Log Horizon

Log Horizon as a whole is still one of the most realistic isekai anime series I have seen even though it was still a bit too idealistic in my opinion. The realistic thing about the show is that the characters are still dealing with ordinary problems that a group of people trapped in an alien world would logically encounter. They have to deal with issues like fitting into society, the distribution of power, relationships with neighbors and each other, and other threats - just things you would probably realistically encounter in a fantasy world like this. Well, I think the ways the problems are approached and solved are quite idealistic. It seems to me that Log Horizon is sort of lecturing its audience on how to properly approach and deal with them between adults in a liberal democratic society. However, this may not be to everyone's taste (especially if you would prefer to see more action) and so I have also heard the view that the whole thing is like a broadcast from the House of Commons - i.e. incredibly long-winded. I think that is fair, differences are resolved by force of argument and by plotting various clever subterfuges. Everything is subjected to debate, and important issues are decided by a majority vote. Even romantic situations, for example, are all approached in a perfectly responsible way with careful consideration, so everyone gets an elegantly articulated, reasonable response that does not cause embarrassment for the recipient. Likewise, every moral dilemma is thoroughly discussed, many characters bring their complex points of view to the table, and if someone misses the mark, they are politely lectured, have it all explained to them in a very appropriate and friendly way, or they are left to figure it out on their own. The level of suspense is still measured by the number of times one of the main characters' glasses shift. Yeah, that is a bit of an exaggeration (it is more of a meme), because it feels like the tension actually builds at the right moment, due to the well-written dialogue. There are some fights, however, they are always against an outsider and up close they look pretty good. The characters have their weak points, they are not invincible, and this anime series also puts due emphasis on teamwork, friendship, and many other values. The idea of what the main protagonists actually lose when they accidentally die is also very intriguing. As probably my only major criticism about this third season is that the screenwriters here are too blatantly creating things to make their characters look good and have an easy life, just to get the show to a certain point. For example, do you need a raid for your rookies? No need, because by sheer coincidence... However, that is only a minor criticism, and it is pretty much standard for producers (only it seemed somehow more obvious to me in this season). There are a lot of characters I really really like, some I even only started liking during this season, and only a few I could not care about, and that is a hell of an achievement. So I definitely enjoyed the third season more than the second one, and just a hair less than the first, which is something like 8.8/10 this time around. (31.03.2021) (mniej) (więcej)