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Gon's a good-natured "idiot" who doesn't emit scary vibes or kills his opponents. Actually, that is not a completely true assumption. Gon, when he becomes angry, can emit scary vibes and use strength at the level to kill his opponents. Though, since his opponents are usually strong, it may not result that way.
Last mentioned they were supposed to be about the same level and killua is also extremely talented. I think right now Killua is stronger than Gon, especially after he removed the limitation placed on him by possibly his brother.
Let's not forget that the King probably has NOTHING but his eating powers and raw power as a nen user.He may not have a special technique but his strength should be enough to cover that shortcoming. But, who knows, assuming he knows everything about nen that his guards know, maybe he has already developed his powers in a very short amount of time, even without doing any kind of special training. Something like that happening is not unexpected.
ゼノ(龍星群(ドラゴンダイブ))
Zeno's technique is called Dragon Starcluster (Dragondive)
煽り「満天の龍が地上の蟻に襲いかかる!!」
the dragons are assaulting the ants on the ground
結果 敵を視認できたことと臨戦態勢によって
〝円〟を解いたことが裏目に出る
Pitou's decision, to untie "En" after she catches sight of the enemy thus preparing for battle, backfires.
ピトー(奴等は!?)
Pitou (Where are those guys?)
完全に気配を絶ち光り輝く群龍の後尾に身を隠す2人を見失う
She loses track of them because they hide themselves on the dragons back.the dragons tail completely erases their presence.
━━が
王への脅威を眼の前にし
極限まで研ぎ澄まされたピトーの六感は
容易に自身を侵入者のもとに運んだ
....but
as she notices an apparent threat to the king being right in front
all her senses are sharpened to their limits. With ease she appears
right under the intruders.
ピトー(降り注ぐ無数の龍よりも危険なのはあの人間!!!)
Pitou (these 2 humans are more dangerous than these descending dragons!
降りてくるネテロに一直線にむかうピトー
Netero gets off the dragon and heads straight for Pitou
ピトー(黒子無想(テレプシコーラ))
Pitou's technique?! (neither kanji nor katakana make much sense)
黒子- term used in Kabuki theatre, a stage assistant ( someone who pulls the
strings)
無想 - to empty ones mind (buddhist term)
ピトーが全力で戦うときに発現させる念能力
能力発動から攻撃までに要する時間は0.1秒を切る
Pitou, when unleashing her full power, reveals her ability.
The time required between activating the ability and attack is less than 0.1 sec
ネテロ「ほっほ」
Netero (Ho ho)
しかしピトーはその狭間確かに聴いた
(don't really get the 狭間 -hazama- here, means interval or loophole)
ネテロ「受け攻めいくつか予想しとったが
そりゃ悪手だろ 蟻んコ」
Netero ( So you were prepared to take a few hits. That was a bad choice
little ant!)
---a bit confusing here: he could also say : I was prepared to take a few hits... guess I'm missing sth. here.---
たネテロとピトーの場面に戻る
ネテロの一連の動作はこの上なく流麗
且つ緩やかに行われた様ピトーは感じたが
否
ピトーの念能力発動から攻撃までの刹那に
全てが為されたことに疑いの余地はなく
それはピトーが己の体感時間を限りなく圧縮し
自らの時を止めるに等しい状態に置くことでしか
ネテロの動きを目で捉えることが出来なかったことに起因する
---well this is a more detailed explanation of what happens before Pitou
is blown away, but I don't really get all of it sry---
つまり真相は
in short what's really happening is...
ネテロが下から手を緩やかに振り上げる
Netero gently raises his hand from below
すると落下中のネテロの下5m辺りから巨大な衝撃波が発生
thereupon a huge shockwave bursts out below the falling Netero.
ピトー(!? 落下方向の先
あり得ない場所から攻撃が…一体!?)
Pitou (What the...? Attacking from below his falling direction? Impossible!!)
衝撃波に押され遠くへ飛ばされるピトー
Pitou is caught in the shockwave and blown far away
ネテロ「そのまま彼方へ消えてくれると有難い」
Netero ( Glad you chose to leave over there)
ピトー「……」
Pitou (...)
城上方に気を取られてるユピーの隙を突いてゴン達出現
While Yupi is distracted with the fight happening in the sky Gon and the others appear and strike into that gap.
....
End
/me sets up camp in a room waiting for the scan and tries to resist getting a crappy raw.
Nice to hear that Netero is acting funny as usual. I wonder if that attack on Pitou did any damage though or just move her out of the way? We know she is fast (like when she noticed Kaito and attacked) so if no damage is caused she'll probably be back in a second or two. Most likely a little wiser and probably more on guard making it harder for the next person she fights.
Kisuke06
2007-10-28, 08:23
Just wow. Netero is way too powerful, hell he laugh in the face of Pitou. I don't know if his attack was just to move her out of the way or if he really attacked her, but it was a great move nonetheless. Also, Netero and Killua's grandfather are childhood friends? I didn't see that coming...
Well technically they are not even childhood friends ...
Netero fought with Zeno's grand father so has got to be at least a generation older than Zeno and Zeno himself says that he was only a baby when Netro was an old man.
Kisuke06
2007-10-28, 08:59
Well technically they are not even childhood friends ...
Netero fought with Zeno's grand father so has got to be at least a generation older than Zeno and Zeno himself says that he was only a baby when Netro was an old man.
Ah, it's true. I reread that part, I misinterpreted the first time. =p
summary from nexgear:
First half seems to highlight a lot of Netero's past, training methods, techniques ect, form 60 years ago. Pitou v Netero continues, Netero overwhelms him, looks like Pitou took damage and had to use his nurse (repair himself?) The dragons enter into the palace, and Yupi finally notices Killua, Gon & Shoot.
http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/8629/71849hxh1122731lobv1.jpg
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/2973/71994hxh2122855lojb0.jpg
http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/7645/72003hxh3122585loqu5.jpg
courtesy of Taleran
Netero from 60 years ago doesn't look that old. Considering what Killua's grandpa told us, he should be. I guess we have to wait for the other pages, as it is not very clear from the face. And, he looks more like a jungle man, closer to Gon's dad than the lifestyle Zoeldycks display.
Regarding the match ups, Knuckle and Shoot found their opponents. Netero has to leave Pitou soon to Gon and Killua, so I guess he will use this opportunity to warm up against the king until they come. (I am imagining a scene like King trying to protect the child he is playing against and maybe sacrificing a part of his body for that)
Also, I wonder what Zeno is doing. Did his mission finish with the diversion attack?
a_nevels666
2007-10-29, 14:59
Netero from 60 years ago doesn't look that old. Considering what Killua's grandpa told us, he should be. I guess we have to wait for the other pages, as it is not very clear from the face. And, he looks more like a jungle man, closer to Gon's dad than the lifestyle Zoeldycks display.
Regarding the match ups, Knuckle and Shoot found their opponents. Netero has to leave Pitou soon to Gon and Killua, so I guess he will use this opportunity to warm up against the king until they come. (I am imagining a scene like King trying to protect the child he is playing against and maybe sacrificing a part of his body for that)
Also, I wonder what Zeno is doing. Did his mission finish with the diversion attack?
It's clearly Netero. Just look at the nose and earlobes, and then look at old Netero in chapter 264 again.
It's clearly Netero. Just look at the nose and earlobes, and then look at old Netero in chapter 264 again.It is definitely Netero. But, at that time, he should be already old, according to what Zeno said. But, from the picture it does not look that way.
nen user grow older a lot slower than normal humans, maybe the 60 years netero is a man of 100 year olds and now he has 160, other example is biscuit who has 60 or 50 years old and she look like 20 o 30 years, so basically a nen user can live longer
a_nevels666
2007-10-30, 19:27
Maybe the text says Netero when he was 60, and not 60 years ago, dunno.
I could see him aging this much in 60 years though.
The summary of the Netero related part (by beatz_machine) - it seems to explain the origin of his technique:
When snowstorm in the mountains, Netero with half of his upper body stripped is practicing Seiken thrust.
Netero – 46 years old – Winter
Blast! President Netero, to the strongest miracle!!
He feels the limit of his muscles and techniques. The results of surpassing difficulties after difficulties, all that he reaches is only gratitude.
Being trained by martial arts, he feels a big and boundless gratitude to martial arts. Being oneself, at least he feels to return the favor, So everyday he returns his gratitude by practicing 10 thousand Seiken thrust.
機を整え making preparations
拝み bowing
祈り praying
構えて defending
突く thrusting
In the beginning, to digest a series of movement needs 5 to 6 seconds. On the first day, to complete 10 thousand Seiken thrust, he used more than 18 hours. After finishing his thrust, he fall asleep. When he waking up, he start to thrusting at once, day by day.
2 years is passing away, He realized something, Although he finished 10 thousand thrust, the sun isn’t even fall yet.
After his age is surpassing 50, he is fully emerging. The gratitude 10 thousand Seiken thrust,
Just need an hour to be finished. In return, his praying time can be extended.
In a doujo somewhere, young Netero is showing his Seiken thrust to a crowds of disciple.
When one descending the mountains, Netero fist’s sounds is left behind.
majin_vegeta
2007-10-31, 10:42
Can we give translations without getting banned?
Can we give translations without getting banned?As far as I know, partial translations are ok and complete summaries are ok. Since the initial spoilers are usually summary-based instead of script-based, they are acceptable.
Kisuke06
2007-11-03, 13:36
Well, on chapter 265 we can see that Netero is on a whole different level than most of the Hunters.
LesAmiesNoir
2007-11-03, 18:50
The latest chapter seemed good. I had jumped of this serie for some time now but it seems to be improving again. The three last pages were really effectful, even if Togashi-senseis drawings has seen better days.
The three last pages were really effectful, even if Togashi-senseis drawings has seen better days.Still, the last few chapters seem to have gone through processing a few times, so until the count 10 (after break release number), they will be at satisfactory quality level. After that, it is not even known whether we will be able to see any releases...At this point, I will be okay with any level of quality, even if it looks like kid drawing!
I have no idea why so many people take the art so seriously. Hunter X Hunter will still trounce Naruto and Bleach even if the art for the entire series was scribbling like in volume 24.
It's essentially the imagination which the manga sparks off in the mind, which makes the story come alive. Those who criticise the art probably have a shitty imagination, and usually dun read story books. Nice art is a plus, but not reading the series because of bad drawing is just retarded, on the same level as people not playing videogames because the graphics are bad.
^ the same here, hxh is the best shonen manga ever
The order's been switched around now.
Gon/Killua vs Yupi
Shoot/Knuckle vs Pitou
Seems like Gon noticed something amiss, wonder what it is, argh can't wait for a translation, these chapters just keep getting better and better.
Which is Yupi? The ant with the arms on the stairs or the flying one? Haven't looked at a raw yet.
yep that is. and pufu is the butterfly
LesAmiesNoir
2007-11-07, 15:12
I haven't read the latest chapter but I'm looking forwrd to a translation. On the matter of art I do apriciate that it has been going upwards again, after all looking back on his older work he seemed to be putting more effort into the drawings. I heard rumors that he's been sick, or maybe he's simply putting much less time on the drawings. Anyones opinion on this?
Did we ever get any real facts about the reasons for the long break?
All I read about were some vague health problems but I have no idea what they were, even if it was physical or mental/stress related or whatever.
Only read the scan for 265 a couple of days ago, but I was a bit stunned when some of Netero's 'great' training was shown. I mean repeating punches in a field for 2 years is a bit underwhelming. Quite funny though :)
Tri-ring
2007-11-09, 23:02
Did we ever get any real facts about the reasons for the long break?
All I read about were some vague health problems but I have no idea what they were, even if it was physical or mental/stress related or whatever.
Togakushi is well know for his "dry spells". He ended a series named level E prematurely because of this habit.
The only reason I can think why Shonen Jump is picking it up again is because of the wide fan base this manga had before it went into a long and sudden "Hiatus" if it was an ordinary manga it would have went into the dark attic storage room of unfinished stories long ago.
LesAmiesNoir
2007-11-10, 10:44
Since I've took up the manga again I can see why it had a bit fanbase. I wonder if it will ever recoer to when it had wide attention? But I have hard time to see it getting picked up to be anime again; even if I would certainly enjoy that.
Kisuke06
2007-11-10, 18:08
This one was awesome. Togashi really know how to make a good manga. But where the hell is the king? And how come Yupi(I hink this is the name of the ant with butterfly wings)was relieved when he did not see the king? I thought he was going to be even more worried.
And Gon is just one of the best characters ever created...
Yes Gon is quality :).
As to where the King is and why Pufu was smiling, not sure but I guess he's realised that he should've known that the King wouldn't have been surprised and killed that easy.
No idea where the King is but I'm hoping he's gone up and out to meet with Netero who is attacking from above.
I can't see him running and hiding, also the stairs are the only way down from the top floor so everyone would've seen him. The only other possibilty (apart from him going up to see who is attacking) is maybe he's taking a few seconds to hide that blind girl (argh, my crap memory can't remember her name) or put her somewhere safe so she doesn't die during the upcoming extreme violence :)
Yupi - beast-ant royal guard with multiple arms.
Pufu - Butterfly wings
Pitou - female looking long haired male. (I always thought female because of tights and hair)
The only other possibilty (apart from him going up to see who is attacking) is maybe he's taking a few seconds to hide that blind girl (argh, my crap memory can't remember her name) or put her somewhere safe so she doesn't die during the upcoming extreme violence :)That is also what I thought. The girl is important for the king, unconsciously. So, even without him thinking about that, his body might have reacted to protect that girl. As you said, maybe, he tried to find a safe place to place her. That may even give the opportunity to Novu's apprentice to see the King, if the King would decide to take her to a far away location instantly.
The king not being found at that place was really because of the girl he was playing against. Too bad, his game seems to be finished with a "clear" loss.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/sazelyt/image03pitast5.jpg
(by BF)
Also, Yupi may have an aura level around 10 times of what Morau has (that number also equals to 35 times of what Gon showed during his fight against Knuckle). Intelligence seems to be the key for a win against those monsters, though, that may only be valid against Yupi.
Hmm, "Clear loss" does that mean the king killed her after he beat her at gung gi?
The picture almost makes it look as though the King is holding her because something else killed her, like the falling dragon fire. Why would he bother holding her dead body if he had done it?
Anyway, the strength of the royal guards makes me think it even more likely that there are going to be some serious injuries/deaths on the hunter side and maybe even that the ants won't be fully destroyed during this mission?
Hmm, "Clear loss" does that mean the king killed her after he beat her at gung gi?
The picture almost makes it look as though the King is holding her because something else killed her, like the falling dragon fire. Why would he bother holding her dead body if he had done it?I am assuming, the king has never won against her. And, if she is gone, then his chance to win against her is also gone. That would make his actions to be understandable (at the time she was injured, she was still valuable for him; if she had lost to the king, her use to the king would have died as well).
Kisuke06
2007-11-17, 09:16
As swerv said, I also think something else killed the girl, not the king. But what/who would have killed her? I mean, the king probably would sense the dragons and would save her.
Just read the scan that's now out, omg the king is so not happy. I just reread some of the previous chapters and had fortgotten that the King told Pitou to look after the gun gi girl like himself and now she looks pretty dead.
I think Pitou may get some punishment from the King before Netero and Zeno arrive, which could be just aswell as the other teams are going to struggle just to deal with Yupi on his own.
Also where will Pufu go? Probably towards the King also. If so, the Chairman and Zeno would be facing the King and 2 royal guards. I think this would be another good reason for Togashi to have the King put Pitou out of the fight for a while, just to give the good guys chance.
So many different things could happen though, I love the way Togashi can keep us guessing, 3 more chapters until another break though? Or so I read on another forum. It will be painful to wait again!
/me Goes to lie down in a dark room to try to stop thinking about who is going to go where and what will happen.
Key Board
2007-11-17, 19:32
I should have noticed this sooner, but Yupi reminds me Goto from Parasyte/Kiseijuu
I should have noticed this sooner, but Yupi reminds me Goto from Parasyte/KiseijuuThis is the second (similarity based) reference I heard on the same manga, regarding Yupi. I should check that character...
ironbomb
2007-11-18, 02:58
Just read the scan that's now out, omg the king is so not happy. I just reread some of the previous chapters and had fortgotten that the King told Pitou to look after the gun gi girl like himself and now she looks pretty dead.
I think Pitou may get some punishment from the King before Netero and Zeno arrive, which could be just aswell as the other teams are going to struggle just to deal with Yupi on his own.
Also where will Pufu go? Probably towards the King also. If so, the Chairman and Zeno would be facing the King and 2 royal guards. I think this would be another good reason for Togashi to have the King put Pitou out of the fight for a while, just to give the good guys chance.
So many different things could happen though, I love the way Togashi can keep us guessing, 3 more chapters until another break though? Or so I read on another forum. It will be painful to wait again!
/me Goes to lie down in a dark room to try to stop thinking about who is going to go where and what will happen.
I dont think Pitou is gonna get punished for his/her(I STLL THINK ITS A HER!!!) failure of not being able to save Komugi because remember a few chapters back the plan for the selection(about possible intruders..)? The king told her to dont follow her around with her en or something similar. Anything above the 2nd floor(?) would be his matter and NOONE should intrude or something like that. btw why are we using spoilers even though we are discussing the manga =P. We are only talking about "possible" situations lol!
I dont think Pitou is gonna get punished for his/her(I STLL THINK ITS A HER!!!) failure of not being able to save Komugi because remember a few chapters back the plan for the selection(about possible intruders..)? The king told her to dont follow her around with her en or something similar. Anything above the 2nd floor(?) would be his matter and NOONE should intrude or something like that. btw why are we using spoilers even though we are discussing the manga =P. We are only talking about "possible" situations lol!
I think King still have a reason to punish Pitou if not for his/her inability of saving Komugi then for his/her inability of preventing the attack in the first place (it seems that King hates to be monitered but he agrees royal guards are responsible to protect him). However, I doubt King would do it now. He either would require Pitou save Komugi(if still possible) or kill the murderer before he does anything else.
I just used the spoiler tag in case there are any old fans of HxH who haven't realised it started back up again and are coming to the thread to see why it's getting posts again :)
Yes Pitou will always be a she to me, the hair and face and I'm sure those are tights she's wearing!
ironbomb
2007-11-19, 03:12
I think King still have a reason to punish Pitou if not for his/her inability of saving Komugi then for his/her inability of preventing the attack in the first place (it seems that King hates to be monitered but he agrees royal guards are responsible to protect him). However, I doubt King would do it now. He either would require Pitou save Komugi(if still possible) or kill the murderer before he does anything else.
I guess ill tag alot with the spoilers then =P.
Neways, I don't think the king would punish Pitou if he is "calm". I mean certainly after the death(..carrying her like that..think she's dead) of komugi theres no way he would be calm considering how he treasure her. It wasn't exactly her fault that suddenly in a split second 1 dragon became millions lol. She was planning to face Zeno/Netero from the start to prevent any damage to the king or anyone in the castle.
But your right that if any punishment is bestow on Pitou and/or any other royal guard, it would be dealt with after dealing with the intruders(doesnt it sound like we are supporting the king/the royal guards lol). But with his mental situation...IM not sure if the king would be able to analysis the situation rationally.. So PUNISHMENT is still possible!
Kisuke06
2007-11-19, 15:58
Just some of my thoughts on what is going to happen.
Kogumi is dead, we will have a short explanation. Because of that the king is going to have a enormous power.
The king is going to fight Netero.
Pitou is going to fight Zeno.
Thinking that the king is OK Pufu is going to help Yupi, who is fighting alone against 6 intruders.
3 of the hunter will fight against Pufu, the other 3 are going to fight against Yupi.
And probably the hunter team will be reduced, if you know what I mean.
Spoilers for 268 are out!
Seems like Mereum might have really changed. The Gungi Girl is hurt, and the King commands Pitou to heal her. Also, the King requests for a change in location for the battle with Netero and Zeno.
ironbomb
2007-11-19, 22:14
Spoilers for 268 are out!
Seems like Mereum might have really changed. The Gungi Girl is hurt, and the King commands Pitou to heal her. Also, the King requests for a change in location for the battle with Netero and Zeno.
Where.... btw whose Mereum?
Nightengale
2007-11-20, 05:12
Where.... btw whose Mereum?
Mereum is the name intended for the King by the Queen.
ironbomb
2007-11-20, 12:55
Ah, totally forgot about that lol. I rather call him king lol than that...but im not so sure if the king really "changed". I think he always had some sort of feelings for Komugi. Because of this he requested the change in location so Pitou can concentrate on healing her and not disturb the fight between them.
Let's see if Pitou will heal Komugi's eyes too. I guess, expecting that kind of medical greatness is the least we can do. And, I wonder if that healing process would also help Komugi gain some powers too. She already showed some kind of aura when playing against the King.
Regarding the match-ups, they may soon get really out of control. With Pitou working on the healing process, Gon and Killua may not get the fight they are looking for. And, Yupi might be a tougher matchup for Knuckle and Shoot. And, the time is getting really short for Knuckle to make some more damage before his invisibility power wears off. After that, it will be really difficult to continue the fight without getting some serious damage.
And, King acting that rational and humanly is another surprise of the chapter. Changing the location of the fight...Was he aware of the strength of his opponents, if so, he should know that they are weaker than him. He could have finished them there - in his view that should not be a problem. If he is the king, why bother with unnecessary delays. Anyway, it is good that he is changing. But, it won't be good for his opponents. I still don't think two against the King will be enough, especially after the latest disturbance they gave to him. Then, who will become the additional support?Ah, totally forgot about that lol. I rather call him king lol than that...You are right in your choice. That name is a wasted effort. King has never acknowledged it. That is no surprise, since I don't think King and his men are aware of that name, too.
hxhLucifer
2007-11-24, 13:48
Let's see if Pitou will heal Komugi's eyes too. I guess, expecting that kind of medical greatness is the least we can do. And, I wonder if that healing process would also help Komugi gain some powers too. She already showed some kind of aura when playing against the King.
Regarding the match-ups, they may soon get really out of control. With Pitou working on the healing process, Gon and Killua may not get the fight they are looking for. And, Yupi might be a tougher matchup for Knuckle and Shoot. And, the time is getting really short for Knuckle to make some more damage before his invisibility power wears off. After that, it will be really difficult to continue the fight without getting some serious damage.
And, King acting that rational and humanly is another surprise of the chapter. Changing the location of the fight...Was he aware of the strength of his opponents, if so, he should know that they are weaker than him. He could have finished them there - in his view that should not be a problem. If he is the king, why bother with unnecessary delays. Anyway, it is good that he is changing. But, it won't be good for his opponents. I still don't think two against the King will be enough, especially after the latest disturbance they gave to him. Then, who will become the additional support?You are right in your choice. That name is a wasted effort. King has never acknowledged it. That is no surprise, since I don't think King and his men are aware of that name, too.
He even killed his own mother, i don't think he cares about his name that much, not even one tiny bit.
ironbomb
2007-11-24, 14:30
He even killed his own mother, i don't think he cares about his name that much, not even one tiny bit.
Well...I dont think anyone but a few ants know the "real" name of the king. If I recall correctly, the queen gave the name of the king when she was about to die. Neither the king or any of the royal guards where around for that. Only that ant..forgot his name who ran to the Morau for help to save the king knows the name.
THE KING IS NOT AMUSED.
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/9881/1195910290592mg2.gif
He even killed his own mother, i don't think he cares about his name that much, not even one tiny bit.Another observation from the latest chapters: your suggestion seems to be already in the past. King recently questioned about not having a name after receiving a related question from Komugi. He is still in the learning phase, and he may actually announce his name during his next fight against the elder duo (it is also possible that something like "I would have liked to know about your name before I die" that Komugi would say - don't get me wrong, she definitely wouldn't say it like that, not her character - may trigger a similar response).
ironbomb
2007-11-26, 01:06
Another observation from the latest chapters: your suggestion seems to be already in the past. King recently questioned about not having a name after receiving a related question from Komugi. He is still in the learning phase, and he may actually announce his name during his next fight against the elder duo (it is also possible that something like "I would have liked to know about your name before I die" that Komugi would say - don't get me wrong, she definitely wouldn't say it like that, not her character - may trigger a similar response).
Well, she did boldly stated that her only reason of existance is because of Gun-gi. If that is taken away from her it would mean she is dead anyways..So you never know she might request for his name ^^. But has the king ever thought so hard before lol? Thinking of a name for oneself can be stressful!
But has the king ever thought so hard before lol? Thinking of a name for oneself can be stressful!King is evolving in his thoughts and approaches to other matters because of the countless losses he has recently suffered in a multi-dimensional game. That process might also lead him to think of a name in an instant that reflects his situation.
ironbomb
2007-11-26, 13:01
lol made a wrong reply.. But neways.
Its true that he is changing. The fact that he requested a change of location was a sign of it. But to come up with a name while facing two pros in battle...are they just gonna sit there until they receive an answer from him?
seems like Killua is going to show off what "godspeed" is about in this chapter judging from the early pictures.
ironbomb
2007-11-27, 13:36
seems like Killua is going to show off what "godspeed" is about in this chapter judging from the early pictures.
Does it have anything with his new technique that helps Gon?
After that many hits on Yupi, the counter is at 590. Knuckle's ability is not going to work properly unless he gets a lot more hits. And, I wonder how long Meleoron's breath will last. It should be close to the limit already.
seems like Killua is going to show off what "godspeed" is about in this chapter judging from the early pictures.Killua should learn to control himself. His eyes changed once again to the brutal killer mode. And, the pages focused on his attack, which is different than before. With bigger pictures we will see what is going on more clearly.
ironbomb
2007-11-27, 19:13
After that many hits on Yupi, the counter is at 590. Knuckle's ability is not going to work properly unless he gets a lot more hits. And, I wonder how long Meleoron's breath will last. It should be close to the limit already.
Killua should learn to control himself. His eyes changed once again to the brutal killer mode. And, the pages focused on his attack, which is different than before. With bigger pictures we will see what is going on more clearly.
even though this comment really isnt a spoiler... but lol... I havent seen the spoilers for the chapter yet.. but..how many hits are you exactly talking about oO..its not always about the hits too, its the amount of nen used in the hit that counts. Meleorons said 3minutes? or so he could last. Its been only ~ 20seconds? maybe less since they enter the palace.
What did you mean "the pictures focused on his attack, which is different than before."?
zendavis
2007-11-27, 20:06
I expect Netero and one other to be killed off and everyone else to run away with the help of Novu. The entire raid will be considered a loss.
