I just rewatched it after 12 years since the first time I saw it, and I found that it wasn't as fun as when I watched it as a kid. However, I still rate it highly in terms of animation quality and the score by Yuki Kajiura, which really enhances the emotional atmosphere of the anime.
As for the story, both arcs feel a bit slow. The first arc, Aincrad, starts off interesting, but there are many filler episodes that don’t contribute much to character development. I was expecting more action and intensity from this arc, especially since it's the opening arc.
The second arc, Fairy Dance,
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