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Sword Art Online

I was intrigued by the description, and I needed something to watch. I didn't realize it was an ongoing series, and I got hooked halfway through the season. Heh, well...

+ I mentioned that I love "The Matrix," right? This series has similar themes, which initially caught my attention. And overall, the main storyline is incredibly interesting. All this stuff about virtual reality, computer games, and their place in life is a solid 10/10; I wish there was more of it. Also, there are a couple of good musical themes.
- But no, we're going to focus on melodrama and fan service. Sometimes, I had the distinct feeling that I was watching a harem anime instead of an action series. At least they clearly defined the protagonist's love interest and didn't try to mess with that too much. Show off some cleavage? Sure. Panties? Why not, a hundred times. And all sorts of perverted fetishists. For half of the series, I was annoyed by how the characters spent more time building relationships and having children than fighting monsters and enjoying life. Seriously, there's less melodrama in Sailor Moon! And overall, none of the characters really resonated with me; I didn't feel the need to care about any of them more than necessary.
= 5/10. A very cool and interesting idea was ruined by fan service and excessive, saccharine romance. Why are romantic storylines in works where romance isn't the main focus often shown much better and more interestingly than here, where relationships take up a good half of the screen time?! I think I'll finish the third season when it comes out (if I don't forget), because I'm still curious about how this thing ends, and I can safely put this title in the "forgettable" category.