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AnimeFtw1 said: kayos90 said: AnimeFtw1 said: Can someone tell me if it's actually going to get good? If you've seen the manga ofc. It gets good. At least in the LN it does. I feel like there's no main story and it's all fillers atm. It will sadly stay that way for a while. In all honesty it's to develop characters a bit/fill in background as well as explain the world of the game. It'll go with the DtB style for a while. Assuming this next arc is two episodes and the the next side stories will take 3 then we'll see the main stuff jump in at episode 10. |
| Another great episode. Silica's a kind and caring girl. She gets shy so easily lmao. Obvious she likes Kirito. Kirito ended up using Silica as bait to get close to Rosalia. 7 players attacked Kirito at the same time and his health barely dropped. That regenerating ability,. Kirito is so powerful/OP already. xD So badass when he suddenly appeared in front of Rosalia with his blade at her neck. Awesome how others know about the 'Black Swordsman being a beater' thing. I like how they address the Player Killer thing with the orange marks. Silica's dragon pet is pretty awesome as well. Loving all the MMORPG references <3 Hopefully we'll see Asuna again. OP is teasing us with heaps of Asuna and we've only seen her once. :P |
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bellpickle said: AnimeFtw1 said: I feel like there's no main story and it's all fillers atm. Not filler, since all these stories are in the source material. These basically serve as build up and introduction to the world. In this episode, you're introduced to the concept of beast tamers and red/orange players. I read the SAO story arc chronologically rather than by the release order, and I actually preferred it that way. The only drawback is that the continuity errors are probably more obvious if you read chronologically. x_x A little worried about the next episode. Murder Case is a really long story, slightly longer than Aria in the Starless Night iirc. They'll probably only give Murder Case one ep, so I guess we should expect a butchering. I'm predicting no Heathcliff and no Laughing Coffin. Well I am a little bit encouraged due to the title of the next episode, so hopefully it does get 2 episodes. |
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monkeii said: dotphil said: AnimeFtw1 said: I don't understand why they care about others seeing them naked or panties youknow? it's a damn game. Pixels. It can't show what your body looks like down there. They're replicates of their real life image, so seeing them naked in game would be the same as seeing them naked in person. WARNING: SPOILER ALERT in fact it is possible to According to a chapter that will not be named because I have erased from memory. Yes it is. |
monkeii said: kayos90 said: monkeii said: dotphil said: AnimeFtw1 said: I don't understand why they care about others seeing them naked or panties youknow? it's a damn game. Pixels. It can't show what your body looks like down there. They're replicates of their real life image, so seeing them naked in game would be the same as seeing them naked in person. WARNING: SPOILER ALERT in fact it is possible to According to a chapter that will not be named because I have erased from memory. Yes it is. *sigh*. I really wish that chapter did not exist. |
kayos90 said: monkeii said: kayos90 said: monkeii said: dotphil said: AnimeFtw1 said: I don't understand why they care about others seeing them naked or panties youknow? it's a damn game. Pixels. It can't show what your body looks like down there. They're replicates of their real life image, so seeing them naked in game would be the same as seeing them naked in person. WARNING: SPOILER ALERT in fact it is possible to According to a chapter that will not be named because I have erased from memory. Yes it is. *sigh*. I really wish that chapter did not exist. It wasn't THAT bad of a chapter. Erotica + gameplay mechanics. Who wouldn't want that. |
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| twins tails this week Asuna next week yay |
kayos90 said: CrossDivide said: Will someone please tell me when we get to see Asuna? Any possibility it'll be next week? Cause I'm really curious and I can't find the preview =/ It'll be next week. Alright, thanks for the info! Damn, sure can't wait to see her <3 |
| hhhhheeeeeeeeeeh! he got reay strong! |
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| PERFECT. BEAUTIFUL EPISODE. #1. WELL PACED. YES. <3 |
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| After a disappointing 3rd episode, this one was much better. It was far easier to relate to Silica and her character was far more endearing to me. I also love when those that prey on the weak and helpless get what they deserve. Also, they were able to show how badass Kirito is. From the title of the next episode in the preview, it looks like this anime is going to go the route of a bunch of short stories rather than a large overarching plot. I really hope we get to see Silica again. WHERE IS ASUNA? That second episode was a giant tease. ScarletMuse said: PERFECT. BEAUTIFUL EPISODE. #1. WELL PACED. YES. <3 I'd have to agree here too. The gradual nature of their friendship (at least from Kirito's point of view =D) was nicely paced. |
OmniknightJul 28, 2012 11:15 PM
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Omniknight said: After a disappointing 3rd episode, this one was much better. It was far easier to relate to Silica and her character was far more endearing to me. I also love when those that prey on the weak and helpless get what they deserve. Also, they were able to show how badass Kirito is. From the title of the next episode in the preview, it looks like this anime is going to go the route of a bunch of short stories rather than a large overarching plot. I really hope we get to see Silica again. WHERE IS ASUNA? That second episode was a giant tease. The one thing I love about this show is how accurately it portrays real MMO situations. As a gamer I could easily relate to the situation in this episode. There was a certain amount of satisfaction in watching the high level Kirito stomp on low level thugs. A fine episode, but I do hope the real plot + Asuna comes soon. |
