Sword Art Online

Audience emotional responses for Sword Art Online are heavily driven by the high-stakes plot of a death game. Dominant emotions include intense anxiety and fear due to the constant threat of real-world death within the virtual reality. Excitement and anticipation are high during action-packed battles and the progression through the game's challenging levels. Sadness and empathy are prominent as players face loss and struggle for survival, balanced by a strong sense of hope for their escape and inspiration from characters like Kirito who fight to protect others.