Accel World Set 1 (Blu-ray)

A lot to say here, compressed into whatever comes to mind at the moment. I decided pretty suddenly and randomly to try this. A long time ago I thought I remembered some things being said about this show I could barely remember now. My early impression going to episodes instead of trailers and comment was something like "This guy turns into a pig, surrounded by other strange and tiny creatures. Is this some chibi creature show like Pokemon?" That was early on, and right up to the moment of a smashed lunch and the pig playing sports, the first 12 or so minutes will give you a very different idea of what this show is. If you take a last step and go beyond the 12 minutes, you are introduced to the real point of the series. So I was very impressed with everything that followed. As of this writing I completed the series once to see if I liked it, bought the DVD, and now as far as the discs are concerned, I have finished disc 1. What this show really is is an action show with events that take place in different states of reality. The main character, who does have a "pig form" actually only uses this in a kind of casual online game play avatar. Something very typical, but here in the online world even a tiny body can be the fastest, strongest, and the best in games. He created this form for himself, but when he gets to try a little known fighting game, his inner personality and wishes create a body that is his ideal self in the fighting world. He becomes the Silver Crow, a metallic hero styled fighter with a lot of potential.If I haven't made the point, after my early impressions of the show, this is very, very good! I got to thinking quickly I was wrong about the show, and it was actually great! I went through the series so fast the first time, Hoping that it would not drop in quality at some point later, But it is great! When I finished it I ordered DVDs on the spot! One catch for me, a language learner only comes from subtitles locked on if you buy the blu ray edition. So to cover my need for the show with the subtitle off option I bought the DVD version. I needed that, I wanted that, it would have been nice with the quality of blu ray, but I grabbed the DVDs for that. All around good show. Try it!

I caught onto Accel World one day as I was browsing Newgrounds, and looked into a few episodes.One thing I can say right up front, is as with it's cousin series, Sword Art Online, much of the series is devoted into building the Universe that the series is housed in. I did not notice it until my second viewing, but the first 4 episodes are almost pure exposition and background information on the world that Haru and Princess Snow Black Inhabit. (Sorry, but I am not going to try and spell the Japanese names)One of the standouts I have to pint out, that drew me to the series, were the ways in which it differed form the vast majority of other Anime I have seen (mirrored in some ways in SAO).Firstly, is the main character. This was the first time I have ever seen a little fat kid in the staring roll. It was great, as the seeing him jump from awkward and shy in most situations, to how confident he becomes when dealing with the Virtual World is a great dynamic, and is very rarely used as an easy joke, and when it is, it feels honest.The Second, is the Female lead, who, at the time, was the first actual strong female lead I had ever seen in an Anime. Unlike so many others, it isn't good until the male shows up, and then is suddenly weak and in need. Her motivations and scars are always evident, and while interacting with the male lead does change her, it is a smooth personal growth curve, rather then a complete personality shift. (I would harken it to Remy's growth in Black Lagoon)If you like techy type jargon, fun, mostly interesting characters, some good jokes, and genuinely funny moments, along with a feel heartwarming moments, this is a fairly well rounded offering.

Accel world is an awesome show, I'll start with that. This is part 1 of 2 and if you read my reviews of both youll see something funny with the scores. Anyways, Accel world takes place in the time of SAO so fans of that will want to check this out. Story wise our main hero is a fat short midget who is getting bullied and constantly harassed. One day though a beautiful girl tells him he can gain a power that few have, the catch, he must fight in various battles or forever lose that power and his memories of it. The plot, again in part 1, is excellent and it hits the right epic pacing you will want. There's very little down time and when there is it's needed to cool down and take in the story. Animation is wicked, the battles look stunning and the characters outside of combat are very unique. Sound is hit or miss dub and music wise but it's still fitting for the show. Overall if highly advise picking this up but I'd also advise looking for my review of part 2 as well. Part 1 however is awesome.

I was a little disappointed with the lack of the booklet but the bd's are fine. Dub/sub are correct. I thought this one came with the 48-page booklet, but i was incorrect. All in all it fine desu.

This first set is amazing despite being a sub-par Blu-ray release I was thoroughly impressed with the animation and story, and most of all the fights. The characters are developed very nicely in the first part as well im very eager to see what will become of them in part 2.Alot of people seem to dislike this show due to the pathetic and obese main character, but thats what makes him so special. Obviously there arent many heroes like this one but that isnt the point. Due to the insecurities with his physical appearence and his meek nature the avatar he creates is that much stronger to make up for it. In the real world he is pathetic but in the cyber universe of Brain Burst he fully utilizes his creative urges.I dont know why people dont like this series but please just ignore them and give it a shot! (also I bought this for $33, I recommend you put it on the wish list and wait for the price to go down)

Bueno. 5* al anime pero no es correcto decir que es de Reino Unido. Indispensable usar un dvd multiregion o liberado o usar un ordenador.

I really enjoyed watching this series after reading novels 1 and 2. The novels are a great read, and the anime does a wonderful job of complimenting the novels, especially when it comes to illustrating the various fight scenes in the Accel world. But the anime also does a wonderful job of conveying the relationship between Haruyuki and Kuroyukihime, showing the quiet moments that express so much of how they relate to one another and their struggles.Great work!

日本での販売物が異様にお高いんでこちらを購入。PCのソフトで再生してますが日本語再生、字幕は出ておりません。ただ、二枚目の途中でエラーにより画像が荒れる部分があります。ディスク入れるたびリージョン確認出ますが一枚目では出ませんが二枚目では毎回出ます。これは固有と考えており、返品も考えましたがこちらの手違いで表面に小キズが付いてしまった為諦めました。したがって二回目購入しました。見れない部分が楽しみだぁ・・・。追伸そして二枚目が届きました。さらに画像が荒れる…ブロックノイズが半端ない…劣化始まってるのかなぁ

I really enjoyed this, one of my favorites.

PS3では日本語（英語強制字幕あり）で視聴可能ですが、PCのPower DVD 13(記入時点の最新レビジョン）では日本語再生不可でした何故かセットアップで日本語を設定しても英語でしか再生されませんご購入を検討されている方はご留意ください