Sword Art Online

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Hello everyone, welcome to my blog. Today, I will be reviewing "Sword Art Online". It's now one of my favourite because of the unique storyline. I love to see animes related to video games. So, if you are a gamer then you are going to love this anime series.

If you watch the trailer you're gonna have a good idea about the anime, as the protagonist you see he is wearing a gear helmet which connects with his nerves and helps him to enter the virtual world. One of the most powerful anime I have ever seen.

Creator: Reki Kawahara
Release date: July 8, 2012
Season: 1
Episodes: 25
Genre: Action, Adventure, Romance, Sci-fi

Plot

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The story follows the life of "Kirito" he is a skilled gamer, one day he was playing a virtual reality MMORPG called Sword Art Online and he got trapped in the game along with other real players. After that players could not log out of the game and there's an announcement about if the players die in the game, they die in real life too. Kirito always has been a solo player but he ends up teaming up with Asuna.

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They both start to navigate the game's challenges and fought the monsters to survive as they had to clear the levels in order to escape the game. The story explores different type of themes such as friendship, love, and the dark side of technology, as Kirito and Asuna make great efforts to clear the game. They progressed a lot in the game as they encountered many type of characters and ultimately grew deeper connections. The relationship deepens between Asuna and Kirito.

Review

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Sword Art Online has an unique concept that is engaging because it sparks curiosity, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. There are so many intense scenes that they seem almost tangible. The tension during emotional moments cannot be described. Kirito was a lone wolf, but later he became a protective partner. The female lead, Asuna, is seen from the beginning as a skillful and powerful player. She is someone who is a perfect partner for Kirito.

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If I talk about the animation, then I must say that it is visually stunning. The end of Season 1 left us wanting more from their stories. Overall, Season 1 is a captivating adventure because, back in the day, stories like this were rare to see. To me, Kirito and Asuna's journey is going to remain iconic. This anime is one of the best because of its exploration of love and friendship in a virtual world.

The opening song is so inspiring, I feel so energetic whenever I hear this music it felt like I was in my own battlefield. I wanted to share this iconic song with you all, hope you enjoy.

Lastly I want to say that for at least once you must try watching this anime because it is a masterpiece.

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