I expected this episode to adapt a little more, but turns out the pace was perfect. Slow, steady and absolutely captivating.

Next episode is going to be the bomb. An epic goblin fight and the chopping down of the Gigas Cedar. Looks like they're finally going on the journey next episode, where the plot picks up. And then everyone's going to be truly hooked.

Somehow this epiosde went by so fast, much faster than last episode, even though it was another 'chatting with Eugeo during lunch' scene. I've always liked Selka, and I'm glad she's getting the treatment she deserves. Such a precious and strong girl.

There's actually not much to talk about this episode. Just keeping up the stellar storytelling and revealing more about this world. Very pleased with the adaptation so far.

Another amazing episode.

My only grievance with this episode is that we didn't get to see Kirito's faceplant (well not like changed it and had him succeed, he still failed pretty badly, I just wanted to see that faceplant XD) and his comment about how much things hurt in this world.

Another week, another awesome Alicization anime episode!

First of all, even if it wasn't actually her and for a short moment, we saw some Sugu this episode, so that was good :D Also, Kazuto probably should have a long time with her soon about why cute lolis keep reminding him of her. First Silica, now Selka...

The whole scene before the Cedar was nice and interesting. Plot-development aside, it truly shows the beginnings of Kirito and Eugeo's interactions and it was really cool and touching to see :3

Then, it's Selka-chan's time! Truly, with her hair down and like that she really looks a lot like Alice...and trust in Kirito to have a girl all blushing and bothered yet happy upon having been talking to him for 5 minutes. Never change, Kii-bou.

Of course, that's when the plot turns 'serious'...this is the first 'action' development of the arc, and Gods if they didn't make it look epic! Those goblins and the whole scene was masterfully done, especially Eugeo's 'panic attack', it was amazing and very realistic. Now, there is only one thing that can be done...call Goblin Slayer! I mean, be Heroes, you two!

Sassy Selka, in the beginning, is best Selka. The facial expressions made by her were absolutely adorable.

The Blue Rose Sword animated looks absolutely fucking beautiful. Let's just get that out of the way, one of the most beautiful looking swords I've ever seen in anime

Kirito's inner monologues, while he was taking a bath, were spot on. I'm loving these so much! The director change is really proving to be amazing so far.

Selka is so kawaii I swear. Adorable as hell, not to mention the face she makes when Kirito asks her if she likes Eugeo was so cute.

I usually HATE it when episodes or movies end in a cliffhanger, but since I (like the rest of you) already know what happens, I don't really mind. Actually, I take that back

GOTTA WAIT ANOTHER WEEK GOD DAMN IT D:

In all seriousness, great episode. 9/10. Can't wait for next week where we finally see some good ole sword action.

Man, all the people who think Kirito's the one who gets to one-shot the tree are gonna be sorely disappointed.

I absolutely love these kind of comfy tutorial village-esque segments. I'd be down to just watch a slice of life anime at rulid village.

About how many Asuna episodes do you think we're going to get? I'm assuming episode 5 will be dedicated entirely to her and everything else will be spread out in segments. I do love me some exposition but lore-dumps work better in text than they do in anime.

I'm still thoroughly please with how this was adapted, including the pacing. When they adapted Grand Blue into an anime, I was very frustrated at how the director paced the series. Everything was off an he/she didn't seem to have a good grasp of proper timing for things. However, A1 is doing a fantastic job. This is honestly better than I had ever imagined an adaptation would be like and I can't wait for more.

Also, Eugeo's tree chopping scene was stunning.

Another Saturday, another episode of Alicization.

Not a lot of action but a good bit of information regarding the world was talked about today.

The way the dawn was presented in this world is beautiful, a light purple hue just like in real life. As well as seeing Selka wake up Kirito, good that they didn't miss him mentioning Sugu but I didn't think they'd go that literal. That was hilarious.

Never thought the Blue Rose Sword was able to stand so upright like that, truly a powerful weapon. If you could, you could hear a more "electronic" sounding 'Swordland' once the Sword came in.

Today's Sword Skill, as presented by Kiritard, may have been the One-Handed Sword Skill «Sonic Leap» (judging by the greenish colour, my eyes could be wrong) or the Two-Handed Sword Skill «Cyclone» (going by his stance). I believe the way the Sword Skill's Light Effect came in must've been done differently from Aincrad too. I can't wait for the light show in a few months.

The Gigas Cedar did a number on the Sword too, a serious drop of 2k points on the Sword's durability.

To conclude, Kirito has nice legs. Next Episode, Goblin Slaying with Kirito and co. As well as Eugeo being awesome.

Nice to see the blue rose sword again and attempting to strike the tree was funny.

PS. did they skip the forhead kiss scene?

This is rough, I am well aware at how vast the source material is, and in the future when I am able to sit and watch the whole thing from start to finish its going to be fantastic....but right now It's so agonizing how this show is TOO good for a once a week 22 min piece of content.

