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I like and enjoy Sword Art Online. Is it overrated? I'd say yes. Is it bad? Fuck no. I would honestly love the series if it didn't stumble so much halfway through, but it was what it was. I think A-1 can learn from this and improve in the sequel.

To my knowledge, ALO was the worst arc in the novel series, but it gets much better after it.

May 13, 2014 6:42 AM

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Sung-Hwan said:
I like and enjoy Sword Art Online. Is it overrated? I'd say yes. Is it bad? Fuck no. I would honestly love the series if it didn't stumble so much halfway through, but it was what it was. I think A-1 can learn from this and improve in the sequel.

To my knowledge, ALO was the worst arc in the novel series, but it gets much better after it.

There's definitely a reason to be optimistic if you are an optimist. Just be wary though, huge majority of this site will walk all over you for saying such seemingly bold things. You better try and counter them with grace if you want to be seen as likable.

SAO isn't good nor is it bad, only a viewer decides, not what's "written in stone"

May 13, 2014 6:45 AM

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It's good to me, and as far as myself is concerned, that's all that matters.

May 13, 2014 6:48 AM

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Sung-Hwan said:
It's good to me, and as far as myself is concerned, that's all that matters.

If you want a serious account I think the hatred's a little too old. I pretty much dislike it as much as the next guy but if there are shows that are "hip" to hate, you might want to try more recent series to make it seem respectable.

I don't live in 2012 anymore.

May 13, 2014 6:50 AM

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Takaoreo said:

Sung-Hwan said:
It's good to me, and as far as myself is concerned, that's all that matters.

If you want a serious account I think the hatred's a little too old. I pretty much dislike it as much as the next guy but if there are shows that are "hip" to hate, you might want to try more recent series to make it seem respectable.

I don't live in 2012 anymore.

I don't get kicks off of hating on what's a popular anime, or even any anime for that matter. That is both childish and absurd. If someone likes something that another person doesn't like, that other person shouldn't have the audacity to taunt the guy.

That's my take on it.

May 13, 2014 6:59 AM

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Sung-Hwan said:

Takaoreo said:

Sung-Hwan said:
It's good to me, and as far as myself is concerned, that's all that matters.

If you want a serious account I think the hatred's a little too old. I pretty much dislike it as much as the next guy but if there are shows that are "hip" to hate, you might want to try more recent series to make it seem respectable.

I don't live in 2012 anymore.

I don't get kicks off of hating on what's a popular anime, or even any anime for that matter. That is both childish and absurd. If someone likes something that another person doesn't like, that other person shouldn't have the audacity to taunt the guy.

That's my take on it.

Well a lot of people are from 4chan after all, including myself. But I can learn what lines are between being a pretentious douche or a mindless twat and someone who can think for oneself with holism and variety. By that I mean acknowledging that alternative opinions do exist, but not that only one should matter.

On-topic: I really think Selector Infected WIXOSS is underrated for what it has to bring for the table. I'm really enjoying the drama that goes on and I somehow admittedly am jaded that its average rating is below a 7.

Guess that's MAL for you though. Either 2deep4u stuff or high-paced action is truly those that deserve high praise... Or so it seems.

May 13, 2014 7:05 AM

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Hmmm. Do you think SNK is overrated if we're talking about worldwide reception?

May 13, 2014 7:12 AM

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Index is underrated.

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May 13, 2014 7:13 AM

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NeoAnkara said:
Index is underrated.

From what I know that series is popular as all hell, makes a truck ton of money, and is fairly well received.

May 13, 2014 7:17 AM

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NeoAnkara said:
Index is underrated.

I agree, but why do you think so? Curious.

Sung, it's not really received well in the West. It's actually ignored quite a lot. Japan, sure, here, no.

May 13, 2014 7:19 AM

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OT, I found Gundam F91 slightly underrated. I think it's one of the better UC Gundams.

