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The beginning of the series, often referred to as the Aincrad Arc, sets the stage for the story. This is where the protagonist, Kirito (Kazuto "Kirito" Kirigaya), and his friends become trapped in the game. The creator of SAO, Kayaba Akihiko (also known as Heathcliff), has announced that the only way to escape is to clear the game, specifically by defeating the final boss on the 100th floor of the Aincrad castle.

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