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Oct 6, 2012 12:55 PM
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This was the first good episode of SAO in a reaaaaaaally long time. Way to pull it around! The foreshadowing that Asuna would get killed was really obvious in the previous episode, but I didn't predict Kirito dying and the other stuff along with it. Good job anime.
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Oct 6, 2012 12:56 PM

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The falling of Aincrad was more beautiful than I imagined it would be. Though I hoped for a really spectacural fight with Kayaba. It was a bit annoying that Kirito starts on not using the sword skills and then a second later he activates it anyway >__< Thay should have made him wait a minute at least before he does that.
Loved how that last polygon part of Asuna poofed on Kirito's hand.
Oct 6, 2012 12:56 PM
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WTF, why couldn't they do a normal mutual kill and instead went with the power of will? bleurgh. (And also, what was the point of that resurrection item? just a red herring?)

I don't know, I've been giving this the benefit of the doubt but this resolution sucks...

Well, the reveal was cool and unexpected (for me), but still, I hate the use of rule-breaking wins.

(I'm also wondering at how they planned to find each other in the real world without knowing their real names)
AjunkyOct 6, 2012 1:03 PM
"Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain"
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Oct 6, 2012 12:59 PM

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Well, this was a really reasonable good episode. Good to know the producers spent the budget to make a good battle sequence and those beautiful landscapes. 4/5
Now, if you excuse me, I´m gonna wait the flamewar regarding Kayaba´s castle, among other things. MWAHAHAHAHAHHA!
Oct 6, 2012 12:59 PM

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Ok...without spoilers pls....ITS NOT OVER SOON RIGHT??? STILL GNNA BE 25 EPS???
Oct 6, 2012 1:02 PM

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MoeMoeKyun said:
Ok...without spoilers pls....ITS NOT OVER SOON RIGHT??? STILL GNNA BE 25 EPS???


yea
Oct 6, 2012 1:04 PM

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That would have been the end of the first volume, where the author was originally going to end the story. Then thankfully, after the popular began to explode, the author kept on going.

Now imagine if that were the end. Just how would you feel?
Oct 6, 2012 1:04 PM
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Wonder how much they are going to cover, could they cover gun gale too?
Oct 6, 2012 1:05 PM

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Well, now whats going to happen? ._. I know its not over but how are things going to go from here? Honestly, I just want to see next weeks so kirito and Asuna can be reunited in real life.

If you really want to fit in, just put Legend of the Galactic Heroes in your top 5 and have it be the only 10-rated anime in your list.
Oct 6, 2012 1:06 PM
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Wow, I didn't expect that. Nicely done. I'm interested in what'll happen next.
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jimmypod said:
That would have been the end of the first volume, where the author was originally going to end the story. Then thankfully, after the popular began to explode, the author kept on going.

Now imagine if that were the end. Just how would you feel?


I'd feel ok.. but I would definitely want to see them actually be reunited in real life, and maybe a timeskip, first :P

If you really want to fit in, just put Legend of the Galactic Heroes in your top 5 and have it be the only 10-rated anime in your list.
Oct 6, 2012 1:07 PM
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we hope that we will enjoy the next arc
Oct 6, 2012 1:10 PM

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Wow, amazed by how much stuff happened in this episode. I loved it isn't enough to start describing it.
Oct 6, 2012 1:10 PM

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Ajunky said:
(And also, what was the point of that resurrection item? just a red herring?)


when did that happen? I don't think I noticed that
Oct 6, 2012 1:11 PM

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therandomestguy said:
Ajunky said:
(And also, what was the point of that resurrection item? just a red herring?)


when did that happen? I don't think I noticed that

Episode 3, remeber?
Oct 6, 2012 1:12 PM

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jimmypod said:
That would have been the end of the first volume, where the author was originally going to end the story. Then thankfully, after the popular began to explode, the author kept on going.

Now imagine if that were the end. Just how would you feel?


That makes sense. I was rather expecting a big reveal and the end of the world to happen in episode 25, not 14! I have no idea what they're going to do with this now.

