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Apr 7, 2015
Mixed Feelings
Preliminary (18/24 eps)
This anime has a lot of good and bad things about it. For the most part, I liked the anime but there were things i just couldn't get past.

Some good things:
1. I love the futuristic VR gaming world that Accel World creates. While it's been done a million times, at least they don't mimic SAO or .Hack
2. The psychological aspect to this anime is also very likable. Watching how the character's personalities become submersed into Brain Burst was an interesting look into how games can actually have an effect on people.
3. The art designs for avatars and landscapes were well thought out. They were all vivid yet solid in their concept.

Some bad things:
1. I hate how no matter how powerful he gets in the game, Haru always berates himself even though he brags about how he became more confident because of Brain Burst.
2. Didn't care for the generic "Loser meets perfect girl" scenario they set up. Especially since their character dynamic as a couple doesn't develop AT ALL.
3. Usually, a good villain is defined by their intricate back story that led up to their evil action. Noumi takes everything I like about villain dynamics and throws them in the trash. He only exists to make Haru suffer and piss off the viewer.
4. Like most anime adaptations, there isn't enough all-around character development. Chi would be a perfect example. She didn't spend a lot of time with taku because she was always worried about Haru.He means the world to her (which pissed off taku) and splits up with taku but still treats Haru like a child.

There are a lot of things that were wrong with this anime, that are typical of many anime I've seen. The only things that make this anime redeemable are the art and theme. Was kinda pissed when the season ended being all about Haru vs. Noumi
Reviewer’s Rating: 6
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