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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Time for some goblin slaying fighting against the goblins! Surprisingly good amount of violence this episode especially with Kirito. In some classic SAO moments, Kirito is able to fight that goblin regardless the circumstances and I think it's one of those moments that defines him as a character. Good to see they made it out of that hellhole alive. I'm rather still curious about how far they'll develop Kirito's relationship with the others this season. |
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| Kirito guy instructing Eugeo guy to fight them via sword, which he never done it. Eugeo guy did his best, and protect Kirito guy. Kirito guy remembered that time, and got the leader. After they ran away, he called the sister girl to save him. Needing dangerous treatment to save him. The soul of Alice girl came to talk to them when it's done. It seems like Eugeo guy is well. It seems like that moment was like an imagination. Continuing with cutting the tree, then Kirito guy is able to cut the most of it off now with what happened before in the cave. Eugeo guy wanting him to teach him sword fighting. He calls it "Eincrad style", huh. Eugeo guy finished cutting the tree. Celebration since their mission is done. Eugeo guy gets a chance to choose next mission. He chose to be a swordman and one day to save Alice girl. He also wants sister girl to wait for him. (Long? as I heard it's the longest arc ever) Journey begins. |
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| Interesting episode the fight against the goblins was intense and tough even with Kirito's memories. It was interesting in seeing how close Kirito was going to get crushed though. Still a pretty close fight but im glad that all three made it out. Wanting to learn the way of the sword to rescue the girl that serves as your greatest regret huh great motivation. The feast was a nice touch though and perfect for celebrating the end of the cedar. Its nice that Eugeo and Selka had that talk. Looks like the capital is next and the academy. |
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| They made a few changes and cut somethings too like eugeo vs jink but overall it was a good adaptation considering they had a lot of content to cover with just an episode. Im still salty they made eugeo shout selka's name when he didnt in the light novel and people started calling him useless, but i hope they can look past that and see how amazing he is as a character now that his development is beginning. |
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| Good episode, nice pacing, epic fight. It's just hit me how lonely Eugeo must've been, losing both Alice and Kirito. Glad they're back together now. |
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| Amazing episode. The fights looked very good. Next episode it seems that we'll be back in real world.. |
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| love the sakuga fight scenes in this episode, Kirito almost died too |
| The fight, Eugeo cutting the tree after his hard work, that was so awesome. Never have i looked forward to SAO episodes before, i feel like a mark (wrestling term) at the moment. |
Seretical said: very disappointed. light novel readers will get what i mean. it is really hard to count just how many important scenes they cut out of this episode. there was literally an entire duel when eugeo said he wanted to be a swordsman to the village that was just straight up cut out. and right when they left the village there was meant to be an important scene with the previous generations gigas cedar carver handing something important on to them. they literally just covered the entire first book in four episodes. honestly go read the novel because at this rate the anime is going to be a big waste of time and you'll be left wondering "....well what was so good that the light novel readers were going on about?" anime adaptations are like advertisement to the source material like the light novels anyway so expect shortcuts or a lot of details left out |
| Where did A1 get the budget to produce this art and animation lol The fight scenes and sword play were absolutely STUNNING and man that Goblin fight was too awesome.....Yeah it was obvious that Kirito and Eugeo would survive but man was it nice to see Kirito actually have a hard time (And even lose first too....My guy was pretty much dead if not for Eugeo saving him) I was shook to see blood though, I had no idea that things would be this realistic and graphic in terms of damage and body parts being cut off....I'm even more excited to see how heated the combat and fights will be in this series now Also I'm proud of Eugeo for finally learning how to fight with a sword and seeing him cut down that tree made me smile (Pretty nice how both he and Kirito leveled up from that Goblin encounter) but I'm highkey bugged out that he and Kirito STILL don't remember each other even though we got so close to it finally happening xD |
TokoyaOct 27, 2018 10:29 AM
Seretical said: Your first post on the forum is you bitching that they cut out some things? Lmao from what the other guy said above it doesn't even seem as bad as you are trying to make it out to bevery disappointed. light novel readers will get what i mean. it is really hard to count just how many important scenes they cut out of this episode. there was literally an entire duel when eugeo said he wanted to be a swordsman to the village that was just straight up cut out. and right when they left the village there was meant to be an important scene with the previous generations gigas cedar carver handing something important on to them. they literally just covered the entire first book in four episodes. honestly go read the novel because at this rate the anime is going to be a big waste of time and you'll be left wondering "....well what was so good that the light novel readers were going on about?" |
