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
: The encounter triggers a severe PTSD episode. Through flashbacks, we see Kirito's participation in a lethal raid against Laughing Coffin in Aincrad, where he admits to having killed two members to protect others. This guilt shatters his usual composure. Reviewers from Geeks Under Grace note that this
: Available on platforms like Crunchyroll and Hulu. Director : Tomohiko Itō