Posted by 5hifter

The first three episodes were the best in my opinion.

Pretty much.

Posted by Skill

I'm 12 minutes into 4th and I still think its absolutely amazing.

The pkers are never mentioned again, the entire episode is pointless.

Posted by Glazey

If you went with the hype before the series came out, I heard it's a little disappointing.

but I didn't and I started watching the series about when it finished so I never knew how much this series was anticipated and that's why people feel the way they do now, because it was overhyped.

It was decent, the ALO Arc was pretty bad compared to the SAO Arc though. I really enjoyed the series. Hopefully the second season will redeem it.

I didn't feel for any characters.
I kinda wanted them to die.
All of them.

Just. Kill. That. ****ing. Orange. Haired. Girl.  

Ah, watching episode 5 now. Episode 4 is probably my favorite so far. But something in episode 5 happened that I can totally relate to(spoilers)

Spoiler

Ah, the classic Sell N Share/Need vs greed drama. Had it happen way too many times to me in Tera.

Posted by NeoZX

Pretty much.


The pkers are never mentioned again, the entire episode is pointless.


I didn't feel for any characters.
I kinda wanted them to die.
All of them.

Just. Kill. That. ****ing. Orange. Haired. Girl.

Hey, don't hate on Silica-Chan.  

Posted by Skill

Ah, watching episode 5 now. Episode 4 is probably my favorite so far. But something in episode 5 happened that I can totally relate to(spoilers)

Spoiler

Ah, the classic Sell N Share/Need vs greed drama. Had it happen way too many times to me in Tera.

Hey, don't hate on Silica-Chan.

I meant AssssssssssUma.  

On episode 7 now, I can start to see why people are criticizing the anime.

Spoiler

The first and 2nd episodes seem to provide a false hope that the anime focuses on the action genre. The first floor boss covered elements of tactical raids and was quite an in depth fight. The general emphasis on the flow of an MMO game, it certainly seems to set a path towards an action show, which in the west is the most appreciated type of anime. Action-oriented animes tend to be well received and the most popular outside of Japan.

After the first couple episodes, fights are implied and don't really contain much action. It seems to skip ahead floors, and fights are not as rich or significant as they were at the start. The anime switches to be more plot driven. The plot becomes implied and requires you to think, with many ongoing mysteries. Elements of romance are frequently introduced, which many were not looking for in a show that is supposed to capture the feeling of a MMORPG.

Because of the reduced emphasis on action and increased effort put into other aspects of the show such as romance or mysteries, it upset many people as it was not what they expected.

So far I personally don't mind the path the anime has taken, I personally like it. But I can certainly see why people became disappointed and upset with what happens, as it does not meet their expectations.

Will update as I continue watching. Still loving it, myself.  

Posted by Skill

On episode 7 now, I can start to see why people are criticizing the anime.

Spoiler

The first and 2nd episodes seem to provide a false hope that the anime focuses on the action genre. The first floor boss covered elements of tactical raids and was quite an in depth fight. The general emphasis on the flow of an MMO game, it certainly seems to set a path towards an action show, which in the west is the most appreciated type of anime. Action-oriented animes tend to be well received and the most popular outside of Japan.

After the first couple episodes, fights are implied and don't really contain much action. It seems to skip ahead floors, and fights are not as rich or significant as they were at the start. The anime switches to be more plot driven. The plot becomes implied and requires you to think, with many ongoing mysteries. Elements of romance are frequently introduced, which many were not looking for in a show that is supposed to capture the feeling of a MMORPG.

Because of the reduced emphasis on action and increased effort put into other aspects of the show such as romance or mysteries, it upset many people as it was not what they expected.

So far I personally don't mind the path the anime has taken, I personally like it. But I can certainly see why people became disappointed and upset with what happens, as it does not meet their expectations.

Will update as I continue watching. Still loving it, myself.

You understand it, very well may I add, but that 5 year old kid going http://www.modernmom.com/sites/default/files/images/Power+Rangers+PowerRangersMMPR.jpg (Unsupported image host)
ZOMG DA POWR REGERS (Despite this picture is from Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger..pfft, PR sucks...)
Has taken over too.

Maybe you'll see how truly bad all of it is whine you get to the sick sadistic Carrot Top at the end of ALO.  

sao sucks but you should stop trying to ruin his viewing experience you absolute dickbag  

SAO's 1-12 was okay, even if the plot was fillery and rushed, it was at least eye candy and fun to watch. 13-24 though, just avoid them.  

After you finish watch log horizon. Its far far better than SAO and actually feels like a true mmo  

man I know Sakurasou shouldn't make you cry but damn there are some serious tearjerking scenes for me  

Posted by Talon

man I know Sakurasou shouldn't make you cry but damn there are some serious tearjerking scenes for me

Talon, my fav character is Mashiro, you? And btw rate the crying from 1-50 and your favorite scene, thats my 2nd favorite anme of all time next to Magi.

Posted by Pazx

sao sucks but you should stop trying to ruin his viewing experience you absolute dickbag

Sao was absolutely amazing, Idc how bad the ending was blah blah blah it was decently made.  

Posted by twilit

My first anime. Enjoy the shear epicness of the action, themes, and repeatable quotes.

It's so easy to tell that Gurren Laggen and Kill la Kill are made by pretty much the same people.

The over-the-top action is ridiculous but extremely fun.  

Posted by Livid

Talon, my fav character is Mashiro, you? And btw rate the crying from 1-50 and your favorite scene, thats my 2nd favorite anme of all time next to Magi.

Nanami for sure, Mashiro's at a close second. dat Kansai accent  

Posted by Talon

Nanami for sure, Mashiro's at a close second. dat Kansai accent

Nanami ehh =w= Mashiro is seriously dedicated something we both share  

how is nanami not dedicated lol

Spoiler

she like died in the first 5ish episodes

 

Posted by Talon

how is nanami not dedicated lol

Spoiler

she like died in the first 5ish episodes

oh look, another spoiler.