History YMMV / AccelWorld

** Fuuko and Kuroyukihime

* Ron
* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot: Purple Thorn was the girlfriend of Red Rider, the King Black Lotus slew at the start of her rebellion. One would think that would paint an exceptionally big target on Silver Crow's back, as a possible means of seeking RevengeByProxy. [[spoiler:Of course, if Silver Crow hadn't cleansed the Armor of Catastrophe in time, she'd have the perfect pretext to go after him.]]

* RonTheDeathEater: A lot of fans judge Kuroyukihime harshly for killing Red Rider, not considering that she suffers crippling guilt over doing so. Some fans who've only watched the anime don't realize that [[spoiler:Kuroyukihime's own sister(who, as Kuroyukihime's parent, is someone she trusted implicitly) manipulated her into thinking that Red Rider was plotting something, and she only realized the truth too late]].

*** They had a very close friendship before their estrangement, which gradually recovers over the course of Volume 5, and is kickstarted by Kuroyukihime calling out to Fuuko that she "needs" her. They're also quite familiar, with Fuuko calling Kuroyukihime "Sa-chan" and Kuroyukihime using Fuuko's first name without honorifics (by comparison, she uses "-kun" on Haruyuki).

* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot: Purple Thorn was the girlfriend of Red Rider, the King Black Lotus slew at the start of her rebellion. One would think that would paint an exceptionally big target on Silver Crow's back. [[spoiler:...Unless she's simply waiting for the right moment.]]

* TheScrappy: [[SmugSnake Noumi aka Dusk Taker]], that is all. He got better Post-Brain Burst, though.

* LGBTFanbase: Due to his fat design Haru is popular with bara fans.

** Ash Roller is by far one of the most popular secondary characters.
** Yuniko/Scarlet Rain isn't too far behind in terms of popularity.

* EpilepticTrees: A pretty popular theory among the fandom is that Kuroyukihime is [[LightNovel/SwordArtOnline Kirito and Asuna's]] daughter. This has repeatedly been debunked by the author, especially considering that Kuroyukihime came from an unhappy, loveless family. Although many fans are convinced Kirito must've been involved in the creation of Brain Burst somehow.
** [[spoiler: Fans have also begun to speculate that Graphite Edge is Kirito himself, considering he has even more similarities to him than even Kuroyukihime. This is heavily teased in the crossover ''Accel World VS Sword Art Online: Millennium Twilight'', where Kirito notices several things about Graphite Edge that seem familiar like his swords, his dual wielding style, and how he's dressed in black. However Graphite Edge keeps [[SuspiciouslySpecificDenial insisting it's all coincidence]]. To top it all off his voice actor is credited only as "???" and has a heavily modulated voice, leading many to suspect it's Creator/YoshitsuguMatsuoka (the voice actor for Kirito).]]
* FandomRivalry: There's a relatively minor, but still significant one with ''LightNovel/SwordArtOnline'', due to both being written by Reki Kawahara. ''Accel World'' is usually considered to be better written overall by fans, or that at least it's significantly better in the areas where ''[=SAO=]'' is considered most lacking. Namely, better main characters (specially the protagonist), more coherent plot and less [[PanderingToTheBase Otaku pandering]] (although this doesn't mean it doesn't have flaws in any of these areas). Plus, ''[=SAO=]'' is massively popular ([[BrokenBase albeit extremely divisive]]), while ''Accel World'' only has a niche audience, so it has a bit of [[FanOfUnderdog an underdog appeal]]. Another important thing is that critics have given mixed reviews for the first light novels in the ''Accel World'' series. The fact that ''[=SAO=]'' is getting more support in the anime and merchandising areas doesn't help either.

* EpilepticTrees: A pretty popular theory among the fandom is that Snow Black is [[LightNovel/SwordArtOnline Kirito and Asuna's]] daughter. This has repeatedly been debunked by the author, especially considering that Snow Black came from an unhappy, loveless family. Although many fans are convinced Kirito must've been involved in the creation of Brain Burst somehow. [[spoiler: Fans have also begun to speculate that Graphite Edge may be the son of Kirito, considering he has even more similarities to him than even Kuroyukihime.]]

* FandomRivalry: There's a relatively minor, but still significant one with ''LightNovel/SwordArtOnline'', due to both being written by Reki Kawahara. ''Accel World'' is usually considered to be better written overall by fans, or that at least it's significantly better in the areas where [=SAO=] is considered most lacking. Namely, better main characters (specially the protagonist), more coherent plot and less [[PanderingToTheBase Otaku pandering]] (although this doesn't mean it doesn't have flaws in any of these areas). Plus, [=SAO=] is massively popular ([[BrokenBase albeit extremely divisive]]), while ''Accel World'' only has a niche audience, so it has a bit of [[FanOfUnderdog an underdog appeal]]. Another important thing is that critics have given mixed reviews for the first light novels in the Accel World series. The fact that [=SAO=] is getting more support in the anime and merchandising areas doesn't help either.

