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Sword Art Online is actually the anime that got me back into anime back then in 2013. I really love the series back then, and after realizing many flaws of the series, I still love it of that, though not as much. This is also my first time watching an anime movie on a big screen too (bravo Madman) so this must be some fated god at work lol.

Story (8):
The story is actually really simple and predictable. But I don't mind this because story doesn't need to be complex to be good, and this story is actually really. The main selling point of this story ... is actually Asuna and Kirito relationship and how it was challenge and how much they have grown since the first season. The main drawback of the plot is actually the villain's scheme. It's sound on paper, but pretty convoluted and confusing after you actually think about it. However, the plot threads work well together, so in the end it's a simple and good plot for a SAO movie.

Art (9):
The 9 here is actually mainly for the fights because aside from the fighting scenes, the animation is averagely good for a SAO series. What I mean is it look similar to how it look with the TV series, so even though it looks good, it doesn't exceed from the anime series that much. There're also a lot of far away shot while characters are talking which is quite annoying for me and make it feel a bit cheap when there's no cool fight scene around. But you get a lot of fight scenes, so that's okay. This movie also introduce my favourite Asuna's casual cloth and hair design ever. Now she officially has the best normal design of out all the girl in the series for me (for your info. Sinon is the best in term of game avatar).

Sound (10):
It's SAO so it's gonna have amazing music. The ending theme "Catch the Moment" by Lisa is amazing. And the insert songs in the movie, sang by one of the new character is amazing as well. So yeah, thumb up from me XD

Character (8):
They're SAO characters so you know what to expect. However, Kirito and Asuna once again get a thumb up from me again as their relationship and growth are affected directly by the plot so it's very satisfying when you reach the ending scene. I really love them in this movie. The villain(s) is also pretty good. Their motivation is also solid and properly fleshed out. The scheme is not the best, but I can let it slide... somewhat... They improved upon the characters slightly from the series imo especially Kirito and Asuna so maybe you will like Kirito a bit more if you hate him before... maybe... hard to say. Because if you hate how OP he is then. wohn... you're not gonna like it here XD But I like how badass he is so I'm good XD

Enjoyment (9):
I really love this movie. It contains not only some of my favourite elements of the TV series, but also improve upon my hated aspect, mainly the villains. If you're SAO's fans, you should watch it. If you're not a big fan of SAO to begin with, then this series will not improve your opinion of the series imo

Just finish marathon the anime so I decide to write the anime as my memory and impression are still relatively fresh.
Story: 9/10
Read the synopsis for plot overview. The story is very good with a pretty fresh concept. The writing and dialogues are solid. It manages to balance between drama and comedy extremely well. It neither forces down pointless and forced drama nor shoehorns in comedy for the sake of lighten up the atmosphere like other drama seinen anime. Everything feel genuine here which I like a lot. The story is not perfect however, as a lot of plot point are focus on a certain ... character which annoyed me at times, but I do like that character and because of that character’s problems that we get to as much interesting scenario as we get in the series.
Animation: 10/10
The animation getting a 10 may be an overkill for some, but the reason I gave it that score is because it captures the essence of the manga art style perfectly. Granted, the source material is a coloured web manga series so they can just copy and paste the character design over, but I’m glad that they did just that since the art style is one of the reasons that I like the manga as much as I did. The animation of the series is also solid as they manage the flow between the normal style for normal situation and the chibi style for comedy perfectly as it helps the show unity and does not make the scenes feel segmented.
Sound: 8/10
The soundtrack of the anime is also solid if not a little questionable as it’s mostly consisted piano pieces. They are fine for the most part if not a little repetitive and feel out place at times. However, the opening and endings more than make up for it. The opening “Button” is awesome and its presentation really do a good job to showcase the show as a whole and I did not skip it even once. The number of ending in this series is honestly insane as in almost every episode we get a new ending. As some might think that they would value more quantity than quality, therefore these ending must be suck. And by that I say no, all of the ending end up being quite enjoyable to listen to with some being very good, such as “Asu e no Tobira” and “Yuki no Hana”. I’m listening to these songs while reading this review right now so they must be quite good don’t you think. Each ending also consists of a different picture that can pretty much summarize the whole episode which is a nice touch.
Character: 10/10
The characters in this series in this show are very likeable and fun to watch. I would not call them realistic as each of them have their own quirks. However, the way they act are very realistic and reasonable which making them really easy to related to. Even though I wish the character arc would have been more equally separated as I feel one character gets too much attention and some other don’t. However, at this point in the show, it is quite early in the series so I don’t really mind. The story arises from it is also interesting so I cannot complain. This also one of those rare show that I can confidently say that I like all of the character in the show, main and side characters included. They are very fun to watch (sorry to repeat myself here, I just want to clarify myself a bit further).
Enjoyment: 10/10
I started the manga series since early last year and I have high expectation for this show when it was announced last year. It’s also one of those show that not only meet my expectation but it even manages to even excel in every possible way. The show that was managed to do this in recent years for me was Shokugeki no Soma season 1. I enjoy the show from start to end and the so call “ending” does not bother me at all. I even think that they end it perfectly.
Overall: 9.4
The show is amazing and I believe that it would be one of the best this season and definitely in top 5 for me this season. I strongly recommend this show to those who want a relax show but don’t want the show to be boring to death. Those who seek comedy and grown up problems will most likely find it enjoyable as well. I would like to end this review with one more line. “Read the manga after this as shit is going down in the manga” :]

