2012-11-06, 19:17 | Link #2761 |
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I don't know what to think of Alicitization yet since it hasn't been fully translated yet, but GGO and Mother's Rosario are clear indications of the writing gradually improving.
The problem I have with SAO is that its flow is all over the map. By book order (meaning Day 1 > Floor 74 in an instant) you get an enormous time skip that leaves half of Kirito's motivations undefined and makes Asuna's relationship seem almost out of thin air. And then the story ends incredibly abruptly. With the side stories, the Liz and Silica ones could be considered unimportant to the main plot, but the Sachi and Yui ones are absolutely vital to Kirito's background and motivations. My problem with ALO is that almost none of the events until Yggrasil actually make a difference regarding the conclusion. Rather, most of it is just an enormous setup for wincest until Asuna gets rescued. There's supposed to be the sub plot of Sigurd being a jerk, and the quest reward of getting help with the endgame...but there's never a sense that any of it actually matters. Heck, the Tonkii segment is pointless on its own until Caliber SS...other than stirring up wincest of course. Even Asuna's little escapade serves to do little more than exist as the exposition of the big bad's plans. Then the game concludes, and everyone from ALO except Lyfa and Tonkii basically stop existing apart from random side mentions. |
2012-11-07, 13:21 | Link #2765 | |
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The price of SAO Volume 11 is set at 578 yen by Dengeki Bunko recently.
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My previous projection was that Volume 11 might include Chapter 5 to first part of Chapter 7. This projection would bring this volume to 400+ pages but seeing that Volume 11 will not be as thick, I have to discard this projection. Now, I have three possibilities in my mind: One, Chapter 5 and 6 with more original contents never seen in web version. Two, Chapter 5 up to first part of Chapter 7, just like in my previous projection but Kawahara may stop at one point much earlier than my projection. Three, Chapter 5 and the first part of Chapter 7, skipping Chapter 6 for later. Despite that, no matter which scenarioes we get, Chapter 5 will be in Volume 11 for sure. No doubt about that. ================================================= And a few more days later on 10th November, Volume 11 cover illustration will be revealed. Who will get to accompany Kirito in the cover illustration? Make your guess. Spoiler for My guess:
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2012-11-07, 14:34 | Link #2766 | |
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Chile
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On my part, I guess that I like, in order (separated by coma), SAO volume 1 (the Gleameyes battle was awesome because of Dual Blade) Fairy Dance 1 and Phantom Bullet 1 and 2 (Kirito awesomeness, and the final battles against Eugene and XaXa), Fairy Dance 2 (because it reunited my favorite pair ever, and the scene in which Kirito sees the Black Swordsman and The Flash reflected on the window), Alicization (the theme is too awesome, even if it's not over), Caliber SS and Mother Rosario (the Skills Outside the system are cool, but the stories themselves don't stir me as much as the others) ... Oh to hell with this, almost the whole LN is awesome |
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2012-11-09, 03:15 | Link #2769 | |
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In that case, volume 11 cover should be the two girls introduced at the end of volume 10. |
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2012-11-09, 05:36 | Link #2770 | |||
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Volume 11 afterword: Quote:
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But I see you may have a point that my third scenerio has higher chance after reading the above quotes.
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2012-11-09, 12:43 | Link #2772 |
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FINALLY, Volume 11 cover revealed.
Guess I just got only half the answer right then. If it was just me but wow....this cover looks so awesome. The two girls under abec's hands look so pretty. And Kirito looks very much matured if compared with Progressive 1 cover. He's a man now. This might be one of my favourite covers of the whole series for me.
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2012-11-09, 16:23 | Link #2776 | |
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Brazil
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kirito so coool and mature really c'me here 10th december you beuty *0* |
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2012-11-09, 18:00 | Link #2777 | |
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Cairo, Egypt
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action, harem, kirito, non-harem, possible harem, romance, shounen, tragedy, virtual reality |
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