Seretical said: very disappointed. light novel readers will get what i mean. it is really hard to count just how many important scenes they cut out of this episode. there was literally an entire duel when eugeo said he wanted to be a swordsman to the village that was just straight up cut out. and right when they left the village there was meant to be an important scene with the previous generations gigas cedar carver handing something important on to them. they literally just covered the entire first book in four episodes. honestly go read the novel because at this rate the anime is going to be a big waste of time and you'll be left wondering "....well what was so good that the light novel readers were going on about?" God it's an ADAPTATION!! Do u want them to copy word by word ? Light Novel and Anime are different media, expect some adaptations. I don't read the LN and still the whole ep felt nice paced, real danger (even knowing that they would survive), and a nice setup for what's coming. Don't be that type of "fanboy" that shits because something was cut out plz. Appreciate that gorgeous fight that u can't see while reading the LN ;) |
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Exactly, What the hell happening? In a 4 cour show nonetheless. Damn, how is this so good? I honestly can't believe Alicization is this good. It's like the LN readers were right all along. XD Awesome episode overall. The action sequences were stunning, flashy and extremely well animated and the art is so crisp. It's almost movie tier production. A1 are going all out. I'm actually loving the fact that Kirito is actually struggling a bit, the part where he got hit and struggled with his hands trembling was so real, I loved it. It's making these fights a lot more compelling. I was't expecting the blood and gore as well given in the past it's always been more gamified but I loved it, I'm genuinely happy that this seems more like a high-fantasy show with rpg like elements than an rpg with fantasy mixed in. Was nice to see Eugeo's training and eventually see him cut down the demon tree. I guess technically, the story is just beginning now and I can't wait to see more, I haven't been this excited for SAO content in years. |
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Kaiser_Senpai said: There's hope for these forums yet....Well said! I can't like or second this post enoughSeretical said: very disappointed. light novel readers will get what i mean. it is really hard to count just how many important scenes they cut out of this episode. there was literally an entire duel when eugeo said he wanted to be a swordsman to the village that was just straight up cut out. and right when they left the village there was meant to be an important scene with the previous generations gigas cedar carver handing something important on to them. they literally just covered the entire first book in four episodes. honestly go read the novel because at this rate the anime is going to be a big waste of time and you'll be left wondering "....well what was so good that the light novel readers were going on about?" God it's an ADAPTATION!! Do u want them to copy word by word ? Light Novel and Anime are different media, expect some adaptations. I don't read the LN and still the whole ep felt nice paced, real danger (even knowing that they would survive), and a nice setup for what's coming. Don't be that type of "fanboy" that shits because something was cut out plz. Appreciate that gorgeous fight that u can't see while reading the LN ;) |
| This episode was pretty cool in terms of action. I was wondering how much time passed when Eugeo was training with Kirito. And that wrapped brown cloth item Kirito was holding, is that what I think it is? Aside from that everything seems to be taking its' time to get the the location where the 'girl' is waiting for them on top Cathedral Tower. |
| There they are again, Kiritos skills with the sword. Gotta say that the scene looked very cool, even if the animation itself was nothing to write home about, in combination with the way the shots were taken and the effects, it still managed to look awesome. And holy shit, the tree is down, didn't expect them to succeed this fast. |
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AyumiVk said: They made a few changes and cut somethings too like eugeo vs jink but overall it was a good adaptation considering they had a lot of content to cover with just an episode. Im still salty they made eugeo shout selka's name when he didnt in the light novel and people started calling him useless, but i hope they can look past that and see how amazing he is as a character now that his development is beginning. |
| That was movie tier animation right there, where the hell did that come from? I wasnt expecting that in a 4 cour series at all. I cant remember how many times I kept thinking "Stop being a pussy Eugio" at least this time he probably wont be anymore. The ep was so fcking cliche I cringed almost throughout the ep. All in all its still a good episode cause of the sakuga. |
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Lelouch0202 said: Exactly, What the hell happening? In a 4 cour show nonetheless. Damn, how is this so good? I honestly can't believe Alicization is this good. It's like the LN readers were right all along. XD Awesome episode overall. The action sequences were stunning, flashy and extremely well animated and the art is so crisp. It's almost movie tier production. A1 are going all out. I'm actually loving the fact that Kirito is actually struggling a bit, the part where he got hit and struggled with his hands trembling was so real, I loved it. It's making these fights a lot more compelling. I was't expecting the blood and gore as well given in the past it's always been more gamified but I loved it, I'm genuinely happy that this seems more like a high-fantasy show with rpg like elements than an rpg with fantasy mixed in. Was nice to see Eugeo's training and eventually see him cut down the demon tree. I guess technically, the story is just beginning now and I can't wait to see more, I haven't been this excited for SAO content in years. Damn. 4 episodes in and NOT a single once did the enjoyment wager away that sheer hate that SAO had from the start. Simply the best arc and the best SAO has ever been. |
