Phantom

1Role Play

24 minApr 4, 2002

Tsukasa is trapped in an MMORPG called The World. With his conscious inaccessible, Tsukasa attempts to find his purpose for being in the game.

2Guardian

24 minApr 11, 2002

Tsukasa’s inability to log out of the world worries Mimiru. The Crimson Knights, on the other hand, see Tsukasa as a threat.

3Folklore

24 minApr 18, 2002

BT and Sora suspect that Tsukasa is somehow connected to a very important artifact, the Key of the Twilight.

4Wanted

24 minApr 25, 2002

Tsukasa's rampaging Guardian monster wreaks havoc in The World, and an edict from Subaru makes him a wanted man.

5Captured

24 minMay 2, 2002

Tsukasa finally tames his Guardian monster, but unbeknownst to him, someone is plotting his capture.

6Encounter

24 minMay 9, 2002

Subaru carefully observes Tsukasa, gradually getting to know him. Sora mounts a rescue mission.

7Reason

24 minMay 16, 2002

Mimiru encounters a novice player and offers her guidance in The World. This new relationship helps Mimiru uncover her own motivation for playing.

8Promise

24 minMay 23, 2002

Mimiru extends Tsukasa an invitation to meet; BT and Crim share an interesting encounter.

9Epitaph

24 minMay 30, 2002

An elite hacker proves instrumental in the quest for the Key of the Twilight, and Tsukasa gets stuck with a sick Grunty.

10Compensation

24 minJun 6, 2002

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.

11Party

24 minJun 13, 2002

Mimiru, Bear, and Tsukasa join forces before embarking on a non-fighting quest.

12Entanglement

24 minJun 20, 2002

Tsukasa stumbles upon Aura, an advanced AI, that is being held captive.

13Twilight Eye

24 minJun 27, 2002

A way to open the Twilight Eye is discovered, and the group decides to follow the new path unfolding before them.

14Castle

24 minJul 4, 2002

After the Eye is opened, a secret area appears, complicating the group's search for the key.

15Evidence

24 minJul 11, 2002

Revisit all the major moments from this groundbreaking anime in a series of vivid flashbacks that may shed new light on past events!

16Depth

24 minJul 18, 2002

Tsukasa logs back into The World, only to discover that he cannot die. Shocked, he turns to Subaru for answers.

17Conflict

24 minJul 25, 2002

Crim refuses to meet BT outside of the game. Later, Tsukasa mounts a rescue attempt – and secrets are revealed.

18Declaration

24 minAug 1, 2002

Silver Knight disrupts any and all potential rendezvous between Subaru and Tsukasa. Subaru ponders the future of the Crimson Knights.

19Recollection

24 minAug 8, 2002

Subaru drifts aimlessly through The World, reflecting on her past experiences. Her connection with Tsukasa grows even stronger after an unexpected attack.

20Tempest

24 minAug 15, 2002

Aura goes missing, Morganna attacks Tsukasa, and the search for the Key of the Twilight continues.

21Despair

24 minAug 23, 2002

Tsukasa lingers in a catatonic state, and some immensely powerful monsters make their presence felt in The World.

22Phantom

24 minAug 29, 2002Now viewing

Bear, Mimiru, and Subaru are attacked by yet another seemingly-unstoppable monster, but Balmung comes to the rescue.

23The Eve

24 minSep 5, 2002

Tsukasa is too frightened to pass through Helba's gate, and Crim explains Subaru's true life condition.

24Net Slum

24 minSep 12, 2002

Upon arriving in Helba's realm – Net Slum – the group is forced to defend Subaru from an attack by Morganna.

25Catastrophe

24 minSep 19, 2002

As the battle intensifies, the group seeks shelter in the Cathedral. Morganna summons Guardians to do her bidding.

26Return

24 minSep 26, 2002

Drawing strength from Subaru, Tsukasa summons the courage to awaken Aura. Outside of The World, players share a true life encounter.