Sword Art Online - Episode 18 Discussion / Poll

[Green²]

If it saves anyone some time, holding up a mirror while playing back the Sugu fanservice scene doesn't work.

[Haak]

Originally Posted by Xellos-_^

they are related, first cousins.

Oh...boy...

You know it's bad enough that they feel the need to really layer on the fanservice shots of her, but then they have to go and give her some really incredible lines like "I'm just showing him the way" while she's stripped to her underwear or like "I'm getting excited" while she's butt naked and dripping wet...

[Clarste]

Originally Posted by firestalker5

For one he's fairly positive that the blurry picture is of Asuna. He decides to investigate the World Tree because THAT'S WHERE THE PICTURE WAS TAKEN. A group of 5 used their own "leap frog" technique to get high enough up the tree to snap that picture. After that happened the game placed a wall in their way and the only way to the top by climbing the World Tree the official way. This was all explained in episode 16.

Climbing the tree is the only thing he can do at the moment. You would rather he stayed at home done nothing?! Seriously complain about him SUPPOSEDLY not doing anything and then you complain and bitch about the only thing he can do as a pathetic attempt in futility.

What do you expect him to do?! What can he do that will satisfy you? Because at the moment you seem to be at war with yourself on the subject.

I'm not expecting him to do anything more. I'm just saying that he's not in a position to "Kirito-Sue" his way to victory while Asuna waits helplessly. She's more in charge of her own fate than he is.

Edit: I did say "there's nothing wrong with that", didn't I?

[kk2extreme]

Originally Posted by Green²

If it saves anyone some time, holding up a mirror while playing back the Sugu fanservice scene doesn't work.

That doesn't stop people from trying

[Dr. Casey]

Originally Posted by Utsuro no Hako

And this week on Rape Art Online, Sugou cops a feel while Asuna looks increasingly annoyed that the author has turned her from a Saber-class badass to a piece of meat that exists solely so the audience can feel all white knighty as they root for Kirito-Sue to rescue her.

And this week on AnimeSuki, jaded feminists prove that it's wrong for a girl to ever need help from someone, even though the situation makes sense in the context of the story and remains consistent with her previous characterization (Asuna's as strong-willed as ever, but her former physical strength and badassery in SAO hinged upon the fact that she'd been given plenty of time to level grind and raise her facts) and the story generally treats both genders equally with Asuna having rescued Kirito more than the reverse up to this point.

Originally Posted by Haak

You know it's bad enough that they feel the need to really layer on the fanservice shots of her, but then they have to go and give her some really incredible lines like "I'm just showing him the way" while she's stripped to her underwear or like "I'm getting excited" while she's butt naked and dripping wet...

I haven't watched the episode yet, but I seriously doubt I'll use the word 'bad' to describe these scenes. kekeke

[HandofFate]

I think I enjoy this Alfhelm World better than the SAO world, seems more interesting.

Everyone was in such a bad mood because of the whole dying thing. Its nice seeing everyone engrossed in the actual game.

Also enjoying this second half more than the second half of Accel World, even though both have their own really douchy antagonist.

Sugou's harrassment of Asuna is so creepy. You could have the next scene be of him kicking around puppies and kittens for fun and it would flow seamlessly with his character at this point lol.

[SilverSyko]

Gee willikers, they sure didn't skimp on the Suguha service this week did they? Gotta appeal to that teenage male crowd with the over-active libidos after all yes?

Seriously though, pretty uneventful episode just like last week. I guess it is nice to see why Suguha is playing a game when Kazuto said a ways back she wasn't into them. Then again the reason was pretty easy to guess since the reveal last week.

Oh and how the hell did Sugou not take into account that Asuna could have seen the keypad in the mirror? Talk about a major lapse in judgement. Keep disappointing me Sugou.~

Really there's not much to say about it this week. Nothing really happened.

[Dr. Casey]

Originally Posted by SilverSyko

Gee willikers, they sure didn't skimp on the Suguha service this week did they? Gotta appeal to that teenage male crowd with the over-active libidos after all yes?

Our libidos stay over-active long after the teenage years are over :p

Nice to hear that Suguha's reasoning for playing ALO is explained, though - I always found it curious that Suguha jumped into something that, at the time, had left her cousin in a coma for the past 14 months.

[RRW]

Why the heel you half naked while playing a game!? unleash if it summer and you AC is broken. i dont see any reason. someone give proper explanation! (Fanservice is not acceptable answer by the way)

second, isnt that Yui contradict much? first she say "He (Recon) Likes you, Lyfa" then she ask "What does it mean to like someone"

thought?

