Season 1 – Sword Art Online: Alicization

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Sander A @RT82425642 Apr 12 First season was amazing See more Malik A @RT01460964 11/20/2024 "Sward art online" described in one ward: REPUGNANT! In two words: Child pornography. If you are a parent and wondering if you're child should be watching "Sward art online" the answer is a categorical NO! If at any point whilst you've been watching the show you find yourself making excuses for why the camera shot was like that or why that happened, then you already know. I'm an English professional animator and producer. I have a very good understanding and inside knowledge of the intricacies, design, desired effect on views and the level of thought given to any particular scene in a production. First off, in an animated show, no detail is by accident. Every line, every frame, every millisecond of every scene has a level of thought and design beyond what anyone outside of the industry could possibly believe. The power of animated shows and movies in changing the world and the way we think, should... NEVER! Be taken lightly! With great power comes great responsibility. I understand this very well, almost all of us in the movie/animation/TV business do. The makers of "Sward art online" are also fully aware of what they are doing. This is abundantly clear in the show. Without morals, they have chosen the path of exploitation and manipulation to further increase their corporate bank balance. The words and story are almost perfectly fine, if they were to stand alone, but they do not stand alone. In all shows cinematography and scene art play a pivotal roll in portraying the creators imagination. And in "Sward art online" through every and any possibility, with extreme planning and scripted instructions, they will choose the most sexually explicit camera positions and movements. This is well known to be an easy money maker and hook to play on human weaknesses. Normally it is only done in por quality 18 plus productions. However, in "Sward art online" they aren't just using this most pitiful technique, they are creating it using child subjects, 12 and 14 years of age. The show is also extremely emotional. Not a problem in itself. However a well known technique in manipulation is to show someone a disturbing picture, event or story to upen them up and make them very impressionable. Normally done to get a strong positive message across, like in a good war movie. They're often very disturbing but with a clear massage that we want to prevent another war. However, in "Sward art online" they use this technique to promote and gain their views addiction to their product. And their product being, child pornography! The amazing, incredible quality of the actual animating and scene art is also a powerful message to one's subconscious that the content must also be of quality and of good nature. Sadly not. Tens of millions of dollars were spent on its production, thousands of people were involved. It is impossible to believe that it couldn't be a bad show. But it is! The damage this show has done to the anime and animation industry as a whole is without equal. I have worked tirelessly and will continue to work tirelessly to repair and preserve the good name of animation. Out of all of the movies, shows and animations I've seen in my life, never before have I seen one that has so clearly done as much damage to our world and society as "Sward art online". The production and promotion of child pornography and sexual exploitation is categorically wrong. The promotion of girls as only a sex object is wrong. This shows primary content is without doubt, of a sexual nature involving girls of 12 to 14 years of age. I ceased watching the show half way through a scene where the writer was clearly glorifying and promoting violence induced sexual dominance of a 16 year old imprisoned girl. (I can't believe what I'm writing, but it is true and can't be ignored.) There is no question in my mind that "Sward art online" should be illegal and removed from viewing in the UK under the child protection laws. Only recently the head of UK police announced that we have a epidemic here with sexually orientated crimes commited towards 16 and younger girls. Often commited by 16 and younger boys. He went on to state that: We have to try and not criminalis an entire generation. They are often children themselves and are simply copying what they see online. "Sward art online" is feeding and promoting this narrative. No viewer is to blame, but "Sward art online" will create more sexual crimes against children. Girls are now less safe and boys will be accused more often. Not a wold any should want to live in. I did not want to write this, but my feeling of responsibility forced my hand. We must work together to create a better future for all. With greatest regards to all. Ps: Many animes are of great quality and spirit, Naruto is one of the best shows ever produced. As with all, some are quality some are not. See more jim B @RT55849126 09/16/2024 I enjoy the tower-climbing and gamelit genres, and this is a classic example in them. It plays a bit... melancholy. Main characters are rarely actually happy, and it only gets worse. NOTE: This is not entirely kid-friendly - there are sexual relationships (although not much skin is shown). See more Kyle E @Horrorbouy 12/05/2022 In the year 2022, thousands of people get trapped in a new virtual MMORPG (Mass Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game) known as Sword Art Online. Where death normally causes you to respawn to a safe zone, Sword Art Online was reprogrammed to kill anyone who dies in the virtual world. The only way to exit the game, is to defeat the final boss. Eager to escape this virtual nightmare, a lone beta player called Kirito fights his way through each floor of the game; however, this lone wolf soon recognizes the need for companionship, and the cost for his freedom. In the end, SAO Season 1 was packed full of mythical virtual excitement, beautiful animation, wonderful orchestral pieces, and intriguing character development. Even if you never watch SAO Season 2, SAO Season 1 is a must see for any Anime enthusiast and deserves a solid 10. Sword Art Online Season 2, brings us back to the mmo virtual world. However, unlike SAO Season 1, the first half of SA0 season 2 is primarily based on a gunslinger motif known as Gun Gale Online, In a virtual world comprised of guns and bullets, Kirito, uses a female avatar whilst duel wielding a violet energy sword and a 5.7mm FN Five Seven handgun. Not long after his experiences in Alfheim Online, Kirito is asked to assist in finding a mysterious player called Death Gun who is targeting the best players in the game, and is some how killing them in the real world. Though we reunite with some familiar characters in the past, GGO introduces a sexy sniper named Sinon who uses a PGM Ultima Ratio Hecate II which is a .50 caliber anti-material sniper rifle. As awesome as this season has been, it does lack a few of the intense emotional elements that made the first season so amazing. (Ex: The romance that developed between Kirito and Asuna, or the intense rage Kirito expressed to certain members of Laughing Coffin) Upon the conclusion of SOA season 2 mid-season finale, we are brought back to Alfheim Online where we are reunited with everyone in Kirito's party from SOA season 1. After a brief 4 episodes, the remainder of the SAO season 2 focuses on an entirely new guild known as the "the sleeping knights" guild. In a desperate attempt to achieve the unachievable "the sleeping knights" request Asuna's help after assessing her combat skills in a duel against their strongest member Yuuki. Growing up on anime, I have seen my fair share of classics, but the beautiful atmosphere, the breathtaking music, and the fantastic character development has quickly made SAO my favourite anime series. That being said, those who were a fan of SAO season 1 will notice an almost different atmosphere in SAO season 2. Personally I feel that SAO season 1 was better because the second half completely fed off the first half of the season. However, SAO season 2 had what appeared to be 4-5 parts. Although this introduces us to new characters, the plot felt a little scattered as it lacked the kind of consistency and the emotional build that was provided by SAO season 1. Overall, the second season of SAO was not fantastic, but I still believe it deserves a 7. See more 06/27/2021 Only the first half of the show is enjoyable to watch but once you get past the first arc, it becomes exponentially harder to watch and include scenes (like the tentacle scene with the heroine) that make me want to stop the show entirely. The only reason I was able to finish this show was because I never leave a show hanging but this show almost made me. I also consider it to be one of the worst anime series' I have watched, but that is my opinion. See more 04/21/2021 Keep Sao alive!! Just a masterpiece.. See more Read all reviews

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