Sword Art Online and Isekai: Reki Kawahara Inspired the Genre
Is Sword Art Online an isekai? No, but let’s chat. The world of light novels has been a fertile ground for imaginative storytelling, but few works have left as profound an impact as Reki Kawahara’s Sword Art Online (SAO). While not traditionally classified as an isekai, SAO’s influence on the genre is undeniable, creating a […]
Monogamy in Anime: Kirito and Asuna from Sword Art Online
“Sword Art Online” (SAO) is a series that’s sparked numerous debates and discussions, but one aspect that stands out is the relationship between Kirito and Asuna. While the anime portrays their bond to a certain extent, diving into the Light Novels reveals a more profound understanding of their monogamous relationship. Welcome to a new series […]
Sword Art Online Unital Ring 4-Review
by: Gen/Esis While Unital Ring III felt like it was finally moving the plot forward, Unital Ring IV is where the story really starts to take shape. With most of the set-up for this mysterious new world, Unital Ring, being done by this point, our characters get to use what they’ve learned and inch closer […]
Sword Art Online Unital Ring 3-Review
by: Gen/Esis Look at that, no short story collections right in between an arc—a smooth transition between Unital Ring 2 and 3…you really love to see it. Not that it was ever something I thought would be an issue, but hey, I’ll take the wins where I can. Anyway, with most of the arc up […]
Sword Art Online Progressive: Scherzo of Deep Night Review
by: Gen/Esis Sword Art Online Progressive: Scherzo of Deep Night, is the sequel to the brilliantly made Aria of a Starless Night. Like its predecessor, the name continues the music naming convention—a scherzo meaning a fast, upbeat, sometimes comical piece of classical music. Not something that makes it immediately clear what the name means in […]
Sword Art Online Progressive: Aria of a Starless Night Review
by: Gen/Esis Many have asked for one thing out of the Sword Art Online franchise, that is, a deeper exploration of the original Aincrad arc and game. Due to many circumstances at the time, the arc ended up especially short considering the scope at which the premise introduced itself as. With Sword Art Online Progressive: […]
SAO Kiss And Fly – Review
by: Gen/Esis You know, there are times when I complain about things that really don’t matter, and this might just be another one of those moments—but really, can someone explain to me who thought it’d be a good idea to interject a short story collection right after Unital Ring 1? Don’t get me wrong, the […]
Anime NYC 2022 – Sword Art Online 10th Anniversary Panel
It’s been a decade since fans were introduced to Sword Art Online. Anime NYC celebrated the milestone on stage alongside voice cast Bryce Papenbrook and Cherami Leigh. Fans got to hear from them about their experience working on the series since its debut back in 2012. Bryce and Cherami, who voice main protagonists Kirito and […]
Sword Art Online Unital Ring 1 – Review
by: Gen/Esis Sword Art Online volume 21 is the beginning of the latest arc for the series—Unital Ring. Coming in right after the high gear end of Alicization, and the short unfinished arc of Moon Cradle, this arc has a lot to live up to. So, how does this volume fare next to its predecessors? […]
SAO: Asuna & Kirito
Hi this is MamiKali20 with another Guest write up! Sorry it’s been so long but wanted to talk about Asuna and Kirito relationship one that I admire a lot. Hope you enjoy! Asuna’s and Kirito’s relationship is one I admire. Asuna is a strong confident young lady and Kirito fights forward to beat the death […]
