Sword Art Online

[Archangel]

Alternative Title: ソードアート・オンライン

Type: TV
Episodes: 24?
Source: Light Novel
Producers: Aniplex, A-1 Pictures, Genco
Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Game, Romance

Synopsis: 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' amd 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?

Resources: ANN | AniDB | MyAnimeList

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[shinta|hikari]

That was orgasmic. They are doing a fantastic job in adapting this with all the necessary details included, even without narration.

[Buffalobiian]

I don't know what the intentions of the Game Master is (unless he's telling the truth), but this is the best way to teach someone about the value of the real world.

As the saying goes, "The best way to teach your child about money is to have none."

I hope Klein doesn't die, but that only makes him the perfect candidate for a death that will piss everybody off.

I wonder if you can have virtual babies in this game. Or how your body gets nutrition during the one month that you're lying on your bed getting bed sores....

[shinta|hikari]

I like how they kept most of the grim and dark elements from the novel. I hope this level of quality lasts until the last episode.

I knew it would happen, but I still LOLed at the faking couple after the mirror activation.

[Inazuma]

Klein has a Bernadotte-san side to him - I hope he'll come back as a badass leader in a pinch situation for the hero

[MasterOfMoogles]

The only way for you to live any long period of time is for the people in the real world to move you to a hospital and hook you up to machines. In the novels, they mention that while you can't remove the NervGear, you can lose your internet connection for up to 2 hours or so before the helmet fries your brain. During the time when you're disconnected, NervGear is probably still intercepting signals to your body, but you're probably unconscious.
I imagine they wait until nighttime to disconnect you and move your body to a hospital, in the hopes that you're not in the middle of a battle in-game.

[Kraco]

Electronics are much more sensitive to microwaves than living tissue, so all one would need is a big enough microwave oven to fry the NerveGear, although it can't be so complicated a skilled technician/engineer couldn't disable it even without such drastic methods. But then again, that's hardly the point of this show, so I'll forgive such an unrealistic detail in the setting.

In reality 99%, at least, of the limited 10000 first participants would be guys, right? That's another exception from reality I will forgive more than happily.

I'm looking forward to some characters who'd actually enjoy this current state of affairs, regardless of their disposition otherwise. It's given there would be people who would actually enjoy slaying fellow players if PvP is possible. In fact Kirito's deep and sensible grasp of the situation could develop into enjoyment once he really gets into it.

[Munsu]

First episode was a bit uneven, but promising start with high production values. Will certainly keep watching.

[Xelbair]

That was orgasmic. They are doing a fantastic job in adapting this with all the necessary details included, even without narration.

Indeed, if they will keep it up it will be godly.
I'm wondering if they will use chronological order or go with vol1 fully -> side stuff afterwards.

I don't know what the intentions of the Game Master is (unless he's telling the truth), but this is the best way to teach someone about the value of the real world.

As the saying goes, "The best way to teach your child about money is to have none."

I hope Klein doesn't die, but that only makes him the perfect candidate for a death that will piss everybody off.

I wonder if you can have virtual babies in this game. Or how your body gets nutrition during the one month that you're lying on your bed getting bed sores....

There is a reason behind all of this, sir.

Electronics are much more sensitive to microwaves than living tissue, so all one would need is a big enough microwave oven to fry the NerveGear, although it can't be so complicated a skilled technician/engineer couldn't disable it even without such drastic methods. But then again, that's hardly the point of this show, so I'll forgive such an unrealistic detail in the setting.

In reality 99%, at least, of the limited 10000 first participants would be guys, right? That's another exception from reality I will forgive more than happily.

I'm looking forward to some characters who'd actually enjoy this current state of affairs, regardless of their disposition otherwise. It's given there would be people who would actually enjoy slaying fellow players if PvP is possible. In fact Kirito's deep and sensible grasp of the situation could develop into enjoyment once he really gets into it.

in novel most of players were male. Girls were really rare.

[Alhuin]

It's been a few seasons since I've decided to keep up with an anime, but I'm coming out of the shadows for this one.

