nightshade_novels's review against another edition
3.0
Despite being a bit disappointed with the first manga in the series, as it didn’t live up to the anime, I was keen to read the next part of the story. Once again it was obvious that there were several parts of the story that have been cut out to make it fit into a manga. This was especially obvious when there was a small description box explaining how Kirito learns to fly because there wasn’t enough room to show it all.
The story was still good and the artwork was great, although there is far too much fan-service for my liking – just get on with the story! If you are going to spend several pages showing Sugaha in the shower you could have spent them showing Kirito learn to fly.
This manga has split the fairy dance storyline into two parts and so this volume ends with Kirito and Leafa being cornered on the bridge over the underground lake. I am looking forward to reading the next volume in this series and seeing how the rescue of Asuna is depicted.
This manga was really enjoyable, but it just doesn’t live up to the expectations set by the anime and therefore receives three stars.
The story was still good and the artwork was great, although there is far too much fan-service for my liking – just get on with the story! If you are going to spend several pages showing Sugaha in the shower you could have spent them showing Kirito learn to fly.
This manga has split the fairy dance storyline into two parts and so this volume ends with Kirito and Leafa being cornered on the bridge over the underground lake. I am looking forward to reading the next volume in this series and seeing how the rescue of Asuna is depicted.
This manga was really enjoyable, but it just doesn’t live up to the expectations set by the anime and therefore receives three stars.
bookarian's review against another edition
4.0
Great pacing in this volume. I think a first time reader (who hasn't seen the anime) would be able to enjoy this. Kirito-kun is my favorite no matter the format, it was fun getting to see his philosophy from Leafa-chan's point-of-view.
vernip's review against another edition
3.0
Can anybody share their thoughts on just WHY the Japanese (and most of the pr0n-loving public at large) love to play with FAKE INCEST because of the frequency of those magic words "but we're not related by blood" and variations like it?
I am baffled & perplexed, but at the same time there seems to be a huge market for it and I am wondering when did the shift happen? How did it gain traction? And while this isn't the book that started it (I'm pretty sure at least), the fact this franchise is one of the prime archetypes for the isekai genre, I'm sure it didn't hurt the "cause."
I am baffled & perplexed, but at the same time there seems to be a huge market for it and I am wondering when did the shift happen? How did it gain traction? And while this isn't the book that started it (I'm pretty sure at least), the fact this franchise is one of the prime archetypes for the isekai genre, I'm sure it didn't hurt the "cause."
wickedregal's review against another edition
5.0
This sucked me right in just like the game did for Kazuto in the manga. Very engaging and entertaining. Looking forward to moving on to the next installment.
sarahc_98's review against another edition
4.0
The "little-sister-in-love" subplot annoys me, but I love the creative world and action of SAO.
bookishlybecca's review against another edition
5.0
LOVED this one! I read it straight through, and I definitely wish I had the next one to jump into right away. :/ I just eat SAO manga up! ;)
bookishlybecca's review against another edition
5.0
Second Read-through: February 2015
I think I enjoyed reading this even more this time around! I basically read it in one sitting, and it's definitely made me want to read more manga again. ^_^
First Read-through: August 2014
I enjoyed this arc of the Sword Art Online manga series much better than the previous volume (which was all of the Aincrad storyline). I really liked the flow of the writing and plot, and the artwork was a lot more detailed and appealing to me. I can't wait to read the next volume! ^_^
I think I enjoyed reading this even more this time around! I basically read it in one sitting, and it's definitely made me want to read more manga again. ^_^
First Read-through: August 2014
I enjoyed this arc of the Sword Art Online manga series much better than the previous volume (which was all of the Aincrad storyline). I really liked the flow of the writing and plot, and the artwork was a lot more detailed and appealing to me. I can't wait to read the next volume! ^_^
bookishlybecca's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this one just as much as the first two! The artwork is still super lovely and I'm still really liking the flow of the plot/writing as well. ^_^
Having read all of the light novels up to this point in the storyline, I've realized that I prefer reading them to these, but I still really love the manga adaptations and may decide to re-read them over the light novels, seeing as they're much quicker and easier to read.
I really just can't get enough of SAO though. Like seriously. I might as well call myself obsessed at this point. ;P
Having read all of the light novels up to this point in the storyline, I've realized that I prefer reading them to these, but I still really love the manga adaptations and may decide to re-read them over the light novels, seeing as they're much quicker and easier to read.
I really just can't get enough of SAO though. Like seriously. I might as well call myself obsessed at this point. ;P
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