Okay, Let's Talk Alicization War of Underworld Season 3... I Mean, Season 4... Wait, What?
Guys, seriously, can we all agree that naming conventions for Sword Art Online are a bit... much? I'm pretty sure *Alicization* should've come with a free flow chart.
And yes, I know, *War of Underworld* is technically part of *Alicization*. But come on, it felt like its own beast, right? Like a super long, epic DLC.
So, My Hot Take: It Was Actually...Good?
Now, before you sharpen your virtual swords, hear me out. I know some people had issues. Some thought it dragged on, others hated the power-ups. I get it.
But honestly? I kinda loved it. It was a glorious, melodramatic, over-the-top anime explosion! It had everything: betrayals, sacrifices, and characters yelling cool names.
Sure, it wasn't perfect. But since when is anime perfect? We're here for the feels, the cool fight scenes, and maybe a little bit of existential dread, and *War of Underworld* delivered!
The Characters: I'm Not Crying, You're Crying!
Okay, maybe *I* was crying a little. Especially during certain... moments. I mean, Eugeo!
Don't even get me started on *Kirito*. Dude was basically in a coma for half the season. He really had to bring his A-game when he finally woke up.
And then there was Asuna, finally getting her moment to shine! Girl showed up and basically said, "Step aside, boys, I got this." Love it.
Unpopular Opinion Time: Power-Ups Aren't Always Bad
I know, I know, power-ups can be cheesy. But let's be real, anime loves them. And sometimes, they're just plain fun!
Seeing Kirito dual-wielding? Awesome. Witnessing everyone show up with their glowing swords? Also awesome. Were they a little convenient? Maybe. Did I care? Not really.
Besides, what's anime without a little bit of rule-bending and power creeping? It's part of the charm! *Sword Art Online* has always embraced the ridiculous, and I appreciate it.
Let's Talk About That Ending (Spoilers, Duh!)
Okay, the ending was... a lot. Ten thousand years? Seriously? I'm still trying to wrap my head around it. It was epic but also kinda hard to keep up with.
But, I did enjoy seeing the aftermath of Kirito and Asuna having to make that decision, and seeing that they had each other to lean on. At least until Unital Ring comes out!
Overall, I thought *War of Underworld* was a pretty solid end to the *Alicization* arc. I just wish the naming scheme was easier to handle! Like, *Sword Art Online: The Really Long One*? Now that's honest.
So, Was It Perfect? Nope. Was It Entertaining? Absolutely.
Look, I'm not saying *War of Underworld* is the greatest anime of all time. But it's a fun ride. So grab your virtual reality gear and get ready for some serious action.
And if you happen to cry a little during Eugeo's scenes? Don't worry, we've all been there. It's called being human. Or, you know, an anime fan.
Who knows, maybe you'll even agree with my "unpopular" opinion. Or maybe you'll yell at me in the comments. Either way, let's keep the *Sword Art Online* love alive!