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Seretical said: very disappointed. light novel readers will get what i mean. it is really hard to count just how many important scenes they cut out of this episode. there was literally an entire duel when eugeo said he wanted to be a swordsman to the village that was just straight up cut out. and right when they left the village there was meant to be an important scene with the previous generations gigas cedar carver handing something important on to them. they literally just covered the entire first book in four episodes. honestly go read the novel because at this rate the anime is going to be a big waste of time and you'll be left wondering "....well what was so good that the light novel readers were going on about?" I get your sentiment that you want to see every single scene in this but it's still a book to anime adaptation. Look, I'm not a fan of cut scenes myself but I can see where it's necessary. The Eugeo vs Jink duel is not that much of a tragic loss and Jink was already put into his place earlier by Kirito. I get it, a demonstration would've been awesome but after 5 episodes ( 4 with one double length ) it really was about time that we finish Volume 9. About the Gigas Cedar scene. C'mon you really believe they will just leave it at that. When the time comes, they'll refer back to it. It's hard to miss what Kirito is carrying around after all. The adaptation clearly loves to keep some things a mystery for a while so do not flip your shit already pls. |
| Awesome episode. Loved the fight scene with the Goblin. The demon tree is finally down. Nice to see Eugeo learning how to use the sword. |
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-Stray said: That was movie tier animation right there, where the hell did that come from? I wasnt expecting that in a 4 cour series at all. I cant remember how many times I kept thinking "Stop being a pussy Eugio" at least this time he probably wont be anymore. The ep was so fcking cliche I cringed almost throughout the ep. All in all its still a good episode cause of the sakuga. As he said in the episode, he never used a sword before and his entire life was peaceful until that moment, what the hell did you want him to do? To be off character and slay every goblin that appeared in front of him? When characters are unrealistic and op people complain but when they are realistic they complain even more lmao, i cant seriously |
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AyumiVk said: -Stray said: That was movie tier animation right there, where the hell did that come from? I wasnt expecting that in a 4 cour series at all. I cant remember how many times I kept thinking "Stop being a pussy Eugio" at least this time he probably wont be anymore. The ep was so fcking cliche I cringed almost throughout the ep. All in all its still a good episode cause of the sakuga. As he said in the episode, he never used a sword before and his entire life was peaceful until that moment, what the hell did you want him to do? To be off character and slay every goblin that appeared in front of him? When characters are unrealistic and op people complain but when they are realistic they complain even more lmao, i cant seriously I dont give a crap if he hasnt used a damn sword yet, he keeps freaking out and screaming like a damn baby, not everyone freaks out even if its their first time, he's being a pussy thats that. And I dont even get why you'd mention the last part to me, I dont complain when a character is OP or emotionless cause I prefer that over a pussy character. |
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| Nice episode. Fight looked awesome and well animated throughout. |
-Stray said: AyumiVk said: As he said in the episode, he never used a sword before and his entire life was peaceful until that moment, what the hell did you want him to do? To be off character and slay every goblin that appeared in front of him? When characters are unrealistic and op people complain but when they are realistic they complain even more lmao, i cant seriously I dont give a crap if he hasnt used a damn sword yet, he keeps freaking out and screaming like a damn baby, not everyone freaks out even if its their first time, he's being a pussy thats that. And I dont even get why you'd mention the last part to me, I dont complain when a character is OP or emotionless cause I prefer that over a pussy character. He didnt shout in the light novel, it was a change they made in the anime. And well, alright. I dont even know what to answer to that last part lol |
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| The fight was great, I missed seeing one in SAO. And the tree was also cut, now it's time to go after Alice. |
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| Now they can finally leave the village and do some serious shit. I am looking forward to see how other places look like. Inb4 they cut into real world. |
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| That fight against the goblins was some good shit. Better of what I remember from previous SAO fights. Glad the demon tree is finally down and we can move out of the village. Want to see how the rest of that world is. |
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| I've only finished reading this part in the LN earlier today (it's not a coincidence, I just happened to reach the part) and I as well clearly see the changes. Despite that I really enjoyed this episode though, kinda wished they showed one thing though. |
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| This is AOTS. Period. |
| Something didn't feel right with this episode, I really liked all the previous ones tho.. 1. Not enough Kirito talking to himself about the events that happened. 2. Nitpicky but Kirito's deep cut arm got better a few moments later during the fight, blood gone, handicap gone. 3. Kirito's movements during the battle were way over-unrealistic and overpowered, was that "real life movements" or "in-game boosted movements" ? 4. So Kirito remembers about Alice/Eugeo ? To what degree, and why isn't he talking to himself about it. I like SAO and am looking forward for more, but I might have set my expectations too high today. |
alphazero4um said: I was wondering how much time passed when Eugeo was training with Kirito. If I remember correctly it took them about 3 days to cut down the tree. Awesome episode! It gets harder to wait for the next one every week. The fight was so smooth, I had to watch it twice to fully appreciate it. Seriously, where did all the money come from? :D And I was so waiting for that Sonic Leap! I got seriously excited when he used it because while reading the light novel it has somehow become one of my favorites from the Aincrad style. It'll be great to see them perform it in a long shot (cause we were so close here we didn't actually see how the gap between the chief and Kirito closed). I was really pissed when they skipped the skill names in old SAO (aside from some exceptions) but now that they are/will be introduced properly and have relevance to the story everything gets into a nice shape. Once again, thumbs up! |
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