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New Hunter x Hunter Anime |OT| of Hunters and adventure and NO MANGA SPOILERS
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Urban Scholar
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Is it wrong that I took pleasure in watching Killua breaking down?
I mean it was like I was counting down to the waterworks. Then bam, yeah cry for yer sense of weakness brah.
I mean it was like I was counting down to the waterworks. Then bam, yeah cry for yer sense of weakness brah.
Shouta
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They're pretty simple when you sit down and think about them.
Enhancer: Augments their natural physical abilities with their nen to perform feats. This is things like punching stupid hard, increased healing ability, super strong defense, etc
Emitter: The ability to use their nen to its fullest potential when it's separated from the body. Normally nen that comes off of a person will dissipate but an Emitter can channel and use it at range despite this. Most projectile focused attacks in the series are emission based and ones that are controlled remotely have a component of emission.
Transmuters: The ability to change their nen to mimic substances or items. Hisoka's Bungee Gum is an example of this where it has the properties of both Glue/Gum and Rubber. Killua's later nen abilities are also reflective of this.
Conjurers: Nen users that can create objects through the use of their nen. Kurapika is an example of a conjurer and his chains are the item. They can also be imbued with special abilities depending on the will of the user as some other characters have shown.
Manipulator: This allows users to actually command a person or object how they want. Think of it like a telekinetic ability. Most common are taking control of people. This extends to everything and not just people though. This is the other major component of emitter attacks and allows them to aim their abilities instead of just shooting them straight forward.
Specialist: Any person that has an ability which doesn't fit into the 5 archetypes above. It's pretty wide-ranging and is the rarest of them all. There have been 4 prominent specialists in the story prior to this arc were Pakunoda, Kurapika, Neon, and Chrollo.
Do note that many abilities are not what they seem to be due to certain specifics. It's pretty interesting where the line of demarcation is for some skills.
Admiral Woofington
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And the award for best emotional scene in an anime goes to Killua, for his touching speech about Gon and the emotions that came forth for him and viewer alike.
This is the fourth time Killua has won an award, beating Leonardo DiCaprio as the favorite every single time.
No seriously, what an amazingly touching episode.
Jesus but seriously, Killua breaking down was really touching. I mean it's obvious that Gon is easily the most important person in his life right now, but this scene just emphasizes how much he cares for him. Freaking a single tear shed down my face.
Who needs romance, when you have this extreme bromance.
This is the fourth time Killua has won an award, beating Leonardo DiCaprio as the favorite every single time.
No seriously, what an amazingly touching episode.
I'm glad Palm recovered her mental state, god damn she was scary. I'm also glad she still seems to deeply care about Gon, even though she once again cares about her master. Their date during that one episode was very sweet
Jesus but seriously, Killua breaking down was really touching. I mean it's obvious that Gon is easily the most important person in his life right now, but this scene just emphasizes how much he cares for him. Freaking a single tear shed down my face.
Who needs romance, when you have this extreme bromance.
Wouldn't it just be both? I wouldn't think his ability would be exclusive to one type and they've stated several times in the past that certain characters combined two types of nen (or more) for their abilities.
It's only manipulation. He's physically producing the smoke and using his Nen to warp it. He has the 60% limiter on Conjuration, so it'd be really inefficient for him to use it to produce the smoke.
Netero's 100-type is an example of combining abilities though. He's using emission to extend his range.
I guess it makes sense given his pipe. I thought "conjuration" referred to any kind of physical creation essentially from one's imagination, but apparently Razor's ability was emitter + manipulation and not conjuration. Weird.
In the Yorknew arc the ambiguity is brought up as a point of concern by the Troupe re: Kurapika. If you get baited into thinking it's one when it's the other you can get blindsided.
Oh yeah, I do remember that now that you mention it. It's some pretty thought out stuff.
And on the subject, is Palm's ability a specialist ability even though she's an enhancer?
Dedication Through Light
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Pretty electrifying episode, highlighting many of the things I liked about Hunter x Hunter over these past months. The constant absence of music it seemed too, really worked to enhance some of the scenes. So much expression and emotion delivered and affecting me in numerous ways. Just a rather natural refreshing and much needed change of pace from the past weeks that the show brought. Perfect.
wanted to hug creying broke down killua so much 
Hes really needed. I really hope Togashi doesnt ever try to do some weird arc in which they forcefully need to be split apart, I cant think Killua could handle it.
Hes really needed. I really hope Togashi doesnt ever try to do some weird arc in which they forcefully need to be split apart, I cant think Killua could handle it.I dunno man, I got all emotional during that whole thing. I liked it.
Pretty electrifying episode, highlighting many of the things I liked about Hunter x Hunter over these past months. The constant absence of music it seemed too, really worked to enhance some of the scenes. So much expression and emotion delivered and affecting me in numerous ways. Just a rather natural refreshing and much needed change of pace from the past weeks that the show brought. Perfect.
wanted to hug creying broke down killua so much
Yup. I really liked this episode, a lot.
