Accel World  

アクセル・ワールド

No matter how old someone is, being bullied will never disappear completely. Haruyuki, a middle school student who struggled with weight issues, found solace in playing squash games on his school's local network. This simple game allowed him to forget about painful times and immerse himself fully in the experience. It was autumn when he encountered Shiroyukihime, the most beautiful and refined girl at school. Haruyuki learned of Accel World through her introduction, a program that enhances one's cognitive abilities with certain side effects. This encounter marked the moment in his life when he transformed into "Burst Linker," protecting Princess Shiroyukihime as her knight.

Accel World won the Dengeki Novel Grand Prize in 2008.The series has been published in English by Yen Press under the Yen On imprint since July 22, 2014.