I did a little research, so it was a web novel 2002. And the idea of the age of the author was because of an interview when he said the idea of SAO or something like it, was something he had earlier in his life.

Oh, I read that somewhere without checking it. I may have been wrong. But wasn't his first book 'published' 2002? He could have started writing it a lot earlier.

"the author is completely unfamiliar with a concept of subtlety"

I always chose female and I only play MMORPGs where the girls are attractive. Can't see myself working months for gear that just looks like armor #43, I want something revealing or a dress that wouldn't even work for 'real' combat. I couldn't care less about realism.

I love the anime because it reminds me so much of a d&d session gone right.

I could turn up the volts of my Mod, but why would I?

One word: Manga.

Looks like fun, I'd go there to get my teeth checked. Always in for something different.

I changed it to a HAF because the dustfilters are a pain to remove and clean and I do it every 2 weeks.

"Did you notice"

As long as it isn't cross posted somewhere else, he isn't in the minority.

I don't think it is supposed to be armor.

Well it depends of the company he is drawing for - Legend of the Cryptids uses titillation in its art. Magic doesn't usually depending on the lore.

Wth? Are you trolling me?

Sales ranking. Release lists. Merchandise. There are many valid points that tell you where the industry is heading.

A quick google search will tell you that CB is more popular in the west than in Japan, that is why Space Dandy exists. I don't know why I'm talking to you if you don't even know this.

Oh, now we go on to things we can't prove. Anyway I probably spend more money and time in this hobby than you, in fact the majority of people actually spending money on anime aren't people like you. Maybe you bought the CB DVD, I don't know... most didn't and know you complain about what other people spend their money…

Great review Richard.

I don't like Cowboy Bebop - that anime lives on its western fanbase. I'm more in line with the anime viewership in Japan.

Well, we are talking about it so it wasn't such a bad move I guess.