* EpilepticTrees: A pretty popular theory among the fandom is that Snow Black is [[LightNovel/SwordArtOnline Kirito and Asuna's]] daughter.
** Which has repeatedly been debunked by the author, especially considering that Snow Black came from an unhappy, loveless family. Although many fans are convinced Kirito must've been involved in the creation of Brain Burst somehow. [[spoiler: Fans have also begun to speculate that Graphite Edge may be the son of Kirito, considering he has even more similarities to him than even Kuroyukihime.]]

* AlternativeCharacterInterpretation: Noumi. Was he always a nice guy with a whimsical side before getting corrupted by Brain Burst, or is his new personality a result of brain damage when [[spoiler:he loses Brain Burst]]?

* EnsembleDarkhorse: Ash Roller is by far one of the most popular secondary characters.

* BrokenBase: There are some who disagree with Kuroyukihime, and feel that staying at Level 9 and refusing to risk it all for a prize that doesn't seem worth it is the sensible decision. [[spoiler: This does get a bit easier to swallow once the negative effects of the Non-Aggression Treaty are revealed. Also, most of the other kings are secretly plotting against each other to reach level 10 anyway. Kuroyukihime is just the only one being honest and upfront about it. Haruyuki also has a monologue about how a game shouldn't go on forever.]]
** Taku is either a BrokenAce who's lost his way or [[KarmaHoudini he got off easy]]. This is probably why he became a ButtMonkey later on.
** Yen Press deciding to drop name suffixes from their translation of the novels. Some argue this affects characterization, specifically having Haruyuki refer to Kuroyukihime by name rather than just "Senpai".
** The announcement of the new anime project "Infinite Burst". While some are happy the series is getting more animated material, many are disappointed this is not a direct second season to the first, instead being an original story (albeit penned by Kawahara) not featured in the novels. It's also jumping forward quiet a bit. Season one ended at the end of Volume 4. This new anime takes place after Volume 19. Western fans are feeling a bit left in the dust considering as of this writing, only up to Volume 9 has been released in English, and it'll take some number of years before they're caught up to Volume 19.

* FandomRivalry: There's a relatively minor, but still significant one with ''LightNovel/SwordArtOnline'', due to both being written by Reki Kawahara. ''Accel World'' is usually considered to be better written overall by fans, or that at least it's significantly better in the areas where [=SAO=] is considered most lacking. Namely, better main characters (specially the protagonist), more coherent plot and less [[PanderingToTheBase Otaku pandering]] (although this doesn't mean it doesn't have flaws in any of these areas). Plus, [=SAO=] is massively popular ([[BrokenBase albeit extremely divisive]]), while ''Accel Wolrd'' only has a niche audience, so it has a bit of [[FanOfUnderdog an underdog appeal]]. Another important thing is that critics have given mixed reviews for the first light novels in the Accel World series. The fact that [=SAO=] is getting more support in the anime and merchandising areas doesn't help either.

* FandomRivalry: There's a relatively minor, but still significant one with ''LightNovel/SwordArtOnline'', due to both being written by Reki Kawahara. ''Accel World'' is usually considered to be better written overall by fans, or that at least it's significantly better in the areas where [=SAO=] is considered most lacking. Namely, better main characters (specially the protagonist), more coherent plot and less [[PanderingToTheBase Otaku pandering]] (although this doesn't mean it doesn't have flaws in any of these areas). Plus, [=SAO=] is massively popular ([[LoveItOrHateIt albeit extremely divisive]]), while ''Accel Wolrd'' only has a niche audience, so it has a bit of [[FanOfUnderdog an underdog appeal]]. Another important thing is that critics have given mixed reviews for the first light novels in the Accel World series. The fact that [=SAO=] is getting more support in the anime and merchandising areas doesn't help either.

** The announcement of the new anime project "Infinite Burst". While some are happy the series is getting more animated material, many are disappointed this is not a direct second season to the first, instead being an original story (albeit penned by Kawahara) not featured in the novels. It's also jumping forward quiet a bit. Season one ended at the end of Volume 4. This new anime takes place after Volume 19. Western fans are feeling a bit left in the dust considering as of this writing, only up to Volume 5 has been released in English, and it'll take some number of years before they're caught up to Volume 19.

* LesYay: Snow Black and Megumi. It's implied that Megumi seems to have feelings for Snow Black.

** ** Haru, for some, was used to be TheScrappy for being a whiny protagonist. Unlike a lot of whiny anime leads, he DOES grow out of it.
* TheScrappy: [[SmugSnake Noumi aka Dusk Taker]], that is all. He got better Post-Brain Burst, though.
** Like stated above, Chiyu had scrappy status throughout the Dusk Taker Arc and only got better after the reveal of her FakeDefector gambit.

* RescuedFromTheScrappyHeap: Chiyu's FakeDefector gambit to help her friends defeat Noumi once and for all arguably rescued her from the scrappy heap.

