I totally agree with you. Sword Art Online started with a very innovative and catching idea, but I feel that after the first season it deviated quite a bit from what made it special. That deep connection between Kirito and Asuna was one of the nicest pillars, but then it seemed like every female character had to be interested in Kirito, and that took away from the strength of the story. I would have loved it if they had focused more on the development of the virtual world and the moral dilemmas it posed. Still, the first season is unforgettable!✨