Sword Art Online: Alicization Episode 4 | SECURE – HONEST REVIEW |

: Kirito and Eugeo track Selka to the End Mountains, where they encounter a group of Goblins from the Dark Territory . Kirito retrieves swords for both of them and faces the leader, Ugachi the Lizard Killer .

: Critics and fans highlighted the gritty animation and "spectacular" fight choreography by A-1 Pictures .

: During the brutal fight, Eugeo is severely injured . As blood spills, both boys experience brief, suppressed memories of their childhood together with Alice . Sword Art Online: Alicization Episode 4

: Days later, Eugeo’s increased Object Control Authority allows him to properly wield the Blue Rose Sword . With a single Sword Skill, they finally chop down the massive demon tree that had been Eugeo's "Sacred Task" for years .

: Eugeo is granted the freedom to choose a new task; he chooses to become a swordsman . The episode ends with Kirito and Eugeo leaving Rulid Village for Zakkaria to eventually find Alice . 🔍 Production & Reception : Kirito and Eugeo track Selka to the

In , Episode 4 is titled " Departure " (旅立ち, Tabidachi ) . It originally aired on October 27, 2018, and concludes the "Alicization Beginning" arc . ⚔️ Key Plot Events

: In the light novel, the healing process is slower, and the encounter with the Goblins includes more dialogue regarding the "Ium" (humans) . : During the brutal fight, Eugeo is severely injured

: Selka uses a high-level Sacred Art to transfer Kirito’s and her own "Durability" (life force) to Eugeo to save his life . In his unconscious state, Kirito sees a phantom of Alice telling him she is waiting at the Central Cathedral .