Thread:Nathanhale1993/@comment-29759785-20161030085049/@comment-29759785-20161107170348

In my opinion it is, maybe, not enirely Kawahara's fault. Remember, that he is mainly writing for Japanese and poeple there think in a little different way (no offence for them). While he is diehard of KiriAsu, he might be obligated to add other girls (that eventually fall for Kirito) instead of new male characters. The most important that he stays focused on Kirito x Asuna (plus Yui as a bonus :D)

You know, thanks to this harem vibe it also gains some popularity, I think.

I agree with you about Sinon and Leafa. Such a waste and dissapointment.

On the other hand, there is also bright side. Since all girls eventually have feelings for Kirito, their role is also hugely downgraded after their respective arc (of course, excuding Asuna). So, I really hope this will be also the case for Alice in next volume).

There was one girl that was super awesome and didn't love Kirito - Yukki. Too bad she died, but thanks to her character Asuna was given great developement.