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Sword Art Online - That sure was an evil mastermind!

by feal878. July 2012 21:08

Hello,

Today we'll talk about the first episode of the summer season 2012 anime series named Sword Art Online that starts with a great slow paced episode introducing us to the virtual reality system.

At the same time we get to know the main character (Kirito) that turns out to be a game fanatic. It's a bit sad that we got no introduction for the main heroine (Asuna Yuuki) in this episode as she only got few seconds of screentime near the end of the episode.

I suppose Kirito will get to know her only after he is already improved a bit in level/power and I'm sure they'll end up clashing on some arguments before becoming "friends"/"lovers".

I wonder why they said that resources would be "limited", because typically in MMORPG there are quite fast "respawn" rates for monsters or even bosses. That is the main key in order to allow "longevity" to the game and make it a time-sink.

Of course, that is unless the system makes death be permanent for monsters as well. That will create a situation where only a very small number of players could reach the final levels leaving many weak and defenseless players.

That would create really problematic developments like PK (Player Killing) or even "slavery" for weak players. I suppose that's where Guilds come in to protect the weak...

After watching this small scene at the end of the episode I was a bit unsure about what to think of the players's reactions to the horrible news.

While I have no problem about the commonfolk reaction (being scared in such a situation is pretty normal), I am a bit doubtful about Kirito's attitude.

You get locked out in a fantasy world with nearly zero chances to survive and you can manage to be that "cool" since the very beginning? Quite unrealistic...

The preview segment shows us a rather creepy room containing all the names of the various players getting dashed out just as they die in-game.

I really wonder if that is an actual place in the game (maybe the room before the final boss?!) or just some dramatic build-up created specifically for the preview...

Next episode will cover the first month of gaming, just as people begins to level up and guilds start to get formed. I speculate a good chunk of players (40-50%) will die out in the first month...

Concluding, Sword Art Online configures itself as as anime series with great possibilities to become a masterpiece. I'll be sure to watch and blog about this regularly on this blog.

See you soon,

feal87

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Comments (106) -

7/8/2012 9:22:37 PM #

I think the resources are limited because it's supposed to be a global sort of game (world map-wise). Even if enemies respawn, everyone's trying to kill the same enemies, so there would be a lot of kill-stealing and that sort of thing, which also lowers the amount of loot. So Kirito heads off somewhere else.

marthaurion | 2482 Comments - | Reply

7/8/2012 9:25:29 PM #

That is a normal thing in any MMORPG now that you make me think about it. Just as the game is released (like in WoW), the beginner zones are so filled with players to the point that killing mobs is extremely hard, if not impossible.

Now the question is, how much PK will happen?
How big is difference between levels in the game?

I'm sure that we're going to get some drama death from this series like Hare's one...if you get my meaning...

feal87 | | Reply

7/8/2012 9:31:53 PM #

I'm sure PK will happen. The way the game is designed, it's both cutthroat/competitive and cooperative.

marthaurion | 2482 Comments - | Reply

7/8/2012 9:34:54 PM #

Yeah, I can already imagine how much chaos will ensue in the first couple of months...

I quite like the idea of having to perform a move in order to attack. Makes it less "Click,Click,Click,Click,Click" prone like many other MMORPG nowadays.

I wonder if there'll be some special skill only for our protagonist...that would be lame isn't it?

feal87 | | Reply

7/8/2012 9:44:03 PM #

It's definitely cool...puts most motion games today to shame.

hehe...he gets something special, but I won't say it. It's so cool

marthaurion | 2482 Comments - | Reply

7/8/2012 9:51:45 PM #

Well, its a near future setting so who knows someone may invent something similar and trap you inside?

Wait, are we starting with the teasing again? XD

feal87 | | Reply

7/8/2012 9:54:21 PM #

I can only hope

It's not like I'm gonna die or anything...

No...of course not...I would never....

marthaurion | 2482 Comments - | Reply

7/8/2012 9:55:23 PM #

Ahahah, are you implying you simply CAN'T be defeated in-game?!

