Review of Sword Art Online

I do not understand where all the hate comes from for this show. I am not even a hardcore fan of the series but the first season is quite literally dope. Story: 7 Alright, the story is pretty generic. Nothing amazing, nothing too awful. However, it is done well and above average. The way the plot moves and the pace are definitely pretty great. I wouldn't have touched SAO if this season was any longer than what it is now. People gripe about how the story is not amazing, not different, and therefore devalue the story. I watched it, I wasn't amazed and I didn't jumped outof my chair but I wasn't angry, there was nothing to be angry about! The world is set in a game that isn't bounded by real life, expect OP plot devices.

Art: 10

You either like it or you don't. It is pretty superb for a 2012 Anime.

Sound: 8

Once again you either like it or you don't. Expect the usual awesome OP and ED songs and decent music during the episodes.

Characters: 6

I happen to like what was offered from the characters in SAO however I did notice that a lot of them were pretty unrealistic. I don't mind lack of realism because of the environment set by the show.

Kirito: I would say his personality is your typical self sacrificing, emotional, and world saving kind of guy. Yeah, it can get kind of cringy or a little overboard but I believe SAO doesn't kill you with it.

Asuna: Once again the typical significant other to the main character. Loves him dearly, connects with him, cares for him, and all that lovey dovey stuff. Has a strong and confident side but is overshadowed later in the series by the love.

Enjoyment: 8
I enjoyed the show because it had the right amount of romance and action. I don't believe the show tried to be the AMAZING but I do believe it hit the right spot when determining the amount of romance and action the viewers were given. I never felt like there wasn't enough of something when watching. Picture yourself having a nice fulfilling meal when watching SAO.

Overall: 8
Don't get sucked into the crazy hype because it might disappoint you. Make sure you know what you want before you watch the series. If you want some generation breaking Anime, SAO isn't the one. If you want something solid, something polished, then the first season of SAO is great.

You can't demand perfection, you have to let it flow naturally to you and that's how I believe people should watch this show. Just absorb it, don't go looking for every little thing.