Who remembers this anime Accel World? This year marks an important date for followers of light novels , as it marks fifteen years since the publication of “Accel World”, a work written by Reki Kawahara (Sword Art Online). However, despite this celebration, the franchise has been absent from animation for several years.
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Since its premiere in the spring of 2012, the anime aired from April to September of that year with twenty-four episodes, and an original film titled “Accel World: Infinite Burst” released in July 2016, the work has been without a sequel. for twelve years, leaving aside the aforementioned film that does not contribute to the plot .
Fans of the series expressed diverse opinions about this extended break. Some suggest that the lack of continuation is due to the fact that “Sword Art Online”, another work by the same author, has proven to be much more successful. As one community member expressed:
- “Sword Art Online sells better. It’s the same creator and look how successful it is compared to a season and a movie of Accel World.”
Others pointed out that the original film, “Accel World: Infinite Burst,” could have ruined the chances of a second season. But as one fan opined, “I think the movie completely ruined the chances of a second season.”
Additionally, some say the lack of a sequel could be related to production decisions and rivalries between animation studios. According to this theory, production companies may have intervened in the final decision, influencing the direction the author's lively career would take.
In short, while “Accel World” fans celebrate its fifteenth anniversary, they also reflect on the absence of a sequel, speculating about the possible reasons behind it.
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Source: Yaraon!
