Gold Vanguard Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 So far I only watched the first episode and was amazed by it. It has so much potential to be a great anime. So for everyone that had seen the anime, how is it? It the entire series good or is it just overrated crap? Also how's the Light Novel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowofchaos Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 It's well... you really have to decide for yourself. The fanbase... makes it sound better than it is. However, if you don't mind the Mary Sue elements (I didn't) it'll be a great way to kill some time. It's a "Defend your waifu" story basically after the background of the story is thoroughly established. I see the Light Novel, the same way as the anime. Just take it as it is and decide for yourself. The writing is HORRIBLE on Chapter 16.5. But that's what makes it utterly hilarious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helios Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 (edited) Light Novel > Anime. You can watch the anime if you want, but tbh you're gonna end up being disappointed because of how great the potential is. If you read the light novels make sure to try and read it in order, since there's a lot of side stories that tell stories about what happened before the two year time skip (which IMO are 8709867 times more interesting than the actual "plot"). Also seconding what Shadowofchaos said about the glory that is Chapter 16.5 Edited January 10, 2013 by Helios Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowofchaos Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Also seconding what Shadowofchaos said about the glory that is Chapter 16.5 キリト君！！ 気持ちいい！！ イク！！ アスナ俺も！！ If I say any more, I might get banned. Also, the anime basically has plot inconsistencies that you're like "Huh!?" about unless you've read the light novel that covers all its bases. Though the light novel jumps around a lot on the two Aincrad volumes. You have to assemble them in chronological order in your head with the Light Novel, but the anime does it for you. So there's a pro and a con there for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florete Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 It has so much potential to be a great anime. And that's the best I was ever able to say about the series. First few episodes are really good. Then it gets worse and worse and worse until you're just laughing at how damn terrible it is. I consider it the worst anime I've ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elieson Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 (edited) Just Like Ragnarok: The Animation Edited January 10, 2013 by Elieson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowofchaos Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Then it gets worse and worse and worse until you're just laughing at how damn terrible it is. Tangerine has asked me if I had watch the last episode yet. To this day, I have not. And I'm still scared, despite the fact that I've read the Light Novel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapier Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I'd say you have to watch it first in order to judge it by yourself. There are so many opinions about it that it's hard to say "it sucks" or "it's good". I found the premise very cool, but then it just disappointed me. The fact that Kirito is a God Sue doesn't help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Othin Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 It's good, and I'd recommend it, but it's nothing too special. Could definitely have been much better than it was, which makes the actual results disappointing, but it's good nonetheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinKuma Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Watch the anime and read light novels. You won't be saddened cause I know I wasn't. I've only read/went over the first two light novels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxas Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 The anime got a bit slow in the middle, and I wasn't too happy with the ending, but it's still a pretty solid watch overall. Can't say I have much experience with the light novels except for chapter 16.5, though. :U Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinori Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 And that's the best I was ever able to say about the series. First few episodes are really good. Then it gets worse and worse and worse until you're just laughing at how damn terrible it is. I consider it the worst anime I've ever seen. RED FOX CAN YOU HELP ME UNDERSTAND THIS. [spoiler=SPOILERS ABOUT THE FREAKING SERIES] http://z.mfcdn.net/store/manga/8656/01-008.0/compressed/f029.jpg [2:05:05 AM] shinori8: THERE [2:05:06 AM] shinori8: TO [2:05:16 AM] shinori8: http://z.mfcdn.net/store/manga/8656/01-009.0/compressed/b002.jpg [2:05:17 AM] shinori8: THERE [2:05:22 AM] shinori8: HOW DO YOU GET FROM POINT FUCKING A [2:05:25 AM] shinori8: TO POINT FUCKING B [2:05:26 AM | Edited 2:05:31 AM] Manix: okay i have whipped cream, everyone go home [2:05:30 AM] shinori8: IN THE MATTER OF LIKE 2 PAGES [2:05:32 AM] shinori8: HOW THE FUCK [2:05:35 AM] S. Kim: Magic [2:05:43 AM] shinori8: They time skipped [2:05:45 AM] shinori8: a damn kid [2:05:49 AM] shinori8: the kid growing up [2:05:51 AM] shinori8: and the kids death [2:05:55 AM] shinori8: HOW IN THE WORLD [2:06:09 AM] shinori8: AND THEN THE SERIES ENDS LIKE TWO CHAPTERS LATER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florete Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I can't tell if you're serious, but... Their "daugher" is an AI they found that started calling them Mama and Papa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helios Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Definitely don't read the manga OP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinori Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I can't tell if you're serious, but... Their "daugher" is an AI they found that started calling them Mama and Papa. Completely serious. I didn't watch the anime. THAT WAS HOW THAT CHILD WAS INTRODUCED IN THE MANGA. SERIOUSLY THAT WAS LIKE A TWO PAGE DIFFERENCE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau of Isaac Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) As someone who has just finished watching the first season and begun watching the second, it's definitely an above average anime for the most part. The problem is that the first episode is done so well that it can be a bit disappointing to find that the rest of the series plays it very safe rather than pushing for better quality. I honestly think that the overall concept of SAO in the first season is probably has the best "trapped in a game" plot that I have ever seen. They really cover all the basics with a brilliant flourish that leaves so much room for development. The main problem is that the majority of the story consists of meandering side stories that don't contribute much to the main plotline. For that matter, there is no real plotline, and even by the last episode nothing ever really comes together. It just kind of congeals into a conclusion. I'm going to be honest and say that while I thought the very, very last segment that roles into the credits of the first season was very brilliant, that the rest of the episode and everything leading up to it felt nothing like it was heading towards anything. If I had watched it and found out that it was the season finale I'd have been pretty pissed. I can give a more in-depth analysis, but thus far I think my thoughts are pretty clear: It's good, but pretty staid and by the numbers. Edited January 11, 2013 by Esau of Isaac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Vanguard Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 1357779573[/url]' post='2243161']Light Novel > Anime. You can watch the anime if you want, but tbh you're gonna end up being disappointed because of how great the potential is. If you read the light novels make sure to try and read it in order, since there's a lot of side stories that tell stories about what happened before the two year time skip (which IMO are 8709867 times more interesting than the actual "plot"). Also seconding what Shadowofchaos said about the glory that is Chapter 16.5 What's so bad about Chapter 16.5?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau of Isaac Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 キリト君！！ 気持ちいい！！ イク！！ アスナ俺も！！ If I say any more, I might get banned. Just saw this after reading Gold Vanguard's post. Is this ACTUALLY in the light novel? What the hell. 2lewd >___> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fateborn Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Chapter 16.5 best chapter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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