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New Hunter x Hunter Anime |OT| of Hunters and adventure and NO MANGA SPOILERS
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Walpurgisnacht
Banned
That arc broke so many shonen rules; it was just so unpredictable.
This arc is awesome but I feel that I would like it better if I marathonned it. It's not as bad as One Piece, though. I marathonned like 500 episodes and was amazed at how little filler it had. When I started watching it weekly, I realized how unbearably slow it moved.
My solution: only watch it after an arc has finished. For those of you who can't handle Hunter x Hunter's pacing, I suggest waiting until it's over. You'll like it a lot more.
Nah, the middle part where Komugi and King playing gungi and the crew preparing attack was better.. the slow pace actually working magnificently in that part, with I also engaged so much with the cast from both sides.
ThatObviousUser
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Kite parts were the absolute best. Everything after...
If Gon doesn't go full ham on Pitou then this arc can go fuck itself.
If Gon doesn't go full ham on Pitou then this arc can go fuck itself.
For some reason, I have a feeling Gon isn't going to fight Pitou. Either that, or the fight is going to underwhelm. It just doesn't feel like its building up towards a traditional showdown. Something is going to get in the way of that, I believe.
I wouldn't mind a twist like that to be honest.
I wouldn't mind a twist like that to be honest.
Walpurgisnacht
Banned
This, Yorknew and Gon yelling at Pitou were the best parts of the series. Netero vs King is going pretty well too.
I'm pretty sure Gon has no chance against Pitou, unless he cheats like Netero is against the King.
65mln as of 2013
Thanks. Hopefully these sales translate into something.
ThatObviousUser
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Werewolf Jones
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Bleach has solid more than HxH? Ack. Christ.
Also don't worry guys about Gon vs Pitou. It'll happen.
Also don't worry guys about Gon vs Pitou. It'll happen.
Bleach has released 60 volumes, versus 32 for HxH (in the U.S.). Therefore, Hunter x Hunter sells a lot more on a volume by volume basis.
Turin Turambar
Member
Look at what I found!
shira
Member
Kite parts were the absolute best. Everything after...
If Gon doesn't go full ham on Pitou then this arc can go fuck itself.
Doesn't he want her to fix Kite?
ThatObviousUser
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I don't care what he wants. What I want is for him to snap her neck clean off.
Yup
Anyone who thinks that Gon will back off or that the fight won't be intense is a moron - just look at the last episode: even Pitou is now willing to kill him since it realizes what danger Gon might be to the king; heck, Pitou even tries to come up with a quick solution
Both sides want to kill each other off, and I assume there will be a fight
Look at what I found!
Not sure if #TeamCG, #TeamReal or #TeamNenDouble
Personally I think the beginning of the Chimera Ant arc was one of the worst moments in the series. However, the arc has transformed into one of the best moments of the series, in my opinion.
The way it transitioned was so clunky and random that it made me question if it was a filler arc or a real one.
One of my favorite moments was the Yorknew arc, with the auctions and Kurapika's fight with his new abilities. I hope one day Togashi returns to that storyline. I also really, really want to see Hisoka fight Chrollo for real.
The way it transitioned was so clunky and random that it made me question if it was a filler arc or a real one.
One of my favorite moments was the Yorknew arc, with the auctions and Kurapika's fight with his new abilities. I hope one day Togashi returns to that storyline. I also really, really want to see Hisoka fight Chrollo for real.
Yeah because it's way longer. It's also a good series for the most part, the fights are awesome. Hunter X Hunter is pretty awesome, and probably would have sold more if it were continuously released on a regular schedule.
Just started the greed Island arc.
So... Kurapika and Leorio aren't sticking around? Weird - I'm surprised. That said, I definitely prefer Gon/Killua on their own, but it just seemed like those four were the main characters of the series, yet thats apparently not so. Kurapika at least had a big role in the Yorknew arc, but Leorio still hasn't done really anything useful, besides being somewhat funny.
Just weird that the show is dumping two major characters just like that. But so long as Gon and Killua are together, I guess it'll be ok.
So... Kurapika and Leorio aren't sticking around? Weird - I'm surprised. That said, I definitely prefer Gon/Killua on their own, but it just seemed like those four were the main characters of the series, yet thats apparently not so. Kurapika at least had a big role in the Yorknew arc, but Leorio still hasn't done really anything useful, besides being somewhat funny.
Just weird that the show is dumping two major characters just like that. But so long as Gon and Killua are together, I guess it'll be ok.
Abandoning Kurapika and Leorio is one of the only disappointments I have with this show. Leorio especially I wanted to get some character development (or even develop some Nen abilities).
Pitou is love. Don't be a Gon.
I need my Leorio doctor-focused arc. Or something like that.
ThatObviousUser
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BrLvgThrChmstry
Banned
Decided to watch this show on a whim after getting a crunchyroll free trial. I thought t he series was off to a great start but this chimera ant arc is bumming me out. I can't quite put my finger on it...
