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Nov 8, 7:27 AM
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It really does look like every second counts in this episode between the teams. The battle for the cruise ship and tactics made this episode thrilling imo.

LLen and the others had to take a huge risk on their own strategies here too. What an episode. It was a mix of battle tactics, psychological drama, and SAO action all mixed into one.
Nov 8, 7:30 AM
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Nov 8, 9:49 AM
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ok this season just sucks ass, so sad to see the only good sao get done dirty like this
Nov 8, 10:09 AM
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I don’t understand why LLen just doesn’t run to the side and shoot instead yelling M-San
Nov 8, 10:15 AM
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Sealing the holes with the lifeboats was a great idea. Between the rising tide and the holes being sealed it was a nice way to force the initiative on the other teams. The battle to hold the exterior was pretty well done. Cole getting one shotted by the anti mat sure was brital. Damm the boarding of the ship sure changed the nature of the battle substantially.
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Nov 8, 10:36 AM
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Why does LLENN simply not just use her legs to run around M and shoot the woman? lmao
Nov 8, 10:52 AM
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Why does LLENN simply not just use her legs to run around M and shoot the woman? lmao
@WGSXFrank I was about to comment the same, she is speed type but she just stands there yelling M-san! Ending was so stupid
Nov 8, 11:00 AM
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We're half there. In a few more episodes the fun will end
Nov 8, 11:05 AM
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M-san M-san M-san M-san M-san M-san M-san!!! dude, do something!!!
Nov 8, 11:10 AM
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They are in a bit of a dicey situation now.
And I bet Pito blows up the team trapped on top of the building just for laughs.
Nov 8, 11:26 AM

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It would be so easy to deal with this situation by turning back and giving headshot or even throwing a grenade to explode it along with M-san
Nov 8, 12:57 PM
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EP 6

Its ep 6
Soo. after waiting for five eps we finally have uh. this.

And welp cliffhang. hurr.

Cliffhang aside. they made a big deal of the lifeboats and like, not much happened.
I thought they would have the teams separate instead they ended up right next to each other somehow
I was kinda surprised by teh ship being able to move. otherwise
I mean quite a lot of people went down this ep, though a lot of players are still left. i think its gonna be another 2 or 3 eps to go. maaybe even 4.
I mean they cant possibly drag it out for another 6 eps surely? At the same time its an odd position
Nov 8, 1:37 PM

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The LMG guys were the best thing of the season. They will be missed.

Edit: after finishing the rest of the episode, they weren't only the best thing of the season, they clearly were the only actual good thing of the season.
Such a downgrade from S1, specially LLEN having not only walked back all the development from that first season, but going even further.

The suppossed SHINC showdown ended with a grenade and a retarded yelling instead of
a) using the CQC speed specialist to defeat an enemy without ammo
b) turning 180 degrees and letting your teammates shoot the enemy and hit the amored plates you are carrying then
c) shooting yourself the enemy instead of turning your head slowly

Special mention to fuuka only being shot in the backpack, yet acting like she had lost her two legs against an IED.
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Nov 8, 2:17 PM

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The machine gun loving team has other priorities in this match instead of actually winning. Not the way I expected them to go, but I can respect their way of having as much fun as possible to the very end. =)

Pitohui keeping the floodsafe gates open should make the finale of this battle an exciting one, since everyone will be in a battle against time to win before the ship sinks. I didn't expect her to agree to Ervin's request to save his fellow teammates, although I can't rule out the possibility of her betraying him.

As for LLENN's group, they were on the same floor as team SHINC, which led to a rather panicked and messy battle. Fuuka's plasma grenade certainly made it more chaotic, but it did leave poor M at the mercy of being put into a chokehold. LLENN herself did get a little overly dramatic here and the solution to this situation does look rather simple enough.

The next episode should show us if the criticism here is fully justified or not.
Nov 8, 2:25 PM

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Pitohui is so clever, I like the plans she comes up with.
I thought the machine gun team was the mvp of this episode, they were fun to watch.
M is in trouble, but why is LLENN just standing there watching? She could have saved him easily in 5 seconds with her speed.

