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I am going to write the background of Accel World then move on to other things. Remember I am writing a review based on 2 episode of anime and 9 chapters of manga so it might not be in depth

Accel World is basically a cliche story about a guy and girl meet and suddenly super powers arrive. Although it is cliche many people likes this type of story and willing to watch them. For me however is the element of Sci-fi that made me like this.


Accel World is set in future Japan were the children are fused with computers. The Neuro link is basically a ... computer stuck on your neck that is directly attached to your brain so that you can see computer screen within your eye. Not only that the school is learnt by teachers sending packets into the students head as shown in first 1 to 2 min.

Of course the animation shows the basic problem of the world. When there is a rule in place, there are people who evade them. The "social camera" is in place everywhere to make sure nothing bad is going on however bullies have a program to look for blind spot for them. Therefore bulling is not stopped for people like our protagonist. He endures it by going to a virtual world where full 5 sense are transferred into an internet world.

Story: 7
I like how they set up the background story but story itself is still cliche girl and boy meets, girl loves boy because of something, boy gets stronger to defend girl.

Art: 9
The art is great. Using the normal art for real world and CGI for virtual world, we can get the sense of change and have a good look at the good art styles.

Character: 6
They seem normal... nothing unusual except most popular girl falling for a fat unknown guy with all her heart. Reason? you will see, and it isn't very reasonable to me (but some people will say love ain't reasonable)

Enjoyment: 9
The battle scenes were very enjoyable. The little struggle and love comedy at the side makes this an interesting animation. Just wish they will do more than just 24.

Overall 8
Except the main idea is common this animation maybe amazing. The unique background (atleast in anime) where each person is a computer and the society completely accepting it is rare to see. Therefore I give this a 8