Sao Aria Of A Starless Night Watch Online
Let's Talk About Sao: Aria of a Starless Night (Online, Obviously!)
Okay, unpopular opinion time! We all love Sword Art Online. Don't we?
And Aria of a Starless Night? Well, it exists. Watching it online is, generally, easy. That's a plus!
But does it need to exist? That's the real question swirling in my brain like a confused Kirito trying to navigate a new MMO.
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Rewind, Recap, Re-do?
It's basically the Aincrad arc, right? We all know what happens. We've seen Kirito be OP. We've watched Asuna slowly realize Kirito is... Kirito.
Do we really need a movie to rehash it? My pizza rolls aren't getting any younger waiting for fresh content, people!
Watching it online is convenient, sure. I can pause it to refill my drink. But is convenience worth the same story... again?
Asuna, The Real MVP (Maybe)
Okay, okay, I'll give it this. The movie does focus more on Asuna. We see her perspective. Girl power!
It's kinda cool seeing her freak out about being trapped in a video game. It's relatable! I'd be a mess.
But even then, she still kinda falls for Kirito, doesn't she? Predictable anime romance tropes strike again!
The Animation: Shiny, But Is That Enough?
Let's be real, the animation is gorgeous. It's like they took the original and gave it a massive graphical upgrade.
Every sword swing sparkles! Every character's hair is perfectly rendered! My eyes are happy, but my brain is still bored.
Pretty visuals can't save a story we've already seen. It's like putting sprinkles on a soggy waffle. It helps, but only a little.
Watching Online: The Ultimate Test of Patience
So, you decide to watch Aria of a Starless Night online. Smart move. You can skip the boring bits.
And there are boring bits. I said it! Fight me!
Fast forward through the explanations of game mechanics we already know. Zoom past the awkward flirting. Boom, you've saved yourself valuable minutes.
Is It Worth It? My Final, Totally Unbiased Opinion
Look, I'm not saying Aria of a Starless Night is terrible. It's not. It's just... unnecessary.
It's like ordering the same burger you always order, but this time it comes with a slightly different pickle. It's still a burger!
If you're a die-hard SAO fan, watch it online. Get your fix. I won't judge (much).
But if you're looking for something new and exciting, maybe spend your time elsewhere. There are plenty of other anime to binge! And pizza rolls to eat.
Maybe watch it just to appreciate the shiny animation? I wouldn’t blame you.
Ultimately, it's your call. Just don't say I didn't warn you about the potential for déjà vu. And Kirito being Kirito.
"Would I recommend Aria of a Starless Night? Hmm... maybe to a brand new fan?"
That's my final answer. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to rewatch the original Aincrad arc. For research purposes, of course.
