Asuna contacts Rinko Koujiro (Kayaba’s former partner). Posing as Rinko's assistant, Mayumi Reynolds, Asuna successfully boards the Ocean Turtle , a massive floating research base.
In this episode, the narrative shifts back to the real world following the traumatic events of Episode 1. Asuna and her friends investigate the disappearance of Kazuto (Kirito) after he is moved from a local hospital under suspicious circumstances. 📽️ Episode Overview March 10, 2019 Sword Art Online: Alicization (Dub) Episode 5
Asuna’s search for Kirito and the introduction of the "Ocean Turtle". Asuna contacts Rinko Koujiro (Kayaba’s former partner)
After Kirito's heart stopped for over five minutes due to the succinylcholine attack, he is left in a comatose state. Asuna successfully boards the Ocean Turtle
The anime adds several scenes not found in the light novels to better integrate the cast: