03-14-2012, 11:08 AM | #76 |
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That's disappointing to hear. It may well mean that the heretofore filler-free reboot may be getting some filler of its own. *sigh*
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03-18-2012, 10:38 PM | #77 |
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03-19-2012, 01:30 AM | #78 |
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Internet's dead, want to watch so badly.
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The main issue I can address at this time without confirming or denying any of your postulations is this: Spoiler: show New OP/ED confirmed for April 15. You were right about re-using the second half of the first theme, Dopple. I notice they have stopped using the preface each week at least.
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That's interesting. It's also disappointing to learn that it was removed from the 2011 anime for two reasons:
1. If the manga did it as well, then this is a blow to the "the 2011 show is universally closer to the manga" argument. 2. I should have liked very much to see Leorio get even more credit.
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HNNNNNNNG.
FANGASMING OVER EPISODE 24 SO HARD RIGHT NOW. WAY BETTER THAN THE 1999 SERIES. WHOA. CANARY~ <333 Spoiler: show All in all, very impressed with this episode. Got a nice surprise as a veteran, and the new series did most everything else I was familiar with justice, if not better. ='D On a side note... I just learned something very interesting about Kalluto. XD Wasn't even aware of it when I first laughed at you for shipping such a creepy kid with Gon, Talon, but... Hoo boy. ^^; Though you may be onto something about how... (not a reference to the above, safe to click if you've seen the episode) Spoiler: show
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I forgot to mention I saw last week's episode and didn't like it. The visual imagery was clear ("if the three of us work together, there's nothing we can't do!") but it's lame considering the HxH cast spent so much time training just to open door one. These guys already have olympic or near super-human stamina, being able to run 40 km marathon non-stop without sleep and have the energy to compete in the remaining phases without fatigue.
I thought Gon trying to get by the black girl was a repeat of what happened with Hanzo, but I liked the twist at the end, with Gon's insight basically amounting to "even if you hurt me, I'm not afraid of you, because you have a human heart unlike that monster Mike".
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Watched Episodes 24 and 25. Quite surprised by the combined episodes' turn of events from where I was at the end of 23 to where I am now. That stated, if I thought where I was going to put the series down before was a good spot, this seems to be a great spot! And the fact that next week looks to be our second recap episode certainly isn't helping matters for poor Yuki who wishes I'd keep watching. ^^; It's making the decision to put the series on hiatus for a while that much more natural!
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Madhouse made another subtle but slightly bothersome(?) change to 25's version of events. Spoiler: show Not a big deal in the long run, but just thought I'd point that out. ^_^; Speaking of differences, I wonder if the part about Killua giving Canary his skateboard was made up for the 1999 series... It was really cute but I guess it makes sense if it's fluff~
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Didn't Daisy have a post in here?
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I'm pretty sure Hisoka's silhouette appears in the spread of Phantom Troupe members, so I'm taking that as more or less confirmation he's one of them. Based on the outlines, I'm starting to think of Phantom Troupe as less HxH's version of Batman Beyond's The Jokers and more like the pirate crews in One Piece. I mean, there's a girl with a vacuum cleaner (?) among them. That's clownish, but not in an ironic way.
Episode 25 was good. I like the head butler Gotoh, I hope we see more of him. Episode 26 sucked eggs. Boring, un-informative recap. It was pleasant to see Mito-san again but otherwise a huge waste of time!
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04-20-2012, 03:51 AM | #88 |
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In my laziness I forgot all about HxH! So I got 27...
...and was treated to the new OP! It looks and sounds epic, and that's a world I restrain usage of these days. The recycled footage was disappointing, but we have shots of what I presume to be Phantom Troupe, a shaggier (world-worn?) version of Kurapika and Dr. Leorio. As for the episode itself, the sensei is voiced by Taro from 5D's, so I'm glad to hear he's found more work. I was expecting Akira Ishida so he was very F5. It's also amusing that Ishida's student is named "Zushi", while Taro's ace monster was "Zushin". Spoiler: show
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But, since they've already been revealed, I suppose it's safe enough to link you now to the original for comparison (there is still a bit of a spoiler, but you won't get it at this point - plus it's actually somewhat hinted at in the ED if you look closely). This is one of my favorite OPs in terms of song combined with animation, and moreover the overall effect it produced at the stage it was introduced. To give you a sense of what I mean, allow me to preface by showing you the first OP... Ohayou (Good Morning) Now imagine. After 48 straight episodes of hearing this happy-go-lucky song, to the point where I'd skip so often to the familiar "ii kara saaaa~" to get to the meat of the story, all of a sudden I was hit with this... Kono Taiyou Wa Yoru Mo Kagayaku (The Sun Still Shines at Night - bit of a neat reversal there, eh?) Boom. If this doesn't get your heart pumping for what could possibly happen to change the show's atmosphere so much, I don't know what will. Honestly, I would prefer if they swapped the dark, gritty ED for the OP at this point. (Not at this point exactly, but later on would be more preferable. I'd rather they have withheld the reveal altogether until the time comes.) Though I have to laugh at how both sadly attempt to portray Leorio's studying as "epic". "I'll take a book... AND READ IT!" But anyway, enough whining nostalgic. The episode itself was fine, brought back some fond memories. Osu~! Quote:
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According to various sources, the York Shin Arc will be starting after this week's HxH, so I think I'll be picking up the anime again to get through this Nen Training Arc. York Shin by all accounts is probably something that would "hurt" to watch weekly, so I expect to set the series aside again.
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Hadn't realized you had followed my lead and set the series aside to let it accrue episodes. Not yet sure what I'll do with Yorknew City but I'll probably pick the show up once the training stretch ends and watch said training stretch.
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So, I decided on a whim to catch up with this. Not sure how much of the backlog I will watch, but so far I've enjoyed what I've seen. I re-watched the final half of Episode 25, which was the last episode I saw. Then I sat through the recap episode, 26. Finally I pressed on to truly novel territory with Episode 27. I've seen through Episode 31, and I'll offer my thoughts below.
Spoiler: show This is a good start. I'll look back at some of your guys' older posts later and possibly reply to them. I'll also carry on with watching the show.
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I watched Episodes 32 through 37. Further thoughts below!
Spoiler: show I think that more or less sums up my thoughts up thru Episode 37. Still haven't gotten to read your guys' posts. I'll be sure to let you know when I have.
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Read your guys' posts. Also watched Episode 39.
You guys didn't really write too much. ^^; Yuki made lots of comparisons with the original series Episode 39 takes us into the fourth major plot arc it seems. I enjoyed it, but I'm pissed that I've started it because now I'm torn between either continuing to watch (and then hitting that wretched weekly brick wall again) or putting the show on hold (and suffering because man this arc looks much more interesting than the last two!). Decisions, decisions. Spoiler: show
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So many comparisons with the first anime. You've been waiting for this, haven't you? XP
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I liked everything up Gon/Killua's first usage of Nen and fighting against those crippled flunkies. Though, given their natural talent, a lot of the intimidation of the world being cruel and brutal was lost a bit. Here we have the disabled guys who are mutilated for life for trying to learn Nen, and Gon/Killua are young princes who don't have to suffer through any of that. I know they're the main guys, and they had to struggle a bit, but it feels a lot to me like Harry Potter in how after a few years of schooling, the main characters are suddenly armed with the ability to immediately become top-tier Hunters. I'm afraid of a massive power creep where a super powerful villain who is magically way stronger than everyone else appears, and everyone flails against him but Gon and Killua scale up to face the threat. And by the time they're victorious, they're practically the strongest kids in the world.
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