Teldara said: kayos90 said: monkeii said: kayos90 said: monkeii said: dotphil said: AnimeFtw1 said: I don't understand why they care about others seeing them naked or panties youknow? it's a damn game. Pixels. It can't show what your body looks like down there. They're replicates of their real life image, so seeing them naked in game would be the same as seeing them naked in person. WARNING: SPOILER ALERT in fact it is possible to According to a chapter that will not be named because I have erased from memory. Yes it is. *sigh*. I really wish that chapter did not exist. It wasn't THAT bad of a chapter. Erotica + gameplay mechanics. Who wouldn't want that. *cough* right here AnimeFtw1 said: A little worried about the next episode. Murder Case is a really long story, slightly longer than Aria in the Starless Night iirc. They'll probably only give Murder Case one ep, so I guess we should expect a butchering. I'm predicting no Heathcliff and no Laughing Coffin. |
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| What a cute girl. |
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| For the first time in my life, I can't really tell if I loved the show or I hated it. Good episode, but still, this show needs to slow down a bit. |
| Silica chan is so cute ! but where's Asuna ? I miss her :/ But still a great episode :DD |
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Akiyama said: (*´д｀*) weeeeeeeeee .-. I loved that episode. |
| Mmm I like the episodes on their own - but the anime as a whole at the minute just feels a bit disjointed. What I mean is, the plot is just jumping from point to point, introducing characters here and there, but with very little linking episode to episode. I mean, look at Kirrito. In four eps, he's gone from low level to super indestructible. Yet we barely saw any of this progression, apart from ep 2. Its just odd they would skip so quickly through this. This is probably a symptom of how the light novels + extra were set out, but it still shouldn't be an excuse. Everyone knows you have to chop and change to transform written word to visual form. I really like this anime - but I also think its wasted potential, as at the minute, if feels like its a collection of short stories, not a progressing plot. I imagine it will get better, but i'm still a bit annoyed they decided to cram all this into one series, and the early episodes and their jarring nature are symptoms of it. |
Master7432 said: TBH, I think that the anime version of SAO isn't capturing the audience. Non-LN reader here but I'm enjoying it and the rating 8.64 would like to have a word with you as well. What now? |
Master7432 said: (LN Reader here, may contain minor spoilers) TL;DR: No major plot connections between side stories, but looking at it chronologically, it is justified. Wishing there would be more action scenes, since there's only 3 2-minute major ones and it's a MMORPG Death-trap anime. To those watching and not reading the LN, wait. Wait and your wishes shall be granted. Rating: 8.5/10 for now, until they satisfy these points. (BTW, why doesn't everyone just out TL;DRs at the top? No more need to scroll to a bottom of a text to find a summary?) TBH, I think that the anime version of SAO isn't capturing the audience. I mean, for a fantasy-action MMORPG Death-Trap anime, we're only actually seen, what, 3 2-minute fight scenes? I mean, it's great that they're playing it chronologically, but to any audience viewer in Japan who watches this on a weekly basis (And many of us too), we're getting shots of random plot scenes everywhere - there's no connection between one episode and the next. But considering how you would need to have a long term relation between the protagonist and the side story's main character, and that the side stories wouldn't make sense later on, it is justified. In other words, I'm having mixed emotions about the fact that it's made chronologically - loving it for sensible order of episodes, but hating it that there's no major plot connection, although it's justified. The only thing I can say at this point to all anime-only watchers of this anime is to wait, but then again, how can I tell that to everyone? ._. This show's right now about 8.5/10, IMHO. LOL. Just saw your post and you also seem to share the same views haha. Although, I haven't read the light novels... |
| To be honest, this episode was my least favorite so far (from a non-LNer standpoint). Silica, while a good character, was given a bit too much of the wrong attention, IMHO, and the story was less meaty than the previous episode's. Kirito wasn't given any major development either (although the clue in to his level was helpful). That being said, even the worst SAO episode at this point is great, solid 3.5/5 for me. I look forward to the next episode. |
And what if all love is an act of bravery? Could you look me in the eye and say that you are not afraid?  |
| This arc was pretty good as a lone episode but i agree the setting is too abrupt. The plot doesn't flow from the previous episode and the viewers are left thinking what happened prior to this episode. Character development is weak as a result. Hmm i still enjoyed it nevertheless, i hope it can improve. My first impression of this anime was around 9.5 but now it has dropped to 7.5-8 (mediocre) |