Yes, of course! You're a good guy! >_>

feal87 | | Reply

7/8/2012 10:52:04 PM #

maybe I should be putting my efforts into making games rather than playing...

marthaurion | 2482 Comments - | Reply

7/8/2012 10:57:21 PM #

Consider myself a beta tester!

feal87 | | Reply

7/8/2012 10:58:10 PM #

he will trap you and 9999 other people.

asdfghjkl | 872 Comments - | Reply

7/8/2012 10:59:59 PM #

I would never do that...9999 people is way too few...

marthaurion | 2482 Comments - | Reply

7/8/2012 11:09:29 PM #

feal87 | | Reply

7/8/2012 10:02:26 PM #

Well, I was implying that I can't be defeated, but sure...let's go with that.

Yeah...I'd never mention what will probably happen in 2 or 3 episodes...

marthaurion | 2482 Comments - | Reply

7/8/2012 10:19:10 PM #

he is the invincible sadist good guy?

asdfghjkl | 872 Comments - | Reply

7/8/2012 10:23:26 PM #

His titles are slowly growing I see...

feal87 | | Reply

7/8/2012 10:07:18 PM #

Of course you wouldn't...nobody would be that EVIL!

feal87 | | Reply

7/8/2012 9:39:04 PM #

well the game designer clearly messed up since player dont respawn.

asdfghjkl | 872 Comments - | Reply

7/8/2012 9:40:30 PM #

And that's only the beginning. Try waiting until high level players start killing (in real life too) low level players...

yes, the game designer was messed up. I hope the three main girls will survive at least...

feal87 | | Reply

7/8/2012 9:44:43 PM #

on other note what do you think you would do if your the main character?

asdfghjkl | 872 Comments - | Reply

7/8/2012 9:50:19 PM #

Mhn...trying to get enough levels in a safe way and then live a secluded life avoiding contact with people? Too scared of being killed.

You?

feal87 | | Reply

7/8/2012 9:56:03 PM #

im going with you(why not) or become a hero and try to finish the game alone.

asdfghjkl | 872 Comments - | Reply

7/8/2012 9:57:28 PM #

Becoming an hero and risk to die? Too scary to do it...

feal87 | | Reply

7/8/2012 10:08:04 PM #

then first choice i guess having someone with the same mind in better.

asdfghjkl | 872 Comments - | Reply

7/8/2012 10:08:58 PM #

Yeah, let's survive together! And maybe invite some bishoujo too at the survival party!

feal87 | | Reply

7/8/2012 10:44:40 PM #

see same way of thinking same idea no fighting.

asdfghjkl | 872 Comments - | Reply

7/8/2012 10:57:32 PM #

feal87 | | Reply

7/10/2012 3:36:47 PM #

Spoiler: Show

jun154 | 2 Comments | Reply

7/8/2012 9:58:11 PM #

I'm still not sold on Sword Art, going to wait another episode or two before I decide to pick it up.

BeldenOtaku | 396 Comments - | Reply

7/8/2012 10:00:11 PM #

Its a series that may end up becoming LoveOrHate especially giving all the unrealistic premise. Let's see how the story will progress from now on...

feal87 | | Reply

7/8/2012 10:04:03 PM #

Agreed, and even if it's B-grade I might just wait until I get back to school (and better internets) before I watch.

BeldenOtaku | 396 Comments - | Reply

7/8/2012 10:06:41 PM #

Having a slow internet is quite a pain isn't it? This season is also looking like a good one for once, I hope you'll be able to catch up with us soon.

feal87 | | Reply

7/8/2012 10:07:50 PM #

Me too...

