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| That animation never disappoints, action in this episode was intense, pain in that world looks hard to handle! I am glad to see Kirito fighting with his best! Eogeo did his best too, besides without experience in fighting! Eogeo asked Kirito to teach him how to use a sword, and finally they cutted the tree, and Eogeo had the chance to choose his next propose, and obviously he would choose to be a swordsman! Eogeo made a promise with Selka that he would return all three home! I am glad that they leave the village! Hyped to see more! |
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Kurai__Hikari said: Thanks for the infoyes, Jink is the guy that spoke with Eugeo and Kirito in episode 2. he's the stationary guard of Ruild and he's salty with the fact that Eugeo casually stated that he wants to be a swordsman. According to the laws of the village, he has to complete 10 years of service as a guard before he could leave the village to polish his sword skills and become a full fledged swordsman. So, he was angered with the idea that Eugeo could leave the village to pursue what it supposed to be his own goal. so him and his father (The previous stationary guard) propose that Eugeo proves his mettle in a duel with jink. if he wins he gets to become a swordsman as he wishes, else he would have to wait until jink finishes his 10 year term. Eugeo's family was not pleased with bis decision to become a swordsman by the way. that would mean that there would be losing a set of hands to help out on the field the rest of the stuff that they missed out was pretty subtle. the skipped a lot out of the part where kirito realizes that the goblins weren't simple AI but artificial fluctlights just like Eugeo and the other villagers. and the didn't show much of his own suffering of the rather mild injury he suffered in his fight. being the simple highschool boy in reality that he is, he isn't used to pain at all and was down for a long while from the flesh-wound. While Selka was performing the sacred art on Eugeo, kirito's vision faded and he was literally about to die because of the life transfer, that's when the mysterious girl come over and hugs him from behind, telling him what she does, in the episode. then suddenly kirito regains consciousness and carries Eugeo back. he brings the head of Ugachi with him and shows it to the village leader and warns them of the potential threat. the package that kirito carries on his back at the end of the episode is actually the highest branch on the now felled gigas cedar. the previous generation woodcutter call Eugeo and told him to cut of the tallest branch of the demonic tree that has absorbed the most of the Sun's blessings in a single strike. he then wraps it up and hands it to kirito instructing them to hand it over to a craftsman named Sadre who has his shop in the 7th avenue of northern centoria. he's an old friend of his who would make the branch into a great sword that would not be inferior to the blue rose sword that Eugeo weilds. This is a fun extra bit but a few village elders wanted to punish Kirito and Eugeo for cutting down the tree 900 years early |
| It's funny how easily they took down that giant ass tree. Kirito and Eugeo could easily wield that sword after fighting a few goblins only once. So wasn't there a single fucking person in the history who had the equal amount of experience to wield that sword? Making it look so goddamn easy. I feel sorry for those people who worked their butt off century after century and only managed to scratch the tree (Really! it's funny but sad). OP characters as always. That's SAO for you. And Eugeo stops being a pussy. He grew up a bit as a character. Kirito(-sama) is so kind and noble that he doesn't take any credit for cutting that tree down or at least for making Eugeo able to do so. Eugeo doesn't mention that either (Tryna take all the credit himself. Lame ass dude) Even though Kirito has his memories from before waking up in that forest, he doesn't think about his girlfriend ASUNA at least once. Have some flashback for at least once. So much for being all lovey-dovey before (Kirito is a jerk). I'm bitching at this point. Good episode btw. Everyone loves SAO, I love SAO lol. |
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| Then I guess anime doesn't look as fulfilling cause they left out quite a few scenes. And it's like if you judge the episode while watching it, you can easily come up with plenty shortcomings that it has. |
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| The action scenes were indeed well animated. I was honestly suprised how expressive a lot of these cuts looked like. But as well animated as these scenes were, I felt that they weren't that well directed kinda messy in a way. In that regard, I actually do prefer the action scenes in previous seasons. Another thing that keeps on bothering me is the composite work. I may be harsh in saying this, but these gradient filters just look bad. Combined with the 'darker' (for a lack of a better word) color palette it makes the show look so steril and lifeless. |
MaceChanOct 28, 2018 1:41 PM
alphazero4um said: 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. What Kirito was holding, if what you think it was was branch of Gigas Cider, then you're right. |
