Okay, let's be honest. Sword Art Online Alternative Gun Gale Online (or GGO for short) had some quirky characters. And I'm here to spill some... uh... lukewarm tea about them. Don't @ me!
Llenn: Pink Devil, Adorable Problem
Llenn, our pink protagonist, is cute. Like, aggressively cute. But sometimes, that cuteness felt...weaponized? I mean, who brings a pink P90 to a gunfight expecting to be taken seriously?
I get it, it's a game, fashion over function! But imagine trying to intimidate someone with that. It's more likely they'll just giggle.
Pitohui: The Obsessive Gamer Goddess
Now, Pitohui... She's something else. A real wildcard. I won't lie, she's fascinating.
But that obsession with death games? A tad unsettling, even for anime. Seriously, someone get this woman a therapist (in the real world, preferably!).
"If you can't enjoy yourself in a death game, you're doing it wrong!"Yeah, okay, Pitohui. Easy for you to say when you’re… well, Pitohui.
M: The Reliable (and Slightly Boring?) Partner
M is the voice of reason. Solid, dependable, and... kind of bland? I feel bad saying it, but someone had to.
He's the guy you want in your corner during a firefight. Not the guy you want to hang out with afterward, unless you REALLY like talking about ammo types.
The Squad Jam Extras: Love 'Em or Leave 'Em
Squad Jam brought a whole host of new faces. Some were memorable. Some... well, let's just say they became bullet sponges quickly.
That said, even the cannon fodder added to the chaos. And chaos is what GGO is all about, right?
Fukaziroh: Energy Drink and Grenades
Fukaziroh is basically pure, unadulterated energy. Imagine if someone mainlined Red Bull and then decided to play a VR shooter.
That's her. She's loud, enthusiastic, and probably has a caffeine dependency that would make a hummingbird jealous.
Honestly, her enthusiasm is infectious. I kind of want her on my team, even if she might accidentally blow us all up.
The Others...
Let's be real, some characters were just there. The nameless soldiers, the background players. The ones who existed solely to get shot.
We salute your service. Even if we can't remember your names.
Unpopular Opinion Time (Brace Yourselves!)
Here's my hot take: I actually liked the side characters more than some of the mains. Gasp! I know!
They felt more grounded, less burdened by anime tropes. More like actual players in a game, not just archetypes.
And honestly, Pitohui aside, I think *SAO: Alternative* handles its characters better than the original *SAO* sometimes. Less Kirito brooding, more gun-toting mayhem.
Maybe that's just me. But hey, that's why it's an unpopular opinion, right? Thanks for reading!