BeldenOtaku | 396 Comments - | Reply

7/8/2012 10:09:13 PM #

feal87 | | Reply

7/8/2012 11:19:41 PM #

Original author is the same as "Accel World".
Where is Glasses Box Avatar ? XD
and I don't know why he doesn't united front with other gamers ?
I think anyone need his β tester's knowledge.
Do not keeping himself from harm, now...
I think his personality is going to be a problem...(´Д｀)

b,BUT !!
The most concern is...The excretion in real world...( ・ n ・ )；
About care for cute girl gamers with bed pans, Leave it to me !!(￣▽￣)

...n,No don't shoot me !! (￣口￣);;

Sakumashiki | 168 Comments - | Reply

7/8/2012 11:23:42 PM #

whoops, "he" is kirito(hero), I mean.^^;

Sakumashiki | 168 Comments - | Reply

7/8/2012 11:26:25 PM #

Yeah, I know that they are the same authors, but I'm preferring this protagonist compared to Haru to be honest.

But on the other side I prefer Kuroyukihime over Asuna...what should I do?!

Sorry my friend, I'll shoot you and take care of the girls myself!

feal87 | | Reply

7/8/2012 11:20:56 PM #

Hmm, another alternative reality story, well i will give it a try, as i research and work with those in real life as part of my professional work, so it will be interesting to see what elements they use.

AdamEve | 512 Comments - | Reply

7/8/2012 11:24:39 PM #

Yes, this is yet another story with a similar setting, but quite an interesting premise. Let us know.

feal87 | | Reply

7/9/2012 12:08:29 AM #

I understand a little bit about how resource gathering works in MMOs, so I know that there will be a massive rush for any available mobs or loot, which is why Kirito went out so early. I actually liked his reaction, since he actually knows the game somewhat well so he knows what he might be able to do, whereas most other people have never played before and have no clue what the game even is. It shows he's a proactive lead character, which is always a plus for me.

Yerocha | 274 Comments - | Reply

7/9/2012 12:09:57 AM #

Well, but if the resources will regenerate there's no point in fretting. It's a different story if the resources will start to lack after a period of time...>_<

He looks like a cool main character, but I wonder if they made a boy too much of "steel" to the point of making it a bit unrealistic. (He's risking his REAL life this time around)

feal87 | | Reply

7/9/2012 12:39:33 AM #

marthaurion already answered the question about the resources^^
PKing will happen indeed, and will be quite the issue, actually. As for that wall, it exists inside the game. It's in the Starting City, actually, so everyone can already see the names being stricken out. Such a stressing memorial, isn't it?

Kirito is the one who's risking his life the less, if you think about it. Yeah, perhaps he was a bit more rational than most would be in such a situation, but it's not that unrealistic, as I am that type of person, even if maybe not to that extent (once, my mother almost put fire to the entire house, and I was the only person at home who didn't panic and managed to solve the situation). Anyway, he had knowledge of how to get to the next town safely, near which he could kill higher level monsters and get back to heal without interference from anyone else, effectively raising his level quickly and becoming apter for survival, not only to mobs but also to PKing in case it started happen (which it will).

For the first episode, I'm really pleased with the adaptation, as it was really faithful. I also love the visuals in Aincrad, which are just as I imagined, if not even more beautiful. It's still a shame about the character designs, but well... can't do anything about that^^''

Dusk252 | 161 Comments - | Reply

7/9/2012 1:04:46 AM #

Ouch, that's like a "memento mori" to those poor guys imprisoned in such an horrible dream...>_<

Yes, his way of acting is definitely the best, but I doubt he'll be the only one trying this way, because there are other beta tester in that group of players for sure. They'll likely try the same and some conflict will happen...

Yeah, the character designs are more on the "cute" compared to the light novels, but well we can't get everything can we?!

feal87 | | Reply

7/9/2012 8:37:26 AM #

Exactly. And it's in the eyes of everyone, even those who won't leave the Starting City. It's an awful reminder of their situation.

Some will do it for sure. Some will probably make friends and stay with them, others will be as scared as everyone else and lose their will to act. Either way, if half the beta testers do the same as Kirito it'd still be 500 in the second village to 9500 in the first (not really if you count the 231 people who died, but you get my point) for a while. Heck, it's overwhelmingly advantageous even if all beta testers did the same as Kirito.