I agree completely, i seriously wish it would of had the 50 episodes it was planned to because it seriously could had dethroned zeta had it had time to develop itself. But for what its worth it was still a good albeit rushed movie

for that matter victory gundam is no where near as bad as people say it is, the forced death complaint is true but that really only applied to the really unimportant characters like the strike team, the actual major characters that die had some of the most impacting deaths in the US series and didnt feel forced at all. characters were the most human feeling and had the easiest personalities to like, the plot did alot of things that were better than the othwer uc's like making haro and actual character who can do things or toning down the newtype powers greatly so the fights dont feel so op. Its got its issues but honestly id say its my 2nd favorite of the full fledged gundams so far(50 episode one, if including smaller series war in the pocket and unicorn destroy it)

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Immahnoob said:
Jizzy, I know you have no idea how to argue for shit,

tokiyashiro said:

Jizzy as you would call yourself because youre a dick The most butthurt award goes to you And clearly you havent watched that many shows thats why you cant determine if a show is unique or not Or maybe you're just a child who likes common stuffs where hero saves the day and guys gets all the girls. Sad taste you have there kid you came up to me in the first place making you look more like a kid who got slapped without me even knowing it and start crying about it to me

May 13, 2014 7:19 AM

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It managed to garner enough popularity to have recently gotten the novels licensed by Yen Press though. I'll pick those up in due time.

May 13, 2014 7:20 AM

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Takaoreo said:

NeoAnkara said:
Index is underrated.

I agree, but why do you think so? Curious.

Sung, it's not really received well in the West. It's actually ignored quite a lot. Japan, sure, here, no.

Compared to it's parent story Railgun it definitely underrated.

Also NT will be good if it get animated.

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May 13, 2014 7:21 AM

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Sung-Hwan said:
It managed to garner enough popularity to have recently gotten the novels licensed by Yen Press though. I'll pick those up in due time.

Yen Press doesn't really fit what the general Western community likes...

I'm generalizing here when I shouldn't, but you don't really see many people around here openly stating their interest in Index as opposed to just a few anime forums here and there.

May 13, 2014 7:23 AM

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Takaoreo said:

Sung-Hwan said:
It managed to garner enough popularity to have recently gotten the novels licensed by Yen Press though. I'll pick those up in due time.

Yen Press doesn't really fit what the general Western community likes...

I'm generalizing here when I shouldn't, but you don't really see many people around here openly stating their interest in Index as opposed to just a few anime forums here and there.

What about Railgun

May 13, 2014 7:24 AM

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NeoAnkara said:

Takaoreo said:

NeoAnkara said:
Index is underrated.

I agree, but why do you think so? Curious.

Sung, it's not really received well in the West. It's actually ignored quite a lot. Japan, sure, here, no.

Compared to it's parent story Railgun it definitely underrated.

Also NT will be good if it get animated.

I thought Index was the parent story? You're definitely right about the spin-off getting more hype, but even that one doesn't get its due here in the West.

You also read things I don't read, I probably really should if I'm not such a lazy bum with tons of other shit in my life, but anything Index/Railgun that gets adapted in the future, works for me.

Nice avatar btw, where is it from?

May 13, 2014 7:26 AM

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Takaoreo said:

NeoAnkara said:

Takaoreo said:

NeoAnkara said:
Index is underrated.

I agree, but why do you think so? Curious.

Sung, it's not really received well in the West. It's actually ignored quite a lot. Japan, sure, here, no.

Compared to it's parent story Railgun it definitely underrated.

Also NT will be good if it get animated.

I thought Index was the parent story? You're definitely right about the spin-off getting more hype, but even that one doesn't get its due here in the West.

You also read things I don't read, I probably really should if I'm not such a lazy bum with tons of other shit in my life, but anything Index/Railgun that gets adapted in the future, works for me.

Nice avatar btw, where is it from?

Hikawa Renko from Psycome. You can find it on BT.

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May 13, 2014 7:30 AM

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Sung-Hwan said:

Takaoreo said:

Sung-Hwan said:
It managed to garner enough popularity to have recently gotten the novels licensed by Yen Press though. I'll pick those up in due time.

Yen Press doesn't really fit what the general Western community likes...

I'm generalizing here when I shouldn't, but you don't really see many people around here openly stating their interest in Index as opposed to just a few anime forums here and there.

What about Railgun

Sung, the general Western community tends to avoid shows that aren't on Adult Swim or Toonami. That and they prefer plot over other things. I'm not saying Railgun has neither of that, it definitely can if a viewer so thinks so and can clarify his or her reasoning. But if we're talking what a generalized portion of the Western community thinks i.e. popular opinion on this site, you really can't say shows from Yen Press or other things not found on Western TV are horribly popular. Japan it's different. There are cultural barriers.

