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ginger02 · 2014-11-30, 01:54

I think I like this arc more than any other one I've seen, though I didn't watch Sinon's. I think second is the one with Leafa at helm.

Anyway, the music was great and Asuna's running thingy was amazing.

I already have a feeling about what's going on with Yuuki, given what they all are saying.

thundrakkon · 2014-11-30, 02:14

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Originally Posted by frodonk

Why is yuuki using boku and is calling asuna nee-chan?

Boku is a term often used by Tomboys. Yuuki definitely acts like a Tomboy, but is still too cutesy for me to believe she is a guy pretending to be a girl. As for the repeated nee-chan, unless Asuna has a long lost little sister (I only heard about her older brother a couple episodes back, but then again, I might need to re-check, if I can find it, the first season scene when Asuna talks about her family.), Asuna probably reminds Yuuki of someone Yuuki calls her nee-chan (either real sister, older cousin, or older close friend).

What really gets me is why does the Sleeping Knights have to disband? What's going on where they don't have time to play anymore, considering they used to play online so much? Well, springtime usually indicates the start of school, but that shouldn't stop online meet-ups like what Asuna does with her friends. If they all graduated from college and needed to start working, then I can understand that; however, they seem to be kids in their teens.

Asuna and Kirito were both awesome in their respective fights against the guild. Asuna just destroyed everyone in her path. Kirito using Excalibur destroyed the other guild. I bet if Kirito and Asuna joined forces, they could probably have wiped out that guild of 50.

***relentlessflame*** · 2014-11-30, 03:15

I want to add a side-note to my previous comment about hints.

If you're an anime-only viewer and don't know what's going to happen and want to speculate about it, please go to this thread. The more times you post a question about the content of the story, the more times some source-reader is going to see it and think "oh I'd better answer their question!" and that will just get them banned. So to help out, please put your speculation in the speculation thread so that people know clearly that you don't actually want to be spoiled. And if you do want to be spoiled, please don't post those questions in this thread.

Source-readers should remember that any time anyone asks a question, it's to speculate about it or to see if they missed an answer already given, not to be told the answer from the book.

Krono · 2014-11-30, 03:49

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Originally Posted by thundrakkon

(I only heard about her older brother a couple episodes back, but then again, I might need to re-check, if I can find it, the first season scene when Asuna talks about her family.)

I'm pretty sure a couple episodes ago would have been the first mention of him in the anime. Earlier mentions of him that would have been in the first season fell victim to dialogue cuts, and the directorial choice to omit most narration.

Esclair · 2014-11-30, 04:37

Another great episode. It's good to see that despite how OP Kirito is supposed to be, even he can't kill 30 players.

***relentlessflame*** · 2014-11-30, 04:59

Note that I did move some posts to the Speculation & Theories (no spoilers) thread.

ookamigirl · 2014-11-30, 05:12

Kirito was showing off his coolness.
Asuna was amazing as well.
I really enjoyed watching those fights.
The boss fight was really nice too.
After party was well deserved!
Yuuki's behavior is getting weirder though.
Good episode.

***relentlessflame*** · 2014-11-30, 05:45

Yeah, now I get to give my thoughts about the episode itself. I really liked it a lot. I really like the way they direct the fights, and particularly Yuuki's ending move was all kinds of cool. I felt like cheering when she delivered the finishing blow. Really exciting and fun.

But... whatever it is they're holding over our heads about Yuuki and the Sleeping Knights is getting almost overwhelmingly heavy. There was so much angst about it in the second half that it was almost uncomfortable to watch. They're doing a good job in the sense that they're setting the stage for something big... but I hope they reveal it soon. This much foreboding almost borders on being too much, but I have faith that the payoff is coming. However, I'm guessing that we may end up transitioning away from the game for a while next week just to let the angst built even higher... not sure if I can take it.

Perhaps I should have waited to just marathon the whole thing, but I'm still enjoying each week.

R.LocK · 2014-11-30, 06:00

Man, the beginning of the episode felt just like a mix of Fate/Zero and RWBY. Not a bad thing, but it just pales in comparison to them. Whatever, the second half is nice and... 'kay, out of this thread before I feel the impulse to spoil things.

cherrycolaz · 2014-11-30, 08:15

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Originally Posted by Control The Chaos

SACHI Okay okay now that I have your attention and please read. Considering Yukki's personality and how she is constantly playing, don't you think there is a reason she is playing other than just fun? How about to honor the loss of someone dear to her. Yukki goes into tears every time someone even mentions a sister or another member. With all of the MMOs the sleeping knights have been through they have probably been together for a long time. Maybe even to Sword Art Online. In the introduction to episode 21 you see 2 sisters growing up together and running along until one of them disappears. Maybe just maybe Yukki had a sister who was a victim of Sword Art Online. One that might have dark hair, pale skin, innocent and delicate.
If you don't know who I am describing then here is the answer, Sachi. I'm thinking that Yukki had a sister who was the victim of Sword Art Online.