Another thing is Killua and Gon are separated. Gon is heading for the place where King was with Komugi after Killua's grandpa's attack, meaning he is going to meet with Pitou there as planned, whereas Killua might be heading for Pufu.
What did you mean "the pictures focused on his attack, which is different than before."?The pictures showed strong nen activity in his hands. Some kind of nen powered something becoming like a rope reaching for the enemy, and it finishes with the heads of the enemy in Killua's hand. It might be yoyos, but, the head finding its way in his hand with the yoyos looks strange. It reminds me Killua's assassins techniques. And, him extending his arms with his ability is another possibility. Anyway, I might have missed something, that is why I am waiting for the original raw.
ironbomb
2007-11-27, 23:06
Another thing is Killua and Gon are separated. Gon is heading for the place where King was with Komugi after Killua's grandpa's attack, meaning he is going to meet with Pitou there as planned, whereas Killua might be heading for Pufu.
The pictures showed strong nen activity in his hands. Some kind of nen powered something becoming like a rope reaching for the enemy, and it finishes with the heads of the enemy in Killua's hand. It might be yoyos, but, the head finding its way in his hand with the yoyos looks strange. It reminds me Killua's assassins techniques. And, him extending his arms with his ability is another possibility. Anyway, I might have missed something, that is why I am waiting for the original raw.
Might be his assassin technique(something similar to the 1 he used during the Hunter exam where he took the guys heart out] combined with electricity..the electricity has the ability to stun the opponent so with that he has enuff time to snatch the head off?...just my guess and I still havent seen the raws yet =/
Kisuke06
2007-12-01, 17:30
So, it seems that the original plan got back on track. Morau is heading for Pufo, Shoot and Knuckle are fighting Yupi, the only thing that may change is that only Gon is going after Pitou because Killua will fight that other ant.
And now I finally understand why that dead ant is with them. I was wondering for some time why he was with them and not Ikarugo.
Damn, I can't believe that next weeks is going to be the last chapter for a while...
ironbomb
2007-12-01, 20:42
So, it seems that the original plan got back on track. Morau is heading for Pufo, Shoot and Knuckle are fighting Yupi, the only thing that may change is that only Gon is going after Pitou because Killua will fight that other ant.
And now I finally understand why that dead ant is with them. I was wondering for some time why he was with them and not Ikarugo.
Damn, I can't believe that next weeks is going to be the last chapter for a while...
I thought a few chapters back it was stated that Ikarugo was gonna take the body of the dragonfly ant... might have been my assumption then if it wasnt. I dont think Gon is gonna fight Pitou at least not until SHE(yes I still use she for Pitou =P) finishes healing Komugi. Its only been liek what 5seconds that passed since they enter the palace? or did that 4.xx meant minutes/seconds..not sure...yea next MIGHT be the last but its just spectulations...might just be a quick break for christmas...who knows =/.
Kisuke06
2007-12-02, 13:37
I thought a few chapters back it was stated that Ikarugo was gonna take the body of the dragonfly ant... might have been my assumption then if it wasnt. I dont think Gon is gonna fight Pitou at least not until SHE(yes I still use she for Pitou =P) finishes healing Komugi. Its only been liek what 5seconds that passed since they enter the palace? or did that 4.xx meant minutes/seconds..not sure...yea next MIGHT be the last but its just spectulations...might just be a quick break for christmas...who knows =/.
Well, I don't really remember if that was stated or not, but I have been wondering about it for the last chapters... =p
About Gon... well, I think the only way he can fight alone against Pitou is if she(I also prefer to use she)can't fight 100%, thus if she is using part of her power to heal Komugi Gon might have a chance. Then again we are talking about Gon, he might wait until Pitou finishes healing the girl.
And I really hope next chapter isn't the last.
ironbomb
2007-12-02, 15:12
Well, I don't really remember if that was stated or not, but I have been wondering about it for the last chapters... =p
About Gon... well, I think the only way he can fight alone against Pitou is if she(I also prefer to use she)can't fight 100%, thus if she is using part of her power to heal Komugi Gon might have a chance. Then again we are talking about Gon, he might wait until Pitou finishes healing the girl.
And I really hope next chapter isn't the last.
I really think we dont need to use these spoiler tags...Its not really spoiling anything since we are discussing the manga/scans that are available lol.
Hmm..if I recall correctly, Pitou doesnt have to be around the body that she is healing. While healing the king, she stepped aside to talk to Pufu while her "skill"..forgot the name =/ was doing it. But it does take up a big portion of her nen to use the technique...so I guess it would be a fair fight with Gon but I was thinking the same thing that knowing GON, he wont fight Pitou half-assed
Pito needs to stay close to the nurse, because she is conneted whit pito tails
ironbomb
2007-12-03, 03:20
Ah thats true..but can still keep a big enough distance to participate in a fight..maybe =P?
Kisuke06
2007-12-04, 13:35
Note from Togashi on chapter 270:
近くまた戻ってまいります。
なるべく速く帰ってきます。
頑張ります。 <義博>
予告の所には
次号より、しばらくの間休載いたします。ご了承ください
再開が決まり次第、本誌の方でお知らせいたします
He'll back as soon as possible. Hunter will be taken off for a little while, please bear with it. Once he (or.. Jump Editors?) decide on the return, he'll inform everyone.
Translated by Battle Franky.
Just hope it's a short break.
ironbomb
2007-12-04, 13:58
Note from Togashi on chapter 270:
Translated by Battle Franky.
Just hope it's a short break.
grrrr..was there a reason given for the break?
Kisuke06
2007-12-05, 13:33
grrrr..was there a reason given for the break?
So far that is the only translation I have found, I don't know for sure.
:sad:
Well, I hope this "little while" won't be transformed into a year...
Man, all this waiting has really killed Hunter x Hunter for me. I want to give up on this series, but I just need to finish it somehow. I really think it should end soon. These breaks are killing me man.
:sad:
Well, I hope this "little while" won't be transformed into a year...Hopefully not. Quite likely, he is still working on the story and the future chapters, but at a much slower pace - maybe only during bathroom breaks - (considering HxH's and mangaka's popularity, I doubt the publishers have any power to force any kind of restriction regarding the publication period on Togashi, even if he is not deathbed ill - btw, if he was seriously (deathbed) ill, I am sure we could have gotten more chapters, should I say thanks to the will of the dying). So, once the publisher gets enough chapters to publish in consecutive weeks, or Togashi enters the "I won't be back" mode, they will resume the story, like this time. It is better than the cycle of getting one chapter then waiting for 10 weeks for another chapter, etc...
sanzolim
2007-12-08, 04:22
anyone read the latest chapter? it was so good.. but according to the last page, :frustrated:the series will yet again be on a HIATUS!!!!
ironbomb
2007-12-08, 13:37
anyone read the latest chapter? it was so good.. but according to the last page, :frustrated:the series will yet again be on a HIATUS!!!!
oh remind me some more -_-.
