Review of Sword Art Online

Based on the popular light novel series, was one of the most highly anticipated releases in recent memory. The series' protagonist, Kirito, is a rather two-dimensional gary-stu whose sole motivation seems to be protecting his harem. Similarly, Asuna, who started out as a strong and independent character, eventually became little more than a love interest for Kirito. Her own motivations and goals took a backseat to his. Even secondary characters like Klein, were relegated to minor roles and used mainly for comic relief. The addition of Kirito's sister, who seemed to have an inexplicable desire for him, was an unnecessary and awkward subplot that added little to thestory.

Sword Art Online may have been groundbreaking, but its impact on the anime industry has been largely negative. The anime's popularity inspired a proliferation of isekai and harem LitRPG shows that lack originality and creativity.

Sword Art Online featured a predictable love triangle involving Kirito, his main girlfriend Asuna, and other female characters who all seemed to be vying for his attention.

While Sword Art Online may have had an excuse for incorporating LitRPG elements and video game logic - being set in an actual video game - unlike most current isekai fantasy anime, it still added little value to the story and instead felt like a cheap gimmick. The use of video game mechanics such as character stats and skill upgrades was overall vague.

Sword Art Online had its memoriable and shocking moments..While it may be worth a watch for fans of the genre, it is certainly not the groundbreaking anime it was hyped up to be.