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jimmypod said: That would have been the end of the first volume, where the author was originally going to end the story. Then thankfully, after the popular began to explode, the author kept on going. Now imagine if that were the end. Just how would you feel? I'd feel ok.. but I would definitely want to see them actually be reunited in real life, and maybe a timeskip, first :P |
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| Wow, amazed by how much stuff happened in this episode. I loved it isn't enough to start describing it. |
Ajunky said: (And also, what was the point of that resurrection item? just a red herring?) when did that happen? I don't think I noticed that |
therandomestguy said: Ajunky said: (And also, what was the point of that resurrection item? just a red herring?) when did that happen? I don't think I noticed that Episode 3, remeber? |
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jimmypod said: That would have been the end of the first volume, where the author was originally going to end the story. Then thankfully, after the popular began to explode, the author kept on going. Now imagine if that were the end. Just how would you feel? That makes sense. I was rather expecting a big reveal and the end of the world to happen in episode 25, not 14! I have no idea what they're going to do with this now. 11 episodes of Romantic Comedy as Asuna and Kirito come to terms with their real-life selves? Or some new matrix? It's hard to believe the characters would willingly go into another death game, but I assume that is somehow going to happen. |
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QuiGonJon said: Well, now whats going to happen? ._. I know its not over but how are things going to go from here? Honestly, I just want to see next weeks so kirito and Asuna can be reunited in real life. |
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| Horrible end to that arc. :/ First half is way too rushed, even if I didn't read LN. The romance is so forced that I can't bear to watch it. 2/5 for this episode. Hope ALO arc will be better. Great job, VAs. Especially Kirito's. |
| That seemed to wrap itself up so quickly! How unexpected! BUT WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN NOW?! And will the episode still be coming out next week or will there be a delay? |
curiouser and curiouser :) |
Karura_Jiinsaru said: therandomestguy said: Ajunky said: (And also, what was the point of that resurrection item? just a red herring?) when did that happen? I don't think I noticed that Episode 3, remeber? ohhh I thought he was talking about from this episode lol yea i remember |
Karura_Jiinsaru said: therandomestguy said: Ajunky said: (And also, what was the point of that resurrection item? just a red herring?) when did that happen? I don't think I noticed that Episode 3, remeber? It's been an almost a year since then, Kirito told Klein to use it on the first person he sees that dies. |
prismheart said: The cost of insurance and any other clams will be even higher. The costs associated with keeping the 6000 plus players alive must be through the roof. Like guy is dead (let's asume) but company that made game and that helmets - why will go down in flames (if didn't already). And since there is story left... I would love this as ending episode. |
| I can't wait to see the next episode.I want to know what happened to Asuna. |
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InfiniteDestiny said: QuiGonJon said: Well, now whats going to happen? ._. I know its not over but how are things going to go from here? Honestly, I just want to see next weeks so kirito and Asuna can be reunited in real life. Le fuuu |
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xtremexx said: Wonder how much they are going to cover, could they cover gun gale too? Spoiler tag please: Great episode.The battle,KiritoxAsuna moments, Kayaba(that guy), the OST, everything :D Can't wait for next week!! |
meepsheep said: If anything they already drag this shit, its just like that on novel.Horrible end to that arc. :/ First half is way too rushed, even if I didn't read LN. The romance is so forced that I can't bear to watch it. 2/5 for this episode. |
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| YES! Now commence, ALO project!!! |
| Is it me or... (spoiler for both accel world and sao) Hurdurdur? |
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| The good thing about ALO is that it actually takes time to develop a character that isn't Kirito and Asuna (you know..so we can actually give 2 craps about them). Also the plot is a lot more focused so the pacing is 20 times better. The problem is the villain is even worse than the villain of this arc (if that can be believed haha). This episode was horrible in the LN but not quite as bad here, still pretty stupid though. Sailor moon style ending ftw~ |
SaraSlurpsCoffee said: And will the episode still be coming out next week or will there be a delay? still comes out next week |
| well this arc ending was done well, couldn't expect more from them if everything was just crammed into one single episode. Although it felt rushed, but this ep contained everything I could imagine when reading the novel. But without explanation, the fact that kirito still alive after his health dropped down to 0 still annoyed the hell out of me if I haven't read the novel first, felt like plot armor. Anyway, waiting for ALO, we're gonna see a lot of amazing stuff out there xD. |
| Was i stupid to think that the main characters would live through the whole of the series (i certainly thought so when a certain person got slashed XD) i'm not even joking i was trying to make words but all that came out were profanities and A LOT of angry arm flailing :) |
