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The Best Episodes of Accel World Season 1

Every episode of Accel World Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Accel World Season 1!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Accel World Season 1 Episode 1 - Acceleration
    7.2/10(86 votes)

    #1 - Acceleration

    S1:E1

    Arita Haruyuki, a young boy whose chubby appearance and shy disposition makes him a constant target for school bullying. Ashamed of his miserable life, Haruyuki can only cope by indulging in virtual games.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Accel World Season 1 Episode 2 - Transformation
    6.9/10(72 votes)

    #2 - Transformation

    S1:E2

    Haruyuki, now a Burst-Linker, suddenly finds himself thrown into a deadly match against a vicious biker named Ash Roller.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Accel World Season 1 Episode 3 - Investigation
    6.6/10(66 votes)

    #3 - Investigation

    S1:E3

    A Duel Avatar called Cyan Pile is seeking to challenge Kuroyukihime in battle within Accel World.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Accel World Season 1 Episode 4 - Declaration
    7.2/10(60 votes)

    #4 - Declaration

    S1:E4

    Haruyuki suspects that Cyan Pile is challenging Kuroyukihime within Accel World via access through Chiyuri's neuro-linker.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Accel World Season 1 Episode 5 - Aviation
    7.0/10(58 votes)

    #5 - Aviation

    S1:E5

    The identity of Cyan Pile is revealed to be one of Haruyuki's closest peers, who has been consumed by the power to accelerate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Accel World Season 1 Episode 6 - Retribution
    7.0/10(56 votes)

    #6 - Retribution

    S1:E6

    After Haru and Takumu reveal everything to Chiyuri, who doesn't take it too well, the two begin training to work as a tag team. Haru earns enough points to upgrade to level 2, though in his haste, he upgrades too early and is left with a low amount of Burst Points as a result.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Accel World Season 1 Episode 7 - Restoration
    7.0/10(57 votes)

    #7 - Restoration

    S1:E7

    As Kuroyukihime suddenly challenges Takumu to a match, confronting him about his intention to quit kendo and eventually uninstall Brain Burst. Current agrees to join Haru until he can get his points up to 50 and enters a tag match with him.

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  8. Accel World Season 1 Episode 8 - Temptation
    7.0/10(57 votes)

    #8 - Temptation

    S1:E8

    As Kuroyukihime's team attempts to claim more territories, Haru finds his tactics are becoming easily read by his opponents. He returns home to be greeted by Tomoko Saito, who is allegedly his second cousin who is staying with him whilst her parents are away.

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  9. Accel World Season 1 Episode 9 - Escalation
    6.8/10(57 votes)

    #9 - Escalation

    S1:E9

    After discussing with Takumu, Kuroyukihime agrees to meet up with Tomoko, whose real name is Yuziko Kozuki. Yuziko explains how she wishes to borrow Haru's power of flight to destroy the Armor of Catastrophe.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Accel World Season 1 Episode 10 - Activation
    6.7/10(53 votes)

    #10 - Activation

    S1:E10

    After having another misunderstanding cleared up for her, Chiyu expresses and interest in becoming a Burst Linker. As Kuroyukihime explains how the ability to give someone a copy of Brain Burst and become their guardian can only be used once, Haru becomes intrigued as to who her guardian was.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Accel World Season 1 Episode 11 - Obligation
    6.9/10(53 votes)

    #11 - Obligation

    S1:E11

    Both Haru and Yuniko realize that Yellow Radio was the one responsible for the fifth Chrome Disaster, using a loophole in the non-aggression treaty as an excuse to eliminate her and reach Level 10. He then takes out Kuroyukihime and starts bombarding Haru and Yuniko.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Accel World Season 1 Episode 12 - Absolution
    6.8/10(55 votes)

    #12 - Absolution

    S1:E12

    The battle between Black Lotus and Yellow Radio is halted by the sudden appearance of Chrome Disaster. Silver Crow is wracked with fear as he witnesses the monstrous power of his target.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Accel World Season 1 Episode 13 - Violation
    6.9/10(52 votes)

    #13 - Violation

    S1:E13

    Chiyu gets Takumu to install Brain Burst for her and becomes a Burst Linker, gaining the Duel Avatar, Lime Bell. Kuroyukihime during assembly, believes there may be another Burst Linker among the new students.

