Review of Sword Art Online

I was just scrolling through all the reviews, and found something most with worse ratings had in common: the lack of character and plot development. I completely agree that the plot of SAO may be very simple, the characters have not too great a personality and the general feeling about it can be almost stifling at times. But, I think you might just be trying to pool all anime into one. Some claim that an anime needs an in depth plot, twisted and interesting characters and the that you get an orgasmic feeling whenever you watch it. The thing is, that's wrong. Not all animeare made with the intent of being a well thought-through masterpiece of creation. Some are here for mere entertainment: In this case, SAO. All the aforementioned parameters may be shallow, clearly predictable and so on. But that doesn't matter! It's still a fun series to watch. I had a great time while watching it. And I'd say everyone could get a kick out of it if you would just concentrate on enjoying the show, and not constantly think "Oh, Kirito's such a dickhead for doing xyz" and so on.

It can be fun, it can be cool, and it can be entertaining. Just remember that not all anime were created with the same intention.

With that in mind, go watch it, and have a blast!