ThanatosPersona said: I don't get why people like Asuna so much... I mean i like her too, but just because she's cute. however, there are other cuter characters like Shino, Suguha, Sachi and Silica. I thought she was a bit clingy ever since they started dating. It's my opinion so don't go bash me because I don't like Asuna as much as the other girls. The main reasons would be that she's hot, she can fight, she has wife-like traits, and she's the second main character to this show. :/ I find her really tsundere and annoying though LOL |
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jimmypod said: Is it me or... (spoiler for both accel world and sao) Pretty sure its just you; i wouldn't consider |
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| Awesome episode and an awesome fight, not to mention emotional. |
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| Da fuck did I just watch? |
| I hope they can explain what happened just now.. Still looking forward to the next arc ^^ |
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draker said: What's this ALO you've been talking about? It's the abbreviation for the second arc of SAO. Without spoiling it to you, more crazy shit happens to everyone. :P |
draker said: For a moment there I thought it was the final episode so I was wtfing the whole time. What's this ALO you've been talking about? The next online game they play, so they can drag out the story more. |
| Loved this! Can't wait for the next episode, want to see how ALO looks like :) |
draker said: For a moment there I thought it was the final episode so I was wtfing the whole time. What's this ALO you've been talking about? Its the second arc; SAO covers volumes 1 and 2 (plus the SS Aria which was episode 2 and the Murder case in volume 8 which took up two episodes). Volume 3 and 4 cover ALO; the ending of volume 4 should be the end of this series. |
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| Well, I thoroughly enjoyed the part when Kirito and Asuna were in the sky but... I can't say I liked Heathcliff vs Kirito part. It's not badly done but below my expectations. Nonetheless, still a very enjoyable episode. |
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| An episode. Nothing more, nothing less. Buckle up for ALO! |
| Hmm so ALO is also only 2 volumes overall... it should be split evenly, but now 14 episodes of SAO passed and only 11 for ALO left... |
exostalker said: Hmm so ALO is also only 2 volumes overall... it should be split evenly, but now 14 episodes of SAO passed and only 11 for ALO left... SAO had more pages and more content than ALO, a lot of the stuff in ALO can be animated more quickly. Its also a straight line adaption so no side stories. |
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InfiniteDestiny said: Scoops said: An episode. Nothing more, nothing less. Its an episode? you don't say.... Gosh, is that the best they you can imply it? :/ What I'm trying to say is that it wasn't good episode, but it wasn't bad episode either. It was simply just an episode. |
| Didn't really like the final stab part. It seemed rather"Meh". Almost like they tried TOO hard to make it stand out as Asuna willing Kirito on. I think the symbolic gesture of him finishing off Heathcliff with his dead wife's Rapier would have been good enough. The rest of it was amazing. I get the feeling that the space where Kirito and Asuna shared their final moments is the place where dead players go to wait out a time buffer that is built into the system. Asuna had died mere moments before Kirito and Heathcillf. maybe she was still waiting for he demise when Kirito showed up. With backups in case of errors and other anomalies, it probably was about 30-45 seconds or so waiting in limbo. This probably included time for the Christmas resurrect item. But since the game was defeated within that limbo time frame maybe Kirito and Asuna were spared the final nervgear self destruct. Being that the game being cleared superseded the self destruct command. Yes, the next arc will be disturbing to say the least. I see some people are giving out hints. Be prepared to rage. |
CirrisOct 6, 2012 2:00 PM
| YES! D'': This episode was really sad though. The end. KiritoxAsuna shipper forever. That ending scene, the tears. Anyways, I expect that the ALO arc is next?? :DD It's my favourite arc~ I think they should go ahead and make an anime of all the novels, they're all so good. |
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| WOAH! They're in the real world now?! Dang this is turning into the Matrix or something! What's the rest of the series gonna be like now? Are they just gonna try to find each other in the real world? Are they gonna have real world sword fights and stuff?! Will the Sword Art Online world come back better than ever? Man I'm mad hype right now! At first I was really bummed because I thought they were gonna die and the series was just gonna end like that. But then Kirito showed up all malnourished and stuff and then the credits started rolling and I thought it was gonna be a cliffhanger ending! But there's more episodes! Awesomeness! Amazing episode! I love this show! |
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| Really emotional episode ,and just leaves you there waiting or more! |
Karpola said: hyperknees91 said: So they learned nothing from this and just wear another nervegear as they see one? I don't get it.draker said: For a moment there I thought it was the final episode so I was wtfing the whole time. What's this ALO you've been talking about? The next online game they play, so they can drag out the story more. |
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