The main character, Kirito is a nothing more than the ultimate wish-fulfilment character, Why? here are some of the reasons why, he is just unbearable as a protagonist.
A) Stupidly overpowered for unexplained reasons examaples include but are not limited to:
I) Obtaining a Game Master's ID card in order to access blocked content of a game while the friggin game is still up and running.
II) Starting a NEW game and having all stats from his previous game being ported over making him look "Newbie" yet having all the epic stats and gear of a level capped character.
III) Getting KILLED and coming back long enough to deliever the final blow
B) Attracts anything with a woman's genitalia within a 10 mile radius
C) Is always right never wrong
All i got from watching 25 episodes from this is that Kirito is a awesome badass cause he's a lone wolf, wears black clothes, and is extremely good at video games. In 25 episodes there should be WAY MORE GODDAMN CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT ON YOUR MAIN PROTAGONIST!
The Art and Music scores in this show are it's saving graces. The Animation at the boss battles are eye-gasms that will leave the most hardcore of RPG fans reaching for a box of tissues within a 10 mile radius. While the music score suits a majority of the situations that are currently portrayed on the screen.
The enjoyment factor varies from person to person. Depending on the type of person you are the rating can be very high or abysmally low. for example if you do not take this show seriously it is extremely enjoyable. If you are one of those who watch things for characters and plot this is the equivalent to the 2nd half of SEED Destiny.
Overall this series is Over-Hyped, and it Failed to deliver. Stick with the Light Novels, they are FAR superior to this over-rated pile of steaming shame. First half is fine, 2nd half was appalling. This show can only be enjoyed by those who cant give 2 flying rats about character development, Stay away unless you love Ultimate Wish-fulfillment characters Gary Stu's, and damsels in distress.