We can't. It's an unfortunate but not less valid truth. xD

Dusk252 | 161 Comments - | Reply

7/9/2012 9:12:52 AM #

yes, that's true and I wonder what will happen to the weak ones as soon as the level differences become too big to be covered up with skill.
Guilds, Player Killing, etc...

feal87 | | Reply

7/9/2012 9:14:22 AM #

Yes, yes, look forward to it. I will refrain from letting more spoilers out^^

Dusk252 | 161 Comments - | Reply

7/9/2012 9:18:30 AM #

Spoilers are dangerous! >_<

feal87 | | Reply

7/9/2012 12:50:26 AM #

pvp is in this game?

asdfghjkl | 872 Comments - | Reply

7/9/2012 1:08:57 AM #

yes, we'll see in the following episodes I suppose.

feal87 | | Reply

7/9/2012 1:12:53 AM #

Spoiler: Show

but all that aside the people panicking its weird...

asdfghjkl | 872 Comments - | Reply

7/9/2012 8:51:45 AM #

*shrug*

feal87 | | Reply

7/9/2012 1:12:02 AM #

Sigh, this is a terrible, sick and twisted ..actually quite insane and cruel game story and I wont be watching it. I will in fact post anywhere i can against the series, as such cruelty is a terrible example for young kids of any culture ...and it should not be allowed. It is not about fun, it is about entrappment and torture, and exploitation, I dont care how nicely the animation is done and how intriguing the story may be, it is a sad example of modern culture with abolutely no understanding of limits and values and respect. For them to formulate a story like this and give it the resources and time and energy to create it shows how sick we are becoming. I am sad to see this but there are past examples of such extreme dysfunction in the anime world such as Efin Leid so it is not without precedent. I do not believe it is good to support such a sick story with watching it, or writing about it so i will not be back to this thread.

AdamEve | 512 Comments - | Reply

7/9/2012 1:14:40 AM #

well cant say people like this dont exist though...

asdfghjkl | 872 Comments - | Reply

7/9/2012 1:17:23 AM #

Is it such a strange thing to see violence in an late-night anime series? there are too many examples and this one is actually one of the most mild ones so I don't really understand all the "delusion".

Another thing is "show for kids"?! ALL these series airs during the night in japan. (this series airs at 00:00 A.M. of Sunday Japan time)
They're not targeted for any 11-12 year old in the first place, but for a mature audience.

feal87 | | Reply

7/9/2012 1:20:57 AM #

cant really see how is this cruel or sick and twisted...
mind explaining feal?

asdfghjkl | 872 Comments - | Reply

7/9/2012 1:22:09 AM #

well, it is cruel for sure. 300 guys already died in "real life" (of the series) because of this game...

feal87 | | Reply

7/9/2012 1:26:56 AM #

it it's just survival of the fittest i don't think its cruel.....

asdfghjkl | 872 Comments - | Reply

7/9/2012 1:29:45 AM #

...depends on the point of view...they were FORCED to play that game in that way.

feal87 | | Reply

7/9/2012 1:37:15 AM #

hmm nobody force them to suicide though what do you think ?(im taking up the space in the comment sorry bout that )

asdfghjkl | 872 Comments - | Reply

7/9/2012 8:59:56 AM #

They didn't suicide. (Most of them, anyway.) Their clueless or skeptical families tried to remove the Nerve Gear from their heads, resulting in fried brains.

Dusk252 | 161 Comments - | Reply

7/9/2012 9:04:34 AM #

Yes, exactly. that's definitely cruel.

feal87 | | Reply

7/10/2012 3:39:33 PM #

Some did suicide when they can no longer cope

jun154 | 2 Comments | Reply

7/10/2012 11:11:12 PM #

That happens after the announcement, though. And yeah, as feal87 said, it's understandable, not to mention one could choose not to fully believe Kayaba's words...

