The scope of this series, both in its length and narrative, was considerable. It’s possible my perception is skewed because I completed it very quickly (from May 6th, 2021 to May 31st, 2021), and even then, I felt like it went by too fast. Despite that, this series has definitely earned a spot among my favorite anime. I experienced the entire run on Crunchyroll; an advertisement for SAO popped up while I was watch…