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Nov 8, 3:50 PM
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I don't know how to feel about this season.
Feels like LLENN was relegated to side character. She has done basically nothing after the first couple episodes.
season 1 ended with her and Pitohui doing a bunch of PvP, yet this time around she starts panicking the moment a bullet flies her way.
Oh a single guy is shooting towards her, she can't possibly run to the ship now, not like the season started out with her running around a bunch of people shooting at her.
Also Fuuka getting grazed by a bullet on her backpack and she acts like she has 1 hp left.
And LLENN could've easily run past M to shoot Risa. That's her thing, being small and fast.
And this time it isn't even a death game against Pitohui, yet she is all worried about stuff.
Nov 8, 4:25 PM
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All teams have not entered the ship! Pitohui plan of blocking the the entrances with those lifeboats delayed the teams by a lot and caused the field to be thinned by a lot. Still with so many other guns closing in and the betrayer team losing members, letting the other teams into the ship was inevitable. Lots of crazy behavior and noble sacrifices as the teams made their way to the big ship. M himself almost getting taken by the rising waters. Quick thinking by Llenn to have Fuka shoot plasma grenades at his back to push him forward. I'm not sure why Pitohui set the shit to sail towards that stranded team after she already opened the water blocking doors. I don't think the ship will make it before taking on too much water. Even if it does I can totally see Pitohui just shooting the entire team while they're stuck on a roof with no cover to block them. The scan revealing the Amazon team is literally right down the hall from Llenn, Fuka and M was so intense! Fuka shooting the wrong grenade and that vicious cliffhanger of will M survive!
Nov 8, 5:13 PM

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This episode just cemented how shit this show became.

Completely devoid of logic, even if you try to stretch.

Very very very bad

Edit: So bad it made me relog on my MAL account after years just to downvote it.
Nov 8, 5:48 PM
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<3 I loved today episode
Nov 8, 7:21 PM

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Half over and, like, no character development, no external plot pushing the narrative, just a battle royal without much happening.
Nov 8, 8:22 PM

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The hanging doesn't make any sense. Goushi had everything to kill her with a shot, but well, at least she didn't die quickly. We have to wait for the next chapter to see if she escapes or dies.
Nov 8, 8:51 PM
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CorbanEsp said:
The suppossed SHINC showdown ended with a grenade and a retarded yelling instead of
a) using the CQC speed specialist to defeat an enemy without ammo
b) turning 180 degrees and letting your teammates shoot the enemy and hit the amored plates you are carrying then
c) shooting yourself the enemy instead of turning your head slowly

Special mention to fuuka only being shot in the backpack, yet acting like she had lost her two legs against an IED.

Turning 90° would probably be better, that would line LLENN up for a headshot on the Shinc girl without M being in the line of fire.

But yeah, LLENN has speed advantage and even in the narrow corridor should have been able to circle around and use a knife; that was very silly.
Nov 8, 10:23 PM
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god fucking awful writing
M-san M-san! M-SAN!
my brother in Christ it's not a fuckin tv, you can interact with them, use ur legs and shoot that lady...
Nov 8, 11:15 PM

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Thank GOD that I always loved Pito. If my enjoyment was hinged on LLENN this episode I would be done. Cooked. I could not come up with an argument.
But I love Pitohui so we carry on.
Nov 9, 12:22 AM
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it was a good episode

the battle restarted and it was hot

is it possible to save the big guy

i'm excited for next week
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Nov 9, 1:21 AM

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Man this season of GGO sucks so much ass. Clearly the writers forgot LLENN is basically Sonic and could easily run across to take the white-hair woman out before she kills M.
Nov 9, 4:16 AM
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Man this season of GGO sucks so much ass. Clearly the writers forgot LLENN is basically Sonic and could easily run across to take the white-hair woman out before she kills M.
@Atavistic exactly, wtf is this shit. Like you had 20 seconds to shoot. Are they all retarded somehow? Because cant belive they are top-notch of this game. More like bronze rank
Nov 9, 5:19 AM
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LOL those mad lads went out in style.
Nov 9, 5:56 AM

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This episode was ass lol.

