The Accel World light novel series by Reki Kawahara was first published, marking the start of the franchise.
The anime adaptation of Accel World aired, bringing the series to a wider audience through television and popularizing the franchise internationally.
An anime film titled Accel World: Infinite Burst was released, expanding the franchise's story and providing new content for fans.
The Accel World video game was released on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita, allowing fans to interact with the series in a new medium.