Highschool DxD is my first ever anime so it held really high in nostalgic value. It is the reason why I start loving anime so much. Therefore, in order to celebrate its new installment in April, I decided to write a review about favorite ecchi show of all time.
P/s: Keep in my mind, this is my first ever review so I may be bias in this review.
Highschool DxD ususally really popular for its nudity and perverted attitude. The amount of boobies and panty shots in this anime can be considered offended by some people. However, this is one of the strongest point of highschool DxD, ... with it can create a lot of hilarious and boner moments. If you don’t like constant heavy ecchi elements in your face even while the serious or dramatic moments, then this is not your cup of tea.
Highschool DxD is also one of the heaviest ecchi show that actually has a good plot (at least imo). The key to this is that it doesn’t not take itself too seriously. The plot is not too simple or complicated. It’s not so irrelevant that it just get thrown in for the sack of plot or heavily depend on it to the point of plain silliness or confusing as hell (main offenders being Seikon no qwaser, Maken-ki and Dakara Boku wa, H ga Dekinai). You still feel the idea of progression in the story even though it’s not much. The story only consists of two acts according to two volumes that are adapted. Thus, there is no rushing and you do feel the character development of some of the main casts.
The character are very lovable and memorable. Considering they are kind of stereotypical at first, TNK does know how to make them stand out in the crown of other ecchi anime character. (TNK can finally stand on their own after the abomination called “School day”, thank god).
We have the main casts as follow:
Hyoudou Issei: A typical pervert main protagonist who finally has some characterizations, awesome power and badass moments under his sleeve besides from his perversion.
Rias Greymory: Your typical club president with a strong determination and strength under those marvelous curves of hers. (She is the one to awake my red hair fetish btw)
Akeno Himejima: Your typical pervert vice-president with a strange fetish of S and M at the same time. (btw her Japanese voice is perfect and far more superior than the English dub)
Koneko Toujou: Your typical Kuudere loli type of girl.
Asia Argento: Your typical closest girl to main character who has an obvious crush on the main guy.
Yuuto Kiba: Your typical 180 opposite guy to the main protagonist.
All of the characters have their own past and different development throughout the show, with some get to show off, some don’t (At least for now), they all very lovable so character wise should not disappoint you at all.
Highschool DxD’s art is good in my opinion, the girls look awesome, and the scenes look good in general. However, the action scene could use some more of the special effects, but I digress. It looks good overall, and did I mention that they do an omega good job on the boobs’ movement and panty shots. This is one of small amount of ecchi anime can give you a boner while watching the action scene. Yeah, I know, it’s that good.
The OST is also a great point for this anime, probably the highest portion that Highschool DxD can get in most review. The OST is overall amazing with a lot memorable songs such as Tsumari wa, Oppai desu; Watashi no tame ni, Ikinasai and Utsukushiku, Akai... They are all amazing and really add on to the overall atmosphere of the show rather than merely complement the scence. The OP Trip -innocent of D- is also amazing on its own which make it impossible to skip the OP sequence whether I rewatch the show (and believe me that happens a lot).
In the end, my personal enjoyment was off the chart by the time I finished it. I make me realize how great Anime is and enslave me to become its fan immediately. It is just a good ecchi anime in general. It does not has the greatest animation like Fate/Zero or an amazing plot like Code-Geass, but until today it is my favorite ecchi anime series of all time. It’s a great piece of entertainment which require us, the viewer to turn our brain off and enjoy the show its greatest potential. I highly recommended this show to any ecchi fan or fan in general who just want a pure entertaining time in the weekend.