Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online

Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online

English Title: Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online
Japanese Title: ソードアート・オンライン オルタナティブ ガンゲイル・オンライン
Author: Keiichi Sigsawa — 時雨沢 恵一
Illustrator: Kohaku Kuroboshi — 黒星 紅白
Translator: Stephen Paul
Genre: Action, Science Fiction, Virtual Reality
Original Run: December 2014 – ongoing
English Run: June 2018 – ongoing
Japanese Publisher: Dengeki Bunko
English Publisher: Yen On (Yen Press)
Volumes in Japanese: 10 (In Progress)
Volumes in English: 8 (In Progress)

Synopsis: A Brand-New Battlefield Awaits! Karen Kohiruimaki is a college student who stands at an imposing six feet. While her complex about her height makes it hard for her to make friends in the real world, the VRMMO Gun Gale Online changes everything. Now equipped with her ideal “mini” avatar and clad in a pink battle suit, Karen is ready to shoot up the world of GGO as Llenn! Before long, she meets the beautiful Pitohui, and the two rare female players become fast friends. Little does Llenn know that this friendship is the key to her entry in the first-ever Squad Jam, a team-based battle royale that echoes the famous Bullet of Bullets tournament…

Volume 1 — Squad Jam
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Released June 26, 2018 — ISBN-13: 978-1975327521

Volume 2 — 2nd Squad Jam: Start
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Released September 18, 2018 — ISBN-13: 978-1975353841

Volume 3 — 2nd Squad Jam: Finish
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Released February 19, 2019 — ISBN-13: 978-1975353858

Volume 4 — 3rd Squad Jam: Betrayer’s Choice
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Released July 30, 2019 — ISBN-13: 978-1975353865

Volume 5 — 3rd Squad Jam: Betrayers’ Choice: Finish
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Released November 26, 2019 — ISBN-13: 978-1975353872

Volume 6 — One Summer Day
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Releasing February 25, 2020 — ISBN-13: 978-1975353889

Volume 7 — 4th Squad Jam: Start
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Releasing November 24, 2020 — ISBN-13: 9781975315320

Volume 8 — 4th Squad Jam: Continue
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Released March 2, 2021 — ISBN-13: 9781975315979

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Anime Adaptation

MAL Entry — 12 episodes — Aired April 2018 – July 2018
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Note: Adapted volumes 1 to 3 of the light novel series

Manga Adaptation

MAL Entry — Published October 2016 – ongoing (English release by Yen Press)
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