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アクセル・ワールド / Accel World Light Novels #5
アクセル・ワールド 05 星影の浮き橋 [Akuseru Wārudo 5: Hoshikage no Ukihashi]
中学内格差の頂点・能美征二による謀略は去った。“スカイ・レイカー”も加速世界に復帰し、これにより黒雪姫率いる“ネガ・ネビュラス”は、他の軍団に見劣りしない勢力となっていった。とある日、ハルユキは軌道エレベータ“ヘルメス・コード”に日本の“ソーシャルカメラ・ネットワーク”が導入されるというニュースから、新たなるゲーム・ステージの気配を察知する。“宇宙”ステージ。そこに辿り着いたハルユキは、“謎の運営者”から提供された、“ブレイン・バースト”史上でも最大のミッションイベントを体感する―!「…鴉さん。これは、どういう、ことですか?」それはさておき、同時進行で発生していたのは、黒雪姫とハルユキのお泊まりイベントで、さらにそこに“スカイ・レイカー”ことフーコさんも乱入してきて―。
344 pages, Paperback
First published June 10, 2010
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Reki Kawahara
284 books911 followersKawahara Reki (川原礫) is the writer of Sword Art Online and Accel World. He also uses the pen name Kunori Fumio. His hobby is cycling.
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December 17, 2022
Unfortunately, of all the volumes I’ve read so far, this was my least favorite. But let me explain a bit why:
-The whole idea revolving a race between Burst Linkers was like reading a Mario Kart race, so it’s not that original. Although, I have to give the author kudos because he truly knows how to balance action scenes with character development, and so it doesn’t feel that heavy on one side or another.
-Rust Jigsaw makes an appearance again, but it doesn’t get a chance to explain why. He immediately attacks everybody with an Incarnate System that rusts all their armors, but even though he is quite a villain (or at least, someone that’s no hero by all means), we don’t understand the reasons why he’s acting that way. And when he is defeated by Silver Crow in his berserk form (aka Chrome Disaster), he leaves more questions than answers.
-Chrome Disaster gets the best of Haru because, apparently, he’s been on the back of his head, telling him dark thoughts and making him hate everybody he confronts. Chrome Disaster was supposedly eliminated in the 2nd volume, along with Scarlet Rain’s parent, but now we see that it clings onto Silver Crow like a shadow. Will he appear again?
Anyway, the thing that I loved the most about this volume was the scene where Haru and Kuroyukihime put their hearts out there. That scene got my crying (oh, bear with me, please) because it was so damn beautiful and touching. Those soft moments are important for their relationship as friends but also as a parent and a child in the Accel World. Also, Kuroyukihime clearly is far from being perfect, but when they both accept their flaws and their strengths too, they become better people. And to be able to see them grow like that, even if they’re teenagers, is something I’m grateful for.
In addition, Nega Nebulus is becoming a true team, a true family! Every single one of them has their scars, but when people support each other, their hope, their trust in others, makes them stronger. And what is life and joy if you can’t share it with others? There wouldn’t be fun in playing a game without enjoying your time there, making both friends and rivals.
Honestly, I’m so proud of Haru and how much he’s grown. I know he’s not everybody’s favorite hero, but to me is one of the most real people I’ve ever read. And a part of me sees myself in him. He has trouble finding himself worthy of love, of friends, and family, but the more we get to know him, the more he fights with along with this friends, he starts to believe in himself and that power alone is what makes these novels one of my favorites stories ever.
I’ll be reading the next novels because the animated adaptation really stayed behind and this world deserves more attention!
PREVIOUS REVIEWS:
Volume 1 | Volume 2 | Volume 3 | Volume 4
-The whole idea revolving a race between Burst Linkers was like reading a Mario Kart race, so it’s not that original. Although, I have to give the author kudos because he truly knows how to balance action scenes with character development, and so it doesn’t feel that heavy on one side or another.
-Rust Jigsaw makes an appearance again, but it doesn’t get a chance to explain why. He immediately attacks everybody with an Incarnate System that rusts all their armors, but even though he is quite a villain (or at least, someone that’s no hero by all means), we don’t understand the reasons why he’s acting that way. And when he is defeated by Silver Crow in his berserk form (aka Chrome Disaster), he leaves more questions than answers.