Dusk252 | 161 Comments - | Reply

7/10/2012 4:11:04 PM #

Well, its understandable giving the stress they are suffering in that world...

feal87 | | Reply

7/9/2012 1:18:13 AM #

The Intro episode certainly served well well... an intro. Kinda felt like reading the game manual before playing an actual game. Tells you what the game(show) is, but you really don't know shit about it.

Dal | 25 Comments - | Reply

7/9/2012 1:22:52 AM #

Yep, now we have many episodes to go before they'll explain all the mechanics the real final boss to face...(its a 2 cour series after all *_*)

feal87 | | Reply

7/9/2012 1:26:28 AM #

Oh, and as for the art style. quite impressed by it. blends really well.

Dal | 25 Comments - | Reply

7/9/2012 1:30:22 AM #

Yeah, the character design were a bit too "cute" though...

feal87 | | Reply

7/9/2012 11:06:28 AM #

My logic error bells started ring after being confronted with the setting! Who would buy a game without escape route. And why is it allowed to rob people off their freedom and killing them like that. Won't the real body die soon without food and water and whats about the toilet!? I mean the game had 100 stages- you beter clear it in 4 days XD I wonder if they deliver the answer to my last question.

Aside from that I like the idea of this show a lot and it looked very nice with the Idolaster animation art.

wieselhead | 494 Comments - | Reply

7/9/2012 12:50:31 PM #

Well, they didn't know it had no escape route, both users and government was unaware of the scientist objective. That's the problem, and I really wonder what they'll do about toilets and such...it's going to be...weird!

Let's see how they'll explain...

feal87 | | Reply

7/9/2012 3:37:33 PM #

There was supposedly a logout button. In fact, there was a logout button in the beat testing, as Kirito referred. There just wasn't one in the final product because Kayaba, as the one directing the game's development, took it out after the last tests.

As for the bodies, in the novel, the Kayaba Akihiko, upon that sinister declaration, states that measures had been taken into informing the media and all Nerve Gears could only be cur from power for 2 hours without danger (still working on battery, nobody logs out) for everyone to be moved to a hospital. There is more to it, but who’s inside the game doesn’t now anymore for now (nor did the readers at this stage), so I’m not gonna state it. Let’s just say SAO is actually rather realistic when it comes to this point.

Dusk252 | 161 Comments - | Reply

7/9/2012 4:55:29 PM #

yes, that's what I implied as well.

Basically they'll live in an hospital for years...that sound awful, especially as they would lose all muscolar power when they wake up after so much time...

feal87 | | Reply

7/9/2012 10:37:07 PM #

And I didn't even have to spoil you...

Dusk252 | 161 Comments - | Reply

7/9/2012 10:38:36 PM #

...

feal87 | | Reply

7/9/2012 3:56:54 PM #

Almost all of new online games started in beta testing, then after a month they'll officially launch the game. The setting of the game is good in my opinion, it's just that the game master is really an evil..

It was funny when that girl character was revealed to be a guy in real life.. haha

Looking forward to an interesting game story..

kirziga | 299 Comments - | Reply

7/9/2012 4:56:06 PM #

Of course he's evil, what's the point of being a game master otherwise?!

It's such a common thing that I wouldn't be surprised.

feal87 | | Reply

7/9/2012 5:12:32 PM #

Hmm does game masters needs to be evil? Not sure about that..

Yeah but it's still embarrassing to be found out like that..

kirziga | 299 Comments - | Reply

7/9/2012 7:32:56 PM #

He's evil for sure because he is the one who locked them up in the world with nearly no chances to survive.

feal87 | | Reply

7/9/2012 10:09:27 PM #

The moment you give up, you're basically dead. Keep your cool and make informed decisions instead of running round like the masses who care more about dying than surviving.

Besides, there's no guarantee they'll die when killed. The game master just needs a strong motive to keep them playing in order to remain god. I don't think it's too difficult to fake news reports considering how far the gaming world has gone.

Ecchi Catgirl | 542 Comments - | Reply

7/9/2012 10:21:25 PM #

I agree that's the best course, but I'm not sure I would be able to behave in that way while playing the game risking my life...

