Sword Art Online The Movie Ordinal Scale

Remember that feeling when Pokemon GO first came out? Everyone was glued to their phones, wandering around trying to catch 'em all? Well, imagine that, but instead of Pokemon, you're fighting monsters with a sword and wearing augmented reality gear. That's basically the world of Ordinal Scale.

A Whole New Reality (Augmented, Of Course!)

The movie kicks off with everyone obsessed with a new AR game called Ordinal Scale. It uses this fancy device called the Augma. The Augma replaces the clunky VR NerveGear with a much sleeker, contact lens-like device.

Instead of fully immersing you, it overlays reality with game elements. Think holographic monsters popping up in your local park. Fun, right?

At first, it seems harmless. Exercise more, battle monsters, climb the leaderboards. What could go wrong?

When Gaming Gets Too Real

Well, as always in Sword Art Online, things take a dark turn. Players start losing their memories of SAO, the original death game.

Kirito, Asuna, and the gang quickly realize something fishy is going on. It involves a sinister plot by a scientist and a familiar face from their past.

Suddenly, this fun AR game becomes a race against time. Can they figure out the truth before more memories vanish?

Humor and Heart: It's Not All Doom and Gloom

Despite the stakes, Ordinal Scale isn't all seriousness. Kirito is still Kirito, meaning he's endearingly awkward.

Watching him fumble through dates with Asuna, or try to understand the latest AR trends, provides a few laughs.

Plus, there's the constant bickering and camaraderie amongst the group. They make jokes even when facing down a giant boss monster. Because what else are you going to do?

Asuna's the Real MVP

While Kirito is the main hero, Asuna really shines in this movie. She's a total badass in battle, and her bond with Kirito is genuinely touching.

There's a scene where she starts forgetting her memories of him, and it's heart-wrenching. This reminds us what's truly at stake.

Forget the sword skills, it's the power of love that really wins the day! (Okay, and maybe some impressive sword skills too.)

The Power of Nostalgia (and Awesome Music)

One of the coolest things about Ordinal Scale is how it brings back characters and elements from previous arcs of Sword Art Online.

It's like a reunion for fans of the series. You see familiar faces in surprising ways.

And let's not forget the music! The soundtrack is epic. It amplifies the intensity of the battles and adds emotional depth to the scenes.

"This isn't just a game anymore." – Pretty much everyone in the movie at some point.

So, if you're looking for a fun, action-packed movie with a touch of romance and a dash of existential dread, Ordinal Scale is definitely worth checking out. Just try not to lose all your memories in the process!

It is about people, relationship and memory. It shows us that those are worth fighting for.