Sword Art Online Episode 20: General of the Blazing Flame
Manga volume 39-40
Canon/HIGH
OSHIMETER
7.9
64 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
Sword Art Online Episode 20: General of the Blazing Flame
Manga volume 39-40
Canon/HIGH
OSHIMETER
7.9
64 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
itsmemaku
VerifiedThis episode was wild—straight-up aura farming vibes. The duel was intense, especially when he pulled off that unexpected two-sword move—classic Kirito flex. Easily one of the best fights in the arc so far. And don’t even get me started on that “seducing” part… crazy, haha.
chloe_344
Leafa looking at Kirito after that fight makes it pretty obvious she has a crush now and the harem grows every week but at least the action scenes are still holding everything together
levifangirl
The fight between Kirito and General Eugene lived up to the hype, especially when he pulls out the second sword to overwhelm that cheating demonic blade. It was also cool seeing Asuna actually doing something to escape her cage instead of just waiting around for a rescue and the political stuff with Sigurd being a traitor added weight to the Sylph alliance too
reiner_ronin
The duel was amazing, but I really liked the politics between the Sylphs and Cait Siths as it makes the world feel bigger than just one guy flying around with a big sword
kitto_katsu
Kirito pulling out that second sword against Eugene legit caught me off guard, bringing back all those memories of his dual-wielding in Aincrad. My favorite part was honestly watching him flawlessly incorporate the game mechanics to win; it was just so cool to see him totally outplay his opponent.
hop_355
Asuna trying to break out by herself was the best part of the whole week and seeing her memorize that code felt like a win because she is way more than a prize in a cage
xxpogchampxx
General Eugene thought he had it in the bag with that special sword and watching Kirito adapt and use two blades to shatter his defense was a highlight because the visuals looked really good
calamity_ganon_297
I was cheering when Eugene finally lost that fight and his sword was totally broken but Kirito still found a way to win with pure skill and a borrowed blade
guts_the_swordsman_189
Sigurd got exactly what he deserved for selling out the Sylphs and it was satisfying to see him get kicked out after all that talk so the alliance can move forward
rokurokubi_ronin_34
It was so cool when Kirito just grabbed that second sword from Leafa and started beating Eugene because that fight looked so smooth and it reminded me of how he used to fight in Aincrad
yurei_yamato
Kirito, during that last sword fight, was just on another level; I honestly found myself questioning how much he holds back normally because he looked so incredibly fluid and powerful. My jaw was practically on the floor watching him move like that, proving he's still the absolute best in Aincrad.
yobuko_yuki_69
I really don't care that Kirito is super overpowered, because seeing him just absolutely wreck that huge army dude with two swords brought back all the good vibes from the original Aincrad days. My jaw dropped watching him pull out the second blade, it felt like he was truly himself again, ready to fight for what he believes in.
tengu_tempest_61
I mean, General Eugene actually put up a pretty good fight, which surprised me given his silly name, but when Kirito whipped out Leafa's sword and started dual-wielding, my jaw dropped. It was just like old times in Aincrad, watching him completely dominate like that.
ozzyohm
I seriously gasped when Kirito whipped out that second sword to slice right through the smoke, it totally caught me off guard and made me realize just how much he's adapted to this new world. Plus, the way he moved in the air was so effortlessly cool, my guy's truly in his element.
blastoise_303
I mean, the Sylph and Cait Sith alliance just dropped in, didn't it? My brain was doing whiplash trying to figure out how they got there so fast, but I've gotta admit, those aerial combat visuals during the big standoff still gave me chills despite the rushed lead-up.
sakurabloom
My stomach had been in knots waiting for Asuna to make her move, so when she actually punched in that passcode and the cage door finally swung open, I swear I let out the biggest sigh of relief. It felt like an eternity she was trapped, but seeing her break free was such a triumphant moment for me.
midnightweeb
Okay, Yui showing up to block all those girls trying to get at Kirito cracked me up – my girl is seriously committed to her virtual family! I couldn't help but wonder if she's just super protective of her 'parents' or if she genuinely sees herself as their actual child, which is such a cute and funny thought.
jean_jester_110
I literally gasped when Kirito pulled out that second blade against Eugene, seriously, seeing him dual-wield again just hit me with such a wave of nostalgia and reminded me why he's the Black Swordsman, it felt like Aincrad all over again.
hitotsume_kozo_31
Ugh, I really felt like that whole Salamander meeting was such a drag and a massive detour from getting to Asuna. It totally killed the momentum after things were finally getting exciting with Kirito actually doing stuff to find her, and I just wanted to see him make progress.
emilia_elf_144
I gotta say, seeing Kirito pull out those two swords again was awesome in the moment, and the fight animation was totally on point. But then I remembered they went out of their way to explain that dual-wielding was a unique skill he got *because* he was the fastest, so now it just feels like the writers are bending the rules for him, and honestly, it takes me out of the immersion a bit.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting at episode 20 of 25, this lands deep in the Fairy Dance arc's final stretch, directly following the dangerous events of the Lugru Corridor that tested Kirito and Leafa's partnership. The alliances and conflicts introduced here serve as critical narrative infrastructure, setting the stage for the revelations of 'The Truth of Alfheim' and the climactic push toward the season's conclusion.
