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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ----------------------------------------  For some reason, I thought this episode was sort of cute especially with Asuna sharing the food with Kirito, her little smile, the long hug, and Klein's return. Speaking of.. I lol'd @ Klein's reaction after meeting Asuna. Fucking priceless. As some others have said, God, I love the music for this series.. Also, I wonder how long they've been hugging |
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| it was ok i guess i dont expect much from sao |
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| Haha Kirito sword skill finally to see! :O IT WAS FKIGN EPIC :D He is so OP If it continues like this with this kind of vibe it will be one of my favourite animes ~ Did he really had 1 HP left? |
LylaazSep 2, 2012 10:16 AM
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| 2 minutes ago... It's here! Dual Blades! And it delivers very well. The fight was amazing, though very short. The animation was pretty smooth too. And that hug. Best part. And Liz appears again for a short while. Nice. So we meet with the guild leader Heathcliffseiyuu who? now and it's a duel next episode. The OST is great, though it's the same sounds from before. Ehh whatever. inb4 complaining about Kirito soloing a boss. Its health was about half by then. |
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| loved the episode |
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| Asuna creating something reality that makes him nostalgic. Then meeting the guy he was with the first ep.? Soldier looking guy wanting the mapping to "save the world and release people"? Cool~~, use of two swords!! And it's his first time he almost died. So that's the reason he wanted another sword to be made? He became famous for that... Duel against the leader next ep. to decide if Asuna go with him or join the team. |
I ♥ Two Syaorans from Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE and TRC!!! |
| Kirito is just way too cool! I've rewatch 14:29 to 15:54 for like 5 times already XD |
BEST EPISODE! Surpassing by far the first boss fight along with superior BGM nice orchestrated and you have a orgasm of action nicely done. I don’t know exactly WTF was Kirito trying to be in the following, But he fails as a wannabe Accelerator TBH. KIRITO ANGER FAILURE! I am I could not get into it seriously from the facial stand point. It was just not there for me. In fact I kind of see Kirito as Accelerator but a weaker version there. Way weaker IMO. Kirito was nice with his dual skill and certainly it proved itself in SFX along with efficiency but in thee end anger Kirito no match up for Accelerator RAGE despite being quite similar if you can kind of see the facial there of him and Accelerator. Well just a IMO. Oh and before Kirito breast feels Asuna with a hug and looking at her body in the spoiler Asuna on the other hand in the spoiler  OMG YOU GO GIRL! Really nicely laid out there on her side of things with a BOO for the spoiler Lizbet was quite nice in the spoiler That being said this is simply THE BEST EPISODE! SFX + emotions + action + facials mainly. Might edit later. BTW End Art in the spoiler QUALITY DOWN in the spoiler PS: could be a good time to save some of the Raging part of this episode for gym as motivator. Might try it out. |
belatkuro said: So we meet with the guild leader Heathcliffseiyuu who? now and it's a duel next episode. So, the duel will take place next episode. After a little search, I'm assuming it will cover chapters 12-13 from Volume 1 of the SAO LN? Yumekichi11 said: It was just not there for me. In fact I kind of see Kirito as Accelerator but a weaker version there. Way weaker IMO. Kirito was nice with his dual skill and certainly it proved itself in SFX along with efficiency but in thee end anger Kirito no match up for Accelerator RAGE despite being quite similar if you can kind of see the facial there of him and Accelerator. Well just a IMO. Yup, Accelerator would annihilate Kirito. |
Stark700Sep 1, 2012 9:49 AM
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Stark700 said: If we're going to believe the titles released for episodes 11-13, next episode will cover up to chapter 15-16 I think. Though fitting all that might be hard but we'll see.belatkuro said: So we meet with the guild leader Heathcliffseiyuu who? now and it's a duel next episode. So, the duel will take place next episode. After a little search, I'm assuming it will cover chapters 12-13 from Volume 1 of the SAO LN? |
