Well I couldn't resist the urge to watch SAO online anymore and watched episodes 4-10. I have to say I haven't been so pleasantly surpassed with an anime sine I first watched Eureka 7. Its just a damn near perfect anime (though like anything else its not for everyone). It has found the balance between action, drama, and love with a pinch of comic relief/ pervyness thrown in for good measure.

Episodes 4 and on start to get into the real meat of the first arc's story, and I couldn't have enjoyed watching them more. There are several new characters (most females) who show off more professions and Kirito begins to mature. Asuna also returns and her character is fleshed out, showing how real and believeable she is. If you would like to watch I found eps 1-17 on DAISUKI (along with all of Zeta Gundam, ZZ Gundam, and Gundam SEED remastered). The videoes are in jp, but subbed expertly. If your interested here is a link; http://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis.....wfAo9p8kQSTQiD