Since this is a site composed with Western viewers, the majority tends to stick to the norms, not away from them. Ironically, it's kind of why you see a lot of LOGH and DBZ fans here, they like the plot (even when I think DBZ has none at all haha), they like what it has to offer, and it's why you see a lot of K-On/Railgun dislike here, it's nothing like what they've seen before and therefore it's not anything at all meant to be considered "popular" because of what the general userbase determines it so.

I know you'll eventually bring in average ratings here, but of course people don't watch everything in front of them, so maybe that's why some scores are "too high" or "too low."

May 13, 2014 8:29 AM

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@Takaoreo:
Is Railgun really similar to K-On? I might check it out if it is, but I always was under the impression that it's sci-fi/action watered down by pandering and cute girls instead of a simple s-o-l series. It doesn't even have the s-o-l tag, but it says action.

I probably regret this post by now.

May 13, 2014 8:34 AM

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Higashi_no_Kaze said:
@Takaoreo:
Is Railgun really similar to K-On? I might check it out if it is, but I always was under the impression that it's sci-fi/action watered down by pandering and cute girls instead of a simple s-o-l series. It doesn't even have the s-o-l tag, but it says action.

I say it is halve action halve SoL. Well most of the SoL part is anime original but there are also fair share of it connected to overrall plot.

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May 13, 2014 8:36 AM

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Is K-On any good guys? I haven't seen it or know much of it.

May 13, 2014 8:39 AM

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Sung-Hwan said:
Is K-On any good guys? I haven't seen it or know much of it.

If you like slice of life shows where the characters don't do much of anything, then it would be your cup of tea.

The problem I have with it is that I saw the main girl holding a guitar on the cover and thought it would actually involve music. The first season only has like... two songs, and they're not good.

May 13, 2014 8:40 AM

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Sung-Hwan said:
Is K-On any good guys? I haven't seen it or know much of it.

Well, either you like s-o-l where nothing much happens in terms of exciting plot or drama, or not. And either you enjoy moe, or not. For what it is, it is very well executed and enjoyable though. I pretty much loved it, especially the second season and Movie.

I probably regret this post by now.

May 13, 2014 8:41 AM

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RLinksoul said:

Sung-Hwan said:
Is K-On any good guys? I haven't seen it or know much of it.

If you like slice of life shows where the characters don't do much of anything, then it would be your cup of tea.

The problem I have with it is that I saw the main girl holding a guitar on the cover and thought it would actually involve music. The first season only has like... two songs, and they're not good.

Well, the music is just music that airheaded highschool girls would come up with, but it's fairly enjoyable imo. It gets a bit more focus in the second season and movie, but yeah, it's mainly s-o-l with a light (pun intended) music aspect.

I probably regret this post by now.

May 13, 2014 8:48 AM

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@Takaoreo
I think you're underestimating (a little) the sort of divides that exist within the 'western' anime fandom.

Today I had tea. It reminded me that Hyouge Mono is tragically underrated and underviewed.

May 13, 2014 8:53 AM

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@Takaoreo
I think you're underestimating (a little) the sort of divides that exist within the 'western' anime fandom.

Today I had tea. It reminded me that Hyouge Mono is tragically underrated and underviewed.

My doubts on your sanity continue to increase. With teacups talking, I wonder if you have much time left.

May 13, 2014 8:55 AM

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Ckan said:
@Takaoreo
I think you're underestimating (a little) the sort of divides that exist within the 'western' anime fandom.

Today I had tea. It reminded me that Hyouge Mono is tragically underrated and underviewed.

The pinnacle of imperfection deserves more love

May 13, 2014 8:59 AM

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Ckan said:
Today I had tea. It reminded me that Hyouge Mono is tragically underrated and underviewed.

My doubts on your sanity continue to increase. With teacups talking, I wonder if you have much time left.

As a budding aestheticist, one learns to commune via the beauty of shape and form. The cup said to me: "Woe, if only Hyouge Mono had more than 700 completions! Would then the world be filled with beauty and love; eternal joy! You must go now and speak of Hyouge Mono. Tell the weary and despairing of its greatness; therin, you shall purify your soul."
So did she say to me, so do I tell you now.

Therefore I remind dear participants of this forum: does the joint between forumgoer and worthy anime-viewer truly exist? The answer, lies in Hyouge Mono.

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May 13, 2014 9:00 AM

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Praland said:

Ckan said:
@Takaoreo
I think you're underestimating (a little) the sort of divides that exist within the 'western' anime fandom.

Today I had tea. It reminded me that Hyouge Mono is tragically underrated and underviewed.