Kisuke06
2007-12-08, 14:59
Togashi really knows what he is doing... what a better way to end this chapter than this:
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/6937/cccwa7.jpg
Now the waiting begins...
ironbomb
2007-12-08, 15:41
Togashi really knows what he is doing... what a better way to end this chapter than this:
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/6937/cccwa7.jpg
Now the waiting begins...
lol..yea, but at least he setup all the battles...what cliffhangers lol.
Issue #2 for 2008 (on sale December 10, 2007) of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine has announced that Yoshihiro Togashi's Hunter X Hunter adventure manga will go on hiatus in Japan again. The title just returned to the magazine on October 6 of this year, after being on an infamously extended hiatus that lasted one year and eight months. (The magazine had announced at the beginning of that earlier hiatus that it would last only a month.)
Shueisha's public relations department said the latest hiatus "is as planned. [The manga's] return date has yet to be determined." Togashi's message to readers on the latest magazine issue's Table of Contents page read in part, "I will be back as quickly as possible. I will do my best." The reason for the latest hiatus has not been given.
Source : ANN (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-12-10/funimation-voice-actor-randy-tallman-passes-away) / Mainichi Shimbun (http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20071210-00000004-maiall-ent)
ironbomb
2007-12-11, 01:54
So the Hiatus is gonna last longer than a month...blahz
gencbiba
2008-01-01, 04:00
Just finished the latest release, and wow... The cliffhangers are everywhere. I can't wait to see Gon fight. Maybe Togashi could have an apprentice or somebody close to him help him with the series. I wish he'd do that.
HxH is back from the grave again !
The next chapter will be released on march 3rd and volume 25 on april 3rd.
http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/2393/486950au8.jpg
Kisuke06
2008-01-31, 12:44
Just heard about it. Great news guys, just great.
Also, on ANN:
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-01-31/hunter-x-hunter-manga-reportedly-restarting-in-march
usopsama
2008-02-28, 13:55
It Is Out! It Is Finally Out! T_t
So far, the CAM version is out. The MQ or HQ version should be out within the next few days.
Awesome! Much sooner than I expected.
Kisuke06
2008-02-29, 09:26
The can version is already out? Well, until now I have only seen this pic on nexGear forums:
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m287/We1rD/161580.jpg
Kisuke06
2008-03-02, 11:09
I have just read binktopia's chapter 271 and damn, HxH is as good as ever.
gencbiba
2008-03-04, 00:45
Damn. Still a big cliffhanger although not as much as 270.
This might have been mentioned in the thread before but..
What happened to the quality in the manga after greed island? It looks more like sketches than manga-drawings. I know he was ill but still, the drawings are terrible and from what I've read (didn't read through the chimaera ant arc as I just couldn't bear it with the quality) the story is quite awful as well.
Anyone that could comment about this? :)
Iriliane
2008-03-04, 11:20
This might have been mentioned in the thread before but..
What happened to the quality in the manga after greed island? It looks more like sketches than manga-drawings. I know he was ill but still, the drawings are terrible and from what I've read (didn't read through the chimaera ant arc as I just couldn't bear it with the quality) the story is quite awful as well.
Anyone that could comment about this? :)
The art is usually fixed for the tankoubon release. Popular theory is that the recent hiatuses have been to give Togashi time to fix up the chapters after they've run in Jump (Notice that we're starting up again now that Volume 25 has just come out. Same thing happened when we started up again back in October just after 24 came out.).
Togashi doesn't really need to wory about Jump canceling the series on him given it's popularity so he can afford to be a lazy bastard and hand in work in progress sketches right before the chapter runs.
Keyquest
2008-03-04, 18:17
Can someone bring me up to date on this? I've seen the anime and the OVA anime where they're on greed island and Gon ends up finding his father. I thought that's how it ened, but it keeps going, was the greed island plot different in the manga, and have there been any new episodes of the anime since then?
Can someone bring me up to date on this? I've seen the anime and the OVA anime where they're on greed island and Gon ends up finding his father. I thought that's how it ened, but it keeps going, was the greed island plot different in the manga, and have there been any new episodes of the anime since then?
Actually he wasn't his father
no that the anime's end,in the manga that around vol 18 and now it is in vol 25/26
Keyquest
2008-03-04, 21:34
Ah so it wasn't him. Was gonna say, that ending was pretty unfinished in the anime.
a_nevels666
2008-03-05, 16:28
Ah so it wasn't him. Was gonna say, that ending was pretty unfinished in the anime.
It was basically the same as in the manga. They just stopped again because else they'd be catching up to the manga.
Yeah, they stopped it there to imply Gon found his dad, but IMO that was the best place to stop.
They could very well make more anime once this story arc in the manga is over.
Keyquest
2008-03-05, 21:44
Yeah that part was okay, but the whole Kumo (Spider) organisation part of the story was just cut off ;).
Kisuke06
2008-03-08, 17:57
It was a short but good chapter. Knuckle couldn't wait any longer, maybe he made the right choice?
usopsama
2008-03-16, 03:36
Gon's fight next!**
Gon's fight next!**
What if Pitou surrenders without any resistance?
Pitou is unable to use nen whenever Doctor Blythe is active, so he can only beg Gon and Killua for enough time to save Komugi, and he would do whatever Gon wants him do after.
So if Gon must fight Pitou, he has only two choices, at least in my eye, 1) wait until Pitou done treatment; 2) kill Komugi to force Pitou into fighting.
I personally think Gon would take option 2 if Killua not there to stop him.
Well the most sensible thing to do would be to just kill Pitou and go and help the others, but that will obviously not happen.
Although it should do because if Gon does anything else then it will be him that is selfish. Putting his own wants and needs before everyone else.
viperx116
2008-03-28, 20:58
So is Pitou a guy or a girl? I'm getting confused from all these different translations that refer to it as both him and her.
I always thought it was a girl, due to the hair and what I thought were knee high tights in the characters earlier appearences but apparently the Official Hunter x Hunter guide says he is male!
Although I've never seen a translation of the official guide.
The mother protecting her cubs reference in the latest issue has brought the discussion back up again, maybe hermaphrodite?
Kisuke06
2008-03-29, 19:11
I don't know, but I will keep referring to Pitou as a she. :P
Well, as I thought Gon is not going to fight Pitou like that. Also, seems like we won't see a fight at all since Pitou promised to heal Kaito after healing the girl. Then again, a lot of things can happen on 1 hour.
Trunkz Jr
2008-04-04, 01:02
and he would do whatever Gon wants him do after.
