User Recommendations for Sword Art Online

Bofuri is basically SAO if SAO was fun and light-hearted rather than serious and deadly. It's fun and relaxing to watch, and has a lot of cute and kind characters. While SAO makes me hesitant to want to enjoy anything virtual reality (even though the implications are pretty far-fetched and unrealistic), Bofuri makes me wish that deep dive virtual reality MMO's really did exist. Both are good for different reasons and purposes.

I never really managed to get back into SAO, but this series has ignited a new passion in me. If you enjoyed the lighthearted and wholesome moments of SAO, then this show is it. At first glance, it is just a carbon copy of the widely successful anime, and... it kind of is... but going past that, it's a wonderfully enjoyable series that encapsulates the fun aspect of playing in a VRMMO. The story and characters are endearing, and the light tone is just great for those wanting to sit down, have fun, and relax by watching anime.