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Stark700 said: It's really too bad the berserk state was not more original. As much as I can agree with the facials generics here and there, I was kind of expecting it differently.Yumekichi11 said: It was just not there for me. In fact I kind of see Kirito as Accelerator but a weaker version there. Way weaker IMO. Kirito was nice with his dual skill and certainly it proved itself in SFX along with efficiency but in thee end anger Kirito no match up for Accelerator RAGE despite being quite similar if you can kind of see the facial there of him and Accelerator. Well just a IMO. Yup, Accelerator would annihilate Kirito. Can anyone cross-reference from the LN the emotional states of Asuna/Kirito from words in the LN to the presentation offered of this episode? *looking at all LN readers with gleaming eyes* Point being WANT TO KNOW....is anime did things better or the LN have overall better delivery. Again asking this as usual cause of time constraints of not being able to R&D the LN myself. |
| really love it love asuna's diff facial expression XD and ofc dat dual blade |
| Where are you guys watching it? It's not on crunchyroll and is apparently delayed? |
| So is it another average episode at best? |
EliteShadowMan said: NO! The SFX for duel wielding are nice and they should stand out.So is it another average episode at best? You might all see that move around in other animes but only SAO does it like it did in this episode. I would think there are unique aspects to cherish from it. Less I am wrong on that one. |
| Fighting scene too short -_- Asuna = very cute |
| Great episode,Starburst Stream!!! Best episode so far without a doubt,adaptation was great,the OST was awesome and Kirito being badass mad this episode amazing!!! The fight to bad was not longer,really enjoy watching the Army getting own,Asuna trying to save them and then Kirito showing how badass he is by showing one of the highlights of the season... Dual Blade "Starburst Stream"!!! Just freaking awesome!! really made me exited just by watching it!! Kirito x Asuna moments were pretty good this episode,from they eating lunch to the hug and kinda "confession" from Asuna really lovely!! At the end we got finally Heathcliff and next episode a awesome duel and then.....ooooo ya!!! BTW Asuna smile shines even in the darkness of a dungeon!! GIF's and more on the Club!!http://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=485701&show=0#post1 |
raxius1230Sep 2, 2012 1:57 AM
| yeah no if this was badass i'm not looking forward to the next fight scenes average fight scene honestly nothing really grabbed me-i don't really understand how someone can get angry and go toe to toe with a boss->if you're angry wouldn't you decrease performance that being said duelling whoooo next ep gonna be good |
| ~"The place to improve the world is first in one's own heart and head and hands." (Pirsig) |
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Nowhere,everywhere.  |
Rearia said: Who are you…… Looks like Kirito be smoking the good stuff. |
| Thank you A-1 for not ruining this episode, I love you <3 Really. Really, really. And to the inevitable complainants, I'd like to say a couple things that shouldn't be said. So I'll refrain. Go figure. |
OosranSep 1, 2012 12:02 PM
| Protip: I don't really check the forums anymore, so if you want something, take it on my profile. Is it time for my long-awaited return to the forums? щ(ﾟДﾟщ) Nope™, probably not. |
| Good episode. Finally, one that can be said honestly. Kirito was cool out there. That leader guy reeks of conspiracy though. |
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| Nice to see Kirito finally go berserk and show what he's made of. He finished the job with an ounce of his life left. Crazy shit. Asuna x Kirito moment with the long hug. Cute indeed. |
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| Well, that was a good episode, the fight stood out, the hug was cute, and Klein was in it (always a plus). This is my first time watching a raw for an airing anime and not waiting for subs. I was really surprised that I didn't miss anything important and that I actually understood most of the details too. |
| Very nice job on animating the fight. One of the great moments in the novel when Kirito shows off how awesome he is with his dual blades. Next episode should also be really awesome. Loved the Kirito x Asuna moment. Favorite pairing this season for sure. ^^ |
| Pretty good ep but Kirito's expressions were a tad awkward to watch, during the fight. Rearia said: I had to laugh at this xD |
Idle_ObserverSep 1, 2012 1:44 PM
