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| i have a weakspot for MMO anime, this first episode was epic nd the animation is high class |
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| Nice start, GGO. We get to see how Kirito is persuaded to save the GGO World from Death Gun. Asuna & Kirito moments here and there. Sinon at the end was cool. Dat Bullet Time. 5/5 |
"The one true, unchanging righteousness in the world is..cuteness! Cute makes right! All our needs, desires, and instincts seek cuteness, and it is for cuteness that we will give everything we have! That's just the way men are!" - Sora |
| The story looks really great on this. Why is there so much hate for episode 1 of a new anime? Of course they are going to spend time setting up the story. |
| An ok ep. It already looks like it will shape better then the other arc they had before. At least this time Kirito doesn't have an advantage like the last game. Pretty much the highlight of the ep for me was talking to that guy at the cafe like place. Talking about how the bodies smell and look while people are eating. Sent with Mal Updater |
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| Holy god damn i've never seen so much exposition in one episode. Death Note > Death Gun 3/10 |
| I won't lie, this was one of the better first episodes this season so far. Knowing this franchise it will get worse soon, but I hope the quality can stay on this level for a while longer. We managed to get 2 good episodes in S1, so please a bit more this time. The names are hilarious as usual, though: Death Gun.... 4/10 so far. |
| Steel Ball Run anime when? |
| Amazing episode, good to see that so far the Light Novel is being stuck by. Still sad we are going to be missing Asuna during almost all of this arc but oh well. :p I cannot wait for some photon sword action! 10/10 <3 |
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| It was okay. Like the first season's episode 1, it was fine. It will go shit later on though. But really, can't they do exposition right? So uninteresting. At least it's better than Mahouka. |
| I thought this was a nice setup episode for the season. Im looking forward to watching this. Does Kirito play as a female in GGO? Weird.... |
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Iolo said: Does Kirito play as a female in GGO? Weird.... Wait till next week, it will all be clear then! :D |
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| Going to be honest... it was Boring. VERY Boring.Compared to Season ones brilliant and I-Want-MORE start, this was more like "when is the next ep out so finally something happens?" I know it's just episode one and there's a bit of backstory between SAO and GGO's arcs, but still.... |
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| 5/5 Loved it. I enjoyed season 1 and it looks like I will also enjoy season 2. It may have just been talking almost the entire time but it was relevant and gets you into the right mood and mindset for the rest of the arc. |
IZEROII said: If you legitimately enjoyed this as a series then I honestly believe you need to reevaluate your definition of entertainment because watching tin foil blow in the wind probably is a way you kill time. SolviteSekai said: Lol wish fulfillment. It's always been my wish to be a greasy lolicon with a mullet who plays Civ all day every day. He got me. |
jicks said: The first episode, pretty boring and redundant flashbacks imo. Hopefully things kick off from here. First episode only and already has a rating of 8+, oh dear here we go again. Feel the same, compared to S1's start this really were 24 boring minutes ._. |
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| Ayo that OP had some Star Wars Lightsaber action sequence going on @_@ I'm looking forward to that scene now :3 |
| Oh yeah, I want to add, what kind of name is Death Gun? Lol |
Nidhoeggr said: I won't lie, this was one of the better first episodes this season so far. Knowing this franchise it will get worse soon, but I hope the quality can stay on this level for a while longer. We managed to get 2 good episodes in S1, so please a bit more this time. The names are hilarious as usual, though: Death Gun.... 4/10 so far. Which 2 are you talking about? 1 and 13? |
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parfaited said: Anyway, if Asuna doesn't appear anymore after this i'll be in heaven. I don't understand why we couldn't have a better girl right from the start. We did, Kirito. |
| SMH how did CR crash after this average episode |
| Pretty good so far |
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| I been thinking about what is it about SAO II episode 1 that felt lacking compare to it's prequel... The music... I don't think I hear any good BGM so far, I hope this season's OST won't replace SAO season 1 OST as Kajiura's worst work... OP also drop down a notch (Then again, Lisa sang OP1 last season) ... Definitely a weaker start compare to last season. |
