Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online
Yen Press · 2017–2022 · 4 issues
About the series
This light novel adaptation from Yen Press, running from 2017 to 2022, expands the Sword Art Online universe into a standalone spin-off set in the Gun Gale Online virtual world. Centered on a new cast of characters navigating the battle royale-style Squad Jam tournament, it shifts the series' focus from fantasy to tactical firearms combat. Written by Keiichi Sigsawa with art by Tadadi Tamori, it carved its own niche by emphasizing competitive action over the main series' drama.