The pinnacle of imperfection deserves more love

If it became more popular it would tamper with me feeling elitist about liking the show though. I can't have that.

I probably regret this post by now.

May 13, 2014 9:20 AM

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I know some of you people that shits on the series and gave it a low score secretly like it. ;)

What do ratings have anything to do with enjoyment? I love Utapri and Brocon but I gave them 6s, for their shitty plot.

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And the funny thing is people will actually watch SAO 2 even though they believe SAO is shit.

Masochism of the users is heavily underrated.

They watch it so they can join in on the "discussion".

^ That's actually really accurate. My main three reasons why I want to watch it:
1. So I can talk to my [irl] friends about it
2. Cuz I like action/video game plots and SAO is appealing (as in easy to watch)
3. I'm not closed minded to give up on a series when it's not even finished (as in season 1 didn't finish the entire story)

underneath the stars

May 13, 2014 9:27 AM

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Ckan said:

Today I had tea. It reminded me that Hyouge Mono is tragically underrated and underviewed.

Tea is overrated.
You need to have alcohol. As a good character once said :
'Alcohol is the true friend of mankind'.

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Idc if you think its weird, I have a life and friends and an income of money.

May 13, 2014 9:32 AM

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skyzblue said:

Ckan said:

Today I had tea. It reminded me that Hyouge Mono is tragically underrated and underviewed.

Tea is overrated.
You need to have alcohol. As a good character once said :
'Alcohol is the true friend of mankind'.

And yet this one hasn't even gotten to Bartender yet. Disgraceful sky.

May 13, 2014 9:35 AM

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mayukachan said:

They watch it so they can join in on the "discussion".
^ That's actually really accurate. My main three reasons why I want to watch it:
1. So I can talk to my [irl] friends about it
2. Cuz I like action/video game plots and SAO is appealing (as in easy to watch)
3. I'm not closed minded to give up on a series when it's not even finished (as in season 1 didn't finish the entire story)

The reason I want to watch it is because I give most anime a chance no matter how I felt on the prequel or how I see others respond to it.

May 13, 2014 9:36 AM

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pLaguE_ said:

mayukachan said:

They watch it so they can join in on the "discussion".
^ That's actually really accurate. My main three reasons why I want to watch it:
1. So I can talk to my [irl] friends about it
2. Cuz I like action/video game plots and SAO is appealing (as in easy to watch)
3. I'm not closed minded to give up on a series when it's not even finished (as in season 1 didn't finish the entire story)

The reason I want to watch it is because I give most anime a chance no matter how I felt on the prequel or how I see others respond to it.

And maybe SAO II will be a big improvement on the original.

May 13, 2014 9:37 AM

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Ckan said:

skyzblue said:

Ckan said:

Today I had tea. It reminded me that Hyouge Mono is tragically underrated and underviewed.

Tea is overrated.
You need to have alcohol. As a good character once said :
'Alcohol is the true friend of mankind'.

And yet this one hasn't even gotten to Bartender yet. Disgraceful sky.

So, I should just stop my current endeavour and go to Bartender?

Kagami_Hiiragi said:
Idc if you think its weird, I have a life and friends and an income of money.

May 13, 2014 9:39 AM

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SolBlade said:

pLaguE_ said:

mayukachan said:

They watch it so they can join in on the "discussion".
^ That's actually really accurate. My main three reasons why I want to watch it:
1. So I can talk to my [irl] friends about it
2. Cuz I like action/video game plots and SAO is appealing (as in easy to watch)
3. I'm not closed minded to give up on a series when it's not even finished (as in season 1 didn't finish the entire story)

The reason I want to watch it is because I give most anime a chance no matter how I felt on the prequel or how I see others respond to it.

And maybe SAO II will be a big improvement on the original.

If they add unnecessary incest or terrible romance then that will immediately get me to negatively respond to it.

May 13, 2014 9:42 AM

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SolBlade said:

pLaguE_ said:

mayukachan said:

They watch it so they can join in on the "discussion".
^ That's actually really accurate. My main three reasons why I want to watch it:
1. So I can talk to my [irl] friends about it
2. Cuz I like action/video game plots and SAO is appealing (as in easy to watch)
3. I'm not closed minded to give up on a series when it's not even finished (as in season 1 didn't finish the entire story)

The reason I want to watch it is because I give most anime a chance no matter how I felt on the prequel or how I see others respond to it.

