dude's not just some "skinny, average-looking, introverted, loner gamer kid" who lucked into a harem cause he's good at the game. that's a shallow take and doesn't do justice to his character throughout the series (including alicization). first off, kirito's not your typical loner. sure, he starts off preferring solo play, but that's more about his guilt from the moonlit black cats incident. despite that, he's consistently shown to be caring and protective. remember how he risked everything to save asuna from sugou in alfheim? that's not just some "gamer skills" at play; that's deep emotional commitment
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and calling him "average-looking"? come on. the series and even the in-universe characters acknowledge his appeal. girls like asuna, sinon, and alice aren't drawn to him just because he's good with a sword. it's his genuine kindness, unwavering support, and yes, his looks too. he's got that classic anime protagonist charm that turns heads
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if you need receipts, just rewatch episodes like the one where he comforts sinon about her past trauma or when he stands up for eugeo in alicization. those moments highlight his depth beyond just being a "strong player." so yeah, kirito's appeal isn't just about his in-game prowess. it's about who he is as a person. he's supportive, he's kind, and he genuinely cares about the people around him. he doesn’t just fight for himself, he fights for the people he loves
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