Oct 25, 2012
In the near future, a computer game called Sword Art Online is released where the players control their avatars using headsets called Nerve Gear. Everyone who logs in is unable to log out; the game creator has made it such that the only two ways of leaving the game are by dying or reaching the 100th floor and beating it. Dying in the game means dying for real, and millions of players die within the first few days.
The anime
initially focuses on how different players react to their predicament, through
the eyes of the protagonist Kirito. Some embrace the world and even get
married, while others relentlessly try to beat it to go back to the real world.
Others still turn into psychopathic killers. It’s a little bit like Battle Royale in this case.
The anime’s
themes subtly shift, and by the tenth episode, it turns into a love story. This
shift means that most of the previous episodes were side stories, which might
infuriate some viewers.
The anime’s
art is breathtaking. From spectacular sunsets to dark dungeons, the art and
color are nearly unmatched. Sword Art
Online is one of the most beautiful anime to come out this year.
The first
ten episodes are a mixed bag. They don’t all follow the primary plot, and some
are boring while others are captivating. However, wondering when the players
will beat the game—if ever—is what sucks you in. It’s not the best anime in
recent times, but Sword Art Online is
still worth a watch.
Rating 7/10
Man! I loved this anime. You should try shingeki no kyojin. It is even BETTER!
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