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New Hunter x Hunter Anime |OT| of Hunters and adventure and NO MANGA SPOILERS
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shira
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I was like yeah - fuck yeah story moving forward, then I was like wtf. . . the conclusion to that fight is just . . . oh man. Tako tactics was cool, but that Kilua part was . . . . . . .
ThatCrazyGuy
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Ikalgo, man, smh, lol. Killua was got pretty badass. Until his gold armor breaks off, hehe.
I am worried about Shoot now as well.
I am worried about Shoot now as well.
Admiral Woofington
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This arc would be over much faster if Kurapika showed up all "Screw the fair badass powers, I have red eyes!" then killed everybody with his god mode because reasons.
As much as I like his character the more I think about it the more I end up disliking the idea of his powers.
As much as I like his character the more I think about it the more I end up disliking the idea of his powers.
Pegosaurus
Banned
Oh man, it was super satisfying to see Kanmuru finally animated. Killua is so great. He'll be amazing when he can use it for sustained amounts of time. As a manga reader, I knew the whole Ikalgo-Brovada thing was going to happen, but I kind of wish they had cut it down a bit, not that I disliked it, Ikalgo is a crafty little octopus, but it's kind of boring when you know all these intense fights are happening. Also, based on the preview, next week's episode should be pretty good as well, IIRC
Waiting for Gifs.
We had a discussion in this thread on Kurapika's powers. He wouldn't be that much more helpful than any of the current members of the extermination team. I'd be curious to see if he could pull off using judgement chain against the guards though.
Waiting for Gifs.
We had a discussion in this thread on Kurapika's powers. He wouldn't be that much more helpful than any of the current members of the extermination team. I'd be curious to see if he could pull off using judgement chain against the guards though.
Not really. He isn't as strong as you think..
On episode 64 of my re-watch. I love this show so much. Gon and Killua have one of the most convincing friendships in anime, I think. I really love the dynamic.
I like it. Emperor Time does not actually boost his powers, so to speak; it only allows him to use each Nen type with full efficiency. It's certainly an advantageous ability - versatility! - but it doesn't mean that Kurapika is capable of using every Nen type to the utmost of its potential. For instance, Uvo was still a much stronger Enhancer than Kurapika was; he was capable of easily breaking his arm, and Kurapika was only really doing damage once he'd forced him into Zetsu. Specialization allowed Kurapika to reach greater efficiency with his Enhancement (100%, instead of 60%), but it couldn't turn him into Uvo.
I like it. Emperor Time does not actually boost his powers, so to speak; it only allows him to use each Nen type with full efficiency. It's certainly an advantageous ability - versatility! - but it doesn't mean that Kurapika is capable of using every Nen type to the utmost of its potential. For instance, Uvo was still a much stronger Enhancer than Kurapika was; he was capable of easily breaking his arm, and Kurapika was only really doing damage once he'd forced him into Zetsu. Specialization allowed Kurapika to reach greater efficiency with his Enhancement (100%, instead of 60%), but it couldn't turn him into Uvo.
chicagocubsfan
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Aww man I need a Godspeed gif. That would be sick.
Youpi is a tank.
Pegosaurus
Banned
Sure, Killua can easily out speed and out attack Youpi, but his attacks leave no lasting damage
If he was stronger then...
Doc Holliday
SPOILER: Columbus finds America
Stupid question...
Was it ever explained why only a couple of hunters, granted it is Netero, were sent to deal with the ants?
Was it ever explained why only a couple of hunters, granted it is Netero, were sent to deal with the ants?
Only implicitly so far, but they'll go in to why by the end of the series. There are a few reasons.
Jigolo
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ThatCrazyGuy
Member
Take it back man, take it back!!!!! hehehehe.
How is he a cheater?
Sure, Killua can easily out speed and out attack Youpi, but his attacks leave no lasting damage
If he was stronger then...
Oh, I know, it's just funny how all of that was literally only good for letting off steam, he didn't accomplish anything beyond that.
Also, I feel like they made Kanmaru a bit too Super Saiyan compared to what I had in mind.
Yeah, but think about down the line, when he's older (even if we never get to see this) he will be a god.
Crash Station
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Ep 119
The hit and jump away thing Killua did was really cool visually.
I've probably said this a million times, but it's really nice to see this arc not only drawn well, but animated well too. I never thought we'd see the day even a few years ago.
The hit and jump away thing Killua did was really cool visually.
I've probably said this a million times, but it's really nice to see this arc not only drawn well, but animated well too. I never thought we'd see the day even a few years ago.
Or if he can figure a way to get a continuous recharge going a la Infamous.
I love that this arc has finally been animated. The fights are as I pictured them and more. The art for this arc was so bad at times they were just lite sketches. Yet I kept reading because of how interesting the fights and the thought process of the characters were during the fights. This episode is a prime example of that. It's why I took to this series so easily back in college when I finally came across the manga. To the point it was one of the few series I started to collect (manga volumes and dvd (kicking myself I didn't keep up with that as I just have the first box set and can't get the rest)) as I read the scans and watched the show via methods.
Just going to enjoy the rest of this arc while last.