| aww... Kirito and Asuna :p So cute. And the dual blades skill was great to watch. |
| Why the hell are they still using still-shots for fights? I don't understand. What the hell is going on? |
Yumekichi11 said: kayos90 said: You should ask it more towards the spoilerWhy the hell are they still using still-shots for fights? I don't understand. What the hell is going on? You're right. This is the episode with the most erratic quality. Certain shots look really really good. The best in the series. Others looks like complete ass. I don't get what they're spending their time on. Why can't they just animate stuff instead of using freaking still-shots. |
Rearia said: Who are you…… MY ANGST IS FAR GREATER THAN YOURS |
| damn this ep seemed so short. pretty awesome. some main story finally |
Dont bother replying to my posts in forums, dont check them afterwards. |
| Hell yes. Dual blades! Now that's badass. The only thing that can make it more badass is if he had the same black sword as a second one. He barely made it from that boss! That was quite a battle, he sure looks so desperate. Love the hug of Asuna in the end. Now, cannot wait to see the battle between Kirito vs. the leader of the Knights of Blood Oath, having Asuna as a price!!!!!!!! |
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| Oh man,that was one awesome episode! |
draker said: Meh, he keeps pulling these skills out of his ass. He actually pulled it out of his ass multiple floors ago. As you can see, they even had the side story of them making his second sword, not really all that random and fairly obvious if you think about it with all those people posting "Why isn't he using his shitsword other sword Lis made for him?" |
| This episode was probably the best one thus far. I thought there was a fair balance between the action and the Kirto x Asuna development. |
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| Really awesome episode. Wish the fight had been longer. Can't wait for the duel next episode! Dual blades FTW! |
| Well, made a gif for the fight... 10 MBs... wonder if it'll make anyone lag. |
| Man I had Goosebumps when i saw his dual sword skill, So i guess thats the reason why he made another sword but never used it. He owned that boss so hard Loved Asuna's ridiculous long hug such a sweet moment =D. I wonder how Kirito is going to beat that commander guy. |
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Paul said: Well, made a gif for the fight... 10 MBs... wonder if it'll make anyone lag. wonder why no one else can fight like that |
| Best episode of the whole series so far in my opinion! Kirito's fight with that boss was freakin insane! I was wondering when he was gonna use that other sword, I guess it was always for that dual blades ability he has. The stuff with Asuna crying and taking a nap on him was pretty sweet and fluffy. Looks like their relationship just took a huge step with this episode. I really want Kirito to defeat the leader of the Knights of Blood, but something tells me he's gonna get seriously owned. Should be a great duel next week! Can't wait! |
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Yumekichi11 said: Stark700 said: It's really too bad the berserk state was not more original. As much as I can agree with the facials generics here and there, I was kind of expecting it differently.Yumekichi11 said: It was just not there for me. In fact I kind of see Kirito as Accelerator but a weaker version there. Way weaker IMO. Kirito was nice with his dual skill and certainly it proved itself in SFX along with efficiency but in thee end anger Kirito no match up for Accelerator RAGE despite being quite similar if you can kind of see the facial there of him and Accelerator. Well just a IMO. Yup, Accelerator would annihilate Kirito. Can anyone cross-reference from the LN the emotional states of Asuna/Kirito from words in the LN to the presentation offered of this episode? *looking at all LN readers with gleaming eyes* Point being WANT TO KNOW....is anime did things better or the LN have overall better delivery. Again asking this as usual cause of time constraints of not being able to R&D the LN myself. i think this ep is the exact same as the LN i cant even think of anything important they left out in this episode BTW they made up a bit for not showing the dual blades skill in the Liz episode because at the end Liz was teasing Kirito for exposing 'their secret' |
| Best episode by far. So much development in this episode. Now Kirito has Duel Blades that makes himself unique in his own way. Can't for next week :D. |
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