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I think the only reason Kirito can choose to wholeheartedly dedicate himself to protecting the Underworld is because he doesn't have anything else to live for with Asuna gone and he's willing to commit to doing things that Asuna probably wouldn't have or had advised him against had she still been alive. Quote:
But Kirito even before the Underworld has always had an obsession with the ideal virtual world that Asuna didn't, so that probably colors his perspective a lot on why he feels he has to be personally involved like this.
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2020-09-19, 11:26 | Link #203 |
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Sword Art Online Progressive will get anime!
https://twitter.com/sao_anime/status...40259122790400
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2020-09-19, 12:05 | Link #205 |
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You know you're a Harem protagonist when naked robot girls mail themselves to you. I really want to see how Kirito got her out of there .
Kirito is able to help Alice realize the meaning of her existence, as she holds the hope of the Underworld's existence and the many people who's lives have been sacrificed in both that world and even in SAO to create a truly virtual life that is as valid as any human life. So never falter or look down Alice, but move forward with the hope that you represent . Well, Kirito and Alice's rematch didn't quite go how either of them expected. Can't really fight with Kendo swords like you do with swords from the Underworld. But Alice pulled out a win with a surprise embrace and a headbutt . Holy crud, it's Kirito's dad! Has he ever even made a cameo before? I can't remember. It does kind of fall by the wayside how much trouble Kirito makes for his parents, given this is the second time he's basically been in a coma with them being unable to do anything for their child. But Kirito's dad isn't just a stern, education obsessed, Japanese father, he's someone who believes in Kirito's capabilities and what he can do and wants him to honor his responsibilities and the work he needs to put in to achieve his dreams. Kirito has good parents . Alice beaming at the thought of working together with Kirito was so adorable, as adorable as her geeking out at exploring his house. And then she calls Kirito's dad "father" like she's an in-law. Has Asuna even gotten to that point ? Well, Alice you didn't so much "choose" to become a knight so much as you were brainwashed, but sure, take back your narrative as an Integrity Knight . Alice totally took Kirito's suggestion to bring Asuna well. It's not like she was expecting to get plenty of quality time with Kirito without having a third wheel or anything. She doesn't mind Asuna being there, not one bit ! But at least Asuna was nice enough to make sure they remembered to see Selka when they come back . They finally have a way to log in to the Underworld remotely, which seems to have been part of a plan by Kayaba and probably Underworld!Kirito. I wonder what their plan is . Asuna didn't think the Underworld would change as much...but then it turns out the medieval fantasy world has gone sci-fi, with the dragons turned into jets and them fighting space monsters. It also looks like Ronye and Tiese have descendants who still have their memories of Kirito and Alice (and for Tiese, her beloved Eugeo). Really wondering what all happened during Kirito and Asuna's reign and how far developed the Underworld is now . No better homecoming for the Underworld's king, queen, and most loyal knight quite like vaporizing a monster together . Fitting to end Alicization with an image of the Rulid trio who started it all, but of course there's a new conflict on the horizon for Kirito and his companions, so as always...Kirito Will Return .
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2020-09-19, 17:16 | Link #208 | |
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Plus there's a super hot dark elf and Asuna being fun again. Plus more of the info broker Argo! All in all, Progressive is SAO pretty much at its best. I just hope if they don't start on the second floor, everything is from Asuna's perspective. In fact, just have EVERYTHING be from Asuna's perspective. |
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2020-09-19, 23:08 | Link #210 | |
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Tension doesn't seem an issue either. When was the last time this franchise had tension after that opening arc? Never been any real danger to the main cast and Kirito's victory has always been locked in. Not that it is a big deal anyways. Good prequel stories exist that have you knowing where the end point is going to be. And those can still have extremely strong emotional moments regardless of knowing what is coming.
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2020-09-20, 10:14 | Link #211 | |
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2020-09-20, 22:30 | Link #214 | |
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Any way you slice it I think we wont be lacking SAO content while we wait for the continuation from Alicization. |
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2020-09-21, 00:00 | Link #215 |
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I'm looking forward in some ways to when SAO goes full Terminator. Will Kirito be the John Connor here or more the guy that has to be stopped because he helps lead events towards the machine uprising? Oh sure the adventure in Space Underworld will be fun and all. But far more interesting is the apocalypse brewing with AI Kirito looking for AI Kayaba. Can't wait to see how that works out .
No doubt there is plenty to keep an eye on going forward. SAO isn't going to be running out of possibilities any time soon. And always plenty of spinoff options to keep them entertained until they can keep the main story rolling.
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2020-11-27, 04:11 | Link #217 |
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The search result shows that ISP provider is Amazon Data Services Japan.
I was mislead by online anime speculation, until I watched the show. The misleading speculation said Quinella was the copy of Asuna. Since Quinella and Asuna have same hair style and dressing attire, I was misled to believe the summary. Well, Asuna eventually landed on the same political job as Quinella. One big letdown is that Asuna logged into the virtual world with World Creation Deity account, but her account privilege is very low. She got beaten easily. When she pulls out her earthquake move, she would lose her breath. Is the game controlling her neurons? Anyway, this virtual game is not good for users' health. Besides entertainment, the author has written other political story. The ending was surprising, but the show makes the James Bond style confrontation convincing. The game of life system simulates human society. It even accelerates the simulation of technology development. If the system has a perfect physics engine, the simulated R&D can accelerated the real world's R&D. Is the writer of the show hinting the company to TXshiba, which designed cutting edge technology for semiconductor and submarine? Just a thought. |
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