Good thing Gon isn't a dirty boy XD
I dunno if he's able to fix up Kaito, i mean he really looks messed up lol I think someone will come that will try to defend Pitou and they'll have to fight them or something
where can i find the manga for hunter x hunter??
I assumed Kaito had been killed and Pitou just used his body like a puppet, but I guess things changed during the break ;)
Trunkz Jr
2008-04-05, 00:41
where can i find the manga for hunter x hunter??
onemanga.com
If you wanna start from where the Anime ended (with the man fishing in the water) then start here: http://www.onemanga.com/Hunter_X_Hunter/185/ And go to Page 10-11 and you'll be right there :) After that, anything you read will be new.
Defiance
2008-04-05, 01:56
Actually he wasn't his father
no that the anime's end,in the manga that around vol 18 and now it is in vol 25/26
Have the spiders used the void nen user on their leader?
Have the spiders used the void nen user on their leader?
They have only shown up once after Greed Island. Until then they are still waiting for any info about Kuroro, so Kurapika's curse hasn't been lifted. But it may have been done just we have been told since Genei Ryodan is not the focus at this point of time.
ok, so after watching the tv/ova series for a 4th time, i wanted to get into the manga after GI , which from what i've gathered starts at chap 185. The first 2 pages have ants on them. Please tell me that the manga is worth continuing, because ants seem like a REALLY stupid plotline to me :\
Trunkz Jr
2008-04-05, 23:51
ok, so after watching the tv/ova series for a 4th time, i wanted to get into the manga after GI , which from what i've gathered starts at chap 185. The first 2 pages have ants on them. Please tell me that the manga is worth continuing, because ants seem like a REALLY stupid plotline to me :\
Is it kinda weird, but I supose its original at the time same time. You'd have to read a lot of manga to catch up, but cause I like HXH so much I did and now I am caught up, and its at an exciting moment which the saga will end soon and will get back to the spiders and the Kurapika.
One thing I hope they do, is do what they did in shippuuden.. Age gon from 12 to like 15 or 16, that'd be awesome. I'd like to see hanzo also, he's gotta be extremely strong as a ninja nen user :D
That was the longest 12 hours I've spent catching up to where the HxH manga was from where the anime left off. All I can say is interesting read so far except the brutality of some actions and censorship had me wondering if I was reading the same show I liked.
So tired but in a good way though.
Trunkz Jr
2008-04-07, 01:23
That was the longest 12 hours I've spent catching up to where the HxH manga was from where the anime left off. All I can say is interesting read so far except the brutality of some actions and censorship had me wondering if I was reading the same show I liked.
So tired but in a good way though.
Remember in the beginning when their on the Airship and they try to get the ball away and Killua gives up and gets pissed off, and that guy pisses him off and he just Knocks him out...
This is what REALLY happened in the manga, he kills them. I can understand why people like manga better, cause Anime tends to leave out some things (I enjoy Anime more tho).
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/1323/killua3uv3.jpg
Anyone read 276? ^_^
Knuckles has the right idea, keep buying time by running till the timer goes more and more up XD
infectedrabbid
2008-04-09, 03:46
I LOVE KILLLLLLLUUUUUUUAAAAA!!!
He's so damn cool!!
I just started to read Hunter X Hunter manga where anime ended. And it keeps bugging me why the guality of drawing has dropped so much form the earlier days. Did the mangaka lose interest to this series or what?
a_nevels666
2008-04-12, 21:02
I just started to read Hunter X Hunter manga where anime ended. And it keeps bugging me why the guality of drawing has dropped so much form the earlier days. Did the mangaka lose interest to this series or what?
Read the volume releases, not the shounen jump versions.
Trunkz Jr
2008-04-13, 01:53
Read the volume releases, not the shounen jump versions.
Yeah they just feed it to us fast so we shut up lol then they make it better.
In 277, Knuckles is gonna get his @ss kicked, his Interest thing isn't gonna do crap no matter how long they fight for >.<
In 277, Knuckles is gonna get his @ss kicked, his Interest thing isn't gonna do crap no matter how long they fight for >.<
Bad moves on Knuckle's side. First running away from Yupi thinking he would go after him; second hotheadedly challenging Yupi in front when unnecessary. His "loan-out" is still less than 1000, and he is obvious on disadvantage against Yupi. But since Killua and Meleoron are going to help him out, he may not be crushed by the ant too quick. But, wait, the fight with Yupi may not mean anything (Yupi seems too simple-headed to come up any good idea), thus Pufu vs Morau looks more decisive. If Netero can't defeat King (I really doubt he can make it just by himself) before Pufu finishes off Morau, then game over for hunters.
Trunkz Jr
2008-04-13, 11:14
Bad moves on Knuckle's side. First running away from Yupi thinking he would go after him; second hotheadedly challenging Yupi in front when unnecessary. His "loan-out" is still less than 1000, and he is obvious on disadvantage against Yupi. But since Killua and Meleoron are going to help him out, he may not be crushed by the ant too quick. But, wait, the fight with Yupi may not mean anything (Yupi seems too simple-headed to come up any good idea), thus Pufu vs Morau looks more decisive. If Netero can't defeat King (I really doubt he can make it just by himself) before Pufu finishes off Morau, then game over for hunters.
That's true. I think your right tho, I have a feeling Netero might die, and I think there could be a 15-20% chance that Gin could show up ^_^ If Killua does fight with Yupi, I think with the time it takes for him to get there, have a battle and stuff, I have a feeling the Interest might add up and him help win in the end (maybe) unless Gon goes to him out. I Feel more that Gon will either fight Pitou (not sure, maybe he'll break his promise) OR after helping Kaito, he might wonder off to where Netero is XD
I Feel more that Gon will either fight Pitou (not sure, maybe he'll break his promise) OR after helping Kaito, he might wonder off to where Netero is XD
While Pitou DID look sincere, it's hard to tell whether she(yeah i'm calling him a she) is gonna keep that promise. Their only concern is the King, and anything other than that should mean nothing. No doubt it'll be a battle between them.
Trunkz Jr
2008-04-21, 14:02
Pwned. I was tired of that guy anyway lol
http://img37.onemanga.com/mangas/00000078/000029485/18.jpg
I've watched all the last OVA eps now Greed Island 14th... And i was wondering if it is any more eps after this? because that en was not any good XD And where can i find those eps?
If not, maybe someone knows when they should be launched?
And if someone knows where i can read the MANGA bit after 14th GREED ISLAND please tell =D
Trunkz Jr
2008-04-23, 00:03
I've watched all the last OVA eps now Greed Island 14th... And i was wondering if it is any more eps after this? because that en was not any good XD And where can i find those eps?
If not, maybe someone knows when they should be launched?
