Character Art Designs[]
Heathcliff's early character design
Heathcliff's original character design for the Sword Art Online Volume 1
Concept art for Heathcliff in armour from the Design Works art book.
Concept art for Heathcliff without his armour from the Design Works art book.
Face concept art for Heathcliff from the Design Works art book.
Character design by Adachi Shingo for the Sword Art Online anime
Kayaba's Akihiko's character and facial expression design from the OS Production Book
Heathcliff's character design for Code Register
Light Novel[]
Akihiko appearing to the trapped Sword Art Online players in his Game Master avatar.
Heathcliff imparting some advice for Kirito and Asuna's investigation.
Heathcliff challenging Kirito to a duel over Asuna's leave of absence.
Heathcliff and Kirito dueling fiercely in Collinia.
Heathcliff blocking Kirito's attacks in their battle on the 75th Floor.
Manga[]
Heathcliff reading Nezha's player data from his admin window.
Heathcliff considering the prospect of a third major guild - Progressive manga c33.5.png
Heathcliff in OS manga Chapter 05.png.
Anime[]
Aincrad Arc[]
Heathcliff in the anime's opening.
Kayaba Akihiko's SAO Game Master avatar.
Healthcliffs first appearance in KoB Headquarters.
Heathcliff hitting Kirito with his shield.
Heathcliff charging with his shield.
Heathcliff struck by Kirito.
Heathcliff after his duel with Kirito
Fairy Dance Arc[]
Kayaba Akihiko in Kirito's thoughts.
Kayaba Akihiko giving the «The Seed» to Kirito.
Alicization Arc[]
Game[]
Cards[]
Infinity Moment/Hollow Fragment[]
Hollow Realization[]
Integral Factor[]
Extra[]
Kayaba Akihiko with other members of the SAO cast on a key visual by abec for the Sword Art Online -Ex-Chronicle- exhibition event.