SAO Abridged Parody: Episode 03 -

Thank You, Toriyama!
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[@RenegadesReact]

Thank you, Toriyama!

[@TheStrangr2112]

Rest In Peace

[@calebditch8648]

We're so grateful of the stories he told to us all, rest in peace buddy, and thank you 😢❤

[@marieporter9488]

He truly was a legend that we will never forget

[@GrimmWolf-ry3me]

One few good writers who genuinely love and cares for the fanbase 😢 you can never be replaced 😢

[@stargazer99]

May the man the myth the legend rest in peace~

[@DanaOtken]

I love that they very early on establish an asshole broke the tutorial for all the other players by "kidnapping" a vital NPC, and because the game was new and the staff are otherwise occupied, nobody even noticed.

[@user-xx7kl7sr6i]

Lore wise, Kayaba killed the staff with the nervegear so nobody would hijack SAO from him. Likely that this Kayaba power tripped because of "the spoiler" and then came to his sense realizing he killed a bunch of people but kept the act going.

[@chrisriley2321]

He's riding a Nimbus with King Kai in Otherworld Rest In Peace Mr Toriyama

[@skyrogue1977]

To think that Toriyama has been gone for a week and we only just found out. It’s like Japan itself needed time to come to grips first before letting others know. RIP Akira Toriyama, his power level was over 9000.

[@dread_kaathulhu4903]

I think the twitter post from the Dragonball account said that nothing was said so the family could grieve in privacy, or at the very least asked that no gifts or flowers are sent, and no interviews requested.

[@jalil1m417]

The reason so many players died is because the tutorial mox was gone. Keep at it guys it picks up soon and where it’s at now is so good.

[@stevensnyderofkorea758]

I am personally not worried about the lack of reactions, I come here for the same reason anyone should watch reaction creaters, I am watching something with my friends, as distant of friends I can find, but friends none the less. Do not be self conscious, just be you, that's how it should be. If the content doesn't tickle your brain the way it does mine, that's fine, just be you, that's all we can ask for.

[@LuciusNox]

Ep 4 is easily the best episode of SAO abridged. The ones that follow are great as well. But i look forward to your reactions to that.

[@baconator_x4098]

Ep 10 is also pretty fucking great

[@MrAnonymousization]

I love episode 4, but I think my fave is the finale of arc 1. The fact they were able to come up with an explanation for all the bad guys craziness, where the show just left us hanging. ❤️

[@marieporter9488]

Personally my favorite is episode 10

[@Arkayjiya]

The best is Episode 10. Episode 4 is the start of the great ones though.

[@MrAnonymousization]

I think Nick should maybe just check out “Explication Points” video on the genius of SAO Abridged. It will give him a general overview of what the SWE did with the show to make it so much better that SAO proper. I personally hate SAO, but my god this abridged is amazing. It’s awesome what they were able to do with the crap they were left to work with. I think it’s on par with DBZ abridged .

[@tjjordan4207]

I've been fascinated by the success of SAO series. I do like it but even I know that compared to other anime series, it's nowhere near the best of them (let alone the good ones). And I understand why others like you hate it, because it is very generic and lacking with character development. That said, I've always wondered why the show was such a hit with audiences, especially the light novels. And with over a decade of seeing how far the video game industry has come, I think I have an idea as to why. Look at games like Fortnite or anything that's a free-to-play battle royale game. SAO is kinda similar to that, just with RPG mechanics and leveling. It was almost like we were getting a glimpse into the future of gaming on some level, and the audience may have been able to feel that to some extent, even if they didn't know it. Or maybe I'm wrong and it's something else.

[@normalpeoplelikeme]

@@tjjordan4207Check out Scamboli Reviews' “When Sword Art Was The Best Anime Ever” if you actually care enough. It gives a pretty good answer.

[@emeraldfinder5]

@@tjjordan4207 that’s definitely part of it. It also helps that when Netflix first blew up (early 2013), it only had six anime on it, and Sword Art Online was the only dubbed one. Many new people who were just binging Netflix (or were curious what anime was all about) went to it. With no point of reference, it’s not a particularly bad show, so it did pretty well. Sword Art Online was very much right place right time. Netflix had JUST bought the rights to distribute the works of Warner Bros Animation, and Warner Bros Animation just so happened to own the US distribution rights to Sword Art Online due to a deal they made with Sony Pictures which owned the US distribution rights for Aniplex who owned A-1 Pictures who animated SAO. Since Netflix had the rights to it, they put it on the platform, cause why not, they already have it.

[@MrAnonymousization]

@@tjjordan4207 I think Digibro’s video on SAO really was a “the emperor has no clothes” moment for me as well. There are things he pointed out I might not have noticed by myself, but after I did notice them, I couldn’t unsee them. I hope they keep making SAO though. Hopefully it means we get more abridged lol.

