Review of Sword Art Online
There is a myriad of reviews for this anime both online and offline. There also seems to be sometimes a big three-esque stereotype of people either loving or hating this anime. I personally don't see why, but that's just what some people feel. There's nothing wrong with that, but this anime is neither a devil spawn or god in the anime world. --Review: I'm going to try to shorten this review as much as I can. Sword Art Online by Kawahara, Reki was a great fun story to read, but the anime was only about average at best. The main reason why this is because it triesto follow the light novel as much as possible, but in doing so made it extremely predictable, therefore hurting the excitement factor. There are other things about this anime that really hurts it as a whole are gaping plot holes, poorly transitioned love story, lack of character development, etc. Even so, those factors don't make this a terrible or even bad anime.
The best thing about this anime is its ability to make you feel emotions at almost any point of the anime, making you feel connected to them. Since, all the back stories in Sword Art Online have a purpose as to why they were put in. They tell about all the hardships people went through that blasted game. It really hits home, and it made the anime worth watching.
Among other things this anime has to offer that is good are its the action sequences. Watching those duels in Sword Art Online were gorgeous. Seeing flickering sparks flying off the swords as they clashed, the glowing lights that came off their weapons when they were about to do some sword skill, were magnificent to watch. They aren't the best action scenes I have ever seen, but they are pretty to look at.
Is Sword Art Online worth the watch? Yes and No. If you enjoy watching some drama, or romance with some action sprinkled in between then this is worth watching. It has some great romance, and tear-jerking moments. Probably making it hard to put down for lovers of that genre. On the other hand, if you don't like that particular genre or only want to watch for the action. Well, you are going to get disappointed. The action is few and far between, and nothing about this anime is going to change your mind to make you love the romance/drama anime scene.
Overall, Sword Art Online is average. Nothing spectacular, but nothing horrific. I personally enjoyed it, and am eagerly awaiting for the Gun Gale Online arch and Alicization Arc that are hopefully in the works.