Sunday, January 12, 2014

Sword Art Online (SAO)

Kirito/Asuna
I'll try my best to summarize it and pack all of the most amazing moments in Sword Art Online at the same time. Here it goes.
The story starts with Kirito. He is one of the few beta testers selected for the game Sword Art Online. The game is an interactive world where you can log-in and your mind goes in the game, literally. The NervmeGear makes it all possible. After the game ended its beta phase, it was then released into all the game stores all over Japan. But not so long after they start the game, the creator of the game broadcasted his message to all the players. His message was that they can only log-out of the game if they finish all the levels in the game. So, all the players gathered and formed groups, alliances and guilds to finish the game faster. Kirito joined a group and after they defeated the boss in that floor, he met a girl named Asuna. He told Asuna before he left the group that she must always be strong and join a guild. Later,after some time in the higher floors of the game. He crossed paths again with her. Asuna is now the Vice Commander of the Guild Knights of Blood Oath. He was so surprised and told her that he cannot believe that she listened to his advice. They became friends and also partners mapping out the unexplored parts of the game. They battled many monsters and defeated them all. Then they fell inlove with each other and got married. They bought a house and lot in one of the peaceful floor of the game. While they were sightseeing and enjoying the sceneries. They saw a little girl lying in the woods. When she woke up, she said her name was Yui. She doesn't have any memories when she woke up. So they decided to take her to the land of beginnings. The first floor of the game. They discovered an unmapped place and decided to look at it. While they were exploring, they discovered that the place was a dungeon for high leveled monsters. Yui then realized what she was and killed the monster. She told Asuna and Kirito that she was an AI(Artificial Intelligence) that was supposed to be enforcing the rules of the game. But she did it the other way around. So, the game itself deleted Yui because of the laws and rules broken by her. They went back to the guild and the guildmaster told them that they will raid a boss dungeon. The battle was intense. Their numbers lowered tremendously. After they defeated the boss, Kirito suspected why only the Guild master the only one who was not down to the red level of his health after the hard battle. Kirito attacked the Guild Master and it did not affect him. The Guild master's true identity was revealed. He was the creator of the game. He told Kirito that if he could defeat him in a battle, they would clear the game. Kirito agreed and fought him. Kirito was outmatched, he was almost dead when Asuna covered him and got was killed by the guildmaster instead of him. Kirito was outraged. Nothing matters to him now, he slashes and does not even feel the hits he takes. He then landed a strike that killed the guildmaster and cleared the game. After clearing the game, he discovered that Asuna was in a hospital and he went there to see her. He saw a man talking with Asuna's dad and heard them talking about the marriage of the guy to Asuna. So, he opposed the decision. He discovered that the guy made Asuna a prisoner in another game. Kirito played the game and searched for Asuna. He met leafa, who also happens to be his little sister in real life. Leafa fell inlove with Kirito but she was heartbroken. She discovered that the guy she fell in love with is her big brother. She got over it and helped Kirito finish the game. The game was supposed to be unbeatable. But with the help of his friends and his sister, he broke the gate that finishes the game. He saw Asuna and the guy in the hospital. The guy sexually harassed Asuna. He got furious and killed him in the game. After that, in the real world. Kirito decided to visit Asuna. He saw the guy and he tried to kill Kirito. But he evaded and the guy got slashed instead. He was then arrested and brought into jail. The Government made a special school for those who have escaped the game Sword Art Online. Kirito and Asuna studied there while regaining their lost strength while they were bedridden when they were in the game. The two of them lived their real life happily after that.

Okay, I seriously think that I have not made a short summary as stated. But the awesomeness of the anime itself made me talk about it even more. So, try to watch this if you want a good anime to watch. I assure you, It's worth watching.

Friday, January 10, 2014

Hyouka (Ice Cream)

Characters:(left to right) Satoshi, Mayaka, Oreki, Chitanda

Hyouka starts from Oreki transferring to Kamiyama High to study for the whole school year. His sister who was an alumnus of the school and told him that he would have to join at least one club if he wants to study there. His sister suggested the Classic Literature Club not only because she was a member once but also to prevent the club from being dissolved. When he got there, he caught himself staring at the beautiful girl in the room. The name of the girl is Chitanda Eru, she came from a lineage of wealthy farmers and she also gets the top grades in class. Satoshi came later because he was busy with the student council work. The last one to join the club was Mayaka, she attended the same middle school with Oreki and Satoshi. After the club already gathered 4 members, they began acting as the Classic Literature Club but they caught themselves solving detective cases one after another because of Chitanda Eru. She can't stop thinking about one thing if it is bothering her and she always tell Oreki and the gang about it. Oreki, whose motto is  "If I don't have to do something, I won't, but if I have to, I'll do it quickly" ends up solving all the things Chitanda was curious about because he can't stand the non-stop muttering of "I can't stop thinking about it" by Chitanda. After all the cases and the events they have gone to, they end up solving the case of why Sekitani Jun was expelled from the school. (Jun Sekitani is Chitanda Eru's uncle and also an alumnus of the school who was the former president of the Classic Literature Club) They later realized that Jun Sekitani opposed and fought the decision of theschool to reduce the days of their culture fair from 5 days to 3 days. Though Chitanda and Oreki's feelings are obvious for one another, they can't seem to admit it themselves. It is an anime worthy to be watched.


So, that much sums all of it. Even though I didn't write some of the exciting parts when they were solving cases, I hope you guys still like it. And thanks for reading :)