11 episodes of Romantic Comedy as Asuna and Kirito come to terms with their real-life selves? Or some new matrix? It's hard to believe the characters would willingly go into another death game, but I assume that is somehow going to happen.
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Oct 6, 2012 1:13 PM

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QuiGonJon said:
Well, now whats going to happen? ._. I know its not over but how are things going to go from here? Honestly, I just want to see next weeks so kirito and Asuna can be reunited in real life.


Oct 6, 2012 1:14 PM

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Horrible end to that arc. :/ First half is way too rushed, even if I didn't read LN. The romance is so forced that I can't bear to watch it. 2/5 for this episode.

Hope ALO arc will be better.

Great job, VAs. Especially Kirito's.
Oct 6, 2012 1:14 PM
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Well that escalated quickly.

I enjoyed it, but I was confused because it felt like it was the last episode. Be interesting to see what happens next episode.
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That seemed to wrap itself up so quickly! How unexpected!

BUT WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN NOW?!

And will the episode still be coming out next week or will there be a delay?
curiouser and curiouser :)
Oct 6, 2012 1:14 PM

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Karura_Jiinsaru said:
therandomestguy said:
Ajunky said:
(And also, what was the point of that resurrection item? just a red herring?)


when did that happen? I don't think I noticed that

Episode 3, remeber?


ohhh I thought he was talking about from this episode lol

yea i remember
Oct 6, 2012 1:15 PM

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Karura_Jiinsaru said:
therandomestguy said:
Ajunky said:
(And also, what was the point of that resurrection item? just a red herring?)


when did that happen? I don't think I noticed that

Episode 3, remeber?


It's been an almost a year since then, Kirito told Klein to use it on the first person he sees that dies.
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prismheart said:
The costs associated with keeping the 6000 plus players alive must be through the roof.
The cost of insurance and any other clams will be even higher.
Like guy is dead (let's asume) but company that made game and that helmets - why will go down in flames (if didn't already).

And since there is story left...
I would love this as ending episode.
Oct 6, 2012 1:15 PM
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Braces yourselves, the ALO arc is coming.
Oct 6, 2012 1:17 PM

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I can't wait to see the next episode.I want to know what happened to Asuna.
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InfiniteDestiny said:
QuiGonJon said:
Well, now whats going to happen? ._. I know its not over but how are things going to go from here? Honestly, I just want to see next weeks so kirito and Asuna can be reunited in real life.




Le fuuu

If you really want to fit in, just put Legend of the Galactic Heroes in your top 5 and have it be the only 10-rated anime in your list.
Oct 6, 2012 1:18 PM

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xtremexx said:
Wonder how much they are going to cover, could they cover gun gale too?


Spoiler tag please:


Great episode.The battle,KiritoxAsuna moments, Kayaba(that guy), the OST, everything :D

Can't wait for next week!!
Oct 6, 2012 1:20 PM

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meepsheep said:
Horrible end to that arc. :/ First half is way too rushed, even if I didn't read LN. The romance is so forced that I can't bear to watch it. 2/5 for this episode.
If anything they already drag this shit, its just like that on novel.
Oct 6, 2012 1:21 PM

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YES! Now commence, ALO project!!!
I don't get why people like Asuna so much... I mean i like her too, but just because she's cute. however, there are other cuter characters like Shino, Suguha, Sachi and Silica. I thought she was a bit clingy ever since they started dating. It's my opinion so don't go bash me because I don't like Asuna as much as the other girls.
Oct 6, 2012 1:22 PM

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Is it me or... (spoiler for both accel world and sao)



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Oct 6, 2012 1:22 PM

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The good thing about ALO is that it actually takes time to develop a character that isn't Kirito and Asuna (you know..so we can actually give 2 craps about them). Also the plot is a lot more focused so the pacing is 20 times better.

The problem is the villain is even worse than the villain of this arc (if that can be believed haha).

This episode was horrible in the LN but not quite as bad here, still pretty stupid though. Sailor moon style ending ftw~
Oct 6, 2012 1:23 PM

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SaraSlurpsCoffee said:
And will the episode still be coming out next week or will there be a delay?


still comes out next week
Oct 6, 2012 1:23 PM
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prismheart said:
The costs associated with keeping the 6000 plus players alive must be through the roof.
Not to mention that everyone has their own room...