I don't really have much to say about the first episode, besides that I enjoy the dark nature of it. And I can't decide if I like the main character's normal look or virtual look better.

Gotwoot is subbing this one, by the way. In a joint with UTW. Much better than HorribleSubs.

UTWoots - Sword Art Online 01

[Ryllharu]

I can tell it is going to be difficult to be able to enjoy this series. Due to the translated novel's popularity there are detailed spoilers (mostly character bios) all over the place. I hadn't even gotten around to watching the first episode before it happened. They're just thrown out there casually.



It's got promise though, and I like that it is supposedly in the same setting as Accel World. Interesting what a difference 24 years makes (Sword Art in 2022 and Accel World in 2046). You'd think that after something like this, they'd be incredibly strict in regards to people (and particularly the youth) getting their consciousness sent into VR worlds at all.

I take it that the Neuro-Linker has substantially higher safeguards over the NerveGear.

[Buffalobiian]

I can tell it is going to be difficult to be able to enjoy this series. Due to the translated novel's popularity there are detailed spoilers (mostly character bios) all over the place. I hadn't even gotten around to watching the first episode before it happened. They're just thrown out there casually.

Where were you prowling? I'll know not to go there.

[Ryllharu]

Where were you prowling? I'll know not to go there.

AniDB was where I got spoiled, and I imagine any comments on sites like RandomC or similar are going to be loaded with them.

This happens every time with popular light novel series that are on Baka-Tsuki.

[Kraco]

Episode 2 - HS




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I was kind of worried for a long while during this ep about Kirito looking kind of emo, so worried he seemed scared, and too weak. I guess he wasn't too weak in the end, only the last boss was helluva strong, but I was incredibly happy when he made his little speech with the theatrics, donned the coat, and left with the lone wolf attitude. Actually that attitude was so funny and promising that I almost wish Asuna doesn't stick around.

[Ryllharu]

Ugh, the Engrish.

There's only two things that "beater" should ever apply to:
One is someone who is...one-eye snake charming. Two is someone who runs into bushes to flush out game for hunters. I'm hoping that Kirito somewhat ends up being the latter. I expect he won't be teaming much after the word gets out, except for Boss battles. But he could at least run around all sneaky and help out other players while they are leveling on a floor.

I guess the other direction they could be going is that he's the one who will beat the game ultimately, so he's a "beater" of challenges.

Still super awkward.

From Asuna's speech about not wanting to just be sitting around in the first town, I take it most of the other actually female players stay out of danger the majority of the time. Maybe they spend most of the time playing as Smiths or Merchants like Ragnarok Online or something. There's no magic, but there are tons of skills. I assume that means not only combat-oriented ones.

[Archangel]

I don't think it actually means anything, Kirito just used the name to distinguish between beta testing noobs and beta testing assholes. He made himself out to be the asshole for the the well being of the entire game, batman style.

The lack of details bothers me, i wish i had a guidebook to how the game worked. Xelbair will have to do for now.

[Dark Dragon]

I'm also reading the novels, up to volume 7.

If you guys have any general question about game mechanics, just PM me. I don't really post since it's hard to discuss a lot of things without minor spoilers.

[Buffalobiian]

I expect he won't be teaming much after the word gets out, except for Boss battles.

I expect Asuna to be right back by his side next episode (if not that, then soon). Lone wolf needs quality company.

[miyama_ryu]

Asuna came across as being a little strange to me. She seems to be an absolute noob who does not even know about your name being on your life bar, Its like she has never played an MMO before. Yet she has some sick moves that even impresses Kirito. This makes her look like a verteran. So is she super talented? Or is she hiding something, like being a beta as well?

[Buffalobiian]

Asuna came across as being a little strange to me. She seems to be an absolute noob who does not even know about your name being on your life bar, Its like she has never played an MMO before. Yet she has some sick moves that even impresses Kirito. This makes her look like a verteran. So is she super talented? Or is she hiding something, like being a beta as well?

Or fencing girl playing an MMORPG for the first time?