Sword Art Online: Alicization - Episode 3 Discussion / Poll

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[zeross87]

arg they stoped just short of the fun stuff !

[EroKing]

This season

[belatkuro]

It's truly Goblin season this Fall

I still like how Kirito has his monologues. Less than in the source material but more than the previous seasons. And it makes him more open since we know what's going on in his mind and how he decides what to do next. Next episode is climax of vol9. People will surely do some comparsions of goblin slaying here and in Goblin Slayer. Which will pull it off better though in terms of action and animation. Stay tuned.

Also, them Kirithighs during the bath scene

[Wandering Soul]

I guess Goblins must just be the main trend this season .

[FlareKnight]

We're in goblin land!

Things could get tricky. Although I'd suppose Kirito will find a sword he can use in that place somewhere. Also kind of amusing how this season straight up says Kirito doesn't have the stats to properly use a special sword.

[Lukes YGO & WS on YT]

Spoiler for Episode 3 Comments/Feedback:

It is a really cool looking sword, I agree with Kirito, it was worth a try, what a stubborn old tree.

I'm glad we got to learn a little bit more about Selka, would have been very tough for her losing her sister like that.

Eugeo you idiot, why did you yell out in front of a whole pack of goblins, and now he's scared stiff and completely paralyzed by fear.

Maybe there's another weapon near the dragon that Kirito can use to get them out of this mess.

[Haruyasha]

Originally Posted by zeross87

arg they stoped just short of the fun stuff !

I think I've seen all I need to see in Goblin Slayer.

Originally Posted by Wandering Soul

I guess Goblins must just be the main trend this season .

You could simply say mmorpg anime season in general. We have, what..

Sword Art Online
Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken
Goblin Slayer
Merc Storia
Hangyaku-sei Million Arthur

And these mentions:

Ken En Ken: Aoki Kagayaki - Based on an rpg.
Conception - Based on the game / low quality isekai with rpg elements.
Ingress - I guess you could stick this into here as well.

I think I'm overlooking 2 or 3 others, but I don't know them too well.

[blakstealth]

So. Many. Goblins.

[Ulin]

Well, Selka will be added to girls in love with Kirito soon enough... along with Eugeo lol We'll see what can Kirito do without a sword against so many goblins

[Jan-Poo]

I can see where this is going considering Kirito noticed why they couldn't handle that sword proficiently.

They need to level up, and what better than a bunch of goblins to start?