Well, how could you justify the fact that no one of the relatives managed to free anyone from that world till now? I think the death threat is real....

feal87 | | Reply

7/9/2012 10:30:06 PM #

For now not much time has actually passed in reality, give it at least 24 hours before expecting someone to unplug you. But yes, if the news reports are real, you can't expect them to help you.

I bet time flows differently. So 1 month could actually be equal to 1 day. After all Kirito played for a couple of months to get to floor 8 which in reality would mean starvation since they're trapped in game.

Ecchi Catgirl | 542 Comments - | Reply

7/9/2012 10:38:06 PM #

Not sure about that, but its a possibility that would make sense to make time flow differently between ingame and RL...and allow to make the game reasonable...

feal87 | | Reply

7/9/2012 10:30:19 PM #

it's like a normal game,only if you die you go straight to hell no fuss what so ever....

asdfghjkl | 872 Comments - | Reply

7/9/2012 10:38:13 PM #

*nods*

feal87 | | Reply

7/9/2012 10:50:39 PM #

you will probaly panicked and jumped of a cliff wouldnt you feal?

asdfghjkl | 872 Comments - | Reply

7/9/2012 10:52:12 PM #

*nods*

feal87 | | Reply

7/10/2012 7:36:22 AM #

Just blitzed through the first novel today, I think the author projects a little too much through Kirito and that he enjoys more than his fair share of luck but it was a fun and easy read. I regret not having read it earlier. And with A-1 and Aniplex behind this show it should turn out nicely, this episode alone was beautiful.

Kirito's reaction seemed more like shock than playing it cool, every flicker hammered down that it wasn't a game anymore and he only has one short sighted goal, to survive. I wonder where it will go from here though, after this point the novel had a two year time skip but there's a series of side stories that take place in that time in the second novel, that could be used to better flesh out the characters.

Ginnodangan | 82 Comments - | Reply

7/10/2012 8:25:22 AM #

Yes, A-1 and Aniplex are doing a good job animating this till now. I hope they'll keep this level of quality in the future episodes as well.

Judging from the preview there won't be a 2 year skip, but they'll discuss what happened during the first month of the game. I suppose that's part of the side stories?

feal87 | | Reply

7/10/2012 9:53:09 AM #

That would be more effective for the anime to do, instead of being told about it in the infodump that Kirito gives we would be able to see the world take form, both in good and in bad. One of the parts that I liked was how the characters just went about their lives after that time skip, and with the way the author builds it all up it just had so much potential that isn't explored.

Aniplex is the type of company that knows they have to spend money to make money and A-1 are seriously underestimated animation wise (the fact that they animated Birdy says enough). The director's track record is remarkably solid as well, so I'm sure it should turn out nicely no matter what.

Ginnodangan | 82 Comments - | Reply

7/10/2012 10:03:49 AM #

Yes, that's what I hope as well. They have to give us some level of growth in the characters because skipping straight to the final part of their online life isn't going to make us care much for their efforts...

feal87 | | Reply

7/10/2012 11:17:08 PM #

Well, the novels manage to do so AND still flesh them out and make us care about them. But yeah, I agree it is probably the best option to fit the side stories in between rather than go for the huge info dump that is chapter 4.

Besides the character designer (why? why did it have to be Working!'s designer?!), I have no complaints about the choice of studio and staff and I believe the adaptation will keep up this level of quality.

Dusk252 | 161 Comments - | Reply

7/10/2012 11:20:56 PM #

Looking forward to how they'll play out the story after the side stories. Quite curious if the one you call "infodump" is on Kyoukai Senjou no Horizon level...

feal87 | | Reply

7/10/2012 11:29:31 PM #

Not even close xD Sword Art Online is definitely not that type of series, though it obviously has some skill descriptions in between. They're small and not complicated at all though.

Anyway, I just referred to one chapter, after all. I called it "infodump" becuase the entire chapter consists of Kirito spouting numbers and statistics about how the world and the people organized themselves and evolved in the first two years. But it's pretty much the only "pure" infodump instance in SAO.

