Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online

"Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online" (Japanese: ソードアート・オンライン オルタナティブ ガンゲイル・オンライン) is a Japanese light novel series written by Keiichi Sigsawa and illustrated by Kouhaku Kuroboshi, a spin-off of Reki Kawahara's "Sword Art Online" series. The story is set in the virtual reality game "Gun Gale Online" and follows Karen Kohiruimaki, a university student with a height complex who seeks refuge in the game and obtains her ideal, petite avatar named LLENN. Clad in pink equipment, LLENN is known as the "Pink Devil" due to her exceptional shooting skills. In the game, she meets the mysterious and powerful player Pitohui, who invites her to participate in a battle royale team tournament called "Squad Jam." The series has been adapted into manga and anime, with the first season animated by Studio 3Hz and airing in 2018, and the second season by A-1 Pictures, airing in 2024. The series explores themes of identity, friendship, and competition in a virtual world, and is popular for its distinctive gun combat and compelling characters.