[@Alucard-mj6yj]

Good 'ol Saint Renegade Nicholas making Christmas special

[@emeraldfinder5]

Nicholas the Renegade finally made his appearance! 🎉

[@axelnilsson5124]

Would be funny if for the rest of this channels existence Nicholas is photoshopped in the background

[@docsavage7163]

There was a video by a guy called explanation point that talks about how much better the abridged was than the original

[@Gokai_QM]

Farewell Toriyama, fly high legend

[@PhantomNull13]

16:29 in the original, while the item does Res a player, it only works within 5 seconds of their death. That's the time between the avatar dying and the nervgear exploding your brain. So it obviously can't bring someone back to life, but it can stop them from dying.

[@axelnilsson5124]

I assume canonically that Kirito was so engulfed by his grief that he forgot that your actions in games has no impact in reality

[@PhantomNull13]

@axelnilsson5124 yeah, he was basically running from reality at that point.

[@axelnilsson5124]

@@PhantomNull13aren’t we all when playing games?

[@PhantomNull13]

@axelnilsson5124 true, but usually not with permadeath on.

[@stargazer99]

We’re back in business!!! Let’s gooo! Oh and also I could her laughing or giggling the last couple of episodes it wasn’t exactly obvious but I could tell you enjoyed it~ At least I hope you do! It’s fine either way regardless~

[@shaunmcdonough7844]

Watching sao abridged without the subtitles turned on just feels wrong. They are so funny at times with the names etc.

[@davidspraguedragonman6479]

Thank you for EVERYTHING, Mr. Toriyama. Your stories have helped me in so many ways and in so many crucial times, it’s impossible to NOT be grateful for how my life has been positively impacted by them. I’m not exaggerating when I say that I probably wouldn’t still be here if it weren’t for Dragon Ball.

[@DoctorT144]

IMO this show really hits its stride around episodes 5-6. Once they have a chance to develop Asuna more, that's when it gets amazing. There's only so much they can do with these random SAO episodic adventures.

[@lowkeyimloki8741]

If anyone's curious about the context of the very dark scene at 15:30, in the actual anime Kirito basically had his settings set to where his level was hidden to everyone else (big plothole btw how can you be in my party but you can't see my level) so Kaeda blamed him for the others getting merked when he found out he was overpowered (again makes no sense. Like its not my fault I'm bullet proof and the homies are glass cannons. Also i told them not to do it.) and then Kaeda throws himself off the bridge while mourning for Sachi.

[@brodybenton-haskins9720]

Quick correction the others wouldn't classify as a glass cannon as that's typically used for those who can deal massive damage(like a cannon) but can't take it(made of glass)

[@lowkeyimloki8741]

@@brodybenton-haskins9720 true. fodder might've been a better term. 😅

[@GG1315]

We need more, seriously keep continuing this

[@gavanhill5132]

Eternal rest grant unto him oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May Toriyama rest in peace.

[@anyathepanther7977]

Hey, Nick! Did'nt know you did Charity Work after hours! 🤣

[@Pylo-ry6ff]

Honestly it does get better, after this episode. Particularly in episode 5.

[@TrackMaster844]

Definitely keep watching!! It does get better and even funnier

[@richardkirkland6805]

To be fair for Kirito, Sachi was under special circumstances due to her poor internet. Also for the whole "most NPCs that follow you won't follow you outside of their main story areas" That isn't a thing in Bethesda games. If you have an NPC ally in a Bethesda game like Fallout or Elder Scrolls, they'll follow you wherever.

[@andrewwillcockson8120]

Rest well Toriyama you will be missed.

[@infinty_yt]

Nic, the series does have a rocky start, but what abridged show dosen't? It picks up a LOT after a few episodes, just give it time.

[@Louis_2568]

@@queen-of-hearts89well he’s already stated that he’s not enjoying the series, he knows it’ll be worse if he expresses his dislike more so he chooses to stay silent

[@Louis_2568]

@@queen-of-hearts89 well that’s literally what he just said in this video??? He said he might not do the reactions anymore because he’s not enjoying it. He’s probably staying because of all the people saying it gets better, and if he annoys you so much you could also stop watching

[@GG1315]

I hope you continue doing this

[@xaviro758]

I am very happy you guys will be watching more of this. Episodes 17, 18 and 19 will also be coming out some time this year, if I had to spitball it, probably June or July.

[@marieporter9488]

Episode 17 was released about 10 months ago. Plus I heard that episode 18 would be the season finale (I heard that from someone else, so I don't know if that part is true)

[@DotorInsanity]

The next episdoe is funnier. Episode 5 is when they get "new" writers. PLEASE Watch until to episode 7 or episode 11 (season 1 FINALE) if you don't enjoy it after that then you can leave

[@daveasher2687]

I don't know, when someone is this much not into it at the beginning I very much doubt they will suddenly go "ok this is actually amazing" when it does get to the really good stuff.