And maybe SAO II will be a big improvement on the original.

Let's be honest here. Its all for the trolls. People have been talking about the apparent 'shitstorms' for months. I don't really see the positive thinking there.

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Idc if you think its weird, I have a life and friends and an income of money.

May 13, 2014 9:45 AM

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That may have been why he used 'maybe'. Although I do agree with you, I've only seen conversations about the shit that will be called SAO 2.

May 13, 2014 9:52 AM

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pLaguE_ said:

SolBlade said:

pLaguE_ said:

mayukachan said:

They watch it so they can join in on the "discussion".
^ That's actually really accurate. My main three reasons why I want to watch it:
1. So I can talk to my [irl] friends about it
2. Cuz I like action/video game plots and SAO is appealing (as in easy to watch)
3. I'm not closed minded to give up on a series when it's not even finished (as in season 1 didn't finish the entire story)

The reason I want to watch it is because I give most anime a chance no matter how I felt on the prequel or how I see others respond to it.

And maybe SAO II will be a big improvement on the original.

If they add unnecessary incest or terrible romance then that will immediately get me to negatively respond to it.

i think they replace the incest and romance with a genderbent kirito

Immahnoob said:
Jizzy, I know you have no idea how to argue for shit,

tokiyashiro said:

Jizzy as you would call yourself because youre a dick The most butthurt award goes to you And clearly you havent watched that many shows thats why you cant determine if a show is unique or not Or maybe you're just a child who likes common stuffs where hero saves the day and guys gets all the girls. Sad taste you have there kid you came up to me in the first place making you look more like a kid who got slapped without me even knowing it and start crying about it to me

May 13, 2014 10:02 AM

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JizzyHitler said:

pLaguE_ said:

SolBlade said:

pLaguE_ said:

mayukachan said:

They watch it so they can join in on the "discussion".
^ That's actually really accurate. My main three reasons why I want to watch it:
1. So I can talk to my [irl] friends about it
2. Cuz I like action/video game plots and SAO is appealing (as in easy to watch)
3. I'm not closed minded to give up on a series when it's not even finished (as in season 1 didn't finish the entire story)

The reason I want to watch it is because I give most anime a chance no matter how I felt on the prequel or how I see others respond to it.

And maybe SAO II will be a big improvement on the original.

If they add unnecessary incest or terrible romance then that will immediately get me to negatively respond to it.

i think they replace the incest and romance with a genderbent kirito

He could still get an adopted otouto with a crush on his genderbent self. I mean why not at this point?

I probably regret this post by now.

May 13, 2014 10:05 AM

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SolBlade said:

pLaguE_ said:

mayukachan said:

They watch it so they can join in on the "discussion".
^ That's actually really accurate. My main three reasons why I want to watch it:
1. So I can talk to my [irl] friends about it
2. Cuz I like action/video game plots and SAO is appealing (as in easy to watch)
3. I'm not closed minded to give up on a series when it's not even finished (as in season 1 didn't finish the entire story)

The reason I want to watch it is because I give most anime a chance no matter how I felt on the prequel or how I see others respond to it.

And maybe SAO II will be a big improvement on the original.

I'm going to wait until it's finished and read reviews before I even think about watching it (I dropped the first season).

May 13, 2014 10:05 AM

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He could still get an adopted otouto with a crush on his genderbent self. I mean why not at this point?

Why not? Because it would actually be a worthwhile development.

"Anechan, let me wash your back!"

May 13, 2014 10:06 AM

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I liked SAO! i mean why not, it was very fitting to my tastes.

May 13, 2014 10:08 AM

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Isn't the material they're adapting for SAOII considered bad even by fans of the LNs

that's never a good sign, but gender bending always has my interest

May 13, 2014 10:15 AM

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hybreezy said:
Isn't the material they're adapting for SAOII considered bad even by fans of the LNs

that's never a good sign, but gender bending always has my interest

Actually I hear GGO arc is the best.
So unless they cut out half the material like they did with the first season, it should be great.

May 13, 2014 10:15 AM

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I'm not saying Attack on Titan is bad. It is actually a really good anime. But some people act like it is the best anime in years so I think it is overrated. Weird pacing and not much happens.

May 13, 2014 10:19 AM

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hentai_eucli said:
I liked SAO! i mean why not, it was very fitting to my tastes.

NTR, tentacles and incest.

An instant 10 in your list. ;)

Love is a song

May 13, 2014 10:25 AM

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