They gave the show a proper ending approximately halfway through the first season and then, for some unimaginable reason ... kept going.
To be honest I perfectly enjoyed the first arc of the series. While not particularly original in terms of characters or story, it had enough entertaining elements to keep my attention. I would not call it a work of art nor a masterpiece, but it was engaging and fun. Naturally there are a few issues: the pacing seemed a bit poor, the end conflict with the antagonist was abrupt and anti-climactic, and in the pilot episode they seem to intend to make Kirito's
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Dec 13, 2015
I found this series particularly frustrating watch, primarily due to what I felt was a fantastic lead character wasted on lackluster storytelling, vague writing, and uninteresting, underdeveloped love interests.
Hachiman is a good, solid character. His lines are witty and entertaining, and he has just the right balance of flaws and redeeming qualities. The relationship dynamic between he and his younger sister is especially endearing. However, most importantly, his character is relatable. In comparison, I found Yui and Yukino to be dull. Their characters display little growth throughout the series; Yukino is especially poorly developed. I found there to be little or unsatisfactory explanation given ... |
