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「Transformation； 変移」 (Heni)
Last week we left off with Haruyuki’s first confrontation with Ash Roller. This week, to no great surprise, we get to see his butt kicked within the first thirty seconds; this kid has no idea what he signed up for and I blame Kuroyukihime for the lack of explanations.
Of course, she explains the rules behind Brain Burst shortly afterwards. You would assume that such high stakes and conditions would have been explained prior to downloading Brain Burst. I feel sorry for Haruyuki because it’s as if he’s being set up by Kuroyukihime to die of embarrassment. I doubt she fancies him, so why bring up a confession? It’s not helping his reputation much, although I doubt that’s her intention altogether. It bothers me slightly that her actions and motives are still up in the air; it makes her character a lot harder to believe. She’s meant to be “popular”, however I have yet to see evidence of actual friends (just admirers). She comes across as your typical cookie-cutter strong female character, with a lack of defining characteristics – and I think that’s what irks me the most. Not to say that things will not change in the near future because we will likely see more of her past in upcoming episodes.
So enough about character development and all that jazz, let’s talk about these virtual battles (which by the way, I think are awesome!). The users of Brain Burst are required to fight one another in these virtual stages in order to gain more points, which are used to accelerate. If you run completely out of points, you lose your privilege to accelerate forever. There are also “levels” for the contenders; however that is not explained in the scope of this episode. The concept is simple and the idea may not be 100% original, but I still love the setup and the direction that the anime is taking. I’m also left with a ton of questions swimming in my head but I’m trying not to be impatient for answers either.
Sunrise has definitely met my expectations. All the action sequences and the details in the characters were a pleasure to watch – even the scenery was beautiful! I’m excited to see future episodes with more head butts and actual hand-to-hand combat. Haruyuki’s first win seemed a little weak for me – but at least he’s not dumb by any means. There’s also a good chance of more observers in the upcoming battles. Haruyuki will definitely be attracting more attention as he goes; I’m just unsure if that is a good or bad thing at the moment. At the least, he has the motivation to help Kuroyukihime… with whatever she has planned. I don’t completely agree with his reasons for being so devoted, but I won’t question it for now (since it seems like he’s very grateful for her help).
We also finally have an ED this week. It stays true to KOTOKO’s style, and I think it’s very fitting for the Accel World mood so no complaints there. Next week will finally be a new episode! I’m excited to see how Chiyuri’s role will impact the battles, but I’m not so much interested in the love triangle though. Also, what’s up with this shower scene?
Full-length images: 09, 11, 21
ED Sequence
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ED: 「→unfinished→」 by KOTOKO
Watch the ED!:
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meh.
Don’t worry, we’ll see a lot about Kuroyukihime’s motivations very soon.
I get same feeling from watching this as when i watched hack/roots, that is I REALLY WANT TO PLAY THE GAME THEY PLAY. GOD DAMNIT.
Wait until Sword Art Online comes out,maybe this summer? It gives of a stronger hack/sign vibe, but awesome in it’s own way.
and i believe the godly Yuki Kajiura-sama will be doing the OST as she did for hack/sign :’D
Ppl been asking why SAO didn’t come out in April before Accel World, I think is because SAO are just so much more better than Accel world, so coming out with something weak than having something better then ppl will be like WOW this is great, but if they release SAO first and then later on Accel world, ppl might get disappointed later on being reminded how good SAO is.
I like them both but is true to me SAO is far superior than Accel world.
It’s a little frustrating to watch Haru’s first few fights. I think I’ll feel much better after episode 4 or 5. Agh, I can’t say much else without important spoilers.
At this point, those who keep cant stand main character’s look should drop the series instead of complaining. This series is AMAZING. I even like the main character because his ugliness fit his character. I respect the creator of this for making a main character that aint perfect. This is my favorite series on this season!!
Me too, I like the fact that our MC is not some everyday Bishounen. In fact, I find it a lot easier to be sympathetic towards him because he looks different to everyone else.
No Fate/Zero 🙁
Look, I know the author was trying to create a character that had low self-esteem but did he really have to do it in such a clumsy way.
The MC is 4-foot tall and as round as a ball, making him seem like an alien in a world where everyone else has a perfect physique. And to top it off, the kid actually chooses to make his online avatar into a pig. It’s almost like every scene that we see the MC, the author/animators are shouting in our ears “FEEL BAD FOR HIM!”
I still think the anime has a great concept, and I won’t let something like a character design get in the way of enjoying it. But the character designer was just trying way too hard to get people to pity the MC.
Just for info he didn’t make his avatar into a pig, it was forced upon him, don’t wanna get into too much detail but it was mention in novel.
Whoops…my mistake. But I still stick by my opinion of the author using appearances rather than actions to dramatize the problems that the MC is having.
Thanks for covering this! The first episode was interesting and the second as well. much better than guilty crown for sure
Surely you can’t talk without spitting, can you?
Say that you admire the serious because this and that. But apparently you can’t do this without bashing something on the way.
I for one love Accel World, period. Was that too difficult?