Dusk252 | 161 Comments - | Reply

7/10/2012 11:31:43 PM #

yeah, I thought so, but better to ask in order to be prepared to everything!

I may make a post or two over Kyoukai Senjou no Horizon in the future if the story makes some particular nice development...*__*

feal87 | | Reply

7/10/2012 11:35:59 PM #

That'd be nice^^ I hope this season also features some nice debates (that one in season 1 made Masazumi my favorite character) which will definitely be fun writing about, so I hope I can see some posts of you on that too.

(Actually, I was a bit surprised by the lack of it in your lineup, since you called yourself a big fan of the series xP)

Dusk252 | 161 Comments - | Reply

7/10/2012 11:38:25 PM #

It's really hard to fit it inside my schedule because it airs right on Sunday where I have already two days filled with series.

I suppose we'll see how these series I choosed progress, because it would not be the first time I drop a particular series from blogging after a couple of episodes...

feal87 | | Reply

7/10/2012 11:44:48 PM #

I see. But well, I wouldn't like seeing it in place of Sword Art Online, so I'm fine with it xD

That just reminded me that everything I cover is airing in the weekend. On one hand it's good, since it's the time of the week I have more time. On the other hand it's a bit too concentrated since I get plenty of days without posting anything.

Yeah, I understand your point. I 'm actually thinking about dropping Arcana Famiglia this season if it keeps being as uninteresting as the second episode was...

Dusk252 | 161 Comments - | Reply

7/10/2012 11:48:09 PM #

Yeah, I noticed that as well. Everything is packed in the weekend making many days without much content to cover. It's pretty normal unfortunately as tuesday/wednesday are always the less popular days for anime...

Can I suggest you to watch Tari Tari (yes, another sunday series XD) and go a bit away from your standard genre with a simple story of five high school students focusing on their drama?
I'm loving too much that series...*_*

Yeah, Arcana second episode was awful...not much to say really...

feal87 | | Reply

7/11/2012 12:18:29 AM #

Yeah, though it's not my fault they decided to air all the good stuff in the weekend.

Hum... I don't really feel like it, to be honest. I've had my share of slice-of-life last season with one of the best shows I've seen on the genre (Sakamichi no Apollon). I usually find this type of shows rather mediocre (K-On!, Hanasaku Iroha, etc..), though I'm in the mood for them once in a while. But I already have Kokoro Connect that deviates from my usual genre this Summer, so I don't really feel like it. Sorry^^'

It truly was awful... It served no purpose at all to the plot and was full of bad character characterization...

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7/11/2012 12:23:47 AM #

Well, let's see how the rest of the season will go on then!!! Summer has just started!

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7/10/2012 7:35:00 PM #

Finally got around to starting the new season and my first show was this one. At first I was a bit put off by the .hack vibes but this is turning out quite differently given the consequences. After all death sure is worse than a simple comma, given the consequences of in game death and trying to unplug.

I think this show is off to a good start and look forward to see the rest of the cast and the heroine introduced.

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7/10/2012 7:39:54 PM #

Yep, death is a strong motivation to fight and try to reach the final level in the game. I'm still unsure about what kind of experiment is the scientist trying to do.

yes, looking forward to know the main heroine and I'm also quite interested in the skills the various characters will acquire...

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7/12/2012 11:55:24 AM #

Sword Art Online has been another surprise. I expected a regular RPG anime, but the animation looks really good and the story could go places. Wonder how it'll turn out.

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7/12/2012 1:57:58 PM #

yep, big chances of getting a great story here, let's hope we'll get our share of awesomeness!

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7/14/2012 5:50:04 AM #

Well I just hope their VR game servers are stable... Cause if it's anything like Blizzards D3 servers, this anime will be over 5mins into the start of the next episode~

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7/14/2012 8:49:23 AM #

Ahahah, I know right. I remember the first days when everything was up and down for most of the time...

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