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Accel World

7.520121 seasonTV-14TV SeriesAnimationAction & AdventureDrama

A short, overweight student uses the Neuro Link, an evolution of the Nerve Gear, to escape himself from the reality. But his skills in the virtual world brings him to the attention of Kuroyukihime, a popular student who introduces him to the Brain Burst.

DirectorMasakazu Obara

WriterReki Kawahara

ProducersNobuhiro Osawa·Nobuhiro Nakayama

Where to watch

Hulu

U-NEXT

Anime Times Amazon Channel

Anime Times Amazon Channel

dAnime Amazon Channel

dAnime Amazon Channel

Availability shown for Japan · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1

Acceleration

Apr 7, 2012 6.6

E2

Transformation

Apr 14, 2012 6.9

E3

Investigation

Apr 21, 2012 4.9

E4

Declaration

Apr 28, 2012 6.2

E5

Aviation

May 5, 2012 6.3

E6

Retribution

May 12, 2012 6.2

E7

Restoration

May 19, 2012 6.2

E8

Temptation

May 26, 2012 6.2

E9

Escalation

Jun 2, 2012 4.9

E10

Activation

Jun 16, 2012 6.2

E11

Obligation

Jun 23, 2012 6.3

E12

Absolution

Jun 30, 2012 6.2

E13

Violation

Jul 7, 2012 6.3

E14

Arrestation

Jul 14, 2012 4.9

E15

Destruction

Jul 21, 2012 6.3

E16

Imagination

Jul 28, 2012 6.3

E17

Fragmentation

Aug 4, 2012 6.3

E18

Invitation

Aug 11, 2012 4.9

E19

Revolution

Aug 18, 2012 6.2

E20

Domination

Aug 25, 2012 6.2

E21

Insurrection

Sep 1, 2012 6.3

E22

Determination

Sep 8, 2012 6.2

E23

Consolidation

Sep 15, 2012 6.3

E24

Reincarnation

Sep 22, 2012 6.3

Cast

Yuki Kaji

Sachika Misawa

Ayako Kawasumi

Kenichi Suzumura

Kenichi Suzumura

Aki Toyosaki

Kurashima Chiyuri

Shintaro Asanuma

Shintaro Asanuma

Mayuzumi Takumu

Sanae Kobayashi

Sanae Kobayashi

Rina Hidaka

Haruka Tomatsu

Wakamiya Megumi

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Accel World — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Accel World?

Accel World is streaming on Hulu, U-NEXT and Anime Times in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Accel World on Netflix?

No, Accel World is not on Netflix in Japan as of August 2026. It's currently on Hulu and U-NEXT.

Is Accel World on Amazon Prime Video?

Accel World isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Japan, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Accel World for free?

Accel World is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon Prime Video in Japan.

How many seasons are in Accel World?

Accel World has 1 season in total (24 episodes). The series concluded in 2012.

Are all episodes of Accel World out yet?

Yes — all 24 episodes across 1 season of Accel World are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Accel World?

No — Accel World ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

What light novel is Accel World based on?

Accel World is based on Accel World by Reki Kawahara.