Even though Haru’s body is described as round, I remember the LN illustrations as him being taller… You know a normal 13 yo’s height
Maybe he grows in the anime? Would be interesting at least to have an mc get taller without a timeskip.
I thought Haruyuki and the rest were highschool students…
I have wait for you a long time
I expect catfight in the next episode!
Kitty VS. Butterfly
We all know who will won anyway, it the Butterfly.
Honestly, I don’t feel as though the stakes are particularly high right now. If he loses all his points what actually happens? He merely loses his ability to accelerate.
It’s almost like a drug really – in order to continue to be able to get his ‘high’ he has to participate in battles or risk losing access to it altogether. As Kuroyukihime mentioned, no-one is going to bully him anymore so he can live a relatively normal life even without the ability to accelerate. It’s not like losing will result in a coma… or death.
I’m sure they’ll introduce higher stakes along the way. After all, this is the author who said that a strong setting with real consequences are a requirement for making a novel about an RPG interesting to read.
The consequences is actually more serious than that… brain burst isn’t really as simple or innocuous as they’ve shown so far, but can’t really explain without major spoilers.
Brain burst as in if you lose all your points your brain bursts from your head a la aliens bursting from one’s chest?
Its not that crazy, but its just as bad If you lose all your brain burst points, you will lose ALL your memories of the Brain Burst program. This means that Haru will lose ALL his connections with Kuroyukihime since they know each other through the program
well, the real “meat-and-potatos” explanations are next week, so I’m expecting more drama
(no triangles though), LOTS of drama; THEN more action…(I’m spoiling sutff for the next week, am I?)
Uno Dos Tres Fight!!
Maybe adding this theme will make the fight scene much more fun to watch.
After watching 2 episodes I still find the Anime kinda dull or maybe it’s just me getting too old and cynical for this type of show. And it also doesn’t help, that the MC attitude is to whine first before trying to do something, well I hope he will try fix by the end of the series and not just run in the virtual world because something is not working in real-life. (Very bad influence to young viewers ><)
The moment that haruyuki show his feeling about helping kuroyukihime is moving ,isn’t it,
bolstered by the music in the background
I wonder if Chiyu will ever get brain burst along withher other friends
it’s actually more serious than that… but can’t really explain without spoiling
bah, ignore, wrong thread ; ;
I was a little dubious of this show when I saw the pig. That was then, this is now. I really like this show. So far I’m watching far too much anime this season (14 shows!), and when I make my “postponement” cuts next week, I’m doubtful that I’ll drop Accel World. I’m curious to see where this is heading, and I’ve been a good boy and not looked up spoilers (!).
Chiyuri is super-cute, and her relationship with Haruyuki is intriguing. Does she like him more than her “boyfriend”? If so, why’s she with that guy? Oh, the melodrama!
Yeah – me too. I didn’t think that I’d be watching so many based on my initial thoughts of the season.
I’m pretty happy though since I get to watch around 1-2 per night.
http://images.randomc.net/Accel%20World/Accel%20World%20-%2002%20-%20Large%2022.jpg
Reminds me of Ghost Rider, except without the flames and skull head.
This episode is pretty good, and I would love to see Kuroyukihime on more action.
See that Burst Linker using a laptop? http://images.randomc.net/Accel%20World/Accel%20World%20-%2002%20-%20Large%2024.jpg
That’s Reki Kawahara, the author of Accel World and Sword Art Online as how he draws himself.
I had no idea! Thanks for the info.
he probably voiced himself as well (like when Oda made an appearance in the One Piece anime and when Sorachi did in Gintama).
rings bell
We have a Winner! Someone please give this young man a
(internet)cookie!(it’s in the credits too btw – last guy in the extra VA list iirc)
Must rewatch this to hear his sound.
Thanks for pointing that out =) I didn’t even realize
Oh Kuroyukihime you foxy lady. You are so cute :3
I think this show really has some potential. Then again, I pretty much felt the same after watching two episodes of Guilty Crown… so we will see.
Currently I am only watching this show and F/Z… I decided to drop everything else due to lack of time.
Please don’t compare it to GC! It gets waay better, and far more vicious later on, if they are going to animate to Ufotable’s standards, then we’ll get to see some serious stuff that is on par with Uryuu + Caster’s crazy actions
O_o
You. don’t. say. R we going to see crazy M.U.R.D.E.R.S. soon??
You don’t need to worry about this show going down the drain. After all it’s based off of a very successful light novel. There’s not going to be random plot twists like GC and Haru’s character improves drastically after
Not really murders, but the scenes are going to be on par with it. Heck, even reading that particular scene in the novel made me sick for awhile
I can´t get enough of this beautiful animation for the vitual battles, even if Silver Crow is crushed it was still woth to see.
It´s really hard to see how Haruyuki has no love for himself, he goes as far as to hate his very nature wich leaves him in a really vulnerable state, I hope I see him emotionaly in the future because if not he´s going to be crushed by his own hatred sooner or later.
One thing’s for sure, I want that necklace-gadget thing they’re all wearing. AND THAT GAME TOO.