Like pretty much anyone that isn't in some way involved with the MC's team just decides they don't want to fight anymore, like the Machine Gun guys. So stupid.

LLENN is so dumb this whole season too, she just sits and watches stuff happen while yelling in distress about everything.

I've always felt GGO was a nice little brain switch off but god damn there are limits and this episode truly tested them xD.
Nov 9, 6:49 AM
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Why are we putting lifeboats in front of holes u can walk past anyway also why is Llen not running past M to shoot? Also why would u as a team decide to randomly just kill each other for the fun of it…bro I like gun gale I always want to see the next episode but still come on now don’t destroy it like that with being so irrational like wtf 🧍🏼‍♀️
Nov 9, 8:33 AM

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CorbanEsp said:
The suppossed SHINC showdown ended with a grenade and a retarded yelling instead of
a) using the CQC speed specialist to defeat an enemy without ammo
b) turning 180 degrees and letting your teammates shoot the enemy and hit the amored plates you are carrying then
c) shooting yourself the enemy instead of turning your head slowly

Special mention to fuuka only being shot in the backpack, yet acting like she had lost her two legs against an IED.

Turning 90° would probably be better, that would line LLENN up for a headshot on the Shinc girl without M being in the line of fire.

But yeah, LLENN has speed advantage and even in the narrow corridor should have been able to circle around and use a knife; that was very silly.
@Mirality I don't trust a P90.
I trust even less a game with the opposite mechanic of modern shooters. Here you have a bloom the size of a house until you wait for the shot to align.
Better turn 180 and let the bulletproof plates on his back take all the damage, she shouldn't need that many shoots without armor and after getting in close range for the radius of that grenade.
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Nov 9, 11:06 AM
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Starts the battle inside the big ship!!!
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Nov 9, 11:28 AM

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Guess LLENN forgot she had super speed at the end. This season is so shit compared to the first. LMAO
Nov 9, 11:59 AM
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Given the amount of distain expressed by commenters about the last scene at the end of the episode (and quite rightly so), out of curiosity I thought I'd ask ChatGPT for it's reasoning to why that moment was likely considered a good cliffhanger by the author and see what you all think? I.e agree / disagree with the explanation.

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I asked: "In the last scene of the ending of episode 6 of the second series of the Anime Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online, when M is being held in a chokehold, why is the remaining runtime before the credits used by LENN to repeatedly shout "M-San!" instead of actually doing something to rescue him? LENN could have easily just run up bedside him and shoot the assailant player. Other people have commented this was a nonsensical way to create a cliffhanger as the situation could have easily been resolved within seconds."

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ChatGPT Responded: "In that scene, the focus on LENN’s reaction to M’s situation rather than an immediate rescue serves a few purposes, both narratively and stylistically. This kind of approach, where a character’s response overshadows immediate action, can be seen in anime as a way to build emotional tension or set up a cliffhanger, even if it might seem impractical from a purely tactical perspective.

Firstly, LENN’s hesitation and emotional outburst add a level of personal conflict and attachment. It illustrates her bond with M, her desperation, and her sense of vulnerability. Rather than acting with perfect rationality, she reacts instinctively and emotionally, emphasizing her character’s humanity and the impact of seeing her friend in such a dire situation. This often helps the audience connect with her feelings, as it’s not just about quick-thinking or tactical efficiency but about the stakes involved for her personally.

Secondly, the decision to focus on LENN’s inaction creates suspense, intensifying the moment leading into the credits. It’s a stylistic choice commonly used to hook viewers for the next episode by making the outcome uncertain, which might not feel realistic in every case but often works in favor of episodic pacing.