Future Japan sure looks magnanimous in the public health department.
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Oct 6, 2012 1:24 PM

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well this arc ending was done well, couldn't expect more from them if everything was just crammed into one single episode.

Although it felt rushed, but this ep contained everything I could imagine when reading the novel. But without explanation, the fact that kirito still alive after his health dropped down to 0 still annoyed the hell out of me if I haven't read the novel first, felt like plot armor.

Anyway, waiting for ALO, we're gonna see a lot of amazing stuff out there xD.
Oct 6, 2012 1:27 PM

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Was i stupid to think that the main characters would live through the whole of the series (i certainly thought so when a certain person got slashed XD) i'm not even joking i was trying to make words but all that came out were profanities and A LOT of angry arm flailing :)
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ThanatosPersona said:
I don't get why people like Asuna so much... I mean i like her too, but just because she's cute. however, there are other cuter characters like Shino, Suguha, Sachi and Silica. I thought she was a bit clingy ever since they started dating. It's my opinion so don't go bash me because I don't like Asuna as much as the other girls.

The main reasons would be that she's hot, she can fight, she has wife-like traits, and she's the second main character to this show. :/ I find her really tsundere and annoying though LOL
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Fuck yeah!
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jimmypod said:
Is it me or... (spoiler for both accel world and sao)



Pretty sure its just you; i wouldn't consider

Oct 6, 2012 1:29 PM

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Awesome episode and an awesome fight, not to mention emotional.

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Da fuck did I just watch?
Oct 6, 2012 1:32 PM
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For a moment there I thought it was the final episode so I was wtfing the whole time.
What's this ALO you've been talking about?
Oct 6, 2012 1:32 PM

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I hope they can explain what happened just now..
Still looking forward to the next arc ^^
Oct 6, 2012 1:33 PM

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What's this ALO you've been talking about?

It's the abbreviation for the second arc of SAO. Without spoiling it to you, more crazy shit happens to everyone. :P
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draker said:
For a moment there I thought it was the final episode so I was wtfing the whole time.
What's this ALO you've been talking about?


The next online game they play, so they can drag out the story more.
Oct 6, 2012 1:34 PM

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Loved this! Can't wait for the next episode, want to see how ALO looks like :)
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draker said:
For a moment there I thought it was the final episode so I was wtfing the whole time.
What's this ALO you've been talking about?


Its the second arc; SAO covers volumes 1 and 2 (plus the SS Aria which was episode 2 and the Murder case in volume 8 which took up two episodes). Volume 3 and 4 cover ALO; the ending of volume 4 should be the end of this series.
Oct 6, 2012 1:36 PM

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Well, I thoroughly enjoyed the part when Kirito and Asuna were in the sky but... I can't say I liked Heathcliff vs Kirito part. It's not badly done but below my expectations. Nonetheless, still a very enjoyable episode.
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Oct 6, 2012 1:39 PM
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I was kinda expecting more out of the final two boss battles. The last episode ended really good and in this one it ended really quickly. The big reveal was nice but in this too I was like "that's it?" I guess my expectations were just too high.

With that said, I did like the whole "afterlife" scene when everything was explained and Asuna and Kirito had their good-byes. Kirito waking up in the hospital with long hair and then getting up looking for Asuna was really sweet. Unrealistic due to atrophy but really nice. I give this arc a 7/10.
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ThanatosPersona said:
I don't get why people like Asuna so much... I mean i like her too, but just because she's cute. however, there are other cuter characters like Shino, Suguha, Sachi and Silica. I thought she was a bit clingy ever since they started dating. It's my opinion so don't go bash me because I don't like Asuna as much as the other girls.

The main reasons would be that she's hot, she can fight, she has wife-like traits, and she's the second main character to this show. :/ I find her really tsundere and annoying though LOL
The tsundere thing doesn't annoy me that much since it isn't that bad and it spices things up in relationship.
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An episode. Nothing more, nothing less.








Buckle up for ALO!
Oct 6, 2012 1:41 PM

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Hmm so ALO is also only 2 volumes overall... it should be split evenly, but now 14 episodes of SAO passed and only 11 for ALO left...
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