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| Refreshing design with a gamer MMO twist, reminds me of the old days... |
Media: Manga, Anime, Game
Release: Aniplex USA
S/D: Subbed
Where: Hulu+
Episodes: 25
Seasons: 1
Synopses: None years from now, in the year 2022, virtual MMORPGs exist through the likes of a product called Nerve Gear. On Nov. 6th of 2022, players log into a new game called Sword Art Online. Upon closings for the opening ceremony players learn from Kayaba Akihiko that they are not able to log out until the 100th floor of the game's dungeon is cleared and if you die in the game you die in real life. Panicked, players coward in the Town of Beginnings while beta testers venture off into the world to hopefully beat the game and releasing everyone from the "death game." Kirito is one of those beta testers, who strives to share information he has learned throughout the game with the public in hopes of beating the game and keeping everyone safe in the process.
Overall: I have to say, I haven't felt like this for an anime or a show in a long time. I don't know why I waited so long to watch it. If you're a gamer, especially a MMORPG player, SAO really pulls you in. It's just a cross between Summer Wars and all of the .Hack// (dot hack) series. The opener is an exciting song and the ender is slow, yet soulful. They both were tastefully chosen. Many series have a God complex embedded within them and this series is no exception. I could also go in depth about the philosophical meanings behind the characters designs but I won't bore you with the theory; this series is definitely unique.
It's like they jammed two story arcs in one 25 episode run, which is really uncommon. The pace at which they progress the story was slightly choppy at first, not really explaining some of the jumps too well but overall it worked great for the whole double story-line effect. I was so into this series I finished it in one day. Yes, one day. I hate to end a series and then try to sleep but I couldn't stop myself, the build up to the end was absolutely fantastic. The relationship dynamic that evolves for two of the characters in particular got to me but drove the story and the want to see the characters finally succeed. The animation wasn't bad either.
I can't say much more without revealing spoilers so I may start releasing double posts about shows I really, really like one with spoilers, one without. It is just too good!
Future: They could probably go for a movie, especially since the viewship is so strong as well as the fact that the manga is fairly new (2009) and still ongoing!
Watch/Not: WATCH WATCH WATCH!!!
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