Sorry to go all conspiracy theorist on everyone here but what do you guys think? Its killing me right now

I think you're on to something. Sounds very likely actually.

Utsusemi · 2014-11-30, 09:32

Kirito showing off, for the most part anyways, is actually thoroughly entertaining and I think even though it's been like that throughout the whole series, they manage to not keep it so repetitive in situations as such.

I'm not one for predicting but I am interested to see where it's going. Maybe Yuuki is related to Asuna or something. Judging from the opening theme sequence, and stating the obvious here, she has a sister and was maybe separated from her (?) ... or it could be Asunas brother...... lol

byakutsuki · 2014-11-30, 11:07

What was that special move that Asuna used to get pass all the players and attack the healers in the back?

EDIT: NVM...

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Flashing Penetrator

AvatarST · 2014-11-30, 19:49

This arc's been brilliant so far. I've usually not been a huge fan of SAO but ever since the Calibur arc, it's been great.

LoweGear · 2014-11-30, 21:56

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Originally Posted by byakutsuki

What was that special move that Asuna used to get pass all the players and attack the healers in the back?

EDIT: NVM...

Oh that move name...

Gravitas Free Zone · 2014-11-30, 22:42

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Originally Posted by LoweGear

Oh that move name...

Okay, so it sounds like a Nudist Beach weapon, but is that really a problem?

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Questionable .gif because why not.

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Bonus blooper version.

Yuuki's moods are interesting. There's obviously the big change that comes over her at the end of this episode, but she abruptly switches from her cheery self to a more serious mode when Asuna takes the gloves off during the test duel (and then back again), and she also slaps her own face into a mood change in this episode. I think it's cute, but it's peculiar.

Random Wanderer · 2014-11-30, 23:14

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Originally Posted by Endless Knackwurst

Yuuki's moods are interesting. There's obviously the big change that comes over her at the end of this episode, but she abruptly switches from her cheery self to a more serious mode when Asuna takes the gloves off during the test duel (and then back again), and she also slaps her own face into a mood change in this episode. I think it's cute, but it's peculiar.

She went serious when Asuna went serious, because it was obvious that the fight was about to get more intense and that treating it like a joke wasn't going to keep working. It was also a matter of respect: if it was that important to Asuna that she was focusing so much of herself on it, it would be insulting to treat her casually.

The "smack her face to force herself to concentrate/wake up/stop thinking about something distracting and focus" thing is not unique. I've seen it in a number of places. I've even done it myself, on occasion. That wasn't a good time for her to be dwelling on her angst, so she forced herself to snap out of it and focus on the "now," which of course brought back her cheerful mood because that was the mood appropriate for that situation.

Hmm.... · 2014-11-30, 23:44

Another nice episode. The combat scene is epic and Kirito's magic blast is well done.

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Originally Posted by MartianMage

I'm just wondering... if Asuna's role in their boss clearing attempt is to be a healer then why did Yuuki even need to use a battle oriented method to find the right person for the job?

Spoiler for detail omitted from LN/a bit unclear in episode 20:

Rising Dragon · 2014-11-30, 23:54

Plus it's pretty clear that Asuna added experience to the party, and let them know how to fight against an SAO boss effectively.

MartianMage · 2014-12-01, 08:26

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Originally Posted by Hmm....

Another nice episode. The combat scene is epic and Kirito's magic blast is well done.

Spoiler for detail omitted from LN/a bit unclear in episode 20:

hmmm... ok thanks for clarifying!

~Yami~ · 2014-12-01, 09:00

I can't help but imagine if Yuuki is in SAO and fought together in frontline with Kirito, Asuna, and Klein
Heck! She would be very awesome
I could understand now why most SAO best fanfic always include her
Perfect imouto for Asuna indeed

I felt it little funny when Asuna stated that usually people defeat boss with raid teams... Isn't she forget that she only need three people (Asuna, Kirito, Klein) to finish off a boss at lvl 74?

