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when did kirito clear sao

Kirito clears Sword Art Online on November 7, 2024 at 2:55 PM in the series timeline, during Episode 14 of Season 1, “The End of the World.”

In-universe timing

  • The SAO death game begins in 2022 and lasts about two years before Kirito defeats Heathcliff (Kayaba Akihiko) on Aincrad’s 75th floor.
  • The official timeline pins the game clear moment specifically to November 7, 2024 at 14:55 (2:55 PM) Japan time.

Episode and scene details

  • Kirito clears SAO in Episode 14 of the first season, titled “The End of the World,” where he exposes Heathcliff as Kayaba and duels him.
  • After Kirito’s victory, the game system announces that SAO has been cleared and logs out the surviving 6,147 players from Aincrad.

Real-world celebration and “latest news”

  • In 2024, the franchise ran special projects and countdown events to match the in-universe November 7, 2024 clear date when the real calendar finally caught up with the story.
  • Official media and fan communities highlighted this as the exact “game clear” anniversary for Kirito and Asuna, often referencing the precise time of 14:55.

Quick forum-style recap

“When did Kirito clear SAO?”
Answer: In canon, he beats Heathcliff and clears Sword Art Online on November 7, 2024 at 2:55 PM, in Episode 14 of Season 1.

TL;DR: Kirito clears SAO on November 7, 2024 at 14:55 (2:55 PM), during Episode 14 “The End of the World.”

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