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[177] By 2017, the series has an estimated 20 million copies in print worldwide. [178] By 2021, the series has 26 million copies in print. [179] The number of sales have reached 30 million in 2022. [180] Critical response[edit] Richard Eisenbeis of Kotaku hails Sword Art Online as the smartest series in recent years, praising its deep insight on the psychological aspects of virtual reality on the human psyche, its sociological views on creating a realistic economy and society in a massively multiplayer online game setting, and the writing staff's ability to juggle a wide variety of genres within the series. [181] Eisenbeis particularly noted how the romance between Kirito and Asuna is explored bringing "definition to exactly what love is like in a virtual world. "[181] However, at the time of this preliminary review, he had only watched the first 12 episodes of the series. [181] He has since gone on to review the
second half of the series, lauding its excellent use of plot twists and praising its well-written and believable villain. However, he felt that some of the
initial positive aspects of the series were lost in the second half, such as the focus on psychological repercussions and social interactions that could be realistically seen in an online game. Criticism was also levied towards the aspect of turning Asuna into a
damsel in distress, stating that a female lead as strong as her was "reduced to nothing but the quest item the male lead is hunting for. " Eisenbeis closes his review of the series by stating in regards to the two halves, "Both, however, are enjoyable for what they are. "[182] Rebecca Silverman of Anime News Network has criticized the series as having pacing problems, logical gaps and "sloppy writing".
Preparing to teleport out of Re-Estize they offer to take Brain and Renner with them to safety in a distant kingdom wiped out centuries ago, which they decline. Brain in particular refuses as he hopes to duel Ainz, but he gives Gazef’s sword to Renner and Climb to return to Ramposa. Cocytus and Aura arrive and
begin destroying the city. Brain, while searching for Ainz, encounters Cocytus who agrees to duel him after a brief introduction. Despite his training and increased abilities, Brain is killed instantly. Cocytus is impressed at Brain’s skill and warrior spirit. Following Ainz’ lessons on strategic thinking, Cocytus reasons that Brain might have value, so he collects Brain’s sword as a trophy and has his body frozen to
potentially be resurrected later, should Ainz wish it. 5213"The Witch of the Falling Kingdom"
Transliteration: "Mekkoku no Majo" (Japanese: 滅国の魔女)Kyōsuke TakadaYukie SugawaraSeptember 27, 2022 (2022-09-27)TBA As the attack on capital continues, Renner convinces Ramposa have Climb hide the royal treasures around the city, hoping Ainz will want to obtain them and thus spare more people. Elsewhere, Aura raids the city's magician's guild. After completing his mission, Climb returns to the palace only to find Ainz on the throne and Ramposa dead. Believing Ainz [Charmed] Renner into killing her father, Climb challenges the Sorcerer King to a duel but is easily killed.
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