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View Poll Results: Critique of Episode 07 | |||
10 out of 10: Near Perfect... | 35 | 23.33% | |
9 out of 10: Excellent... | 49 | 32.67% | |
8 out of 10: Very Good... | 37 | 24.67% | |
7 out of 10: Good... | 14 | 9.33% | |
6 out of 10: Average... | 5 | 3.33% | |
5 out of 10: Below Average... | 2 | 1.33% | |
4 out of 10: Poor... | 2 | 1.33% | |
3 out of 10: Bad... | 2 | 1.33% | |
2 out of 10: Very Bad... | 1 | 0.67% | |
1 out of 10: Torturous... | 3 | 2.00% | |
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2012-08-19, 00:39 | Link #101 |
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I think this episode continues on a few themes that have been developing over the course of these last few episodes.
First, we see the continuation of the theme of "living within the game". I think that understanding Lisbeth's feelings sort of depends on you figuring out the sort of life she is living in the game, manning a lonely shop. She sees people all the time, and has some friends like Asuna, but at the end of the day she's all alone. That's fine when you think you're just biding time and have to wait for people to clear the game... but as time wore on, you can imagine that this idea of "living within the game" becomes more important. So then in comes Kirito and takes her on an adventure where he risks his own life to save her (despite the fact that she went against his instructions). So I think it was natural for her to come to the "ah, this is what I've been missing" realization. Did she really love him? Well, in the circumstance, I can see why she might have thought so. But the key thing is that having real bonds with people is what gives the strength to move on (that's the thing that's "real" in this fake world), and that ties in perfectly with Kirito and his solo-playing ways. I think it was also interesting the way they developed Kirito here. When he saved Lisbeth, it wasn't because he's really so altruistic that he's willing to save any damsel in distress. Rather, he's scared of seeing someone else die, particularly at his hands. This ties back very well to the earlier development of his character. The way this transitioned into what's presumably coming next was quite well done, and it brings some closure to this "chapter" of the story (these first seven episodes). He now has a reason to fight because he has people he wants to save. He was always a good player, and generally a good guy, but now he has what it takes it be a Hero. Now it's time to save the world... Edit: That aside, I just want to say that one little touch that was really perfect was right after Lisbeth's confession was interrupted, and she finds out that there's something between Asuna and Kirito. What tipped her off was really simple: one glance. The whole "squabble" that followed reaffirmed it, but that one glance said it all. Nice touch.
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2012-08-19, 00:49 | Link #102 |
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this series keeps doing a great job at keeping the characters engaging, at this point im more interested in character development than in the setting ot plot, specially when that mystery arc was quite half assed in my opinion, and kinda worries me it start staggering with prolonged and irrelevant arcs and sidestories.
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2012-08-19, 00:57 | Link #103 | |
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It does feel like that was the goal for these episodes. Set up Kirito as a person and quickly level him up to a point where the end (clearing the game) is relatively in sight. The setting of course had the potential turn into some super long epic, but that's not what we're going for I suppose.
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2012-08-19, 01:10 | Link #104 | |
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Perhaps it's just me having some sort of expectation about the 'proper' order of things, and maybe the Elucidator isn't that significant after all, but it's still a lost opportunity for an interesting event in the story in my opinion. Or maybe there's going to be a flashback later on, but with the way the story is going currently, I'm not so sure about that. |
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2012-08-19, 01:14 | Link #105 | |
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Well everything went better than expected They should split this side story in 2 ep and make the dragon and sleeping screen more emotional/fabulous Quote:
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2012-08-19, 01:17 | Link #106 | |
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I mean, there are probably billions of "interesting stories" that happened in SAO if you think about it, but we're only going to see a few. Presumably, they're the most important ones.
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2012-08-19, 01:41 | Link #107 |
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In this week's Side Arcs Online (SAO), we get another "Girl gets wooed by Kirito's Charm" and Kirito rejects her because she's pretty low on the list in regards to his harem!
In all seriousness, it was a pretty average ep. I did however eyeroll that another girl had to fall for Kirito... in such a short period of time. Otherwise another typical side arc episode. Wish it would get to the main arc already so I can judge the series properly and not based on side arcs that I frankly don't really care about. Sure we get Kirito character development, but this could have easily been done if a more "traditional" approach of incorporating side arcs whilst following a main plot line (via flashbacks if need be). |
2012-08-19, 01:57 | Link #108 | |
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I also have to say that I agree with Pocari Sweat on this. We all know that it takes time to introduce the characters, but at a certain point it's time to address the seriousness of the situation that has been introduced since the beginning in a more forward manner. More focus on the main arc would be a more interesting change of pace right about now. Last edited by kujoe; 2012-08-19 at 02:08. |
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2012-08-19, 02:14 | Link #109 |
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Rather ok episode. Everything fits together nicely in this episode, but I can't help but feel that everything is rushed, from Lisbeth developing feelings for Kirito and how they kinda fast forward the entire hunt for the rare material and fighting the boss dragon. I think one of the biggest problem I have with the series is the lackluster fight scenes. Too much pauses during battles and even skip/fast forward entire big fight.
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2012-08-19, 02:32 | Link #111 | |
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2012-08-19, 03:14 | Link #113 |
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Enjoyable episode, even if it was another "side arc online" (lol). But as a seiyuu fan, it was Lisbeth's voice that really impressed me. Just awkward enough, with some real flash and energy, within the limits of the character. I should have realized who it was, but didn't until the end credits: one of my favorites, Takagaki Ayahi (Noe in True Tears, Feldt Grace in Chrome-Shelled Regios, Wakana in Tari Tari, and a member of Sphere).
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2012-08-19, 03:57 | Link #115 |
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A few technical questions...Dark Repulser is not registered in the craftbook but still has a +0 next to it, unlike Kirito's previous sword, the Elucidator. Why didn't it have an upgrade rank? I also don't see the point in using his new sword, since his old one had better stats savefor 4 STR. Then there's the material used...Liz said only a craftsman can extract it, but Kirito had already dug it up by the time she was awake.
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2012-08-19, 04:45 | Link #116 | |||
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Anyway, a great episode, some information and lines got cut out, but it's still good. Not sure what the next ep is about though
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2012-08-19, 05:17 | Link #117 | ||
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and the chapter this episode adaptation was based on didn't even bother to mention how a player raises their HP regeneration skill level in the anime. i mention this because this shows how Kirito's mental state was when he joined the front lines and even before that. it was an OK anime adaptation episode other than that. not terrible but not even good. somewhere in between. |
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2012-08-19, 05:42 | Link #119 | |
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