Asuna in "berserk healer" mode, Kirito slashed spells, and Yuuki's fast combo are really a joy to watch
and what the hell with those random feels we got at the ending? I feel heartbroken for no reason

Is Kirito the one who cooked that fish? meh! I think it's Leafa or Lizbeth

and I'm glad that all SAO BGMs that I missed a lot are coming back at this episode

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2014-11-30, 03:15	Link #43
*relentlessflame* 　 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2003 Age: 41	I want to add a side-note to my previous comment about hints. If you're an anime-only viewer and don't know what's going to happen and want to speculate about it, please go to this thread. The more times you post a question about the content of the story, the more times some source-reader is going to see it and think "oh I'd better answer their question!" and that will just get them banned. So to help out, please put your speculation in the speculation thread so that people know clearly that you don't actually want to be spoiled. And if you do want to be spoiled, please don't post those questions in this thread. Source-readers should remember that any time anyone asks a question, it's to speculate about it or to see if they missed an answer already given, not to be told the answer from the book. __________________ [...]

2014-11-30, 04:59	Link #46
*relentlessflame* 　 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2003 Age: 41	Note that I did move some posts to the Speculation & Theories (no spoilers) thread. __________________ [...]

2014-11-30, 05:12	Link #47
ookamigirl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011	Kirito was showing off his coolness. Asuna was amazing as well. I really enjoyed watching those fights. The boss fight was really nice too. After party was well deserved! Yuuki's behavior is getting weirder though. Good episode. __________________ My Blog --> ookami

2014-11-30, 05:45	Link #48
*relentlessflame* 　 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2003 Age: 41	Yeah, now I get to give my thoughts about the episode itself. I really liked it a lot. I really like the way they direct the fights, and particularly Yuuki's ending move was all kinds of cool. I felt like cheering when she delivered the finishing blow. Really exciting and fun. But... whatever it is they're holding over our heads about Yuuki and the Sleeping Knights is getting almost overwhelmingly heavy. There was so much angst about it in the second half that it was almost uncomfortable to watch. They're doing a good job in the sense that they're setting the stage for something big... but I hope they reveal it soon. This much foreboding almost borders on being too much, but I have faith that the payoff is coming. However, I'm guessing that we may end up transitioning away from the game for a while next week just to let the angst built even higher... not sure if I can take it. Perhaps I should have waited to just marathon the whole thing, but I'm still enjoying each week. __________________ [...]

2014-11-30, 01:54	Link #41
ginger02 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012	I think I like this arc more than any other one I've seen, though I didn't watch Sinon's. I think second is the one with Leafa at helm. Anyway, the music was great and Asuna's running thingy was amazing. I already have a feeling about what's going on with Yuuki, given what they all are saying.

2014-11-30, 04:37	Link #45
Esclair Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013	Another great episode. It's good to see that despite how OP Kirito is supposed to be, even he can't kill 30 players.

2014-11-30, 06:00	Link #49
R.LocK My turn Join Date: Feb 2012	Man, the beginning of the episode felt just like a mix of Fate/Zero and RWBY. Not a bad thing, but it just pales in comparison to them. Whatever, the second half is nice and... 'kay, out of this thread before I feel the impulse to spoil things.

2014-11-30, 09:32	Link #51
Utsusemi Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2014	Kirito showing off, for the most part anyways, is actually thoroughly entertaining and I think even though it's been like that throughout the whole series, they manage to not keep it so repetitive in situations as such. I'm not one for predicting but I am interested to see where it's going. Maybe Yuuki is related to Asuna or something. Judging from the opening theme sequence, and stating the obvious here, she has a sister and was maybe separated from her (?) ... or it could be Asunas brother...... lol

2014-11-30, 19:49	Link #53
AvatarST ◕‿‿◕ Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Argentina Age: 39	This arc's been brilliant so far. I've usually not been a huge fan of SAO but ever since the Calibur arc, it's been great. __________________

2014-11-30, 23:54	Link #58
Rising Dragon Goat Herder Author Join Date: Jun 2008 Age: 36	Plus it's pretty clear that Asuna added experience to the party, and let them know how to fight against an SAO boss effectively. __________________

2014-12-01, 09:00	Link #60
~Yami~ a random Indonesian otaku Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Xanadu Age: 32	I can't help but imagine if Yuuki is in SAO and fought together in frontline with Kirito, Asuna, and Klein Heck! She would be very awesome I could understand now why most SAO best fanfic always include her Perfect imouto for Asuna indeed I felt it little funny when Asuna stated that usually people defeat boss with raid teams... Isn't she forget that she only need three people (Asuna, Kirito, Klein) to finish off a boss at lvl 74? Asuna in "berserk healer" mode, Kirito slashed spells, and Yuuki's fast combo are really a joy to watch and what the hell with those random feels we got at the ending? I feel heartbroken for no reason Is Kirito the one who cooked that fish? meh! I think it's Leafa or Lizbeth and I'm glad that all SAO BGMs that I missed a lot are coming back at this episode Last edited by ~Yami~; 2014-12-01 at 09:10.