This runs in sharp contrast to Kirito, who enters SAO as a beta tester as well as a veteran gamer. It's also surprising to see her like this as she's shown throughout the anime as a skilled and competent player. Asuna's amateur gamer status not only paints the Lightning Flash in a new light but also drives the plot of the 'Aincrad Arc' in a new direction.
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Normally Asuna's family wouldn't appear until after Aincrad, but with the movie being told from her point of view, it's an opportunity to expand upon this aspect of her life.
