Anime Review: Sword Art Online

Posted by : Mizuiro Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Here's another anime review! I decided to watch this since it was pretty popular (and now I love it!) and besides I found Asuna and Kirito's love story pretty kawaii... anyway here's sword art online:

Synopsis:

In the near future, a Virtual Reality Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (VRMMORPG) called Sword Art Online has been released where players control their avatars with their bodies using a piece of technology called Nerve Gear. One day, players discover they cannot log out, as the game creator is holding them captive unless they reach the 100th floor of the game's tower and defeat the final boss. However, if they die in the game, they die in real life. Their struggle for survival starts now...

Story: 7 out of 10

Not really original. They're are a lot of anime's like this (like Btoom!) but I do like quests and how Kirito goes to many games besides SAO. And I find the story line in ALO great (it was so romantic how Kirito saved Asuna!). But I do hope they show the characters' past more, I wanna find out more about them.

The love story was okay, it was really cute.

Animation: 8 out of 10

The animation was great, for some reason it reminded me of Another...

Although, For a great anime like this I was hoping for a better animation (maybe like Fate Zero?) but I guess the animation is already okay.

Music: 10 out of 10

I love the opening and ending songs! The music fits all the scenes (especially the fighting scenes).

I love how we get to see a glimpse of the story in the opening and how calm the ending song were.

Can't wait to hear the opening song for Season 2!

Characters: 6 out of 10

The characters were okay, but I wished they would show the other pasts of the other characters.

The other characters were almost there just to support the main characters or they were just there for the love story (Liz, Silica) but I hope we get to know more about them in the next season.

Here are the characters of Sword Art Online:

Kirigaya Kazuto "Kirito"

Kirito is someone who is not good with words, as said by Klein, and can be quite direct. This is due to him not having many friends and closing others off, because of his love for computers. As such, he can come off as a rude person to others, such as Lisbeth and Sinon. Sometimes, he actually seems to enjoy angering and teasing people as well. Also, from time to time, Kirito can be quite overconfident thinking he can do things others can not.

What I think about the character:

He makes a good match with Asuna so much! I love how both of them fight so well!

Yuuki Asuna

Asuna is a kind and helpful young woman who, similar to Kirito, cannot abandon another in trouble. She takes the game very seriously and is very focused on clearing it before Kirito tells her to enjoy SAO a bit. Asuna is also somewhat proud and is not afraid to get physical with those that challenge her authority or brag about her abilities such as cooking. She even challenged Kirito to a duel after an argument over how to handle a Field Boss. She isn't afraid to act out on her own and will take matters in her own hands from time to time.

What I think about the character:
Asuna is so gorgeous! She's so perfect for Kirito (besides Sachi)! Despite being a girl, she's really great when it comes to video games and she's a really great cook!

Kirigaya Suguha "Leafa"

Unlike her cousin Kazuto, Suguha is upbeat and outgoing. She is much more social and converses easily with others. Even when Kazuto began to push her away after finding out they weren't really siblings, she still treated him with good spirits and tried to get back in his life. She can be very aggressive towards those that annoy her or cross her and can easily lose her temper.

What I think about the character:
I think she's one of the most cute characters in SAO. I like how she's so caring for her cousin/brother and how she helps his brother to find Asuna, despite having feelings for him also.

Andrew Gilbert Mills "Agil"

Agil is a friendly and very helpful person who is always looking out for others. He is also someone to rely on such as when he defended the beta testers against Kibaou, giving Kirito a place to stay, and helping players on lower floors. He also can be a leader on the battlefield and will help his comrades and friends no matter what the cost may be. Although he acted as if he only cared about the money, Kirito commented that Agil had spent all of his money helping mid-level players level up.

What I Think about the character:

He's very helpful... that's it.

Tsuboi Ryoutarou "Klein"

Klein is one of the friendliest people in the series and sets the mood when he's around. He never holds grudges against others and is always ready to lend a helping hand. He cares deeply for his friends and always wants to be by their side fighting alongside them when they are in danger .

What I Think about the character:

I have nothing to say about him... he's pretty okay.

Shinozaki Rika "Lisbeth"

Lisbeth is a very friendly person that can get along with just about everyone she meets. She is hardworking and takes great pride in her abilities as a blacksmith. She will become very defensive and aggressive if someone were to challenge her pride as a blacksmith much like Kirito did after accidentally breaking the best sword she had created. She has a bad temper and can get somewhat violent, such as when she grabbed Kirito by the collar after he broke one of her best swords.

What I think about the character:
I think it was pretty sad when she found out about Asuna and Kirito and she was crying, she was one of the few people who cared for him. Oh and she looks much cuter with brown hair (^_^)

Ayano Keiko "Silica"

In SAO, Silica became the first player to tame a Feathery Dragon, which she named Pina (the same name as her cat in the real world), despite SAO being the first VRMMO she's ever played. She is introduced as a character whose parties treat her as a mascot and is immensely popular on the middle floors due to her pet and her status as one of the rare Beast Tamers.

What I Think about the character:
She's so kawaii! <3

Yui

As Yui was originally a girl without her memories, she felt insecure about not knowing who or where her "parents" were, so she assumed that Kirito was her father and Asuna was her mother. After the couple decides to play along as the girl's parents due to the girl's psychological condition, she begins to be very cheerful and shows great affection for her so-called "parents". According to Asuna, her behavior was like that of a baby, despite her young appearance. However she does not show any fear, regardless of the kind of danger she might be in and even shows signs of rebellion when Kirito tells her that she has to stay with Sasha when Kirito and Asuna wanted to go to a dungeon to rescue Thinker.

What I Think about the character:

If Kirito and Asuna had a real baby it would probably look like Yui.

Kayaba Akihiko "Heathcliff"

he is the development director and GM (Game Master) of Sword Art Online. He is also the designer of the NerveGear, the Cardinal System, and The Seed, as well as the main antagonist of the Aincrad Arc.

He plays SAO as the leader of the Knights of the Blood.

What I think about the character:

He's a genius for creating a VMMORPG, I wish there was one in real life... without the being stuck in the game and everything.

Sugou Nobuyuki "Fairy King Oberon"

he is the former director of the research institute of RECTO Progress Inc. He was Fairy King Oberon, the main antagonist of the Fairy Dance Arc. He is also Asuna's ex-fiance.

What I think about the character:

He's such a maniac.... he's such a pervert! He should be thankful that Kirito didn't kill him despite what he did to Asuna!

All in all I rate this anime an 8.5 out of 10!

I love the story, I love how thrilling the fighting scenes are, I love how they also make me laugh despite being in a death game and I love how simple the love story is. I can't wait for Season 2!

Do I reccomend it? Yes, maybe for ages 15+ because there are a lot of fighting scenes, fan service and mature scenes (especially in episode 24). I reccomend this to those who love fantasy and action animes, I specially reccomend this to gamer otakus!

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