Jigolo
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That was an amazing episode wow. 5/5 for me and one of my favorites of the arc.
See you guys in 2 weeks
First I want to address that Palm is a fucking enhancer. WOW. I would have never guessed since her previous power was something completely different. Her Black Widow technique is awesome. It's like the ultimate defense and offense and I totally dig the design of it. Turns out her transformation was due to modifications from Pitou and Pouf, huh. Brings back memories from what they did to Pokkle . Pitou is truly a freak, god damn.
The confrontation between her and Killua was pretty sweet. The action was on point and so was the animation. I love how madhouse is consistent with Killua having quiet footsteps throughout the series (that scene when he was running through the halls). It really pulls together the whole assassin thing. I felt as though Killuas act was just that, an act at first but then he truly did mean everything he was saying and had to vent those feelings he was holding in (when he was hurt emotionally by Gon). When Palm finally came to her senses and told him that Gon needed Killua's support, I felt that's when it hit him and made him realize that Gon really is suffering right now. I'm excited to see what happens when Gon and Killua meet up again.
Last thing. I. Fucking. Hate. Pouf. Damn that son of a bitch and his plans. Trying to make mindless soldiers and presumably kill the other RG. I'm predicting a fight between him and Youpi somewhere down the line. If that does happen I hope Youpi destroys him.
. Pitou is truly a freak, god damn. The confrontation between her and Killua was pretty sweet. The action was on point and so was the animation. I love how madhouse is consistent with Killua having quiet footsteps throughout the series (that scene when he was running through the halls). It really pulls together the whole assassin thing. I felt as though Killuas act was just that, an act at first but then he truly did mean everything he was saying and had to vent those feelings he was holding in (when he was hurt emotionally by Gon). When Palm finally came to her senses and told him that Gon needed Killua's support, I felt that's when it hit him and made him realize that Gon really is suffering right now. I'm excited to see what happens when Gon and Killua meet up again.
Last thing. I. Fucking. Hate. Pouf. Damn that son of a bitch and his plans. Trying to make mindless soldiers and presumably kill the other RG. I'm predicting a fight between him and Youpi somewhere down the line. If that does happen I hope Youpi destroys him.
See you guys in 2 weeks
Hm, had you not recalled the flashback they highlighted during the episode?
But yeah, I wouldn't associate her original power with that of an enhancer.
Jigolo
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I actually don't remember exactly what it does. I know it had something to do with her crystal ball but that's pretty much all I remember. The flashback was pretty vague as well in terms of details. I'll have to go back and check it out.
I just mean that what she was doing by overflowing the coffee cup she had when she was freaking out meant she was an enhancer since it was pretty much water divination done subconsciously. At least, that's how I had understood it at the time.
I don't remember the details about her ability either. I think it was something like being able to track down anyone she had come into contact with from any location, which seems like a specialist ability.
Jigolo
Member
Ha! Didn't even think about the coffee scene.
Yeah, once she sees someone she can see them with her crystal ball no matter where they are.
ThatCrazyGuy
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Pouf is gonna bring the evil house down with his ambition!
She's hotter when her hair isn't all frazzled. She looked cool in her Black Widow outfit too.
I liked the "fight" and Killua's breakdown. Good episode.
The preview for the next episode was pretty vague.
pelicansurf
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That was an amazing episode wow. 5/5 for me and one of my favorites of the arc.
First I want to address that Palm is a fucking enhancer. WOW. I would have never guessed since her previous power was something completely different. Her Black Widow technique is awesome. It's like the ultimate defense and offense and I totally dig the design of it. Turns out her transformation was due to modifications from Pitou and Pouf, huh. Brings back memories from what they did to Pokkle
The confrontation between her and Killua was pretty sweet. The action was on point and so was the animation. I love how madhouse is consistent with Killua having quiet footsteps throughout the series (that scene when he was running through the halls). It really pulls together the whole assassin thing. I felt as though Killuas act was just that, an act at first but then he truly did mean everything he was saying and had to vent those feelings he was holding in (when he was hurt emotionally by Gon). When Palm finally came to her senses and told him that Gon needed Killua's support, I felt that's when it hit him and made him realize that Gon really is suffering right now. I'm excited to see what happens when Gon and Killua meet up again.
Last thing. I. Fucking. Hate. Pouf. Damn that son of a bitch and his plans. Trying to make mindless soldiers and presumably kill the other RG. I'm predicting a fight between him and Youpi somewhere down the line. If that does happen I hope Youpi destroys him.
See you guys in 2 weeks
Good post. I agree about Killua's footsteps. Ever since the rat-heartbeat-chick mentioned he makes no noise when walking, I've always been looking out for it and his footsteps are always silent. Crazy attention to detail.
...also 2 weeks!?!? They're taking a break!?
ThatObviousUser
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For a moment I thought Killua's breakdown was faked and part of his attempt to "delay" things or whatever but when I realized it wasn't and that he was basically letting Palm kill him if she wanted I started liking the moment a lot more. Good ep. Glad to have Palm back and with even more bitchin' powers.
