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Sword Art Online
(2012)

In the year 2022, gaming latest craze of VR takes it to the next level of immersion. Players trapped in a VR MMO where death in game means death in reality. .
In order to escape the world of Sword Art Online, players must clear all 100 floors an defeat the final boss. An anti-social gamer by the screen name of Kirito will see if he's got what it takes to survive in this death game. Along the way he will encounter many colorful characters, each of them sparkling with a unique personality. The sword fights in this show are very well done and keep you on the edge of your seat. This show has some very touching moments that will bring you to tears. There are some dark moments and some comedy thrown in here and there along the way. The euphemisms in this show are also quite witty. The show also does a good job portraying the online gaming community. There is also some age verity among the characters so it's not all "kids save the world" stuff. However the main character, Kirito is in his early teens but unlike Ash Ketchum will age as the series progresses.

The character development in this show is some of the best I have seen. I love every character as they all have certain quirks and flaws that make them seem more human. Kirito's reserved personality will often make the show focused mainly on him for awhile with reoccurring characters showing up now and then. The variety of characters makes the show entertaining even in regular conversations among characters as we see their personalities interact with each other making them seem more human.

This series is a must watch even if you have never tried anime before. I know lots of people who aren't in to anime but love SAO. If your look for a good show to watch this is defiantly my recommendation.

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