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JudoJD said: KaiserNazrin said: Imagine not being able to brain. Kirito was able to use the sword, not mastered it at all. By killing the goblin boss, he and Eugeo leveled up. They are far from being a proper swordsman. You should just drop it and never come back if you can't understand something so simple. :D Imagine saying Kirito's far from being a proper swordsman after watching him kill a freaking boss...why even bother with progression and reasonable storytelling..it's the SAO anime... It's Kirito-kun Of course they can't handle the sword...at least they weren't able to handle it so well as to do enough damage to cut down the tree..definitely can't use it...definitely (seriously..all that damage... I love SAO man....you know they won't be doing that type of damage when using it onwards but I digress.. lol) If you're just going to keep fanboying on me please don't bother wasting your anger on me and replying. Thank you They are inside a game, and thats probably the starting area, he should be able to beat the lower level monsters at his level, and the tree is probably fodder to high lvl characters within this game so them destroying the tree is probably nothing, you are talking to much crap so early, This Anime didnt do anything wrong yet and you shouldnt trash on it so early because you cannot see simple stuff. |
| @JudoJD your opinion of show is meaningless bcuz you judge it before finishing. And why why bother watching when you have that mentality of sao is bad written. You just spread your negative comment bcuz its cool. And i know you watch it to nitpicking it. The 1-4 episode is my opinion a good pace to scale how strong is kirito bcuz, goblin is the weak race in underworld. The leader put a fight to kirito and almost lost, so just drop the show. |
chriskor022Oct 28, 2018 2:47 PM
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| Epic episode! The soundtrack was amazing. Finally they cut the tree, that was the most important thing xD I wonder if that blond girl that appeared to Kirito was really Alice. |
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| This episode was quite amazing! The animation quality in the fight scenes were off the charts! |
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JudoJD said: The problem is I do understand and it's stupid...so stupid (and come on.. This is freaking SAO) If you can't understand why someone is saying the episode is so bad why bother replying to them? It's just such a badly written and poorly directed episode all through. Honest opinion...get over it. Where were you when I was saying what was good about the show?.. When it's horrible we say it as it is.. I'm no fanboy After the first 3 decent to probably even good episodes watching the show flip into a dumpster fire so fast was just personally enraging... If you loved the episode all power to you. I wish I could ignore some things as well If you can't handle an opinion..your problem ..now I'm gonna just have to go into how bad this was when I'm free. Later They are right tho. You didnt understand why its possible. Kirito didnt ''master'' the sword. Previously his [Object Control Authority] which is similar to a strength stat or level, wasn't high enough so he couldnt wield the sword. After gaining experience fighting the goblins his [Object Control Authority] went up, as killing people in the underworld gives a lot of experience. So he can now use the sword without being burdened by it. No offense, but dont blame your poor understanding of a show on its quality of writing. The worldbuilding is much better in this season of SAO, but they did leave a few things out. But its by no means ''thrash'' or anything close to that. |
| “Ha ha, the synergy between my left and right hand made them feel scared.” Ye Xiu said. |
| One question, are all goblins in the cave Artificial Fluctlight, or is it just the leader? If it's the former, why Kirito shown resolution to take down a human life to some extent since he had already cutting goblins minions left and right... |
immortaluchiha said: NitroKageAki said: that's just copies of the souls of humans.One question, are all goblins in the cave Artificial Fluctlight, or is it just the leader? If it's the former, why Kirito shown resolution to take down a human life to some extent since he had already cutting goblins minions left and right... And even then what other choice did kirito have, it's either kill or be killed as they needed to save selka at all cost and couldn't afford to run away. No, just curious why Kirito said so in that exact moment. Since I heard the anime cut a lot of monologue, is there any important details cut that I should know from this episode? |
immortaluchiha said: NitroKageAki said: oh about that we still don't know exactly what they are(well at least in the anime)No, just curious why Kirito said so in that exact moment. Since I heard the anime cut a lot of monologue, is there any important details cut that I should know from this episode? It's just kirito's opinions, he thinks that all those goblins also might be artificial fluclights. It's not exactly a spoiler since Kirito already mentioned it, but that's exactly what they are. Also, a copy of a soul is a soul as well. Not a super big spoiler since Kirito makes remarks on this himself all the time. |
| “Ha ha, the synergy between my left and right hand made them feel scared.” Ye Xiu said. |
| Wow epic battle with goblin... |
