Nerve gear, the first virtual console where players can
experience online gaming to a new level, was just released to the public
wherein 10,000 Players took part in playing the game. However, the game
suddenly turned into a terrifying event when the creator, Kayaba Akihiko
suddenly appeared and trapped the players and declared that the only way to
escape the game was to reach the 100th floor and defeat the final boss
without losing in the game, for it would mean actual death in real life.
On the other Hand, Kirigaya also known as Kirito, was a BETA tester and a soloist, aims to defeat the bosses in each levels for them to be free. He then later meets Asuna, an expert player, who then later becomes his partner and the one who will help him to finish quests and reach the final level.