dp/0316342173/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1542854838&sr=8-5&keywords=sword+art+online+progressive

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SAO Progressive vol. 3 (Light Novel)

https://www.amazon.com/Sword-Art-Online-Progressive-light/dp/031634883X/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1542854838&sr=8-7&keywords=sword+art+online+progressive

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SAO Progressive vol. 4 (Light Novel)

https://www.amazon.com/Sword-Art-Online-Progressive-light/dp/0316545422/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542854929&sr=8-1&keywords=sword+art+online+progressive+4

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SAO Progressive vol. 5 (Light Novel) - JUST RELEASED

https://www.amazon.com/Sword-Online-Progressive-light-novel/dp/1975328140/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542854838&sr=8-1&keywords=sword+art+online+progressive

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SAO Progressive vol. 6 (Light Novel) - PREORDER

https://www.amazon.com/Sword-Online-Progressive-light-novel/dp/1975383338/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1542854935&sr=8-7&keywords=sword+art+online+progressive+5

Thank you! I got them off amazon. Elucidator and Dark Repulser.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/0316259373
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0316383775
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0316348759
http://www.amazon.com/dp/031631465X

Here you go. There's the whole "(manga)" part in the name, so they are pretty obvious, though.

I got These yesterday, from here and here. I've already read through a good 5th of the first one :D

Man I just bought the same one off Amazon for like 120 dollars. I got gypped.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C7AAOG6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The first manga on the shelf here is the Aincrad arc. It basically covers the first Light Novel, but includes the Yui story. Doesn't have the rest of the short stories from volume 2 of the Light Novels. Here's the link to amazon for the volume. https://www.amazon.com/Sword-Art-Online-Aincrad-manga/dp/0316371238/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1543081114&sr=8-1&keywords=Aincrad+manga

I am not 100% sure on this but i think it is the manga

EDIT: Yep its the manga here's a link to amazon

Looks like these if anyone is wondering...

http://www.amazon.com/Online-Kirito-Kirigaya-Repulser-Scabbard/dp/B00NO6C6CW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1421725951&sr=8-4&keywords=dark+repulser

http://www.amazon.com/Kirito-Elucidator-Replica-Online-Version/dp/B00M5K433S/ref=pd_bxgy_sg_text_y

Well I did manage to find this on amazon

this thingy

Is this the Aincrad arc manga?

This is all the sao merch i have so far

Yuuki wallet(Left)

Sao LN #1(Middle)

Undine Asuna figure(Right)

Also have sao lost song and HF on ps4. HF from psn store and Ls from gamestop. Enjoying the LN so far on chapter 8 :D

I found one here. The only thing is; it's carbon steel which doesn't reflect off light as nicely, and the sheath is wooden.

I have seen a complete set that was metal, but it is unable to buy right now.

Official releases of the Light Novel:

Volume 1: 【Book Depository】 【Amazon】

Volume 2: 【Book Depository】 【Amazon】

Volume 3: 【Book Depository】 【Amazon】

Did some hunting:

According to this Amazon page, we can expect Volume 4 in English in late March this year (so around the release of Batman vs Superman, get hype for more SAO).

Though the wiki states that the volume was released in Japanese last December, so I suppose there's still the issue of it taking them 4 months to translate half a dozen A4 pages of text.

But no matter, only 2 more months :)

Nah, it's just the first novel. Volume 2 is out in August, and is already up for pre-order. (So is the 3rd one ) I ordered the first book myself, and I'll be reading over it for any differences and stuffs...

Unfortunately I am from the UK, so they won't accept £. However I can order things from Amazon US. What do the first 2 light novels cover? Also, is this #1 of the light novel? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sword-Art-Online-Aincrad-Novel/dp/0316371246/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410033855&sr=8-1&keywords=sword+art+online

Here's the sword Cant cut things its made out of high carbon steel. Might try sharpening it.

The Light Novels are being officially released in English right now, every few months I believe. You can buy the 1st, 2nd, and pre-order the 3rd on Amazon.com

https://www.amazon.com/Sword-Art-Online-Progressive-light/dp/031634883X

$7

i purchased mine on Amazon.jp. there was probably cheaper places to buy it but it was convenient so.

This one in Specific

https://www.amazon.co.jp/Amazon-co-jp%E9%99%90%E5%AE%9A-%E5%8A%87%E5%A0%B4%E7%89%88-%E3%82%BD%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88-%E3%82%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3-%E3%82%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%87%E3%82%A3%E3%83%8A%E3%83%AB-%E3%82%B9%E3%82%B1%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB-%E3%83%A1%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AB%E3%83%BC%E7%89%B9%E5%85%B8-B1%E5%B8%83%E3%83%9D%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC-%E6%96%87%E5%BA%AB%E3%82%AB%E3%83%90%E3%83%BC-%E4%BB%98/dp/B073CWF4TY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1504708815&sr=8-1

http://www.amazon.com/Kirito-Elucidator-Replica-Online-Version/dp/B00M5K433S

The only physical copy in English is the first. Try Amazon. the second is coming out soon, I believe.

For the physical copies, here is the first one and here is the second. The second doesn't come out until the 26th, though.

http://www.amazon.com/Sword-Art-Online-1-Aincrad/dp/0316371246/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410675342&sr=8-1&keywords=sword+art+online+novel

http://www.amazon.com/Sword-Art-Online-2-Aincrad/dp/0316376817/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1410675342&sr=8-2&keywords=sword+art+online+novel

Just these two have been released officially.

Only one novel has been officially released in English so far. The second one is coming in August.

I think Barnes and Noble should have it in store. Amazon (link goes to the book) is pretty much my go-to website for online shopping unless they don't have what I'm looking for though.

Unofficially though.. I'm not sure where you could find them any more. They were on Baka-Tsuki but it's been abandoned due to the official licensing.

I have no idea whether it's shipped from UK or America, it just tells me 11.49€ for Volume 2, for example on Amazon DE

Can you order from amazon.ca?

SAO 2 Progressive Manga

Edit: Hmm actually it seems do be doing the same thing on the .ca website. Wasn't like this before. Wonder whats up.