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#1AccelerationHaruyuki Arita receives an e-mail from Araya, one of the students who has been bullying him, demanding that he buys him and his buddies food for lunch. Afterwards, he hides in the restroom where he links into the virtual…2012-04-06 · 24m

#2TransformationA clueless Haruyuki is easily beaten by Ash Roller in the duel. During lunch, Kuroyukihime and Haruyuki enter the accelerated world and Kuroyukihime explains to Haruyuki that in order to continue accelerating that he…2012-04-13 · 24m

#3InvestigationKuroyukihime tells Chiyuri that she is dating Haru and drags him to a cafe. While there, Kuroyukihime explains her dilemma to Haru. Brain Burst was anonymously created seven years ago which allows acceleration only to…2012-04-20 · 24m

#4DeclarationAs Haru chooses not to meddle with the backdoor to avoid detection, he finds Kuroyukihime starting to act strangely around him when he mentions how close he had gotten to Chiyuri. When Haru is interviewed by a pair of…2012-04-27 · 24m

#5AviationAs Haru learns just how horrible of a person Takumu is, he flees from Cyan Pile's attacks, losing one of Silver Crow's arms in the process. Haru initially gets the advantage thanks to his speed, but is soon hit by…2012-05-04 · 24m

#6RetributionAfter 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…2012-05-11 · 24m

#7RestorationAs 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…2012-05-18 · 24m

#8TemptationAs 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…2012-05-25 · 24m

#9EscalationAfter 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, an external…2012-06-01 · 24m

#10ActivationAfter 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…2012-06-15 · 24m

#11ObligationBoth 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…2012-06-22 · 24m

#12AbsolutionAs Yellow Radio retreats, Kuroyukihime fights off against Chrome Disaster but is suddenly attacked by Yuniko, claiming that they aren't allies. Despite Yuniko's supposed betrayal, Kuroyukihime assures Haru that she is…2012-06-29 · 24m

#13ViolationChiyu gets Takumu to install Brain Burst for her and becomes a Burst Linker, gaining the Duel Avatar, Lime Bell. The next day as a new school year comes and Haru, Chiyu and Takumu are in the same class, Haru notices some…2012-07-06 · 24m

#14ArrestationAs 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…2012-07-14 · 24m

#15DestructionAlthough 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, leaving Haru devastated as he boasts that he won't return them…2012-07-21 · 24m

#16ImaginationRaker 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…2012-07-28 · 24m

#17FragmentationAs 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…2012-08-04 · 24m

#18InvitationOver in Okinawa, Kuroyukihime is on her school trip with her friend Megumi. As the two go souvenir shopping for eachother, Kuroyukihime is approached by two local Burst Linkers, Ruka Asagi and Mana Itosu, who ask her to…2012-08-11 · 24m

#19RevolutionKuroyukihime is reunited with Crimson Kingbolt, aka "Crikin", a Burst Linker who moved from Tokyo to Okinawa after his parents divorced. Just then, they are surprised by the mysterious threat, revealed to be a Burst…2012-08-18 · 24m

#20DominationHaving 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…2012-08-25 · 24m

#21InsurrectionAs 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…2012-09-01 · 24m

#22DeterminationLeopard decides to enter herself and Haru into a tournament to lure out Jigsaw, also explaining to Haru how overusing the incarnate system can bring him closer to darkness. Sure enough, Jigsaw comes to challenge them…2012-09-08 · 24m

#23ConsolidationOn the day of the battle, Chiyu asks Haru and Takumu to join them on the field so she can see the battle to the end. As the sudden death duel begins between Haru, Takumu and Seiji, Haru is ambushed by an ally of Seiji's…2012-09-15 · 24m

#24ReincarnationHaru equips the Gale Thruster and engages in aerial battle with Seiji, managing to deal a strike before it runs out. Although Chiyu uses her Citron Call on Seiji again, healing him, Seiji's wings suddenly disappear and…2012-09-21 · 24m

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Quick facts

Episodes24

Seasons1

StatusFinished

Aired2012

Japanese title: アクセル・ワールド
Also known as: Accelerated World

Synopsis

Haruyuki Arita is an overweight, bullied middle schooler who finds solace in playing online games. But his life takes a drastic turn one day, when he finds that all his high scores have been topped by Kuroyukihime, the popular vice president of the student council. She then invites him to the student lounge and introduces him to "Brain Burst," a program which allows the users to accelerate their brain waves to the point where time seems to stop. Brain Burst also functions as an augmented reality fighting game, and in order to get more points to accelerate, users must win duels against other players. However, if a user loses all their points, they will also lose access to Brain Burst forever. Kuroyukihime explains that she chose to show Haruyuki the program because she needs his help. She wants to meet the creator of Brain Burst and uncover the reason of why it was created, but that's easier said than done; to do so, she must defeat the "Six Kings of Pure Color," powerful faction leaders within the game, and reach level 10, the highest level attainable. After the girl helps Haruyuki overcome the bullies that torment him, he vows to help her realize her goal, and so begins the duo's fight to reach the top. \[Written by MAL Rewrite\]