This is true MMORPG, honestly~
Ookaaay, those who want to see Jiban or Robocop vs Mr. Grimm from Twisted Metal, this episode is just for you…
hahaha poor MC
Now I’m really curious about Kuroyukihime’s true duel avatar. Can’t wait to see it unsealed.
Manga has it. Actually the OP has it too. Very sneaky of them!
Is that so? Thanks for pointing that out.
nah nah this is anime its about wats on the outside that counts T3T
Their’s nothing wrong with the main character im just curious as to why he’s the only ridiculously short guy in the series?
like i’m fine with that he’s chubby/fat ( idk what u would consider him in anime terms),
im just curious is all
You have a good point questioning Kuroyukihime’s motives. What she’s doing indeed seems to be a bit fishy.Now I’m curious to find out more about it in the next eps.
I can pretty much understand why Haruyuki is so devoted to her, though. I would be the same.
If Silver Crow, a Level 1, gains extra points by beating Ash Roller, a Level 2, does Ash Roller suffer in turn by losing more points due to losing to someone lower levelled than him?
Yes
Dat Headbutt. I LOL’ed. Well, there’s a reason why his special move IS a headbutt anyway…
i think this series would be even better if there were more action, evil(?) manipulations and less emo-ing from Haruyuki. Seriously, I like him better as a pig.
Your wish will be granted eventually… No details though.
don’t worry…more action will be coming in the next episodes… 🙂
I REALLY wished he’d stolen roller’s bike and ran him over with it lol. It would have looked good with his avatar on it…one hell of a power combo if you have a rocket bike headbutt LOL. I like the way it played out with some level of thought. Instead of a fluke we get a gamble. I’d rather see it play out that way anytime. Squeaked out victories ftw. I kind of wished they didn’t have him snivel like that when Chiya shows up at the end though. I’d have rathered he was perplexed by her rage. We don’t know if she likes him yet but it seemed like it with her protective stance. I wanna see more about his friendship with Taka. This is quite an interesting tale already.
Sorry Breedo. Like any MMO, you cannot steal another players abilities/stuff, unless it is your ability.
*Cough* We’re are going to see some awesome stealing real soon though. If the opening has any indication of it.
when you put it in that context it makes good sense but i still think it would have made good theater, he practically looks like a Kamen Rider variant already lol, a little….maybe 😉
Nice to see the MC isn’t another Guilty Crown…guy…thingy (what was his name again?).
Even so, I still don’t get why people are bashing that show. D:
Maybe it’s cuz I went in with no prior knowledge of what I’m about to delve into, but after watching the final
episode I actually felt depressed. O_O
That usually means I found it decent, you know? (But the only thing that I actually miss? The soundtracks. xD)
Hoping Kuro yukihime girl get’s more originality pumped into her, cuz I’ve seen too many pretty idols put on a smile when they’re actually lonely (really hope this isn’t one of those “break down and wait for MC to bring me back up”).
I’m grateful SAO was translated on baka-tsuki by amazing people, and now I hope that one day Accel World gets fully translated. It’s really a shame that light novels were abandoned in the U.S. T_T
Here’s an extra full-length and the OP full-lengths (which I did last week).. Enjoy!
I’m also in the process of finishing a 2160p or 1440p Kuroyukihime wallpaper based on the OP screenshot (which was 720p).. If anyone cares.. :p
Wallpaper is done.. but I’m not posting the link here. You can look for the link in RC fan club comments on MAL. 😉
Awesome! Thanks for the 2560! My Apple Display and New iPad salute you!
(｀_´)ゝ
(has anyone mentioned it before?) I’m getting “C” vibes from this points and battles thing
The Neurolinker supports a 2 way communication, what happens in the virtual world you can feel as well.
Man, do you need a good virus scanner in that age, imagine a virus that goes and attack you with pain!
Kind of remind me of Kamen rider ryuki, going into special space and fight the shit out of everyone
Wow. And I thought all the nerdy, socially awkward, losers from harems were bad before. Now we have a nerdy, socially awkward, FAT loser for a main character? What is it with Japan’s obsession with pathetic underdogs?
Because from a story telling perspective, showing the growth of a weak protagonist is a lot more interesting that showing a perfect being, being perfect. Or even a normal one, which is also done quite often.
Now of course if the weak character stays weak and never grows, that’s a different problem…
Just finished the first 2 eps.
At first it felt rather .hack, the virtual world feels similar to The World.
Felt like CC Cooperation has perfected The World and it has become widely used 😛
The squash game felt Tron to me.
Somehow the Brain Burst game felt like Air Gear to me.
The Dual Avatars reminds me of Air Trecks.
The battles like AT-battles.
Since the light novel is already into 10 volumes there should be spoilers floating around the web already.
Time to hop over to the JA wiki for a read 😛
After scrolling through the JA wiki with selective reading.
Theres really quite some similarities with Air Gear.
The Accel World and the AT ‘underworld’.
Watch this anime after watched sword art online ep.1. and learned that this was written by the same author.After 2 episodes in AW,It seem to be soft-core and less seriousness compared to SAO but still fun.