I don’t care about all the hate this anime is getting. Personally, I loved it and I belive it is worth being on everyone's list.
Sword Art Online is a beautiful love story, with gorgeous animation and interesting set-up.
The World it created really stimulated my imaginary and I often found myself wishing that such game was possible.
I would perhaps mention that the second part of the first season is not really good. I suggest stoping at episode 14 and imagining the rest of the story for yourself.
TO PEOPLE WHO ARE DISAGREEING THAT ITS NOT A BEAUTIFUL LOVE STORY:
guys it's my opinion... In my eyes it was beautiful...