Review of Sword Art Online

I enjoyed the series substantially. I agree with many of the other reviews that its greatest weakness is the characters. Regardless of this weakness, it still remains a wonderful series. The concept is fascinating, and that comes from someone who has specifically avoided MMOs since Everquest. They have never interested me, but the story and concept nonetheless kept me in the story. What I would like to point out, particularly towards the end of the second season, is that the score and orchestration are quite powerful and appropriate. I have studied music most of my life (I work as a pipe organist), soI generally pay close attention to the quality of music in the background of movies, television shows, and animation. The score worked brilliantly to set the mood for whatever situation the characters were in.

This series seems to be one of just enjoyment. There isn't any earth-shattering thoughts it provokes: it is a simple love story in an interesting world. And for that, it did its work brilliantly. If I were truly looking for something thought-provoking, I wouldn't be looking into this series.