PS. By the way i did not complain about fanservice...ok maybe little bit

[Polarpew]

IMO the transition from end of episode to credits was superb directing

[Methuselah]

Originally Posted by RRW

Why the heel you half naked while playing a game!? unleash if it summer and you AC is broken. i dont see any reason. someone give proper explanation! (Fanservice is not acceptable answer by the way)

second, isnt that Yui contradict much? first she say "He (Recon) Likes you, Lyfa" then she ask "What does it mean to like someone"

thought?

PS. By the way i did not complain about fanservice...ok maybe little bit

Something else frustrates me. I understand that she wore a tee-shirt and underwear to be comfortable but why also wear a bra? What kind of woman wants to get comfortable wearing a bra in bed? I'd thought she'd just wear the t-shirt over her voluptuous breasts. mmmmmm

[kk2extreme]

Kids in the future sure are developed

[SilverSyko]

Originally Posted by Dr. Casey

Our libidos stay over-active long after the teenage years are over

Well there are plenty of folk here on AS who demonstrate just that, that's for sure.

Why the heel you half naked while playing a game!? unleash if it summer and you AC is broken. i dont see any reason. someone give proper explanation! (Fanservice is not acceptable answer by the way)

Eh? It's more common than you think. I've played games in my underwear too after waking up in the morning. Actually, just sit back and ponder just how many folk are posting on this forum right now in only their underwear. I bet the actual number would be quite a bit more than you believe.

[Divini]

Originally Posted by RRW

Why the heel you half naked while playing a game!? unleash if it summer and you AC is broken. i dont see any reason. someone give proper explanation! (Fanservice is not acceptable answer by the way)

second, isnt that Yui contradict much? first she say "He (Recon) Likes you, Lyfa" then she ask "What does it mean to like someone"

thought?

PS. By the way i did not complain about fanservice...ok maybe little bit

For the first question, the LN gives an explanation:

Spoiler for explanation:

The sensor interrupt function of the AmuSphere could disrupt 99% of all the functions when diving in. However, she managed to learn many ways to allow for a comfortable gaming environment. Eating less before diving and going to the toilet are things that are overemphasized. Also, one has to note the temperature, humidity, and also wear clothes that didn't burden her.

Hardcore VRMMO gamers who had lots of money would seek complete sensory interruption and enter this place called an isolation tank. Nowadays, the high-class internet cafes that also act as relaxation facilities would start to have this tank...

For the second question, since Yui was a counseling AI, I assume she became good at knowing what people are thinking, but also because she's an AI, not understanding why or what it means.

It's kind of like young children - when I was young, I can tell when someone liked someone else, even if I didn't understand how it felt to 'like' someone.

[chaos_alfa]

Originally Posted by RRW

second, isnt that Yui contradict much? first she say "He (Recon) Likes you, Lyfa" then she ask "What does it mean to like someone"

thought?

PS. By the way i did not complain about fanservice...ok maybe little bit

Spoiler for Light Novel Detail:

In the light novel Yui actually asks what "love" is not what "liking" someone is. They look alike, but there is a difference.

[Netto Azure]

Originally Posted by Green²

If it saves anyone some time, holding up a mirror while playing back the Sugu fanservice scene doesn't work.

Oh jeez this made me laugh so much so.

Spoiler for Episode thoughts:

* It's nice seeing Suguha's reasons for diving in ALO
* Another d-bag appears ugh.
* Being Recon is suffering
* Kirito looks like one of the Post-FF6 characters
* So much of Sugu's SUGU'S!
* RAEG
* Cliffhanger, can't wait for the next episode

This arc feels a lot slower than SAO. Although we do get to see how a VRMMO works if it doesn't have the whole dying penalty.

[The Green One]

Once upon a time we watched shows for entertainment and enjoyment. Now we watch shows to nitpick about everything.

We flog that poor horse to death. Then shoot it in the head a few more times for good measure. Then carpet bomb the area.

Yep can't seem to live without complaining about something. Or making up something to complain about.

Well anyway. A bit of a transition episode Kirito and Leafa's journey begins and Asuna is plotting her escape. Next week will be interesting.

Maybe the complaints will be more original next week.

[Tenchi Ryu]

So Yui likes Kirito...gets emotionally rejected from him declaring love from Asuna. She moves on, finds someone new, except this new person isn't new at all.

This won't end well for her...

[LoweGear]

Originally Posted by Tenchi Ryu

So Yui likes Kirito...gets emotionally rejected from him declaring love from Asuna. She moves on, finds someone new, except this new person isn't new at all.

This won't end well for her...

Yui? You mean Suguha?

[GDB]

Originally Posted by Tenchi Ryu

So Yui likes Kirito...gets emotionally rejected from him declaring love from Asuna. She moves on, finds someone new, except this new person isn't new at all.

This won't end well for her...

Suguha. Yui is Kirito's "daughter", you sicko.