[@DotorInsanity]

@daveasher2687 I do see your point...but come on, tell me you don't go "Yeah!" when the theme plays in episode 11

[@thesaltybeard1793]

​@@DotorInsanitynick is clearly cynical and jaded because he liked the anime in the beginning and also he's a snob about jokes. Never had a joke "get old" for me unless it's basically just shock/offensive for the sake of being shocking or offensive alone. This series cranks my funny box consistently.

[@Don-ol8ze]

Believe it or not, this seeming one-off episode is actually really important for SAO Abridged Kirito's character arc.

[@kendalldalton3111]

Thank you, Toriyana

[@genostellar]

The guy on the right, Nick, was it? I think he should not be forced to do this if he doesn't like it. Grab someone else to fill the chair if you like. His reaction kind of brings down the mood and the show brings down his mood, it's just not a good fit over all.

[@deadlineuniverse3189]

15:06 “Remember to jump, [JUMP]”

[@tjjordan4207]

The first 3 episodes of the Abridged are a little rough but Episode 4 is where it gets really good.

[@dr.killson7355]

I believe nic should dress as a death metal Santa Claus for Christmas and Nate should bring back the green hair

[@themasks2950]

I will says this I like the abridge not because of the comedy but because of the story they make with this so I don't watch it as a comedy I watch this as a story

[@MrAnonymousization]

Rest in Peace Toriyama. ❤️

[@Bondrewd__21]

Looks like we are not getting SAO abridged ep 4…

[@Merlin_Ambrosius]

Neat

[@nesrovlahsurvivalist8399]

If hes talking about the bro/sis thing later on. HOLY HELL they fixed that. Just cut it out completely and replaced it with a good story that people would enjoy as original content.

[@HunhowsShadowStalker]

Reaction at 6:08 Also, rest in peace, Toriyama. -Caleb

[@matthewelliott7294]

Thanks Caleb Rest in peace, Toriyama

[@JJMDude]

Nick is one temperamental fucker. I legitimately can't tell what his wheelhouse is. He loved Hazbin Hotel, but he sleep for SAO:A

[@CodeSiber]

His negative impression of the actual anime seems like it’s stemming into this, but to be fair the humor is outdated.

[@thesaltybeard1793]

​@@CodeSiberthen why do I still laugh at everything I found funny back then? No, this is pure snobbery. My sense of humor has only ever grown - with very few exceptions (I no longer find shock humor amusing) - to be more encompassing and understanding over time. The humor aged fine save for some specific pop culture reference type jokes MAYBE. and even then. He's just a fucking snob. Jaded and cynical. He's like kirito but not fun to watch.

[@lowkeyimloki8741]

The only being stronger than Zenoh. RIP Akira 😢

[@paperfox19]

rip toriyama,

[@nhbons783]

Rip the goat!

[@johannesbowers7467]

Don Fluffles ! 😎

[@LeaveItToRemm]

Wonder if he saved his family

[@numberoneintrovert]

He didn't.

[@marieporter9488]

The "We must save my family!" guy (Gary) comes back in a few episodes. You'll see him again

[@zerxis654]

o7 Toriyama

[@Eviltwin1]

Yeah, the 1st like 4ish episodes arent as good (I still find them funny just not as funny), around 5-7 it starts getting better (The writing story and jokes get better round there) until the s1 finale at ep 11

[@Hawkcam1996]

41:40 Not 5 minutes. 10 *seconds.*

[@DisorientedWanderer]

Its starting to feel like each time i come down to the comments, theres at least 8 people bitching about someones opinion. Jesus people its not that big a deal.

[@thesaltybeard1793]

Nick is unbearably negative about this. To the point where it brings down the whole vibe. He's right. He shouldn't be made to watch this if he doesn't enjoy it.

[@DisorientedWanderer]

@@thesaltybeard1793 I mean, I agree if he doesn't enjoy it he shouldn't have to sit through it. I just think people are getting a little too upset by it.

[@JustAJinx-ci6hg]

Black Cat's defeat was not the happiest thing... but SWE went n made it PTSD food. Also, we get you don't like SAO... but please chill. It's getting a bit annoying.

[@Lordran_Penance]

Is helldivers 2 bugging for anyone else right now?

[@ReiseLukas]

It seemed fine when I streamed I last night

[@Lordran_Penance]

@@ReiseLukas I was playing a little while ago and they added the Mecs finally but like it felt really buggy and now I can't even get on

[@adamevans9697]

Hellsing abridged is better