** Like stated above, Chiyu had scrappy status throughout the Dusk Taker Arc and only got better after the reveal of her FakeDefector gambit.
** Haru, for some, is hated for being a whiny protagonist. Even though unlike a lot of whiny anime leads, he DOES grow out of it.

%% Note: Not a YMMV, but no idea which character is this referring to. If anyone knows, please move this back to its appropriate character section.
%% * GameBreaker: Considers himself one of these InUniverse after [[spoiler: Dust Taker starts combining Silver Crow's flight with powerful ranged weapons.]]

* AlternateCharacterInterpretation: Noumi. Was he always a nice guy with a whimsical side before getting corrupted by Brain Burst, or is his new personality a result of brain damage when [[spoiler:he loses Brain Burst]]?

* FandomRivalry: There's a relatively minor, but still significant one with ''LightNovel/SwordArtOnline'', due to both being written by Reki Kawahara. ''Accel World'' is usually considered to be better written overall by fans, or that at least it's significantly better in the areas where [=SAO=] is considered most lacking. Namely, better main characters (specially the protagonist), more coherent plot and less [[PanderingToTheBase Otaku pandering]] (although this doesn't mean it doesn't have flaws in any of these areas). Plus, [=SAO=] is massively popular ([[LoveItOrHateIt albeit extremely divisive]]), while ''Accel Wolrd'' only has a niche audience, so it has a bit of [[FanOfUnderdog an underdog appeal]]. Another important thing is that critics have given mixed reviews to the first light novels in the Accel World series. The fact that [=SAO=] is getting more support in the anime and merchandising areas doesn't help either.

* FandomRivalry: There's a relatively minor, but still significant one with ''LightNovel/SwordArtOnline'', due to both being written by Reki Kawahara. ''Accel World'' is usually considered to be better written overall, or that at least it's significantly better in the areas where [=SAO=] is considered most lacking. Namely, better main characters (specially the protagonist), more coherent plot and less [[PanderingToTheBase Otaku pandering]] (although this doesn't mean it doesn't have flaws in any of these areas). Plus, [=SAO=] is massively popular ([[LoveItOrHateIt albeit extremely divisive]]), while ''Accel Wolrd'' only has a niche audience, so it has a bit of [[FanOfUnderdog an underdog appeal]]. The fact that [=SAO=] is getting more support in the anime and merchandising areas doesn't help either.

* FandomRivalry: There's a relatively minor, but still significant one with ''LightNovel/SwordArtOnline'', due to both being written by Reki Kawahara. ''Accel World'' is usually considered to be better written overall, or that at least it's significantly better in the areas where [=SAO=] is considered most lacking. Namely, better main characters (specially the protagonist), more coherent plot and less OtakuPandering (although this doesn't mean it doesn't have flaws in any of these areas). Plus, [=SAO=] is massively popular ([[LoveItOrHateIt albeit extremely divisive]]), while ''Accel Wolrd'' only has a niche audience, so it has a bit of [[FanOfUnderdog and underdog appeal]]. The fact that [=SAO=] is getting more support in the anime and merchandising areas doesn't help either.

* BrokenBase: There are some who disagree with Kuroyukihime, and feel that staying at Level 9 and refusing to risk it all for a prize that doesn't seem worth it is the sensible decision. [[spoiler: This does get a bit easier to swallow once the negative effects of the Non-Aggression Treaty are revealed. Also, most of the other kings are secretly plotting against eachother to reach level 10 anyway. Kuroyukihime is just the only one being honest and upfront about it. Haruyuki also has a monologue about how a game shouldn't go on forever.]]
** Taku is either a BrokenAce who's lost his way, or [[KarmaHoudini he got off easy]]. This is probably why he became a ButtMonkey later on.

* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot: Purple Thorn was the girlfriend of Red Rider, the King Black Lotus slew at the start of her rebellion. One would think that would paint an exceptionally big target on Silver Crow's back. [...Unless she's simply waiting for the right moment.]

* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot: Purple Thorn was the girlfriend of Red Rider, the King Black Lotus slew at the start of her rebellion. One would think that would paint an exceptionally big target on Silver Crow's back.

* GameBreaker: Considers himself one of these in-universe after [[spoiler: Dust Taker starts combining Silver Crow's flight with powerful ranged weapons.]]

** The announcement of the new anime project "Burst Limit". While some are happy the series is getting more animated material, many are disappointed this is not a direct second season to the first, instead being an original story (albeit penned by Kawahara) not featured in the novels. It's also jumping forward quiet a bit. Season one ended at the end of Volume 4. This new anime takes place after Volume 19. Western fans are feeling a bit left in the dust considering as of this writing, only up to Volume 5 has been released in English, and it'll take some number of years before they're caught up to Volume 19.

* EpilepticTrees: A pretty popular theory among the fandom is that Snow Black is [[SwordArtOnline Kirito and Asuna's]] daughter.