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No Game No Life
Siblings Sora and Shiro together make up the most feared team of pro gamers in the world, The Blank. When they manage to beat god himself in a game of chess, they are sent to a world where all disputes are settled with games.
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Edward and Alphonse Elric's reckless disregard for alchemy's fundamental laws ripped half of Ed's limbs from his body and left Al's soul clinging to a cold suit of armor. To restore what was lost, the brothers scour a war-torn land for the Philosopher's…
The Seven Deadly Sins
When a kingdom falls into the hands of tyrants, the deposed princess sets out on a quest to find a group of ancient evil knights to help her take back the kingdom.
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How are the recommendations for Sword Art Online selected?
This list currently contains 2 direct community recommendations and 18 additional matches from rating similarity. Genres such as Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Animation help keep the fallback matches close to the starting series.
Where can I stream similar series?
6 of 20 similar series currently include streaming providers. You will most often find matching shows on Netflix (5), Prime Video (3) and Disney+ (1). Availability can change, so check the provider shown directly on each recommendation card.
Are there completed series like Sword Art Online?
17 of 20 recommendations are marked as completed or ended. Examples: No Game No Life, Log Horizon and FullMetal Alchemist - Brotherhood.