In this sub-category, you’ll find TV series that are generally Japanese anime, but also animation from across the world.
Overview As the focus shifts to Asuna, it seems it is time for her to be the hero of her own story. Review (with Spoilers) Thus far Asuna has been seen as a fearsome warrior, the damsel in distress, and most recently, the girl who Kirito may or may not be dating. However, with her…
Overview After Kirito being the hero, and main focus, for both season 1, and most of season 2, it seems Asuna is going to relieve him of such duties. Review (with Spoilers) After battles in Sword Art Online, Alfheim Online, and Gun Gale Online, it seems the focus of the show is going to switch…
Overview Mission accomplished, and seemingly the arc is over. Review (with Spoilers) Well, to my surprise, after just starting the arc on episode 15, it has come to an end. Making you wonder, at this point, what is next on the horizon? For with it now being 2025 in their world, and Kirito in college,…
Overview After getting some background on how the quest came into being, it is all action from there! Review (with Spoilers) As we inch closer to the finale in 8 episodes, it seems this arc may end up being rather short. For with us meeting the King of The Giants, Thrym, in the episode, I…
Overview Sword Art Online returns to Alfheim Online for there is a civil war brewing amongst the game’s AI. Review (with Spoilers) Rather than introduce a new VRMMO, or stay within GGO, most of the known characters from season 1 return, as does Sinon, for a new adventure within Alfheim Online. One dealing with a…
Overview As we go into part 2 of wrapping up the show’s first arc, a lot is explained in terms of how Death Gun came about. Review (with Spoilers) While the next episode is called “Debriefing,” it does seem most of the debriefing is done in this episode. We learn who the three members of…
Overview Death Gun’s true identity, partly, is revealed and we begin the transition to the 2nd half of the season. Trigger Warning(s): Attempted Sexual Assault Review (with Spoilers) With 24 episodes, and this being episode 13, it means it is time for the show to begin shifting toward its 2nd arc. However, with Death Gun…
Overview The time finally arrives when there is less talking and more action. Review (with Spoilers) Despite us only being one episode removed since Death Gun and Kirito faced off last, strangely it feels like it has been more than that. However, with Death Gun and Kirito coming face to face, and finally facing off…
Overview In a semi-filler episode, Sinon and Kirito figure out how Death Gun is able to kill his victims. Review (with Spoilers) With Sinon and Kirito temporarily escaping Death Gun, they take their time in a desert cave for granted and mostly have foregone the possibility of an ambush for they need to mentally strengthen…
Overview After a quick face off against Death Gun, Kirito and Sinon verbally share the guilt which comes from murdering in self-defense. Review (with Spoilers) As you can tell, for the most part, this arc deals with guilty feelings coming from doing what was necessary to protect yourself and the ones you love. Though, as…
Overview With Death Gun spotted, taking him out becomes a top priority. Review (with Spoilers) The pace of the show, and action, picks up as Death Gun becomes an active villain. One which inspires Sinon and Kirito to temporarily team up, and a worried Asuna to go talk to Kikuoka. Though with Death Gun lurking…
Overview After a slightly lengthy prelude, we get to see the Bullet of Bullets 3 contest! Review (with Spoilers) After boring qualifying matches, and then Kirito’s breakdown, Bullet of Bullets has finally begun! Leading me to hope that the imbalance of story and quality action is fixed. If just because these gunners are supposed to…
Overview As the Germanians strategize, we learn what Finé’s men are willing to do to win the war. Review (with Spoilers) You know, with watching a show like Girl Meets World you’d think I would be fine with inconsistency. However, even though this episode feels like a rebound to some form of past glory, I’m…
Overview This episode steps away from GGO to have both Shino and Kirito reflect on what happened in the last episode. Review (with Spoilers) I wouldn’t necessarily call this a filler episode, but I must admit I was kind of bored watching Kirito give himself a guilt trip over the three members of Laughing Coffin…
Overview Three lackluster battles are made up for with a flashback and Kirito and Sinon getting intimately close. Review (with Spoilers) I partly am disappointed in this episode, if just because Kirito’s battles in GGO remain lackluster, and even Sinon’s lacked the excitement of the first one we saw her in. If anything, it feels…
Overview With the first match of Battle of Bullets 3 coming, Kirito decides to reveal he is a guy to Sinon. Review (with Spoilers) In this episode, the action begins and with Kirito being a sword user, I think we may not get the type of battles we have seen from Sinon when it comes…
Overview When Shino/ Sinon met Kirito. Review (with Spoilers) With Kirito entering GGO comes the true beginning of the series and in the first episode, he already made an impression, partly because he is a girl. Something which leads to odd moments of commentary dealing with the harassment those with girl characters receive. Though, as…
Overview As we get to know real world Shino, Kirito preps to dive into Gun Gale Online. Review (with Spoilers) While in the first season there was character development in the form of people getting stronger by fighting or surviving tragedy in the virtual world, with Shino we get an excellent mix of her developing…
Overview This episode’s focus is establishing how much of a badass Sinon is. Review (with Spoilers) As we get more in tune with the Gun Gale Online universe, Sword Art Online II continues to show us a world which we can only hope will become reality as Sony, and other technology companies, make serious gains…
Overview After a year recovering, it seems Kirito is about to be thrown into another VRMMO game. Review (with Spoilers) When it comes to successful series of late, that don’t seem to go way past their expiration date, like Naruto and many others, Sword Art Online is probably one of the few that didn’t seek…
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