Older Children (May contain mild bad language, bloodless violence)
Vintage:
July 7, 2012
Status:
Still Airing
Summary:
The only way to escape is to 'clear' the game. Death in game means actual 'death' ----
The ten thousand who have logged onto the as of yet mysterious game 'Sword Art Online' using their Nerve Gear have been forced into this perilous death game and are trapped inside.
Protagonist Kirito, one of the many gamers, has greeted this 'truth'.
He plays as a solo player in the giant castle that is the stage for this game ---- 'Aincrad'.
To meet the conditions of clearing the game and leaving this twisted virtual world, he must get through all 100 floors. Will Kirito have what it takes to clear the game, or will he die trying?
One of the greatest anime I've ever since. Not my favorite, but still a good one.
Story - This anime didn't bother showing much of a plot twist, instead they focused on their own plot. Unlike other animes (I won't mention names) that gives a lot of Plot Twist to act complicated but they're actually nothing serious. As for how things, like strategies, works out during battles, they also didn't bother over-complicating stuffs. They used the most common tactic in the MMORPG world, "Switch". It brings out the intensity of a battle to you.
Dialogue - I'd say that this was done pretty well, they put out some balance throughout the characters.
Animation - I'm sure you'll know right away when you watch this anime, the animation is at least "good" for an anime at this time and day.
Entertainment - They did a great job balancing the actions, jokes, drama, and fanservices.... Well, maybe too much fanservice at a "bad time". They also didn't "over-complicate" things such as the plot and strategies unlike some animes. They know their limit and maximize what they have with this type of anime.
Overall, I'd say this is a really great anime. Sure, sometimes they focus on too much fanservice, which can be a bit annoying, but they tend to stay on topic, one is the "MMORPG", which you can learn about or relate.
