"One summer, fifteen kids innocently wander into a nearby seaside cave. There they meet a strange man who invites them to play an exciting new video game. This game, he explains, pits one lone giant robot against a horde of alien invaders. To play the game, all they have to do is sign a simple contract. The game stops being fun when the kids find out the true purpose of their pact"--Cover flap.

"High school student Vicky Tan lives a secret life. To most, she is a meek pushover, often in the shadow of her e-sports superstar of a brother, Virgil. Unknown to anyone, however, she dons a secret identity when she logs on to play Xenith Orion, the multiplayer game dominating the e-sports scene. She knows firsthand the harassment female gamers often experience, but when an opportunity arises in a local tournament, Vicky--mask in hand--can't resist...

"Kirito and Sinon's battle with Death Gun is over, but mere weeks later, something strange is afoot in the next-generation VRMMO ALFheim Online. A new duelist with a custom sword skill is defeating all comers--including Kirito! But when Asuna goes to face this duelist, she receives something she never expected : an invitation to an exclusive guild! What what is their aim? The Mother's Rosary arc begins!" -- page [4] of cover.

"The battle against the third-ranking Melodious Maze has begun, and it's a whole new game: underwater battles, skillful tactics, and physical endurance pushed to its limit. Maze is overwhelmingly strong on all fronts --much stronger than any opponent thus far. Mikami and Amamiya are forced into defensive mode at first, but they soon discover the true source of their strength" --Page 4 of cover.

A group of teenagers must find a way to stop giant robots from destroying the earth and must look to an iron giant named Zearth.

"After reaching the second floor of Aincrad, Asuna decided to have a player controlled blacksmith upgrade her beloved sword, a rare Wind Fleuret--but when the unimaginable happened and the sword was shattered in the attempt, Kirito suspected foul play. Did the blacksmith really just happen to destroy an incredibly valuable item? And if not, is there any way to get it back? And--if there really is a conspiracy of thieves--how can they be stopped before...

"Three paths converge when the warrior Unglaus and the rookie fighter Climb witness a scuffle involving an old gentleman who turns out to be none other than Sebas himself. While the first searches for his reason to fight, the second aims to become stronger for the sake of his life savior. The third resolves to carve a safe path for the girl he has chosen to protect. What will become of this unlikely trio?"--Page [4] of cover.

The virtual world of ALfheim Online might not be literally deadly, but there's still plenty of tough adventuring to be had. The trio of Liz, Silica, and Leafa set out on a quest for a magical ring but immediately run into monsters tougher than they expected. A certain black-clothed swordsman comes to their rescue--but it's not Kirito?! It seems the "game of death" has had lingering emotional effects on everyone, and even the survivors bear scars....

While escorting Lord Fochrosé's daughter to the capital, Yuna comes across a group of travelers being attacked by orcs! After coming to their rescue, Yuna finds that the group includes a noble named Gran and his granddaughter Misa. Gran proposes that they complete the trip to the capital together, but a greater danger soon closes in on them!