I'm incredibly torn on this. Definitely has its moments and fun throughout, but misses the mark in certain regards. Excited for S2 though.

Good: Understanding of MMORPGs, depth, conflict of game vs reality

Bad: Silliness, many bland characters, no real overall story/conflict

It's amazing how Makoto Shinkai managed to fit so much story, so many emotions into 25 minutes. Showing its age, but very good nontheless.

"Showing its age" is not that great of a description. The animation just isn't good to begin with. This is just secondary to the story tho.

Stunningly beautiful movie with a touching story. This story wanted to be so much more than they could fit into 1.5 hours, sadly.

Multiple aspects of the story just ended to be scratched upon, were not elaborated on and just didn't quite fit in. Still very good tho.

So for what they could fit into this time, they did quite well, but it really, really needed more time than that.

Great insight into the past of Hanekawa. Solid addition to the series, and more story focused than Nisemonogatari again, which I like.

An amazing continuation with a very different tone. Exactly the tone it needed. It's suspenseful and thrilling throughout. Very, very good!

Higurashi is extremely good at keeping information from the viewer, then later revealing it and changing perspectives in many ways.

Very good continuation of Bakemonogatari. The dialogues are still as amazing as ever. Story was sometimes not just as solid, hence one less.

Certainly does not disappoint. Just as good as the first season, same qualities. Can recommend. Will never forgive them for Illyasviel tho.

Unique and outstanding cinematography, super memorable score. Characters are unique, plot is great, has actual reason. Highly recommended.

Animation made me get a hard on multiple times. Gorgeous anime, great characters. Story was v good, but did not blow me away. Recommended!

Thrilling, mysterious, demanding story. It's absolutely fucking insane, but very, very good. Highly recommended... if you're prepared for it.

Reason for 9 instead of 10 was often mediocre animation. Other than that, no reason not to recommend it, really.

Well this was fun. The humour was brilliantly delivered, lighthearted, yet heartwarming story. Ends a little abruptly. Highly recommended.

I'm at a loss of words. This story is a masterpiece. Even the outstanding music is just secondary to this. Please, please watch it.

Story good for 2 or 3 episodes, then completely irrelevant for the rest. Characters way over the top, simply tedious to watch.

This anime is batshit insane. The writer(s) really had balls to make this. Lots of fun, and lots of dirty jokes. WATCH THIS IN PRIVATE.

While I did like season 1 more in multiple aspects, this season was also great. A lot of fun, and I hope to see a third season at some point.

Great continuation while also elaborating on earlier SAO plots. Yuna is great, so is the OST. Story's emotional with some minor weak points.

Delivers in areas I found S1 to be lacking, but "this feels cut down from the novel" scenes are keeping me from giving it that perfect score.

It is VERY good though, highly recommended. Definitely going to read the novels now.

I need a Holo in my life. Great story, and characters that feel like I barely know them, even after a whole season. Meant in a good way.

Better trip than drugs. Story premise and characters did not blow me away, but the games and their twists are AMAZING. Def. recommended.

Be warned that this anime has its fair amount of ecchi, and Japan does not give a flying fuck about age.

There is no way for me to put my thoughts on Clannad: After story into 140 characters. Truly breathtaking.

This anime has reached rank #12 on MAL not because of its animation, action or thrilling story. Those do not play a part in this story. Solely the characters' past, present, future, their character development and growth, the obstacles they face, make up this beautiful story.

It is certainly the most touching, heartwarming, but also heartbreaking and truly soul-crushing story I have ever experienced.

Very, very good comedy. Had me laugh a lot and pretty hard. Episodes are unique and creative, so are the characters. Animation is top notch.

Incredibly heartwarming, but also soul-crushing story. I know many people who would love it, but will never get to see it.

Superior to SAO in pretty much every way. GGO was thrilling, yet fun, 2nd arc was okay, third was heartwrenching. Highly recommended.

Lots of dry, but great humour, solid animation, and a ton of potential, especially in terms of characters.

Great SOL story, and just lots of fun to watch. Characters are great, and the instruments are all actually quite accurate.

Fantastic world and characters. Writing is often great but sometimes lacking in crucial situations. 2nd half also needed more Asuna.

This does not reach the brilliance of Steins;Gate itself, but is a great expansion of the universe. Very character focused.