| The reason it feels like things are moving too quickly and that there's not enough plot is because these last few episodes are just side stories...most of which were in volume 2 of the LN. We haven't really seen much of anything from volume 1, which is the main story....but we should be seeing it really soon. Once we get to the the main plot, things will (hopefully) slow down. |
saxophone15 said: The reason it feels like things are moving too quickly and that there's not enough plot is because these last few episodes are just side stories...most of which were in volume 2 of the LN. We haven't really seen much of anything from volume 1, which is the main story....but we should be seeing it really soon. Once we get to the the main plot, things will (hopefully) slow down. Now that I think about it...you've got a point. They would not waste 2 episodes just for a side story I guess... |
| Kirito, y u so OP? |
Master7432 said: saxophone15 said: The reason it feels like things are moving too quickly and that there's not enough plot is because these last few episodes are just side stories...most of which were in volume 2 of the LN. We haven't really seen much of anything from volume 1, which is the main story....but we should be seeing it really soon. Once we get to the the main plot, things will (hopefully) slow down. This is definitely true. They better slow down the main plot, or I'm punching the director. They already cut down the main fight in the 3rd episode, screwed up Sachhi's song, and completely forgotten about Asuna at this point. I mean, these are side stories which are put chronologically, but at this point, I'm worrying that everyone who's only watching it will forget about Asuna. >_> Nope, haven't forgotten about Asuna. Although, at this point, she's the least developed of all the characters we've seen so far, which is kind of silly. But her time will come. I'm kind of getting used to the rhythm of these side stories. Episode 2 was a total flop, but 3 and 4 have worked really well if you just take them as standalone episodes as they're supposed to be. Also, Silica, you lolimouto you. You're too cute. They could've made her look less similar to Asuna though. |
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| Holy fuck, Silica was an annoying ass brat. I was hoping she'd die at the end, but that'd be too similar to last episode. The only good thing about this episode was seeing Kirito say that extremely badass line right before he sent Rosalia to jail. He's a good character - but when is he going to meet up with Asuna again? |
| Awesome episode, I'm really liking these stand alone episodes even if they seem a little to rushed. Right now this anime is getting a 9/10 from me, once it ends who knows I might even give it a 10/10. |
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| Holy fuck this anime is already number 44 on the Top Anime list and it's not even done yet. I mean it's entertaining, but not that good. |
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itsvero said: Holy fuck, Silica was an annoying ass brat. I was hoping she'd die at the end, but that'd be too similar to last episode. The only good thing about this episode was seeing Kirito say that extremely badass line right before he sent Rosalia to jail. He's a good character - but when is he going to meet up with Asuna again? How is it even physically possible to dislike Silica. |
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Tomodachi5 said: Holy fuck this anime is already number 44 on the Top Anime list and it's not even done yet. I mean it's entertaining, but not that good. Agreed, especially when Kokoro Connect is considerably better and is at #751. |
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| I find it weird that after four episodes, I still have absolutely no idea how I really feel about this show. It's a bit unnerving. Adorable episode, though. I love the fact that Kirito takes time out of his life to try and help the little players. He doesn't want anyone to die in the game at all. |
ataraxial said: Tomodachi5 said: Holy fuck this anime is already number 44 on the Top Anime list and it's not even done yet. I mean it's entertaining, but not that good. Agreed, especially when Kokoro Connect is considerably better and is at #751. Understatement of the day if I've ever seen one. Kokoro Connect is probably my second or third favorite show this season. |
| To be quite honest, I've been waiting for Kokoro Connect for months after only having the first 2 manga chapters translated. It's an instant fave for me since I'm quite into the whole Body Surfing and romance sub-genre. Still SAO shot up to a fave after I couldn't put down the Light Novels and read at a pace of 2 volumes a day. It was just that engaging, that's why I'm willing to rate it quite high in order to help entice interest in others to try it out, plus hoping more funding will go for the SAO Project. |
| Hell yeah! Tell that bitch you ain't taking shit from no one and kicking PK ass at the same time! >:) |
| Nice episode, but I'm waiting for the main plot to arrive, now since Silicia is still alive we might see her later unlike the girl from the previous episode. I hope that the next few episodes won't be save the kawaii girl and never see her again kind of crap. |
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| awesome ep, hurry next episode:O |
| Not as rushed as what I've expected compared to the previous episode. At the same time, its not as perfect as what I expected to be, expect for that badass Kirito scene in the last few minutes. 4/5 for me. |
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| After last week, I spent most of this episode expecting Silica to unceremoniously kick the bucket. |
| awww that episode was so cute i can't wait to see badass kirito fighting in the front lines the only thing that bother me with that anime is the lack of storyline |
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