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合味道 x 刀剑神域Alicization
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CM
Finished Airing
Oct 2, 2019
Cup Noodles' Chinese brand He Wei Dap posted an ad on Chinese social media platform Sina Weibo showing Kirito and Alice from Sword Art Online: Alicization enjoying cup noodles together. The ad features exclusive footage and new recorded lines by the voice actors in Japanese with Chinese subtitles. (Source: ANN)
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Takes place in the middle of Alicization, don't read if you havent seen it Story: 10/10 It picks up right at the end of the battle between Alice, Kirito and Eugeo where they fall out of the tower and catch themselves using their swords. This then adds onto that section with some exquisite new content, really making a breakthrough in story as Kirito pulls out a cup of Ha Wei Dao instant noodles for them to eat while dangling easily 1000+ feet in the air. Art: 8/10 Just the same art style as seen in Alicization and War of Underworlds pt 1 & 2.Sound: 10/10 Hearing Alice slurp on noodles in such quality is nothing short of delightful. An absolute blessing to your ears. Character: 10/10 The character development given here is essential to fully understanding Kirito and Alice's relationship, it is most definitely essential viewing to get the full Sword Art Online experience. The developments made here also don't feel out of place, like OF COURSE KIRITO WOULD CARRY AN INSTANT CUP NOODLE IN HIS POCKET! HE HAS SURVIVED A DEATH GAME TWICE, HE WOULD NEVER BE SO DUMB AS TO NOT CARRY AROUND AN INSTANT FOOD SOURCE! Enjoyment: 10/10 Best 3 minutes of my life Overall: 5/10 Its honestly, better than War of Underworld pt 1 & 2
It's literally an advertisement (and it doesn't even try to hide it). This promotional special for Sword Art Online is exactly what you imagine… and maybe even less. There's no real attempt to tell a relevant story; the premise here is purely commercial. The "plot" puts the characters in a situation where, for some convenient reason, they can't fight and end up hungry. From there, everything becomes a pretext to introduce the product: instant noodles. The way this is done lacks subtlety; the characters basically go into advertising mode, highlighting how practical and tasty the food is, while the scene unfolds. The only element that truly gives thespecial some charm is the comedic contrast with Eugeo. While the rest of the cast seems completely comfortable with the absurd situation, he shows genuine concern, which creates light humor and even works at times. It's nothing incredible, but at least it prevents the special from being completely unfunny. Still, it's impossible to ignore the fact that everything here revolves around advertising. It's the kind of content you watch once out of curiosity, and that's about it. Technically, it follows the franchise's standard: competent animation, well-done lines, and simple direction. But, again, none of that stands out because the goal was never to create something memorable. In the end, the feeling is quite straightforward: it doesn't bother you, but it doesn't engage you either. It's disposable, forgettable, and completely optional. You watch it, chuckle a little here and there… and soon after you don't even remember what you saw. Final summary: it's just an advertisement. It fulfills that role and nothing more. Score 5. =================================================================================================================Versão em Português===================================== É literalmente uma propaganda (e nem tenta esconder isso). Esse especial promocional de Sword Art Online é exatamente aquilo que você imagina… e talvez até menos. Não existe tentativa real de contar uma história relevante, a proposta aqui é puramente comercial. A “trama” coloca os personagens em uma situação em que, por algum motivo conveniente, eles não podem lutar e acabam ficando com fome. A partir daí, tudo vira um pretexto para introduzir o produto: um macarrão instantâneo. A forma como isso é feito não tem muita sutileza, os personagens basicamente entram no modo propaganda, destacando o quão prático e saboroso o alimento é, enquanto a cena se desenrola. O único elemento que realmente dá um certo charme ao especial é o contraste cômico com Eugeo. Enquanto o resto do elenco parece completamente confortável com a situação absurda, ele demonstra preocupação genuína, o que cria um humor leve e até funciona em alguns momentos. Não é nada incrível, mas pelo menos impede que o especial seja totalmente sem graça. Ainda assim, é impossível ignorar o fato de que tudo aqui gira em torno da propaganda. É aquele tipo de conteúdo feito para assistir uma vez por curiosidade e olhe lá. Tecnicamente, segue o padrão da franquia: animação competente, traços bem feitos e uma direção simples. Mas, novamente, nada disso se destaca porque o objetivo nunca foi criar algo memorável. No fim, a sensação é bem direta: não incomoda, mas também não engaja. É descartável, esquecível e completamente opcional. Você assiste, dá uma leve risada em um ou outro momento… e logo depois já nem lembra mais direito do que viu. Resumo final: é só uma propaganda mesmo. Cumpre esse papel e nada além disso. Nota 5.