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I have honestly never felt this way about a piece of media. The closest was waiting like 4 years for shakugan no shana final and I was kinda disappointed with that(since changed my tune) and to the extreme I waited 15 years for "Jurassic park 4" and was completely let down by that.

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Its just nice to receive an adaptation of media that meets the hype you have built up.

Ono did a great job for mahouka koukou no reitousei, now it seems like he will be doing that too. The pace management is perfect.

Im thinking that there might be a chance where instead of continuing the plot inside underworld, A-1 could pull the scene back to real world where Asuna is trying to find where Kirito is.

It's really satisfying watching this series.

Cue the Goblin Slayer memes!

Seeing the exact values on the Blue Rose sword...is that the reason it was cut down suddenly while fused with Eugeo during his last battle? Since there doesn't seem to be a way to fix Divine object health iirc. It was already near half before getting used, and then all those series of nonstop combat in the tower...ghhh. This just hurts. Our boy dying due to low weapon durability.

sigh With most of the people on /r/anime making stupid goblin jokes I really look forward to them not appearing a long time after next episode.

Actually I did not remember that fight at all until a reread couple of days ago...

Nice episode!

Only gripe is that Kirito is displaying sword skills with the BRS in the anime without the proper Object Control Authority (OCA). As beautiful as a sword skill is, there will be plenty of opportunities to animate it in the future and it's just unnecessary to show it when its not appropriate. It is the only inconsistency set thus far. I can understand Kirito using a SS with Jink's sword as that may fall under his OCA, and not activating the SS on the Dragonbone Axe due to higher priority or bad axe-related SS muscle memory.

I guess the director just wants to portray Kirito a bit differently than in the LN. IIRC, Kirito was more anxious, dependent on Eugeo and out of his element until the goblins. His anime countenance seems to sway between confident and uncertainty. Though that does lead to funny scenes when things don't go as Kirito expects. /rant

My only real gripe with Alicization so far is that they showed Kirito using sword skills early and that he could actually use one against the tree when Eugeo could not.

Otherwise this continues to be a great adaptation that is absolutely gorgeous to look at. The inner monologues, the lack of fanservice so far the slower pacing to actually establish mechanics and lore. It's all the little things so far that I wanted from the other two seasons but didn't get.

I'm guessing we finish volume 9 with the next episode and then move back to the real world in episode 5.

A great episode, I just wished they kept the scene where Kirito took off his shirt whilst Selka was still in the room. Best imouto deserves more things to love about her.

A good cliffhanger to end episode 3! Well, probably awesome!

3 episode have passed and I could see this going into right direction, pace wise especially. Even some of the details were cut off from LNs, it's still pretty much enjoyable while my mind trying to remembering some stuff from LN.

Also, that's the Selka I know! How she tried to woke up Kirito is how she supposed to be, sassy but still cute! Well, Silica have a match with her xD And Kirito being Kirito, doesn't think what kind of aftermath after he answered Selka's question.

While I'm having a little bit issue of the particularly short chip-chop Blue Rose practice at the first act of this episode, overall it's been a pretty good adaptation! I hope next week come sooner;3

My prediction is that next week's episode will end with Eugeo and Kirito leaving Rulid, and the episode after that will finally show what's going on in the real world (not looking forward to that though, the irl parts were my least favorite part of the arc)

Does anyone else just love that ''Swordland'' motif that plays at the 9:18 mark? The music has been on point this season, really good at setting the tone, the OST release can't come fast enough!

wonder if they will had the blood and his disjointed arm

I hadn't really considered this, I need to read the book and see if it explains it, but why does Kirito decide that he NEEDS Eugeo's help to get to the city? It never shows him asking anyone else about it, it seems like he settles right away on Eugeo. I didn't notice it when i was reading but I found myself asking that question when I watched the episode. Makes me think there's an explanation in the book.

So far Alicization is doing exactly as I anticipated, getting me into Alice and Eugeo but also missing the familiar faces. I was hoping to see Asuna's strategy meeting this episode, where Yui helps them track Kazuto's movement from the hospital. It could happen soon due to the time acceleration or as a flashback showing how Asuna gets to the facility.

If I remember correctly, the first time Kirito realize that there is sword skill in the Underworld was during the goblin fight, right? So, I'm calling it now, the fact that he know it already means that the one who will be saving the day during the fight is Eugeo. He is also the one who alerted the goblin as well, but stand still not knowing what to do.

Eugeo : Selka, Kirito.. Alice(flashback intensify).. I won't let it happen again!

*Eugeo unknowingly activate the sword skill and kill the goblin leader

Seems like Goblins are theme of all anime this season lul

Another awesome episode! Next one should end volume 9.

Fanboyed out when the deja vu of Kirito screaming Eugeo's name out and the look on Eugeo's face. I was anticipating this bromance and so far they have executed it to perfection.

love the slow pacing <3 only watched the ep two times, will watch it the third time and then insert all thoughts here

As the anime goes so slow and every week stops with a real cliffhanger, I really hope to read the light novel to know what will be going on next. But I'm afraid that this may break my experience while watching anime (such thing happened to me once). Could someone give me advice?