-Chrome Disaster gets the best of Haru because, apparently, he’s been on the back of his head, telling him dark thoughts and making him hate everybody he confronts. Chrome Disaster was supposedly eliminated in the 2nd volume, along with Scarlet Rain’s parent, but now we see that it clings onto Silver Crow like a shadow. Will he appear again?
Anyway, the thing that I loved the most about this volume was the scene where Haru and Kuroyukihime put their hearts out there. That scene got my crying (oh, bear with me, please) because it was so damn beautiful and touching. Those soft moments are important for their relationship as friends but also as a parent and a child in the Accel World. Also, Kuroyukihime clearly is far from being perfect, but when they both accept their flaws and their strengths too, they become better people. And to be able to see them grow like that, even if they’re teenagers, is something I’m grateful for.
In addition, Nega Nebulus is becoming a true team, a true family! Every single one of them has their scars, but when people support each other, their hope, their trust in others, makes them stronger. And what is life and joy if you can’t share it with others? There wouldn’t be fun in playing a game without enjoying your time there, making both friends and rivals.
Honestly, I’m so proud of Haru and how much he’s grown. I know he’s not everybody’s favorite hero, but to me is one of the most real people I’ve ever read. And a part of me sees myself in him. He has trouble finding himself worthy of love, of friends, and family, but the more we get to know him, the more he fights with along with this friends, he starts to believe in himself and that power alone is what makes these novels one of my favorites stories ever.
I’ll be reading the next novels because the animated adaptation really stayed behind and this world deserves more attention!
PREVIOUS REVIEWS:
Volume 1 | Volume 2 | Volume 3 | Volume 4
November 11, 2016
If you would like to watch my YouTube Review, please go to Accel World Vol. 5 Review!
What is there to say about Accel World Volume 5? For starters, volume 5 is even better than the previous two volumes. I absolutely loved this volume. Not only did it hold my attention all the way to the end, but I actually stayed up super late reading it, which I haven't done since the seventh Harry Potter book came out way back when.
In this volume, a new dynamic is added to the world that Reki Kawahara has built. Space. A low orbit space elevator is going to be crossing over Japan, and it's going to have the same security cameras that are installed all over Japan.
Here's a little info dump to help you all remember how Brain Burst works. When a Burst Linker “accelerates” using Brain Burst, their minds are essentially taken out of their physical bodies and placed in a virtual world made in the exact shape of Japan. This is only possible thanks to the millions of cameras installed across the country. The Brain Burst program utilizes those millions of cameras to break down the images and create a realistic 3-dimensional world that Burst Linkers battle in. And since the low orbit space elevator has those cameras, it means Burst Linkers will be able to travel up to the space station.
Now, what makes this volume so amazing isn't the space elevator—at least, not to me. While that is an interesting new dynamic, the real treat comes from the character development during this book. I'm not talking about Haruyki. He doesn't change too much, though he does face some hardships. The real development is with Kuroyukihime, the leader of Nega Nebulus, the Black King otherwise known as Black Lotus, and Sky Raker.
In the previous two volumes, Sky Raker was introduced as a member of the previous Nega Nebulus before Kuroyukihime was forced to go into hiding. In an effort to fly higher than she could using her Enhanced Armament, Gale Thruster, she forced Kuroyukihime to sever her avatar's legs. Since then, her legs have never healed. This volume is one that puts her struggles in the spotlight and let's us see someone other than the hardcore sadist who threw Haruyuki off of the Tokyo Tower when she was training him to use the Incarnate System.
I really loved how we got to see more depth between these two characters. Kuroyukihime and Sky Raker knew each other before Haruyuki ever entered the picture. They have a shared past that he was not a part of. I thought it was wonderful that we were able to see some of that past being brought to the forefront in this volume, and I really loved how the dynamic between them developed throughout.
Of course, it's not like the development and revealed history between these two was the only amazing aspect about this volume. Volume 5 had plenty of twists, turns, and over the top plot developments to fill an entire room. However, I'm not going to get into those. I will tell you that the plot twists will surprise you, that the intense action will entice you, and that you will be touched by what happens with Kuroyukihime and Sky Raker, but I won't tell you anymore than that. If you'd like to know more, I suggest buying the light novel. I guarantee you won't be disappointed.
What is there to say about Accel World Volume 5? For starters, volume 5 is even better than the previous two volumes. I absolutely loved this volume. Not only did it hold my attention all the way to the end, but I actually stayed up super late reading it, which I haven't done since the seventh Harry Potter book came out way back when.