Pedram said: btw @NitroKageAki @immortaluchiha or even @Tokoya u guys might wanna check out this Youtube channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzs3FmQ5qPfBcZj-xSZDKcw this guy will do a "What got Cut" video for each EP of SAO, and explain what was removed from each EP with some picture from manga as well. he also do a weekly EP review but that's not too important, but his "anime vs novel" videos are good for anime-only watchers. He already covered EP 1 and 2 and 3. for Anime vs Novel and what got cut, but didn't do the new EP4 yet. probably later this week. Nice, thanks for the explanation. Will watch the video later! |
| Wow, amazing episode! This anime is getting better and better :3 5/5 |
"No matter where you go, everyone's connected." Iwakura, Lain. |
krazycrashy said: Tiande said: 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. you forgot about that sword trow horizontally and it sits perfectly straight just smh xD The blood did disappear which I found a bit strange I think they may have just made a mistake by not adding the blood because the cut is still there, but no blood as you see when he goes to try picking the sword up. |
| Classic Kirito, good animation, Eugeo wasn't a complete waste of space, I'd say this episode was improved from the last one. |
| Was a bit bummed by them cutting an important scene for Eugeo and the one where Kirito received the material for his next sword but all in all, it went pretty well so far as an adaptation, the pacing feels nice so far. But oh boy, I might have to rewatch that fight scene with the Goblins cuz everything went off everywhere in a big Sakuga explosion ! Directing was a bit hazy but it's certainly was a hell dynamic by overcomplexing Kirito's movements in comparaison to the LN. Now, where can I listen to that remix of Swordland ? BTW, I'm not surprised at seeing so many people trying to nitpick details just because you know, SAO got to keep a reputation at being "bad". The worse is that pretty much every one of them was explained in the books or are to be showned later on. (Impatience pretty much). Also, some people should really stop watching it if they're distate (without anything to back it up) backs them up from enjoying the show, it's simple. |
| I did not expect to see an animation like it was fate zero, this season of SAO is going to be the best of all :D |
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| - So this game was far advance than SAO or ALO or GGO or something else. - i was right that they would need better or bigger weapon to cut that damn tree. - does that girl that wispering kirito was alice or naked girl that shown in the last minute on episode 3? - i swear.. that i doesnt understand with this arc... but who cares? i came for the anime just for entertaiment. |
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Tommy_Duong said: This episode might have good pacing or good animation and I will give them that, but that doesn't stray away from horrible logic of it. My first problem is how Kirito is able to pull out those "skills" after picking up a sword. He might try some moves from Aincrad or Alfheim but that doesn't mean this world will have the same. If they talked about the "skills" in the LN than fine, because I haven't read it, though they still need to show it for it to make sense. My second problem is aren't Eugeo and Selka only knows that Alice is supposed to be dead and not at the capital? Kirito never mention about the Alice being at the capital or say that she is not dead. Back to the fight scene, why did the goblins where afraid of the light being admitted by the grass? How did Eugeo no get cut in HALF by that swing of the big Goblin, and don't you dare say that body part can't be cut. We saw Kirito cut the big goblin's head off! Another problem is how did nobody try to cut the tree before hand? And how did Kirito gained so much level that he is able to life the sword just after the a GOBLINS fight, they are portrayed as a beginner mobs ffs. How did he was able use the sword only just being brought there and spend some times fighting goblins then to a hero that was mentioned in episode 1 that wasn't even able to life up the sword. Kirito could not be this powerful right from the get go with less experience in game than that hero did. Also, training someone with the sword doesn't mean that they will be able to use the sword with more power in an MMO-RPG. To do that, we call it something named "grinding." Also, why don't Eugeo use an axe and give the sword to Kirito? If we going by the logic than Eugeo is more proficient in the axe because he spend his teenage years using the damn thing. -The "Sword Skills" of original SAO exist in underworld as Kirito noticed it in 2nd episode. You will know the reason later. -The sword skills work in this fashion: when a person gets into the initiating stance for a sword skill, the system itself completes the skill making the weilder's body move on its own. -sword skills are not exclusive to Kirito. Anyone in underworld who is trained in the stances can use them. -A sword skill can be of a single hit or multiple hits. Multi hit skills require a higher priority sword to perform -Eugeo states that he believes Alice is still alive somewhere in the capital. - The light is "Luminous Element" which has holy attribute to it. - Eugeo was slashed at the abdomen, but not thrown far away in LN. They wrongly animated it. - the hero from 1st episode couldn't lift Blue Rose Sword, but kirito used an ordinary sword. - Kirito, Eugeo and Selka all three were considered as a party and were granted an increase in authority - While part of the reason for them becoming stronger was killing the goblin, the main reason is "they were able to complete a high ranking quest of driving the goblin army back to dark territory" Hope this helps. |