Urban Scholar
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This episode was great. Loved it. Killua breaking down like that played heavily on my heart strings. The feels man. The feels were strong.
Also happy that Palm shaked the control over her. Pouf can go jump off a bridge. Hate him. He's so evil. Which makes him a great antogonist I guess...
Why was Jigolo banned? And do we seriously have to wait 2 weeks for the next episode?
Also happy that Palm shaked the control over her. Pouf can go jump off a bridge. Hate him. He's so evil. Which makes him a great antogonist I guess...
Why was Jigolo banned? And do we seriously have to wait 2 weeks for the next episode?
hipbabboom
Huh? What did I say? Did I screw up again? :(
Gon
already tainted her
she performed on corrupt official
Gon's taint and refuses to be touched by other males
I thought she got over that once Knov came back to her?
The worst of experiments.
Palm's always been emotionally unstable, though, so I'll just imagine that had something to do with it.
No, her hotness shot through the roof in this episode.
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As for the episode as a whole, I liked it a lot, and it ended way too fast. Can't wait till next episode. Seems like Palm is gonna be a beast now. The ant transformation has given her some stability in personality. It's possible something crazy might happen with her later though.
ThatObviousUser
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~ Continue! ~
He still has a lot of potential to be really powerful because of his specialist ability, but his chain jail is for Phantom Troupe only. It's a shame, but that's what made that fight so intense and awesome.
I'm fine with it because it makes sense with how the rules of the powers have been established. Not only had Kurapika made his ability extremely specific to a very small group of enemies, but one of his abilities revolves around risking his own life to perform. Mixed together, that will of course make an extremely powerful ability.
ThatObviousUser
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Eh the Troupe are pretty dumb overall IMO.
Hisoka: "Hey gais can I join ur club"
Chrollo: "Sure why not lol."
Gon and Killua were able to almost outsmart them during the radio thing when Killua got out of Paku's strings and broke her arm in the dark.
And then they hire Killua's brother, whose combat abilities seem untested at best.
Hisoka: "Hey gais can I join ur club"
Chrollo: "Sure why not lol."
Gon and Killua were able to almost outsmart them during the radio thing when Killua got out of Paku's strings and broke her arm in the dark.
And then they hire Killua's brother, whose combat abilities seem untested at best.
Eh? Hisoka is pretty powerful, and sly. And I'm pretty sure that Chrollo was aware of Hisoka anyway.
As for Killua's brother, why not? He's part of the powerful assasin family. They are all strong as hell.
I actually really enjoyed the Troupe arc, and I wished that it was expanded upon more, because I was getting a vibe that they weren't quite as bad as we were led to believe. But then again, that same theme is also in the Chimera Ant arc as well.
ThatObviousUser
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Chrollo was definitely surprised to learn Hisoka wasn't actually apart of them, hence him being able to tell him they couldn't fight.
Well, at least there was the whole bit about him never letting his guard down, i.e. he doesn't trust anyone too much, although the Troupe definitely had a sense of camaraderie.
ThatObviousUser
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I heard there was a bonus chapter of the manga that made the Troupe out to be total bastards, actually. I've never sympathized with them outside of maybe Shalnark.
Dragonborn
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I stopped watching about a year ago and man I'm glad I did. I just marathoned around 45 episodes and it was so good. Can't wait to see where it goes next
I never sympathized with them. I was disappointed when Kurapika decided to relent on his desire for vengeance 'cause I wanted them obliterated.
The Silver
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Yeah the Troupe did some really really fucked up shit to Kurapika's clan while they were wiping them out.
I'll just say this, Scarlet Eyes are at their brightest when extreme emotional pain is inflicted upon the person.
The anime never went into great detail about what they did. I assumed that there might have been more to the story about it. But I was speaking particularly about their characters; they weren't the usual 'all bad' or 'all good' characters that a lot of manga/anime/comics have, they are more complex.
Kind of like Hisoka for example, it's almost like you don't know how to feel about him, sometimes he seems like a bad guy, sometimes he aligns himself with the protagonists/good guys. But he is a pretty sick individual, bordering on disgusting, ha ha. But really, he's a great character design.
It's not that they trusted Hisoka (hell, they were constantly wary of him). The rule "that if you kill someone in the troupe, you can take their place" doesn't require any trust. The entire scope of this cooperation is that the troupe gets to use your abilities and you get to participate in their activities. That's why Hisoka couldn't try anything by himself, and when you think about it, he didn't even help Kurapika that critically, he just hitched a ride on it to get to Chrollo.
And I dunno, the instant impression I got from Illumi is that he's crazy powerful, hanging out with Hisoka so much. Plus Chrollo knows him personally, and you forget that Chrollo hired Maha and Kalluto with Illumi too.
Crash Station
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Yeah, in my eyes, that chapter kind of justifies Kurapika's desire for revenge. The Troupe did some fucked up shit and Togashi is an ass for ignoring that plot thread for years. At least Feitan deserves a particularly painful death since you can kind of infer the sick fuck was getting off on what he was doing.