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09-08-12, 11:31 PM

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How many threads about this has been made? It's getting really tiring.

On the other hand it all depends on peoples tastes of anime. I like it since I find aspects of the series incorporating various genres that I love in an engaging manner, etc.

So take it what you will, familiarity (with genre's in this case) breeds likability after all.
 
09-08-12, 11:35 PM

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Netto_Azure said:
How many threads about this has been made? It's getting really tiring.

On the other hand it all depends on peoples tastes of anime. I like it since I find aspects of the series incorporating various genres that I love in an engaging manner, etc.

So take it what you will, familiarity (with genre's in this case) breeds likability after all.


Your avatar makes me feel like Kirito is the one saying it and I have to read it in his tone and once I Finish reading it, I gotta look at your Avatar.
 
09-08-12, 11:39 PM

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hatahari said:
Well I think it's popular because it's by far one of the best new animes for this year. :)

 
09-08-12, 11:44 PM

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Shirubaasouru said:
same reason the sissy Justin Bieber, lame Twilight, Call of Duty are so popular


Not sure what you mean. Justin Bieber and Twilight are popular 'cause this planet is overpopulated with brainless fangirls. Call of Duty on the other hand is awesome by definition, Battlefield's campaign stories always sucked and always will, and I couldn't care less about multiplayer.
 
09-08-12, 11:59 PM

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Sky-ue said:
hatahari said:
Well I think it's popular because it's by far one of the best new animes for this year. :)

That's not Space Bros.


I do think I said "one of the best", not the "best of the best" so if you think Space Bros. is the best for this year, then believe on what you say. It's all opinions. :)
 
09-09-12, 12:06 AM

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Like I care ? Nope.

I enjoy watching a certain show, whether it is popular or not.

I watch SAO cause I've read the novel and in love with it. I just want to see how are they going to animate my favourite novel on the tv screen.

Whether it's a bad or good adaption, I will stay and watch till the end.

Same apply for Little Buster! next season.
 
09-09-12, 12:09 AM

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Takana_no_Hana said:
Like I care ? Nope.

I enjoy watching a certain show, whether it is popular or not.

I watch SAO cause I've read the novel and in love with it. I just want to see how are they going to animate my favourite novel on the tv screen.

Whether it's a bad or good adaption, I will stay and watch till the end.

Same apply for Little Buster! next season.


Exact same reasons!
 
09-09-12, 12:10 AM

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Because it's fun to watch. I don't like it that much but I've never got bored by watching SOA.
 
09-09-12, 12:18 AM

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*facepalm*
 
09-09-12, 12:21 AM

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unique, great story, very interesting, enjoyable of action & characters.

Theres your answer,
if you or anyone else still doesn't understand. Sadly it means this isn't your taste of anime and can't see its true worth.
 
09-09-12, 12:29 AM

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It's really easy to enjoy and popular with almost any ages
 
09-09-12, 12:30 AM

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I read the light novels
Anime must be god tier perfection
10/10 after watching first episode

SAO fanbase in 3 sentences.

hatahari said:
Well I think it's popular because it's by far one of the best new animes for this year. :)


What kind of shit did you watch for you to say something that absurd?
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09-09-12, 12:30 AM

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You better start watching it now. Atleast one episode. That will probably answer your question.
 
09-09-12, 12:44 AM

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BloodRequiem said:
I read the light novels
Anime must be god tier perfection
10/10 after watching first episode

SAO fanbase in 3 sentences.

hatahari said:
Well I think it's popular because it's by far one of the best new animes for this year. :)


What kind of shit did you watch for you to say something that absurd?


I laughed so much after reading your comments.
" I read the novel, then the anime must be god tier perfection"

There aren't any light novel/manga/visual novel adaption which can be considered as "perfection" to its origin, they are nowhere near it. So don't get your expectation up then get disappointed.

You think clannad AS was great compare to its origin? Nope -> play the game
How about Fate/Zero? Nope -> read the novel
the same apply for:
Bake/Nisemono
Ef

And many other "good" adaption. There only delivered 50-70% contents of their origins.
 
09-09-12, 12:46 AM

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never heard the name SAO before it was in the upcoming list... i started watching it and i like it. for the score? i never rate a show before i finish it.
 
09-09-12, 12:48 AM

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Um cause of this?


Courtesy of SC.
 
09-09-12, 12:53 AM

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Shirubaasouru said:
same reason the sissy Justin Bieber, lame Twilight, Call of Duty are so popular


Pretty much.


A lot of people like shitty shounens.
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09-09-12, 12:57 AM

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well, it is quite similar to the .hack franchise, of course that could be one factor, i myself started watching the anime, and after episode 2 was in love with the anime, so much i picked up the novels, and already finished up until volume 9, i gotta say, its just plain awsome

and lets face it, the DEATH GAME, is as popular as ever, everyone loves it, mix it with romance and battles, and you get SAO and because of that it becomes popular

btw, not meaning to spoil you or anything, but the reason episodes 2-8 were so "boring" was to set up the story, since the actual story (as like in the volume 1 of the LN) starts from episode 9 (on the 74th floor)

givei it some time, you'll love it
 
09-09-12, 1:46 AM

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DivisionG said:
A mixed Review? Most people have voted 8+, Therefore you got that very high score. As for Why, Many have been Light Novel readers and so am I. After reading the current volumes It's just amazing to see the story/action/dialogues come to life in a 2D entertainment show.
Obviously there are some parts that could be better, But just seeing the characters come to life is what captivated me on to the anime.[/quote=DivisionG]
 
09-09-12, 1:49 AM

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Why does anyone like anything?

What is the meaning of life?

 
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