Sword Art Online Episode 5 Discussion

What did you think of this episode?

DO NOT discuss the source material beyond this episode. If you want to discuss future events or theories, please use separate threads.
DO NOT ask where to watch/download this episode or give links to copyrighted, non-fair use material.
DO NOT troll/bait/harass/abuse other users for liking or disliking the series/characters.
DO read the Anime Discussion Rules and Site & Forum Guidelines.

Jul 13, 2023 12:12 PM

#701

HiljainenSipuli

Offline

Aug 2019

2984

random investigation arc is random.
okay what was with that yolko ass shot? im all for fanservice but that was like the worst time and place for some.

whyd they make asuna so good looking :D despite so many people disliking this show so many people have her as their waifu

Signature removed. Please follow the signature rules, as defined in the Site & Forum Guidelines.

Jul 23, 2023 6:26 AM

#702

cooldogmom

Offline

Jan 2022

1699

Why do several months go by without any background info? Like why did they suddenly team up together to defeat a boss? Who is getting in touch with Kirito to join when everyone knows he's a solo player? Everything feels so random and scattered

As a wise man once said, "No one hates anime more than anime fans"

Dec 15, 2023 10:11 PM

#703

removed-user

Offline

Jul 2018

561864

Everything - It was a good episode, again leaving nothing to be desired but nothing magnificent.

Beginning - Now it's getting more interesting, as we know Kirito is very strong and we want to see him on the front line, but this has been postponed to delve deeper into his relationship with Asuna. Which is good, she's one of the main characters and her personality was explored a lot in this episode, a gentle but very strong woman with a high temper.

Middle - Mysteries are always going to exist in large, complex universes like SAO, so it was nice to tackle this murder mystery theme, mainly because it puts the rules of the game in the balance, which makes the plot even more interesting. It was also good to give extra prominence to the initial characters such as Egil and Asuna herself, who shows extra affection for Kirito by showing concern for his well-being.

Ending - A short ending that served more to complement the whole mysterious plot of the episode. By exploring the rules of the game, they manage to address the themes of murder in a safe place very well, which makes the viewer feel insecure about being in constant danger. It's great that they've covered everything about this guild in a seamless way without leaving any holes behind, and this finale demonstrates once again how a real human being really feels fear and has internal conflicts when their partners die. It was a bit obvious when Yoruko sat in the window that something bad was going to happen, but killing her off straight away, shattering that expectation of being in a safe place and cutting the episode short with this mystery in the air makes me want to see the next episode in a hurry.

Dec 16, 2023 8:08 AM

#704

removed-user

Offline

Jul 2018

561864

Oh gahhdamn what a very qqw episode

Apr 26, 2024 3:45 AM

#705

amf85

Offline

Jan 2009

789

There are a lot of stupid characters in anime, but "I deserve to die because I voted to sell a piece of loot" might be the stupidest thing I've heard from an anime in quite some time.

Jan 21, 10:14 AM

#706

Alvie48xi

Offline

Oct 2021

1701

It doesn't matter if the game is a literal death game, Gamers will find a way to exploits from bug lol.

Player killers are far more scarier than floor boss, the fact they're using various methods of killing people in a already death game is really terrifying.

That yolko fan service ass shot caught me off guard, i don't mind fan service so keep'em coming lol.

Asuna and kirito sleeping next to each other under the tree was really cute.(>_<)

May 4, 10:59 AM

#707

Duleigh

Offline

Apr 2025

126

Awesome - a murder mystery. Was it a ghost with lance and knife throwing skills? The Internet wants to know!

Aug 16, 11:18 AM

#708

FedeMetal

Offline

Feb 2022

2831

So far, the main problem with sword art online is not the OP characters, is the constant time skips. I understand that they don't develop each floor, because the story would be longer than One Piece, but in just 5 episodes we have overcome like 60 floors. It's still good tough.

Spanish translation:
Hasta ahora, el principal problema de Sword Art Online no son los personajes op, sino los constantes saltos temporales. Entiendo que no desarrollen cada piso, porque la historia sería más larga que One Piece, pero en solo 5 episodios hemos superado unos 60 pisos. Aun así, está bien.

See All Discussions

Poll: » Overhatred ( 1 2 ) removed-user - Jan 12	93	by PeripheralVision »» Sep 30, 9:33 AM
Poll: » Sword Art Online Episode 11 Discussion ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page ) Stark700 - Sep 15, 2012	738	by FedeMetal »» Sep 6, 8:56 AM
Poll: » Sword Art Online Episode 21 Discussion ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page ) Stark700 - Nov 24, 2012	547	by Thyriad-oPPailov »» Sep 1, 1:48 PM
Poll: » Sword Art Online Episode 18 Discussion ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page ) Stark700 - Nov 3, 2012	697	by Thyriad-oPPailov »» Sep 1, 12:00 PM
Poll: » Sword Art Online Episode 17 Discussion ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page ) Stark700 - Oct 27, 2012	584	by Thyriad-oPPailov »» Sep 1, 11:33 AM

Sword Art Online Episode 5 Discussion

More topics from this board

Poll: » Overhatred ( 1 2 )

Poll: » Sword Art Online Episode 11 Discussion ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page )

Poll: » Sword Art Online Episode 21 Discussion ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page )

Poll: » Sword Art Online Episode 18 Discussion ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page )

Poll: » Sword Art Online Episode 17 Discussion ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page )

MoreTop Anime

MoreTop Airing Anime

MoreMost Popular Characters