I do have a question. How does the York Shin and Greed Island arcs of the new series compare to the first series/ovas? Better? Worse? Just as a good? From what I remember those arcs had no filler at all and looked great.
Edit: Sorry that's Greed Island, not Green Island. Always make that mistake.
Just going to enjoy the rest of this arc while last.
I do have a question. How does the York Shin and Greed Island arcs of the new series compare to the first series/ovas? Better? Worse? Just as a good? From what I remember those arcs had no filler at all and looked great.
Edit: Sorry that's Greed Island, not Green Island. Always make that mistake.
chicagocubsfan
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Ugh, I suggested HxH to my friend and he said he doesn't like it after watching one episode. Then he told me to watch Fairy Tail.
Dedication Through Light
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Killua is just way too incredible for this anime. Which made it feel rather unfair and offensive that they would put such a tiny amount of screentime on him and go to events that dont even matter much in the grand scheme of the arc. Did we really need all that time with scared weak characters instead of more with Killua? No. Most disappointing
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Oh well the early part of the episode was extremely pleasing and worth rewatch.
Killua is just way too incredible for this anime. Which made it feel rather unfair and offensive that they would put such a tiny amount of screentime on him and go to events that dont even matter much in the grand scheme of the arc. Did we really need all that time with scared weak characters instead of more with Killua? No. Most disappointing
how did the writer not make Killua win? IT doesnt make sense as he completely overpowered him and would have fried him t o a crisp if we refer back to how epic Killua was made to be in the past arcs and even in Heaven's Arena. Togashi has clearly forgotten how strong Killua is supposed to be
Oh well the early part of the episode was extremely pleasing and worth rewatch.
I haven't seen the original series. However, the general consensus seems to be that 2011's York Shin is around as good, and that Greed Island is much better.
EdibleKnife
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chicagocubsfan
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And then he just sent me a text saying that he only likes action based anime. Jesus Christ.
LMAO, the One Piece rip-off?
Ouch. I was skeptical of HxH at first too, but once I really gave it my attention I was completely hooked.
That's a shame because it gets better as you go. It reaches DBZ levels of awesome fight scenes at times. Shame.
It's funny because I used to like watching Naruto as well, but I stopped because I was all caught up. I started watching it again and the constant fillers and stupid flashbacks ruin what would be an awesome anime. It made me realize that Hunter x Hunter is a really well made anime in that respect, the creators (for the most part) respect your time. The fighting is getting drawn out during this arc but it's still pretty cool in my opinion. It gets nowhere near Naruto levels of annoying.
Wolf Akela
Member
The original's tone is way darker. Some scenes are better, especially when
Gon and Killua tracked Nobunaga and got caught for the first time
Also I think the original did a better job of showing / not showing
Chrollo killing the assassins
2011's Greed Island is much better. Not even close.
I had to be re-convinced to go back to it. It takes some time to warm up.
hipbabboom
Huh? What did I say? Did I screw up again? :(
I've only seen the moments before the opening credits for the new episode and have only one question...
Did DTL like it?
Did DTL like it?
Was this arc animated poorly in the previous anime? It seems like from what someone said above that the manga is poorly drawn. This anime definitely has good animation, especially during this arc.
chicagocubsfan
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The previous anime did not animate the Chimera Ant arc. It only ended a few years ago in the manga.
I'm sorry, but this is why I show people the Chimera Ant arc instead of the beginning. It just escalates, people like it and are willing to go back.
It's criminal how HxH is misjudged, I think it escalates and becomes good, rather quickly frankly. Nobody seems to give it a decent chance though.
Wolf Akela
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The previous anime ended at York Shin, then got an OVA for Greed Island.
Yup. Greed Island arc ends with Gon and Killua meeting Kite. Well seeing him in the distance really.
ThatObviousUser
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So Killua was SS2.
Personally I think the show is good from the beginning, although I started reading the manga first and I knew that it continues to escalate and I wanted to see what happened after the Hunter exam. This show really does surprise you with every arc. The Hunter Exam is good, and then once Gon and Killua start learning Nen it reaches a whole new level. I also really enjoyed the Phantom Troupe arc, seeing Kurapika's fight was amazing. Then, during this Chimera Ant arc it starts reaching legendary status.
EDIT: Did I mention the 10,000 punches of gratitude flashback? That was one of the coolest things I've seen in an anime, ever. Really awesome.
Yep, pretty much ha ha. I don't mind the similarities with other anime because it's awesome either way.
ThatObviousUser
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Oh DTL... *pats head*
Togashi knows exactly how strong Killua is and exactly how strong Youpi is, and that's why Killua didn't win. This is also the first time Killua's really used Godspeed and obviously it drains his Nen at a rapid pace. On top of that, Youpi said that none of the humans to have fought him so far have even 10% of his raw power - Youpi can take Killua's attacks because they're well below his threshold.
Are you manga spoiling us?
ThatObviousUser
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No, I haven't read the manga.
ok it just seemed like you were talking about something ahead of the fight. *phew*
not that I care that much, ha ha
Pegosaurus
Banned
How do you mean by too "Super Saiyan"?