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  14. Accel World Season 1 Episode 14 - Arrestation
    6.1/10(56 votes)

    #14 - Arrestation

    S1:E14

    As Haru, Takumu and Chiyu discuss what exactly Seiji is, Takumu deduces the ability Seiji used was Physical Burst, which accelerates the user's consciousness, allowing them to react quicker. As Kuroyukihime heads off on her school trip, Haru and Takumu decide to investigate Seiji in an attempt to get some proof of him being a Burst Linker.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Accel World Season 1 Episode 15 - Destruction
    6.7/10(51 votes)

    #15 - Destruction

    S1:E15

    Although Haru seemingly dominates the match to begin with, Seiji manages to trap him and use his Demonic Command ability to steal Haru's flight ability. As Haru tries to keep what happened a secret from Takumu, their friendship is put under pressure.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Accel World Season 1 Episode 16 - Imagination
    7.0/10(52 votes)

    #16 - Imagination

    S1:E16

    Raker explains to Haru that although he had lost his wings, he may be able to fly if he learns to use the 'incarnate system', which allows avatars to use certain powers through their will power alone. Later that night, Raker explains how her jumping ability led to her obsession with flying.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Accel World Season 1 Episode 17 - Fragmentation
    7.1/10(54 votes)

    #17 - Fragmentation

    S1:E17

    As Haru contemplates how to go about facing Seiji, he receives a video call from Kuroyukihime, who mentions giving some information about Seiji to Takumu. During gym that day, Takumu challenges Seiji to a battle.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Accel World Season 1 Episode 18 - Invitation
    6.4/10(55 votes)

    #18 - Invitation

    S1:E18

    Over in Okinawa, Kuroyukihime is on her school trip with her friend Megumi. They are approached by two local Burst Linkers; Ruka Asagi and Mana Itosu, who ask to help their master fight against a monster that is plaguing their Accel community.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Accel World Season 1 Episode 19 - Revolution
    7.1/10(53 votes)

    #19 - Revolution

    S1:E19

    Ruka and Mana introduce Kuroyukihime to their master, Crimson King, an old acquaintance of Kuroyukihime's. According to Crimson King, a powerful Enemy is preventing them from hunting down regular Enemy units within Okinawa's field with no limits.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Accel World Season 1 Episode 20 - Domination
    6.8/10(51 votes)

    #20 - Domination

    S1:E20

    Having been fully healed by Chiyu, Nomi makes short work of Takumu and defeats him in horrific fashion. As Haru is overcome with anger, he is overcome by a dark power urging him to destroy Nomi, displaying a similar power to Dusk Taker.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Accel World Season 1 Episode 21 - Insurrection
    7.1/10(53 votes)

    #21 - Insurrection

    S1:E21

    As they make their way to meet up with Yuniko, Haru explains to Takumu how Seiji had set him and Chiyo up. After hearing about their situation, Yuniko agrees to teach Haru and Takumu about the incarnate system.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Accel World Season 1 Episode 22 - Determination
    7.0/10(54 votes)

    #22 - Determination

    S1:E22

    Leopard decides to enter herself and Haru into a tournament to lure out Jigsaw, she also explains to Haru how overusing the incarnate system can bring him closer to darkness.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Accel World Season 1 Episode 23 - Consolidation
    6.7/10(50 votes)

    #23 - Consolidation

    S1:E23

    Haruyuki and Takumu set out for their final showdown with Nomi. Chiyuri wishes to join them, and they agree to let her come along, but a sudden ambush by an unknown Burst Linker traps Silver Crow, leaving Cyan Pile to take on Dusk Taker alone.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Accel World Season 1 Episode 24 - Reincarnation
    7.2/10(58 votes)

    #24 - Reincarnation

    S1:E24

    Silver Crow is determined to settle his score with Dusk Taker once and for all. After a fierce battle in midair, Silver Crow delivers his "Incarnation" attack on Dusk Taker, only for Lime Bell to use her Citron Call to "heal" him once again.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Acceleration" is the best rated episode of "Accel World" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 86 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/7/2012. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Transformation".