Sword Art Online Episode 5 Discussion

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May 9, 2023 8:45 AM

#701

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Asuna is too much of a bitch to watch it.

If not for her it could have been a good show.

Will she disappear from the show eventually?

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Jul 13, 2023 12:12 PM

#702

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random investigation arc is random.
okay what was with that yolko ass shot? im all for fanservice but that was like the worst time and place for some.

whyd they make asuna so good looking :D despite so many people disliking this show so many people have her as their waifu

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Jul 23, 2023 6:26 AM

#703

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Why do several months go by without any background info? Like why did they suddenly team up together to defeat a boss? Who is getting in touch with Kirito to join when everyone knows he's a solo player? Everything feels so random and scattered

This never updates so that's cool

Dec 15, 2023 10:11 PM

#704

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Everything - It was a good episode, again leaving nothing to be desired but nothing magnificent.

Beginning - Now it's getting more interesting, as we know Kirito is very strong and we want to see him on the front line, but this has been postponed to delve deeper into his relationship with Asuna. Which is good, she's one of the main characters and her personality was explored a lot in this episode, a gentle but very strong woman with a high temper.

Middle - Mysteries are always going to exist in large, complex universes like SAO, so it was nice to tackle this murder mystery theme, mainly because it puts the rules of the game in the balance, which makes the plot even more interesting. It was also good to give extra prominence to the initial characters such as Egil and Asuna herself, who shows extra affection for Kirito by showing concern for his well-being.

Ending - A short ending that served more to complement the whole mysterious plot of the episode. By exploring the rules of the game, they manage to address the themes of murder in a safe place very well, which makes the viewer feel insecure about being in constant danger. It's great that they've covered everything about this guild in a seamless way without leaving any holes behind, and this finale demonstrates once again how a real human being really feels fear and has internal conflicts when their partners die. It was a bit obvious when Yoruko sat in the window that something bad was going to happen, but killing her off straight away, shattering that expectation of being in a safe place and cutting the episode short with this mystery in the air makes me want to see the next episode in a hurry.

Dec 16, 2023 8:08 AM

#705

nanajp

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Oh gahhdamn what a very qqw episode

Apr 26, 3:45 AM

#706

amf85

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There are a lot of stupid characters in anime, but "I deserve to die because I voted to sell a piece of loot" might be the stupidest thing I've heard from an anime in quite some time.

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