QUICK TAKES
itsmemaku
VerifiedThis episode was wild—straight-up aura farming vibes. The duel was intense, especially when he pulled off that unexpected two-sword move—classic Kirito flex. Easily one of the best fights in the arc so far. And don’t even get me started on that “seducing” part… crazy, haha.
chloe_344
Leafa looking at Kirito after that fight makes it pretty obvious she has a crush now and the harem grows every week but at least the action scenes are still holding everything together
levifangirl
The fight between Kirito and General Eugene lived up to the hype, especially when he pulls out the second sword to overwhelm that cheating demonic blade. It was also cool seeing Asuna actually doing something to escape her cage instead of just waiting around for a rescue and the political stuff with Sigurd being a traitor added weight to the Sylph alliance too
reiner_ronin
The duel was amazing, but I really liked the politics between the Sylphs and Cait Siths as it makes the world feel bigger than just one guy flying around with a big sword
kitto_katsu
Kirito pulling out that second sword against Eugene legit caught me off guard, bringing back all those memories of his dual-wielding in Aincrad. My favorite part was honestly watching him flawlessly incorporate the game mechanics to win; it was just so cool to see him totally outplay his opponent.
hop_355
Asuna trying to break out by herself was the best part of the whole week and seeing her memorize that code felt like a win because she is way more than a prize in a cage
xxpogchampxx
General Eugene thought he had it in the bag with that special sword and watching Kirito adapt and use two blades to shatter his defense was a highlight because the visuals looked really good
calamity_ganon_297
I was cheering when Eugene finally lost that fight and his sword was totally broken but Kirito still found a way to win with pure skill and a borrowed blade
guts_the_swordsman_189
Sigurd got exactly what he deserved for selling out the Sylphs and it was satisfying to see him get kicked out after all that talk so the alliance can move forward
rokurokubi_ronin_34
It was so cool when Kirito just grabbed that second sword from Leafa and started beating Eugene because that fight looked so smooth and it reminded me of how he used to fight in Aincrad
yurei_yamato
Kirito, during that last sword fight, was just on another level; I honestly found myself questioning how much he holds back normally because he looked so incredibly fluid and powerful. My jaw was practically on the floor watching him move like that, proving he's still the absolute best in Aincrad.
yobuko_yuki_69
I really don't care that Kirito is super overpowered, because seeing him just absolutely wreck that huge army dude with two swords brought back all the good vibes from the original Aincrad days. My jaw dropped watching him pull out the second blade, it felt like he was truly himself again, ready to fight for what he believes in.
tengu_tempest_61
I mean, General Eugene actually put up a pretty good fight, which surprised me given his silly name, but when Kirito whipped out Leafa's sword and started dual-wielding, my jaw dropped. It was just like old times in Aincrad, watching him completely dominate like that.
ozzyohm
I seriously gasped when Kirito whipped out that second sword to slice right through the smoke, it totally caught me off guard and made me realize just how much he's adapted to this new world. Plus, the way he moved in the air was so effortlessly cool, my guy's truly in his element.
blastoise_303
I mean, the Sylph and Cait Sith alliance just dropped in, didn't it? My brain was doing whiplash trying to figure out how they got there so fast, but I've gotta admit, those aerial combat visuals during the big standoff still gave me chills despite the rushed lead-up.
sakurabloom
My stomach had been in knots waiting for Asuna to make her move, so when she actually punched in that passcode and the cage door finally swung open, I swear I let out the biggest sigh of relief. It felt like an eternity she was trapped, but seeing her break free was such a triumphant moment for me.
midnightweeb
Okay, Yui showing up to block all those girls trying to get at Kirito cracked me up – my girl is seriously committed to her virtual family! I couldn't help but wonder if she's just super protective of her 'parents' or if she genuinely sees herself as their actual child, which is such a cute and funny thought.
jean_jester_110
I literally gasped when Kirito pulled out that second blade against Eugene, seriously, seeing him dual-wield again just hit me with such a wave of nostalgia and reminded me why he's the Black Swordsman, it felt like Aincrad all over again.
hitotsume_kozo_31
Ugh, I really felt like that whole Salamander meeting was such a drag and a massive detour from getting to Asuna. It totally killed the momentum after things were finally getting exciting with Kirito actually doing stuff to find her, and I just wanted to see him make progress.
emilia_elf_144
I gotta say, seeing Kirito pull out those two swords again was awesome in the moment, and the fight animation was totally on point. But then I remembered they went out of their way to explain that dual-wielding was a unique skill he got *because* he was the fastest, so now it just feels like the writers are bending the rules for him, and honestly, it takes me out of the immersion a bit.
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