Light novels
Accel World began as a light novel series written by Reki Kawahara and illustrated by HIMA (illustrator). Originally, Kawahara entered the first novel in the series into ASCII Media Works' 15th Dengeki Novel Prize in 2008 and the novel won the Grand Prize.[3] The first novel was published by ASCII Media Works on February 10, 2009, under their Dengeki Bunko imprint.[4] As of August 2025, 28 volumes have been published. At their Japan Expo USA panel, Yen Press announced the rights to publish the light novels in English.[5] The English version is translated by Jocelyne Allen.[6] The first volume was released on July 22, 2014.[7]
Manga
Accel World
A manga adaptation by Hiroyuki Aigamo was serialized in ASCII Media Works' Dengeki Bunko Magazine between April 10, 2010,[61] and June 9, 2017.[62][63] Its chapters were collected in eight volumes, released between July 27, 2011, and July 27, 2017.
In North America, the manga has been licensed for English release by Yen Press.[64] The English translation is by Jocelyne Allen.[65] The volumes were released between September 23, 2014, and December 11, 2018.
Accel World
A manga adaptation by Hiroyuki Aigamo was serialized in ASCII Media Works' Dengeki Bunko Magazine between April 10, 2010,[61] and June 9, 2017.[62][63] Its chapters were collected in eight volumes, released between July 27, 2011, and July 27, 2017.
In North America, the manga has been licensed for English release by Yen Press.[64] The English translation is by Jocelyne Allen.[65] The volumes were released between September 23, 2014, and December 11, 2018.
Acchel World
A four-panel comic strip manga by Ryuryū Akari, titled Acchel World (あくちぇる・わーるど.), was serialized in Dengeki Bunko Magazine between April 10, 2010,[61] and June 10, 2016.[82] Five volumes were released between July 27, 2011, and October 26, 2013.
Accel World / Dural: Magisa Garden
A spin-off manga written and illustrated by Ayato Sasakura, titled Accel World / Dural: Magisa Garden (アクセル・ワールド/デュラル マギサ・ガーデン), was serialized in ASCII Media Works's Monthly Comic Dengeki Daioh from January 27, 2012,[88] to June 27, 2017;[89] its chapters were collected in eight volumes. It spotlights female burst linkers who attend a private school, Kiyomi Gakuin, in Nakano, Tokyo. Some of the characters from the main story also appear.
Anime
An anime television series adaptation aired between April 7 and September 22, 2012.[98] The opening theme until episode 13 is "Chase the world" by May'n and the ending theme is "→unfinished→" by Kotoko.[99] From episode 14 onwards the opening theme is "Burst the Gravity" by Altima and the ending theme is "unite." by Sachika Misawa.[100] Warner Home Video, ASCII Media Works, Namco Bandai Games, Sunrise and Genco were involved in the production of this adaptation. Viz Media announced the streaming of the anime on Hulu on April 6, 2012.[101] An English-dubbed version premiered on Viz Media's online streaming service,
Video games
Two video games based on the series were developed by B.B. Studio and published by Namco Bandai Games for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable.[106] The first of these, Accel World: Awakening of the Silver Wings (アクセル・ワールド ─銀翼の覚醒─), was released in Japan on September 13, 2012. The second one, Accel World: The Peak of Acceleration (アクセル・ワールド ─加速の頂点─), was released in Japan on January 31, 2013. The limited edition versions of these games include an original video animation (OVA) of the anime series (Blu-ray for the PS3 version, DVD for the PSP version).[107] In Z.H.P. Unlosing Ranger VS Darkdeath Evilman for PSP, Silver Crow is an unlockable costume. In Sword Art Online: Lost Song, Black Lotus is an obtainable character and is also one of the opponents you can defeat.[108]
An action role-playing game titled
