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Accel World

7.420121 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

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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

YKYuki Kaji
Yuki Kaji
Arita Haruyuki
SMSachika Misawa
Sachika Misawa
Kuroyuki-hime
AKAyako Kawasumi
Ayako Kawasumi
Kakei Mihaya
KSKenichi Suzumura
Kenichi Suzumura
Ash Roller
ATAki Toyosaki
Aki Toyosaki
Kurashima Chiyuri
SAShintaro Asanuma
Shintaro Asanuma
Mayuzumi Takumu
SKSanae Kobayashi
Sanae Kobayashi
Noumi Seiji
RHRina Hidaka
Rina Hidaka
Kouzuki Yuniko
HTHaruka Tomatsu
Haruka Tomatsu
Wakamiya Megumi

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Accel World — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Accel World?

Accel World is streaming on Hulu, Hoopla and Amazon Prime Video Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Accel World on Netflix?

No, Accel World is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Hulu and Hoopla.

Is Accel World on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Accel World is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Accel World for free?

Accel World is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Amazon Prime Video Free in United States.

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.