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Sword Art Online Sōdo Āto Onrain (ソードアート・オンライン) |
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faithb4sight's Review Good anime, but not for young audiences. SAO has a plot that is divided into two distinctive sections. The second part of SAO has more nudity/violence than the first part, but is integral to watch in order to reach a real resolution to the story. Note: This is a review of the Aniplex of America English dub version of this anime. Violence / Gore: Characters continually use weapons to fight one another, but there is not a lot of actual blood in this anime as it takes place in a virtual reality. However, the fight scenes can be extreme. There are multiple death scenes in SAO, and people intent on murder. Nudity / Sexual Content: There is a scene in which a topless girl is nearly raped(the nudity is not totally detailed, but the scene is intense). A villain starts multiple conversations that are sexual in nature. There is a scene in which a young girl strips to her bra and panties and "offers" herself to a guy, though she is turned down. There's also a scene with an unclothed girl in a bathtub (again, not totally detailed). Some random scenes close-up on or highlight female body parts. It is also important to note that one of the main characters of SAO has a female relative who turns out to have romantic feelings for him - though it is unrequited. This relationship is a major part of the second half of the plot and hard to ignore. Potentially problematic theological themes: There are a few times when a character uses the Lord's name in vain. Also, a villain repeatedly calls himself a "god" near the end of the anime. Other potentially problematic themes: There is mild swearing, but not in every episode. *Despite its flaws, Sword Art Online is an interesting anime watch. The artistry is beautiful, and you'll find yourself rooting for the characters as they try to recover their lives and fight for the people they love. If you enjoy romance, fantasy, action, or even just RPGs... SAO is probably a good pick for you. |
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