He Wei Dao x Sword Art Online: Alicization

Introduction

Cup Noodles' Chinese brand He Wei Dap posted an ad on Chinese social media platform Sina Weibo showing Kirito and Alice from Sword Art Online: Alicization enjoying cup noodles together. The ad features exclusive footage and new recorded lines by the voice actors in Japanese with Chinese subtitles. (Source: ANN)

Audience ratings

MyAnimeList / Tenrai : 6.64/10 · 2919

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Audience reviews

2 · Sample from the first available page, separate from the total number of ratings.

_Bubassotto_

It's literally an advertisement (and it doesn't even try to hide it). This promotional special for Sword Art Online is exactly what you imagine… and maybe even less. There's no real attempt to tell a relevant story; the premise here is purely commercial. The "plot" puts the characters in a situation where, for some convenient reason, they can't fight and end up hungry. From there, everything becomes a pretext to introduce the product: instant noodles. The way this is done lacks subtlety; the characters basically go into advertising mode, highlighting how practical and tasty the food is, while the scene unfolds. The only element that truly gives the special some charm is the comedic contrast with Eugeo. While the rest of the cast seems completely comfortable with the absurd situation, he…

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aSwampy

Takes place in the middle of Alicization, don't read if you havent seen it Story: 10/10 It picks up right at the end of the battle between Alice, Kirito and Eugeo where they fall out of the tower and catch themselves using their swords. This then adds onto that section with some exquisite new content, really making a breakthrough in story as Kirito pulls out a cup of Ha Wei Dao instant noodles for them to eat while dangling easily 1000+ feet in the air. Art: 8/10 Just the same art style as seen in Alicization and War of Underworlds pt 1 & 2. Sound: 10/10 Hearing Alice slurp on noodles in such quality is nothing short of delightful. An absolute blessing to your ears. Character: 10/10 The character development given here is essential to fully understanding Kirito and Alice's relations…