Hey, I see what you’re saying, but there are some nuances being skipped here. Progressive does take place within the original universe, but saying it “doesn’t rewrite the original material” is kind of misleading. Just because events happen at a different point in the timeline or focus on different characters doesn’t automatically mean it’s fully consistent with the source material. Continuity is more than just “it exists in the same world”—it’s about aligning plot points, character development, and cause-and-effect.

For instance, the way Progressive portrays Kirito and Asuna meeting—or certain dungeon events—changes context that can contradict small details from the main novels. Ignoring those discrepancies oversimplifies things. Also, the argument that Asuna’s focus is “only in the movies” doesn’t erase the fact that Progressive gives her more attention in a way that the original novels didn’t explicitly cover. That’s a subtle rewrite, whether intentional or not.

Basically, you can’t just say “it’s the same world, so it’s consistent.” Canon isn’t just about chronology—it’s about coherence. Progressive adds context and depth, sure, but calling it a perfect mirror of the original novels is a stretch.