Sword Art Online II - Episode 13 Discussion / Poll

[Benigmatica]

Is Shino's dialogue to her GGO character really that important because it can be skipped and go straight to Shino fighting back against Kyouji.

Heck, I feel that the second half of Ep. 13 needs to be shortened.

[Rising Dragon]

Originally Posted by Nvis

Wait, this is 2-cour?

How could Shinkawa break chain lock? I thought Asada put the chain lock on.

... you mean before Shino let him inside? 'cause in an earlier episode she already told Kirito that she didn't put in the chain lock before entering the game for the tournament. Which we see in this episode when he knocks on the door. He doesn't need to break any chain.

[Darthtabby]

Originally Posted by ~Yami~

and I like Lyfa, Lizbeth, and Silica's reaction... you could see that their hair strands are standing

Again, why do people keep leaving out Klein when they mentioned this? His hair was frazzled too!

Klein was the first character to express an interest in Kirito way back in Episode 1 of the first season.

[frodonk]

Originally Posted by MartianMage

But can he beat Keima Katsuragi?!

well when this was announced some months ago people were saying "GGO will turn your opinions around SAO doodz!" which is to say GGO hasn't... GGO is still "guilty pleasure" level for me... so hearing the next arc hype doesn't really do much for me...

keima gets a harem member 3-4 times each season, kirito so far has around 6 (yep, including klein)

This arc hasn't wrapped up yet, so I can't say how "good" it is compared to say, kayaba appearing out of the blue then disappearing without explaining why he locked them all up inside SAO or that ending where some asuna fanatic got stabbed in the parking lot

[Proto]

Is Shino's dialogue to her GGO character really that important because it can be skipped and go straight to Shino fighting back against Kyouji.

... well yes. It brings necessary closure to Shino's past and present traumas. Shows are just about the plot as much as they are about the character development.

[The Green One]

It was a visulization of her digging deep within herself in a moment of abject despair and soul crushing terror to find the strength to not go quietly and fight back against her fate which saved her.

[Benigmatica]

Originally Posted by Proto

... well yes. It brings necessary closure to Shino's past and present traumas. Shows are just about the plot as much as they are about the character development.

Okay, but then again, the scene where Kyouji assaults Shino needs to be shortened.

[Green²]

Originally Posted by Death Usagi

Did you guys notice how Leafa, Silica and Lisbeth reacted to that scene?

I laughed hard when I seen that.

Spoiler:

[Gravitas Free Zone]

This came up as a reaction to Kyouji's fascination with Asada('s name):

So hungry.

[kyp275]

Originally Posted by ~Yami~

It's annoying but I'm laughing when I hear that you could kill person just because of MMORPG
so trolling in online game could make you get killed

It's all fun and games until you realize that people HAVE been killed over online gaming disputes.

[l.kostas]

Originally Posted by Nvis

Why isn't he dual-wielding?

He did when he beat Death Gun:
Kirito: "However, what’s in my hand wasn’t a sword but a handgun. However, who said that I couldn’t use sword techniques with a gun?"
http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SwordAndGun

Sword Art Online has its protagonist Kirito dual wield a lightsaber and an FN Five-Seven pistol in the GGO arc of the series. He can even fight by using the pistol as an alternative to a sword and even pull off his Dual Blades skills («Double Circular» twin-swords assault skill) with it.

[Anh_Minh]

Originally Posted by Nvis

Wait, this is 2-cour?

How could Shinkawa break chain lock? I thought Asada put the chain lock on.

Didn't she say she thought she forgot?

[eiyuuou]

Spoiler:

[R.LocK]

Just to give some explanation to what I consider the worst KiritoxAsuna scene.

Spoiler:

Originally Posted by Asune POV

“Please hold onto papa’s hand. The AmuSphere can’t stop senses from the outside world like Nerve Gear. Papa should be able to feel mama’s warmth. I can’t touch physical objects…but please bring…mine too…”

Yui’s voice was trembling by the time she spoke till the end. Asuna herself was shaken up hard inside as she forcefully shook her head and answered,

“No…papa will definitely feel Yui’s hands. Let’s cheer for papa…cheer for Kirito-kun!”

As she said that, she placed her handphone into Kazuto’s limp left hand and used both her hands to cup it.

The patient’s room was a little warm, but Kazuto’s hand was as cold as an ice block. The automatic log-out function may happen if she held it too hard, so Asuna grasped Kazuto with her hands lightly, exerting all her warmth and will, hoping to make his hand go warm.

Asuna wasn’t looking at the live telecast anymore as she merely closed her eyes and continued to pray.

—Do your best, Kirito-kun. For all that you believe in. I shall be by your side always. Always protecting you from behind, supporting you.

Kazuto’s icy cold left hand jerked slightly, but definitely.

Originally Posted by Kirito POV

My left hand started moving as if it was guided by someone. The icy hand that was tense due to nervousness—was surrounded by a certain familiar pair of warm hands that guided me. My left hand immediately moved and then gripped onto something—the second weapon that even I forgot about, the «FiveSeven handgun». As my hand felt the weight that was pulled out of my gun pouch, a certain circuit in my consciousness suddenly flared.

[milan kyuubi]

^ I think it was great. Sue me!

[R.LocK]

I can't if I can't even look at your avvie without squezing my eyes shut.

[Death Usagi]

Originally Posted by R.LocK

I can't if I can't even look at your avvie without squezing my eyes shut.

Totally agreed.... Every time I see a Kirito x Asuna crap, I nearly puke and roll my eyes and think all the time that if it wasn't for the "early/rushed shipping/pairing", this story would have turned much better.

[Sixth]

Originally Posted by Death Usagi

Totally agreed.... Every time I see a Kirito x Asuna crap, I nearly puke and roll my eyes and think all the time that if it wasn't for the "early/rushed shipping/pairing", this story would have turned much better.

Funny...I remembered that Kirito X Asuna was the most liked pairing during the time its aired. I mean what happens? What had I missed?

[milan kyuubi]

Originally Posted by R.LocK

I can't if I can't even look at your avvie without squezing my eyes shut.

Originally Posted by Death Usagi

Totally agreed.... Every time I see a Kirito x Asuna crap, I nearly puke and roll my eyes and think all the time that if it wasn't for the "early/rushed shipping/pairing", this story would have turned much better.

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Originally Posted by noobita

Funny...I remembered that Kirito X Asuna was the most liked pairing during the time its aired. I mean what happens? What had I missed?

I was wandering the same thing. What has happened to spawn such dislike (hatred) for Asuna!

[R.LocK]

Excuse me while I get my bucket.

Kirito x Asuna doesn't work. On their own they're fine (Kirito for GGO only, though.). Together they're... *takes the bucket, buries the head in there* Well, yeah.