The story starts in year 2022 when a new virtual game (VRMMORPG) is released and everyone is just starting out. All the players get trapped in the game, and the only way out is to defeat the game. If a player dies in the game then they also die in real life. The two main heros of the story, Kirito and Asuna, are two of the many who are trying to beat the game so the remaining players can make it out.
Art: 9
I loved the animation! I think the characters were drawn out very well, as was the scenery and the monsters that had to be fought.
Sound: 10
The opening and ending songs were great. My favorite was "Crossing field" it made for a really great opening song. The voices for the characters suited the characters well. I think the japanese version is better than the english dubbed in all honesty though.
Character: 10
Kirito, the main hero is a solo player who, at first, didn't rely on anyone else. As the story goes on he learns that he can't do everything himself and that having others around makes things a lot easier. He also falls in love with the main heroin Asuna. At first all she cared about was beating the game so she can get back to real life. To her "another day in the virtual world was one lost in real life" But with the help of Kirito she realized that a day that goes by still counts whether it's in real life or not.
Enjoyment: 10
I found the plot and characters to be amazing. I enjoyed watching the characters grow and develop over time and the anime had me addicted from the start.
Overall: 10
The anime was amazing. I can honestly say that I enjoyed every minute of it. I recommend this to those who likes gaming, adventure and romance animes. This would definitely be a good anime for you to check out!
