Log Horizon

After watching Overlord i was hungry for similar material, which Log Horizon is. My expectations were low as i though the graphics was aimed at a younger audience, but boy was i wrong. It was not long before i could not wait to watch the next episode to see what happens. Unlike many other trapped in a MMORPG series this retains the MMORPG element at all times. The players are still, sort of, bound by the MMORPG rules and the tactics remain the same. However the changes are the most interesting elements, especially the people of the land and the new majic created. This will keep you glued to your seat once you get into it, which should be by episode 11, when the people of the land become involved. After that and you will need to resist being watching it. Also, unlike many other anime with the same MMORPG element, this is children safe. No fan base material included, so its safe to allow children to watch.

Most people tend to associate Log Horizon with Sword Art Online. Other than the most basic plot of being stuck in an MMORPG, the two shows don't have much in common. I'd even say that Log Horizon has everything that SAO lacked, and lacks where SAO excelled.

Pros: Internally consistent world, rich side characters, and many plot twists that actually do make sense in hindsight.

Cons: The animation feels sub-par compared to SAO, and the soundtrack lacks that little something that made SAO's soundtracks so iconic.

The show has a few quirks that you may dislike (sometimes it feels that most characters have a split personality in case of comedic relief, and the animation does dip into the large sweat drop when someone does something awkward style), but if you can let that slide, you will have a show with good pacing, interesting story filled with mystery, and a world that actually makes sense.

I went in expecting just another fighting an enemy for a few episodes, then winning and fighting the next one.

But it expands so much on the world, and the story is really about making this new world a better place, stopping guilds who treat people unethically, and helping those in need.

The characters really grow on you, and they do a good job of setting the tone of the situation. Lots of serious parts, but also times where I genuinely laughed, something a lot of shows don't seem to do for me anymore.

I got hooked on this show really quickly, and I hope it continues to grow!

Really a great series.it is based on an mmorpg game where player stucked in the game like SAO.same concept but different story.i didn't expect the storyline to bes so deep.you will be hooked from episode 1 and seriously this is so interesting.it has adventure, magic, strategy,politics,and a little bit of romance.dont except great fight scenes.and all the characters are super loving and well made and voice artists literally went insane in this series. So Majestic voices.you will literally fall in love with this.my favourite are marie and nureha.i would love to if nureha would join the guild.so excited for next season.and one thing to say if this series had fight scenes like SAO then it would have more famous than SAO and one of the best isekai to consider.seriously guys give it a try.if you love strategy then it will captive you for sure. No series is perfect in every aspect and this lacks fighting styles.asides it i dont see any problem . Waiting for season 4💙

It was good for the first 20 episodes and I give it a 7 for that however after that it became just forced romance that was trying to take all the attention, because while the story was still ok I feel that it lost something when it started forcing romance.