Reviewers from Geeks Under Grace note that this episode humanizes Kirito by showing he isn't "unshakable". The parallel drawn between Kirito and Sinon—both haunted by the act of taking a life in the past—sets the stage for their eventual partnership. Production Details : August 9, 2014. Director : Tomohiko Itō.
: Following his initial qualifying match, Kirito is confronted by the mysterious player Death Gun. Death Gun questions if Kirito is the "real one," revealing he is a survivor of the original SAO incident and a former member of the notorious player-killing guild, Laughing Coffin . Sword Art Online II Episode 6
, titled " Duel in the Wastelands " (Japanese: 曠野の決闘, Kōya no Kettō ), marks a pivotal psychological turn in the Phantom Bullet arc. While the episode contains the expected action as the Bullet of Bullets (BoB) tournament begins, its core focus is Kirito’s confrontation with his own dark past. Plot Overview Reviewers from Geeks Under Grace note that this