Ever wondered what's the best comedy anime of all time? Look no further; Sword Art Online is here!
Sword Art Online's entire existence itself is a joke to begin with. Most animes in the comedy genre follow a fixed set of jokes (or slight variations of them) and instead of appearing funny they just end up being flat these days. Sword Art Online, however, is an undeniable diamond in the rough and you will have a BLAST with the stunning cringe humor this stellar anime provides; only rivalled by gundam seed destiny
Let's start with the story. The story itself takes place in a MMORPG setting where the most hyped title of the NotOculusRift console, "Sword art online" is released. Players then enter the world and on the first day, are horrified that they're trapped inside. The story then follows protagonist Kirigaya Kazuto (IGN: Xx_KiritoMLG_xX) oin his goal to be accepted by FaZe clan and be the best swordscoper in an effort to clear the game and thus unshackle everybody who got trapped in this digital realm. The fact that people think this is original provides enough laughs for everybody to indulge in, but the true punch is when they start grand and promising and just fall flat after Illfang the kobold lord. Everything from there destroys characters and kisses any form of promise goodbye and the resulting catastrophe is nothing but priceless.
If you think that's amazing, the second half delivers EVEN BETTER. A new villain is introduced and is portrayed as a huge pervert (Gotta make that guy my best friend, man.), followed by a useless conflict that shoots giggles at you and lastly a love triangle that is not like the others, and that just isn't the same.
The characters are a whole new realm of comedy. The protagonist, Kirito is in a league of his own. He's set to unreasonably be the best in everything and even charm all the girls despite being labelled as antisocial as what the first episode seems to portray and the huge character discrepancy is nothing short of lulzy. Even in re-watches (realtalk why) I never fail to burst into laughter with his antics. The supporting cast of girls and shoved-aside guys are also vital to the show's humor value. Powerful gag engines such as Asuna, Silica and Lisbeth will have you rolling in your grave as they start strong and independent only to fall victim and play damsel in distress in a series of bad cliches. Of course, the amazing Suguha also brings harsh competition into the playing field of SAO's championed humor game with her forced one-sided incestual love that she justifies with "We're only cousins!". Timeless joke, guys.
The Art is unparalleled in fight scenes and never lose steam; especially in the ALO arc where everything grew fucking wings and never fails to hit your laughboxes. (Realtalk again the artstyle is kinda bland but that LOLs too mirite) (no but yeah the fightscenes make up for it but even then the ALO ones suck)
The sound starts with a powerful cast of one by LiSA; "crossing field" and Yume sekai by Tomatsu haruka. While nothing to laugh about these two songs are really pleasing to the ears. (forreal). But then we transition Sword art online's second OP and ED which I will not name because I don't deserve to be graced with such an opportunity when it comes to a hilariously bad transition of opening and ending. The overall music quality stays rather enjoyable and is a nice touch while you're busy LMFAOing.
This whole show is a joke and you have no reason not to enjoy it; easy 10/10.
To all my audience; what are you waiting for?! Explore this gem hated by one too many and be enthralled by the laughs it graces you with!
