In the near future, augmented reality has revolutionized the world of video games, and a new sensation has captured everyone's attention: a game called Ordinal Scale. This title allows players to relive intense battles in a universe blended with the real world, leading Kirito and his group of friends, who have left behind their traumatic experience in a virtual reality game, to embark on an adventure that immerses them once again in the action.
However, as more players dive into Ordinal Scale, mysterious disappearances begin to occur. Unable to resist the temptation of the experience, Kirito is compelled to investigate the dark secrets behind this game, while his friends, including Asuna, are drawn into a conflict that goes beyond the virtual. What initially seems like just an exciting competition turns into a race against time to uncover the truth, endangering not only their lives in the game but also in reality.
With stunning action sequences and a profound analysis of how technology can affect our human connections, the story explores the struggle between real life and the virtual, raising questions about identity, friendship, and the consequences of the power of video games. Ultimately, Kirito and his friends will have to confront their own fears and a threat that could change everything.