| some dialogue scene is so awkward, even more awkward then fairy tail xD. nonetheless, everything seems great |
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| Gotta be the best episode so far loved the animation it was truly breathtaking. The tree is down so fast! Well thanks to that sword I guess. |
| I have a question after watching the combat of Kirito. Did he REALLY know how to wield a sword?  Why did he keep using ONE-HAND holding a sword when literally there's no need for doing so cuz he's not holding a shield, nor is he dual wielding? Wielding a sword properly with 2 hands can more than doubled the strength of his strike. The combat is cool and all, but it makes me question whether if Kirito really knows how to use a sword or he's just slacking off? He learns Kendo, he should know better how much difference in terms of strength between single hand welding and two hand wielding. so there's literally no reason for him to single handedly held a sword. Also why is he closing his eyes when he didn't even know that whether he beats his opponents or not?  This makes me think Kirito is just a big failure in kendo , and that's why he quitted kendo. |
Ventus_SOct 29, 2018 4:03 AM
Ventus_S said: I have a question after watching the combat of Kirito. Did he REALLY know how to wield a sword? Why does he keep using ONE-HAND holding a sword when literally there's no need for doing so cuz he's not holding a shield, nor is he dual wielding? Wielding a sword properly with 2 hands can more than doubled the strength of his strike. The combat is cool and all, but it makes me question whether if Kirito really knows how to use a sword or he's just slacking off? He learns Kanto, he should know better how much difference in terms of strength compare to single hand wielding and two hand wielding. so there's literally no reason for him to single handedly held a sword. Also why is he closing his eyes when he didn't even know that whether he beats his opponents or not? This makes me think Kirito is just a big failure in kanto , and that's why he quitted kanto. I'm not criticising you but the reason why he used one-hand for a one-handed sword is because it is a one-handed sword and a weapon meant for quick strikes and counters which is the way Kirito is known for. Also dude straight up amputated that goblin he was probably expecting it to give up no one thought he was going heal himself like a shounen protagonist. PS I reserve the right to say I hate the SAO franchise |
Ventus_S said: I have a question after watching the combat of Kirito. Did he REALLY know how to wield a sword? Why did he keep using ONE-HAND holding a sword when literally there's no need for doing so cuz he's not holding a shield, nor is he dual wielding? Wielding a sword properly with 2 hands can more than doubled the strength of his strike. The combat is cool and all, but it makes me question whether if Kirito really knows how to use a sword or he's just slacking off? He learns Kendo, he should know better how much difference in terms of strength between single hand welding and two hand wielding. so there's literally no reason for him to single handedly held a sword. Also why is he closing his eyes when he didn't even know that whether he beats his opponents or not? This makes me think Kirito is just a big failure in kendo , and that's why he quitted kendo. It is a game/simulation. So he can't use "one handed sword skills" while holding it with both hands. Also the sword he uses is a one handed sword. So he can't initiate "two handed sword skills" with it. Since the system assists the user while performing a sword skill, both power behind the strike and speed drastically increases. He needed that boost to overcome the brute strength of the goblin leader. As for your 2nd question, well that is animated that way just to make it look cool. |
Ventus_S said: I have a question after watching the combat of Kirito. Did he REALLY know how to wield a sword? Why did he keep using ONE-HAND holding a sword when literally there's no need for doing so cuz he's not holding a shield, nor is he dual wielding? Wielding a sword properly with 2 hands can more than doubled the strength of his strike. The combat is cool and all, but it makes me question whether if Kirito really knows how to use a sword or he's just slacking off? He learns Kendo, he should know better how much difference in terms of strength between single hand welding and two hand wielding. so there's literally no reason for him to single handedly held a sword. Also why is he closing his eyes when he didn't even know that whether he beats his opponents or not? This makes me think Kirito is just a big failure in kendo , and that's why he quitted kendo. Those are the skills from his Aincrad time. Also, Sword Skills require specific stances to pull off, that's why he fight with one hand a lot. But you do see moments where he uses both hands, when they clash swords for example. Virtual combat is different from real life, kendo knowledge should not be relevant here, since it's an entirely different thing. And Kirito quitted kendo because he found out that he was an adopted child, he purposely distanced himself from his family because of that. |
| I totally forgot how awesome action scenes in SAO looked, slaying the goblins was so fun to watch! Also, it was way more bloody from what I've expected, cool. That face kinda killed me though:  It seems that Eugeo kinda remembers Kirito from their "childhood"? In that case I wonder why everyone forgot about him in the first place, huh... |
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