In this volume, a new dynamic is added to the world that Reki Kawahara has built. Space. A low orbit space elevator is going to be crossing over Japan, and it's going to have the same security cameras that are installed all over Japan.
Here's a little info dump to help you all remember how Brain Burst works. When a Burst Linker “accelerates” using Brain Burst, their minds are essentially taken out of their physical bodies and placed in a virtual world made in the exact shape of Japan. This is only possible thanks to the millions of cameras installed across the country. The Brain Burst program utilizes those millions of cameras to break down the images and create a realistic 3-dimensional world that Burst Linkers battle in. And since the low orbit space elevator has those cameras, it means Burst Linkers will be able to travel up to the space station.
Now, what makes this volume so amazing isn't the space elevator—at least, not to me. While that is an interesting new dynamic, the real treat comes from the character development during this book. I'm not talking about Haruyki. He doesn't change too much, though he does face some hardships. The real development is with Kuroyukihime, the leader of Nega Nebulus, the Black King otherwise known as Black Lotus, and Sky Raker.
In the previous two volumes, Sky Raker was introduced as a member of the previous Nega Nebulus before Kuroyukihime was forced to go into hiding. In an effort to fly higher than she could using her Enhanced Armament, Gale Thruster, she forced Kuroyukihime to sever her avatar's legs. Since then, her legs have never healed. This volume is one that puts her struggles in the spotlight and let's us see someone other than the hardcore sadist who threw Haruyuki off of the Tokyo Tower when she was training him to use the Incarnate System.
I really loved how we got to see more depth between these two characters. Kuroyukihime and Sky Raker knew each other before Haruyuki ever entered the picture. They have a shared past that he was not a part of. I thought it was wonderful that we were able to see some of that past being brought to the forefront in this volume, and I really loved how the dynamic between them developed throughout.
Of course, it's not like the development and revealed history between these two was the only amazing aspect about this volume. Volume 5 had plenty of twists, turns, and over the top plot developments to fill an entire room. However, I'm not going to get into those. I will tell you that the plot twists will surprise you, that the intense action will entice you, and that you will be touched by what happens with Kuroyukihime and Sky Raker, but I won't tell you anymore than that. If you'd like to know more, I suggest buying the light novel. I guarantee you won't be disappointed.
April 6, 2025
Accel world is that light novel series i keep coming back to where... it's not my favorite, it's not one i especially look forward to, but it's interesting ENOUGH that i want to keep seeing where it's going. The characters are fine, and the plot hooks me JUST ENOUGH to keep going. it's not amazing by any means. It's fine. It's really just fine.
This time, there's a lot of techno jargon in the beginning where they talk about a space elevator and how when they login to their burst VR game, there's going to be a race up the elevator and the winners get some point prize. During that time, of course, crazy shenanigans ensue. The crazy shenanigans are actually pretty fun. the problem is GETTING to said shenanigans.
The first 1/4 of the book is VERY VERY dry and i do not envy the translator. There's a LOT of techno jargon talking about this space elevator and it's one of those things you just breeze past just to get out of the way. There's some zaniness with the two main characters sleeping in the same apartment because of reasons, but eventually when they get to the race to space, that's really when it starts getting fun. I wish the rest of the volume was as interesting as the 2/3 to end section. It's fun once you get there, but man....you gotta work to get there.
None of the characters are really...you know INTERESTING or memorable as per usual, but the move the story along enough. I think the only character i really liked was Wheelchair girl who this volume seemed to focus on quite a bit. and i'm okay with that.
Just like i said the last time, yeah, still interested in seeing where this story is going enough to read the next volume. it's not in a "oh man i'm going to immediately run out and buy the next volume", but if i see it for cheap at HPB, or something, yeah i'll pick it up.
Not going to burn the world down with how amazing it is, but it's interesting enough that it has me not wanting to stop. so...i guess that's something.
Even 3 out of 5.
This time, there's a lot of techno jargon in the beginning where they talk about a space elevator and how when they login to their burst VR game, there's going to be a race up the elevator and the winners get some point prize. During that time, of course, crazy shenanigans ensue. The crazy shenanigans are actually pretty fun. the problem is GETTING to said shenanigans.
