English Dub Review: Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online “An Invite to the Battlefield”
Overview
A month has passed since the fierce SJ3 battles. Karen returns to Hokkaido and tells Miyu she can’t decide whether to continue playing GGO. However, Miyu figures out that Karen’s actually concerned about the pure rivalry with Elza and Saki…
Our Take
A new event in Gun Gale Online gathers top-ranked players for a special challenge, pitting them against advanced NPC enemies in a high-stakes trial. The developers’ goal is to test the limits of these players, granting three lives per participant to handle the intense difficulty. Llenn, despite her initial reluctance, is drawn back into the action, where teamwork and strategy will be vital to success.
The rest of the proceedings strike a balance between in-game action and moments of character development outside the virtual world. Interactions among the cast showcase their bonds and unique dynamics These moments add depth to the stakes while also giving a bit of a character arc for Llen’s new predicament.
Overall, this the start of a new arc that focuses on the thrill of competition and the camaraderie of the players. With engaging gameplay and personal growth at its core. And with 3 episodes left, I”m curious to see what will happen next!
"There are also other characters that come and go (also owned by the Warner Bros. Discovery conglomerate media company)."
Huh. Is that just referring to other characters from the show itself, or is this implying that the new season is going to have cameos from other WBD IPs