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Kitoge said: Oh yeah, I want to add, what kind of name is Death Gun? Lol A overly literal translation. |
| I liked the ending scene thing with sniping shit. Shinon > Asuna. More Shinon, less Asuna please. Wasn't too bad, it was a good set up episode imo. 4/5 |
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| I though this episode was pretty good. It wasn't amazing, but it wasn't that bad either. |
| Seriously?? why does kirito uses a lightsaber in the ED ?? |
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| Exposition overload. Not bad. But not good either. Also, why is Kayaba still held as a good guy? Why is he still being praised? SAO, really? |
dutchah said: It's good to see the SAO universe is still completely retarded. We already been through this like last year... When Sugou's eyeball almost explode from playing his own game It was already more than evident that Emusphere is dangerous and should be recalled. (Not to mention brainwashing capabilities) |
AirStylesJul 5, 2014 11:09 AM
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AirStyles said: Nidhoeggr said: I won't lie, this was one of the better first episodes this season so far. Knowing this franchise it will get worse soon, but I hope the quality can stay on this level for a while longer. We managed to get 2 good episodes in S1, so please a bit more this time. The names are hilarious as usual, though: Death Gun.... 4/10 so far. Which 2 are you talking about? 1 and 13? One and two, lol. Sachi was the first really bad episode with all the forced drama and 13/14 were full of DEM and dumb twists. Compared to S1 this first episode is a bit less exciting and the stakes are lower, but it has somewhat solid pacing and Kirito's and Asuna's conversation wasn't cringeworthy for once. I hope it can keep this level. |
| Steel Ball Run anime when? |
| Sure was an underwhelming and boring start to the season. Just compare the first episode of the first season to this one... Clearly, not enough exposition in this episode! Oh, well. At least we're done with it. |
| Obviously this is a build up episode Were ppl expecting it to go straight into action lmfao |
Forgetfulness said: SolviteSekai said: How is it an overly literal translation? They even said "Death Gun" in Japanese, although it sounded more like "desu gun"A overly literal translation. Because Japanese Engrish doesnt work the same as english? Its more supposed to be "The Gun of Death". It's just a syntax issue. |
Nidhoeggr said: AirStyles said: Which 2 are you talking about? 1 and 13? One and two, lol. Sachi was the first really bad episode with all the forced drama and 13/14 were full of DEM and dumb twists. Compared to S1 this first episode is a bit less exciting and the stakes are lower, but it has somewhat solid pacing and Kirito's and Asuna's conversation wasn't cringeworthy for once. I hope it can keep this level. I thought the first half of 13 were decent, and transition into late 13 was also done quite well. (Fishing episode, where they touch on players who don't work on clearing the game, and expressing fear of real life after being absent for too long, such as social backlash and potential bankruptcy) |
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SolviteSekai said: Because Japanese Engrish doesnt work the same as english? Its more supposed to be "The Gun of Death". It's just a syntax issue. "The Gun of Death" isn't a much better name though. Really doesn't take a lot to muster that up. |
Moodie said: Obviously this is a build up episode Were ppl expecting it to go straight into action lmfao I for one did expect some backstory of course, but I'd rather have it presented in a more... Fast paced way. Not that there was to much talking, it was the feel of the episode that made it feel boring. |
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Ducat_Revel said: SolviteSekai said: Because Japanese Engrish doesnt work the same as english? Its more supposed to be "The Gun of Death". It's just a syntax issue. "The Gun of Death" isn't a much better name though. Really doesn't take a lot to muster that up. Does it take much to muster up Ducat_Revel? Most video game characters are named "Dick_WaffleScope" So id call Death Gun fairly creative. |
W3n_Zh1 said: Seriously?? why does kirito uses a lightsaber in the ED ?? I really hope Kirito doesn't fight against guns with a sword/light saber every time he fights this season. |
aboe said: i have a weakspot for MMO anime, this first episode was epic nd the animation is high class ... I guess... Some people are very easy to please... |
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