The first 1/4 of the book is VERY VERY dry and i do not envy the translator. There's a LOT of techno jargon talking about this space elevator and it's one of those things you just breeze past just to get out of the way. There's some zaniness with the two main characters sleeping in the same apartment because of reasons, but eventually when they get to the race to space, that's really when it starts getting fun. I wish the rest of the volume was as interesting as the 2/3 to end section. It's fun once you get there, but man....you gotta work to get there.
None of the characters are really...you know INTERESTING or memorable as per usual, but the move the story along enough. I think the only character i really liked was Wheelchair girl who this volume seemed to focus on quite a bit. and i'm okay with that.
Just like i said the last time, yeah, still interested in seeing where this story is going enough to read the next volume. it's not in a "oh man i'm going to immediately run out and buy the next volume", but if i see it for cheap at HPB, or something, yeah i'll pick it up.
Not going to burn the world down with how amazing it is, but it's interesting enough that it has me not wanting to stop. so...i guess that's something.
Even 3 out of 5.
September 5, 2018
Accel World v5 was a thrilling continuation of the storyline as it featured a return of one of the more compelling aspects of the previous major arcs, the dreaded Armor of Catastrophe, the Enchanted Armament, the Disaster. Entering in, one would think the space elevator aspect initially introduced would be a simple relaxing event for our protagonists to catch their breaths after the Acceleration Research Society and Dusk Taker’s antics of the previous two volume, however, immediately upon starting the space elevator antics we see that everything is not as it seems.
I enjoyed the pacing of the volume from the simple refreshing reflection over the past struggles of the few months, especially with Haruyuki and his dealings with other legions, to even more personal growth based things like how he has friends and people he enjoys being with instead of being a loner who dedicated every bit of time he had to the local school net’s ball match. Though some parts of the original Haru remains, like how he’s scared against anyone in some sort of power or authority status, or has to be reminded that he can be confident and face others, and that he isn’t a loser, but he makes steady and realistic progress to growing himself as he becomes a bit more mature and molded by the people around him.
For the major plot, it was thrilling, fun, and really pushed the science fiction idea of the story forward while continuing to provide deeper understanding of how Brain Burst and the Accelerated World works, even how reasoning works with both the Disaster and also with Rusk Jigsaw, the main antagonist, Incarnate Attack. There is still tons of potential to be explored in the franchise.
Really awesome volume.
I enjoyed the pacing of the volume from the simple refreshing reflection over the past struggles of the few months, especially with Haruyuki and his dealings with other legions, to even more personal growth based things like how he has friends and people he enjoys being with instead of being a loner who dedicated every bit of time he had to the local school net’s ball match. Though some parts of the original Haru remains, like how he’s scared against anyone in some sort of power or authority status, or has to be reminded that he can be confident and face others, and that he isn’t a loser, but he makes steady and realistic progress to growing himself as he becomes a bit more mature and molded by the people around him.
For the major plot, it was thrilling, fun, and really pushed the science fiction idea of the story forward while continuing to provide deeper understanding of how Brain Burst and the Accelerated World works, even how reasoning works with both the Disaster and also with Rusk Jigsaw, the main antagonist, Incarnate Attack. There is still tons of potential to be explored in the franchise.
Really awesome volume.
September 3, 2025
A race
Oh my goodness. I wish they would had animated this. Everything from other character coming together to how will the black legion win the race. And what is that voice that is always talking to Haruyuki
Oh my goodness. I wish they would had animated this. Everything from other character coming together to how will the black legion win the race. And what is that voice that is always talking to Haruyuki
April 22, 2022
My favourite volume so far! I think this was massively due to the story carrying on now from where the anime ended but the talks and discussions of mental scars and healing was so beautifully done
June 9, 2022
My favorite volume so far. Not as dark as the last two volumes, but there are many intense scenes. The ending was uplifting and wonderful. Looking forward to the next volume.
June 29, 2023
Personal thoughts about Accel World volume 5
Accel World Vol.5
I watched the anime a long time ago. At that time, I thought it was just a monster and demon's story. I wanted to watch it because it was by Reki Kawahara, who is the original creator of Sword Art Online And when I watched it then I thought in my mind, ''oh, so it is about Brain Burst, huh. Same thing as Sword Art Online." And then in an episode I was shocked. Because it established the Sword Art Online universe. I thought, ''Accel World is in the same universe as the Sword Art Online, man." And my overall experience was amazing. But I was kind of disappointed that it was having no second season. And that's how I ended up in books.
