Yes! Worth the wait and all the setup. Asuna's intro felt so natural (compared to the novel). Things like item break do not need to be explained, etc.
Though in retrospect I do agree there should have been an episode or even a scene or two inserted between the last 7 episodes to show floor progression. Even if it is going to be anime original material to explain how he got his sword and other gear.
It is going to be a long week till episode 9.
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