So, while it may appear that LENN could easily resolve the situation, the choice serves to underscore her emotional investment and to heighten the cliffhanger, even if it means sacrificing some tactical realism. It’s a deliberate narrative tool, if not always a logically satisfying one, especially for viewers looking for a more action-driven resolution."
Nov 9, 3:11 PM
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the ending of this episode is just trash. there are 100 things to do to get out of the situation and they just wait =D
Nov 9, 8:10 PM

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I never realized that M had such a shitty response time. When her magazine came up empty, he should have shot her immediately. Don't even get me started on the girls. When she jumped on his shoulders, they should've shot.

Wondering if the blast took out the rest of SHINC.
Nov 9, 8:53 PM
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Why is LLENN standing around yelling “M” while he gets choked out? She can easily take her out in a flash with her speed and agility. It makes no sense. It was aggravating seeing this happen and taking so much of the episode when it could’ve been easily resolved. I’m sure if you keep screaming his name he’ll be just fine. All he needs is encouragement. 🙄😬
Nov 10, 1:07 AM

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Lol, seems like they are going to died together XD
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Nov 10, 3:00 AM
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I love the boat battle royale and the action that already started (also the guys shooting at each other because it became boring since they beat the "strongest" one according to them lmao that's something you would end up doing with your friends at some point in a game like that).
But that ending is weird... Llenn and Fuka while M is getting strangled for 30s and they don't do anything even though they can just move near them to be sure to not miss the target, it clearly doesn't make any sense but well...
Nov 10, 3:39 AM

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Oh no, the enemy is out of bullets and is slowly but surely strangle my comrade. Whatever shall I do? Better scream his name a few times and target his face...

HOW ABOUT YOU RUN TO HIM AND HELP HIM YOU DONKEY???

Oh my god, I lost some brain cells from this...
Nov 10, 6:45 AM

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OH COME ON!

What kind of cop out is that with machine gun sqauad? Writer didn't know what to do with them and traitors so MG squad shot them and then each other like for lolz.

Weren't this suppose to be grey area for real money? Why would you throw money away by griefing your own squad like that?
Well they are ones having most fun I guess and not by ruining it to others, I respect that.


Also RIP Shinc. And M. Turn around or something.

And calling it, TMT squad will win by late arrival again.
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Nov 10, 7:05 AM
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Towards the ending it became a complete clown show.
Nov 10, 7:55 PM

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Every second Fuka is on screen it's an absolute joy for my life ❤️


That shit at the end was hardcore, but why does LLENN always forget she has a knife lmao she could just run towards them and stab her to death lol, I hope my boy M survives, and maybe is the one to win? That would be fun.
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Nov 11, 6:51 AM
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All aboard the ship!
Seriously LLENN just keep shouting M-san. Can't she just run over and shoot to "rescue" M.
Nov 12, 7:57 PM

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Llenn’s been in the game too long to freeze up in a crisis, that just didn’t seem like her.

And once the water broke through the levees, the plain should’ve flooded in under a minute, maybe even thirty seconds...


Nov 13, 1:29 AM
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I can't with LLENN keep yelling M-san over and over again.
Just run to his side and shot that bitch down LMAO

That cliffhanger was so stupid 🤦‍♂️
Nov 13, 5:24 PM

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just shoot her lol what r u doing yelling M 20x at the end

Nov 14, 3:14 AM

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Llenn with the big brain strats sheesh to get their teammate in the zone.

But bruh, I find it hilarious how Llenn is just standing there there and staring near the end, she could just speedily run behind them real quick to shoot. Screaming "M-San!" 5 more times will definitely help too I think!

Never ending plan to watch list...

Nov 15, 2:39 AM
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After seeing some of the comments concerning the end to the machine gun lovers squad, they remind me of Warhammer 40k Orks, because this would be EXACTLY what orks would do: if they get into a fight with a foe, and that foe goes away, then they would turn on each other for grins and giggles.
With Shinc, one occasionally forgets that in "real life" they are a middle school gymnastics team... which has one member making M foam at the mouth via strangulation. A right viscous vixen that on is....
Oh well, a lousy cliff-hanger ending after more LOLS in the episode. Can't wait til the next one
Nov 15, 11:46 AM
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