I was trying to read these volumes for a long time and but I was having not enough free time. So it was late. In recently, I finished Accel World volume 5. It was really amazing ride. I didn't know the Incarnate System will have a big role in this book. And it also gives us a resolve about Sky Raker's character. Character bonds and development's were awesome. And I was very happy when I finished this volume. For me, it was a very enjoyable ride. It is an underrated series. But I hope you people and Sword Art Online fans will give it a try. You will love this series. Thanks Reki Kawahara for giving us this awesome series. I look forward for reading the next volume.
Accel World Vol.5
I watched the anime a long time ago. At that time, I thought it was just a monster and demon's story. I wanted to watch it because it was by Reki Kawahara, who is the original creator of Sword Art Online And when I watched it then I thought in my mind, ''oh, so it is about Brain Burst, huh. Same thing as Sword Art Online." And then in an episode I was shocked. Because it established the Sword Art Online universe. I thought, ''Accel World is in the same universe as the Sword Art Online, man." And my overall experience was amazing. But I was kind of disappointed that it was having no second season. And that's how I ended up in books.
I was trying to read these volumes for a long time and but I was having not enough free time. So it was late. In recently, I finished Accel World volume 5. It was really amazing ride. I didn't know the Incarnate System will have a big role in this book. And it also gives us a resolve about Sky Raker's character. Character bonds and development's were awesome. And I was very happy when I finished this volume. For me, it was a very enjoyable ride. It is an underrated series. But I hope you people and Sword Art Online fans will give it a try. You will love this series. Thanks Reki Kawahara for giving us this awesome series. I look forward for reading the next volume.
January 4, 2023
Starts rough as it initially focuses on clunky character bits. Exploring Chiyuri's powers and expanding on Fuko's condition is interesting stuff, but then it drags out a bit where weather forces Kuroyukihime to spend the night with Haruyuki. While on a dynamic level, I appreciate how this series is continuing to explore a twisted master/servant co-dependent relationship between the world's prominent villain and a subordinate driven by obsessive sycophantic insecurity, but every time it takes on a physically intimate and sexual vibe, it's a firm reminder that this is a book about adolescents, and while Accel World never goes as deep into loli fetishization as others, it certainly has no problem waggling a toe over that line. When it gets into the psychology of the relationships, especially how this antihero found family are gradually learning how to heal and improve themselves and each other, that's good stuff. When it gets to him nervously flopping around on a bed because she's too close and the inner boner of his soul has activated, it just feels gross.
The second half of the book picks up, focusing on a new racing stage along the tether of a space elevator. I wish we let the initial race play out more, really detailing the various players trying to one up each other before things take a sudden turn, but that turn is an interesting one as a terrorist act forces a major secret of the world into the view of all, and Silver Crow is revealed to possess an extremely volatile power which will make his entire team even more of a target than they currently are.
An uneven volume, it's unfortunate that we're unlikely to ever fully shed the loli angle, but we are starting to see a mirroring of the growth Kawahara showed with Sword Art Online, with much more complicated layers to characters, continuing expansions of the world's rule system and how it can be broken, and shaking up the fighting game scenario with a big fun race interrupted by a showstopper of an event.
The second half of the book picks up, focusing on a new racing stage along the tether of a space elevator. I wish we let the initial race play out more, really detailing the various players trying to one up each other before things take a sudden turn, but that turn is an interesting one as a terrorist act forces a major secret of the world into the view of all, and Silver Crow is revealed to possess an extremely volatile power which will make his entire team even more of a target than they currently are.
An uneven volume, it's unfortunate that we're unlikely to ever fully shed the loli angle, but we are starting to see a mirroring of the growth Kawahara showed with Sword Art Online, with much more complicated layers to characters, continuing expansions of the world's rule system and how it can be broken, and shaking up the fighting game scenario with a big fun race interrupted by a showstopper of an event.
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August 3, 2023
Wow! It was really poignant how Haru made the connection that Sky Raker’s jet pack meant she was supposed to fly in space, not in the clouds. I also liked the glimpse into Haru’s true pain with his parents. I loved how Pard and Ash helped them win, too.
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October 26, 2013
Increíble, sobre todo el giro que da la historia y el gran avance de la relación entre los protagonistas.
April 30, 2017
Nothing new or interesting. To be honest, felt like a long filler to close the previous arc and prepare the new one. There is a change of tone to try and make the legions more friendly to each other, hinting at a future common enemy.
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