The show centers around a character under the name of Tsukasa who plays the role of a Wavemaster in the MMORPG labeled as "The World." He finds himself in a dungeon without any memories of who he is, or what he's done. During his journey he comes across many different friends and allies, along with some powerful enemies.
Alright, as for the story. I was always into the whole dark feel of the show. It really wants you to understand that the people controlling the characters in-game also deal with their own personal problems outside of the internet. One of the most noteworthy in the series was one of the characters suffering from a handicap using The World as a way to overcome their inability to walk. Later in the series, characters try to build relationships with each other outside of the game.
My biggest beef with the story is that much of it is unexplained in the show, but delivered in the series of games. Lots of plot holes can be found within them and it leaves me a bit unsatisfied now that I 'need' to order the games just to know everything "The World" has to offer me.
The art was "alright." Some sequences where the show dealt with computer special effects were really slick, but the character animation was a bit chunky. The fight scenes usually involved the characters exchanging glances lecturing each other each exchange of blades. The scenery of the show were really nice on the eyes, allowing you to get in touch with the environments.
The music of this show is absolutely astounding. It's a mix of trance and Celtic music, really giving the feel for the show. My personal favorite is "Key of the Twilight" which really stands for the show entirely.
Overall, I thought this show was a treasure. The pace isn't for everyone, but to me it seemed perfect. The music, characters and story really made this one shine bright. There's a lot of mixed reviews out there, check it out yourself and make your own decision.