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-04-22/hunter-x-hunter-manga-to-resume-in-june
Yes!!! Hopefully he'll get an arc or two done and the anime returns in a couple of years.
Yes!!! Hopefully he'll get an arc or two done and the anime returns in a couple of years.
Wolf Akela
Member
it better be for real this time...
I can't... i just... can't... take another let down T__T
i will be so happy if it resumes
Woooooo
VIZ is reporting the news http://shonenjump.viz.com/node/2076
4/28 please come fast!
Looks like I'll be subbing to shonen jump
(okay, this isn't anime related, so I won't post anymore about it... just thought fans would like to know details)
4/28 please come fast!
Looks like I'll be subbing to shonen jump
(okay, this isn't anime related, so I won't post anymore about it... just thought fans would like to know details)
Cbajd5
Member
VIZ is reporting the news http://shonenjump.viz.com/node/2076
4/28 please come fast!
Looks like I'll be subbing to shonen jump
(okay, this isn't anime related, so I won't post anymore about it... just thought fans would like to know details)
also yay for the league of people guessing it was this in response to the original "announcement of an announcement" tweet
Rewrite
Not as deep as he thinks
Just caught up with the series yesterday. Fantastic. I've heard that it's physically painful for him to draw this now, so I hope he has several chapters saved up.
Just incredible. Easily my favorite shounen now.
Netero is the baddest old dude I've ever seen. What a beautiful fight between him and Mereum. I loved the focus on tactics and strategy here. Seeing Netero dismembered and frail was heartbreaking at first, but then THAT happened. What a swerve. Mereum realizing he had been checkmated from the start was an amazing moment. Just superb. The urge to read ahead is stronger than ever.
This. GODDAMN!!! Plus it's great to hear the manga's finally coming back.
Lamiafusion
Member
"Get fucked, boy!" - John Drake
Urban Scholar
Member
The feelings of admiration, awe, determination, and shattering of confidence.
That fight to the death was a thing of animated beauty. *sheds tear*
That fight to the death was a thing of animated beauty. *sheds tear*
This combined with the quality of this episode, too much. Holy shit at Netero, just holy shit. A man among men, the pinnacle of the potential of the human race.
heliosRAzi
Banned
This was a damn good episode and even though I knew what was coming, I still got excited.
Netero going nuclear and seeing Meruem afraid for the first time was perfect.
I also loved the imagery in this episode. The needles against the background of a galaxy to catch the thread of fate and the roses, of course, hinted at the nuclear device Netero had within him.
And "Ant King, you believe I cannot pray with a single arm?"
I also loved the imagery in this episode. The needles against the background of a galaxy to catch the thread of fate and the roses, of course, hinted at the nuclear device Netero had within him.
And "Ant King, you believe I cannot pray with a single arm?"
I also unfortunately learned about the nuclear device as well, prior to this episode. Still, knowing that one detail was not enough to spoil this. This episode was fucking amazing. Easily one of my favorite episodes in a shounen anime to date. The sheer overwhelming strength of the Meruem boggles the fucking mind. This dude is either dead, or coming back even stronger thanks to the radiation, on some straight Godzilla shit. Mereum likens himself to the ultimate biological lifeform, and it's hard to argue against it.
Netereo however has to be one of the finest examples the human race has to offer in this universe. He spent soooooooooo much time acquiring his powers, only to be dismembered in quick fashion by the King. Even that INSANE Zero Hand did only cosmetic damage, that attack had every bit of life Netero had. Yet still, from the very beginning he was willing to die to take Mereum out, and he definitely had the last laugh at the moment. Netereo was scary as fuck in his last moments, extremely intimidating despite his body.
I haven't seen a character go out that bad-ass in a loooong time.
Netereo however has to be one of the finest examples the human race has to offer in this universe. He spent soooooooooo much time acquiring his powers, only to be dismembered in quick fashion by the King. Even that INSANE Zero Hand did only cosmetic damage, that attack had every bit of life Netero had. Yet still, from the very beginning he was willing to die to take Mereum out, and he definitely had the last laugh at the moment. Netereo was scary as fuck in his last moments, extremely intimidating despite his body.
I haven't seen a character go out that bad-ass in a loooong time.
Pegosaurus
Banned
Even knowing what was going to happen this episode, holy shit that was fucking amazing. The animation and music were absolutely top notch. This is why the Chimera Ant Arc is probably the best shonen arc I've ever read/watched. Thank you, based Togashi. Hopefully the new arc in June will live up to this one!
heliosRAzi
Banned
I only knew because I read the manga, not because I was spoiled. I'm sorry you were spoiled on that detail, but even knowing it, the episode was still great
chicagocubsfan
Member
So good man. Just as good as in the manga.
Urban Scholar
Member
This is one of those episodes you'll catch yourself watching like 10 times over to try to get all the references