And if someone knows where i can read the MANGA bit after 14th GREED ISLAND please tell =D
They'll release more OVA's once their done the new saga in the manga. If you wanna read ahead in the manga, click here: http://www.onemanga.com/Hunter_X_Hunter/185/ and go to Page 10-11.
Trunkz Jr
2008-04-29, 03:22
Also i'm sure this Saga will probably end around 300 or so, then we'll be seeing news about the OVA for it while continuing the manga :)
Anh_Minh
2008-04-29, 04:37
I just started to read Hunter X Hunter manga where anime ended. And it keeps bugging me why the guality of drawing has dropped so much form the earlier days. Did the mangaka lose interest to this series or what?
I read something about health problems. He's also gone on long hiatuses.
Trunkz Jr
2008-04-29, 14:02
I read something about health problems. He's also gone on long hiatuses.
Wasn't that just last time what happened and why it took so long for the manga to come out once again, or do you mean this is like April 2008 recent? The manga seems to still be coming out each week.
Anh_Minh
2008-04-29, 14:43
I mean the reason the quality went down, years ago, and he only published on and off since, was due to health problems.
Trunkz Jr
2008-04-29, 21:08
I mean the reason the quality went down, years ago, and he only published on and off since, was due to health problems.
But don't they up the quality in the actual manga release rather then jump?
But don't they up the quality in the actual manga release rather then jump?
They do. In fact, one of the rumors was that Togashi wasn't actually sick. That's was just an excuse so he has time to upgrade the art for the tankobon releases. There were also rumors that he was clashing with the Jump! management as they wanted him to drag out the series, sort of how they forced Toriyama to drag out Dragonball, and that's why the quality dropped so much.
But don't they up the quality in the actual manga release rather then jump?
from Kisuke06:
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/6443/hunterxhunter248p01ns3.png
http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/4966/hunter240007zd4.jpg
from bobjoemac:
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i271/bobjoemac/HunterXHunter252-p09.png
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i271/bobjoemac/HunterXHunter235-p09.png[/QUOTE]
Unfortunately for me, waiting for the vol releases is too long :(
Trunkz Jr
2008-04-30, 01:23
Thanks for clearing that up frubam, I had a feeling they were releasing them in better quality for the manga releases, not only that theres small differences that he adds to make it look better compared to the quick release they pop out.
I don't mind the poor quality mainly cause I just wanna eat the story, then buy the manga when it finally comes out for the good quality stuff.
usopsama
2008-05-10, 01:48
Another break. =(
It was nice to see Killua's dad drop in unexpectedly.
So Killua electrocuted that guard and it stunned him so Knuckle could lay the smackdown on him? Cool, a bit of a cheap way to win but still quite entertaining I guess.
I wonder if those missiles are going to come flying in and kill the invisible guy whilst Killua, Knuckle and Shoot are all thanking him for his help ;)
tommetass
2008-05-26, 13:09
So.. I'm very new at this.. but is the Hunter X Hunter manga still going on?
I've only seen the anime..
is the manga any good?
oh and one more thing...
What's up with Kurapica???
HE is clearly a SHE!...
Kurapica is a woman and she will marry Leorio...
right?
a_nevels666
2008-05-29, 14:39
So.. I'm very new at this.. but is the Hunter X Hunter manga still going on?
I've only seen the anime..
is the manga any good?
oh and one more thing...
What's up with Kurapica???
HE is clearly a SHE!...
Kurapica is a woman and she will marry Leorio...
right?
The manga is great, and yes, it's still running.(although the mangaka takes breaks now and then)
alamarco
2008-05-30, 15:37
Finally caught up to 280 today. What a great manga, shame that the mangaka gets sick :(.
About Kurapica, he is a guy. The mangaka has stated this himself (or so my buddy claims, I never asked for proof) and the words that Kurapica uses in Japan are words that guys use. I myself thought Kurapica was a girl, but everything in the manga shows Kurapica as a guy.
My initial thoughts of the ant arc where pretty bad. I thought the ant King was a rip off of Freeza from DBZ. However the story progressed really well and the new characters introduced made for an interesting story.
Although Killua is my favourite I have a feeling he's going to be the final obstacle in Gon's way to reach Gin. As much as I want Killua to remain by Gon's side, he seems to be turning more and more towards the dark side of the force.
usopsama
2008-05-30, 17:19
Just because 冨樫義博 is on hiatus, that doesn't necessary mean he is ill. =p
Anh_Minh
2008-05-30, 17:20
Finally caught up to 280 today. What a great manga, shame that the mangaka gets sick :(.
About Kurapica, he is a guy. The mangaka has stated this himself (or so my buddy claims, I never asked for proof) and the words that Kurapica uses in Japan are words that guys use. I myself thought Kurapica was a girl, but everything in the manga shows Kurapica as a guy.
My initial thoughts of the ant arc where pretty bad. I thought the ant King was a rip off of Freeza from DBZ. However the story progressed really well and the new characters introduced made for an interesting story.
Although Killua is my favourite I have a feeling he's going to be the final obstacle in Gon's way to reach Gin. As much as I want Killua to remain by Gon's side, he seems to be turning more and more towards the dark side of the force.
He seems to be turning away from it. But then, he started out as pretty dark. Even if he didn't want to kill people for money, he seemed to have no trouble doing it to relieve stress. He now has learnt the Power of Friendship, and made all kinds of sacrifice because of it, despite his education.
It is Gon who's becoming dark. He started out as unable to hold a grudge no matter what was done to him, and always ready to help people around him, but is now fighting a murderous rage that might doom an innocent.
alamarco
2008-05-30, 20:10
While reading it seemed to me that there were many times it looked like Killua was on the edge and pointed towards the dark side. Even after the pin removal he still has the killer instinct. The one example I can think of is when he killed those two ants swiftly even though he was the one so adamant about sticking to the plan no matter what.
As for ill, that's what my buddy told me. I never asked him for proof, so I'm just relying on that. I may of been misinformed. However I think it makes sense, because what other reason would there be for a hiatus?
what other reason would there be for a hiatus?So you can make another 50 chapters of the story w/o worrying about deadlines :rolleyes:
alamarco
2008-05-31, 01:52
If that's true, I find it hard to fathom. When someone enjoys the work they do for a living I find it hard to believe they'll stop and take it easy. The reason most authors continue their work is because they enjoy it. Most of the times you can tell the difference between those who enjoy it and those who are in it for the money in terms of the quality produced.
However, unless the mangaka states something in an official sense this is all just speculation. If you search via Google you can find many different reasons for past hiatuses, which may of course be rumours.
Anh_Minh
2008-05-31, 02:41
While reading it seemed to me that there were many times it looked like Killua was on the edge and pointed towards the dark side. Even after the pin removal he still has the killer instinct.
The way I see it, when he goes dark, it's not so much that he's tempted by the dark side, but that he's relapsing. Habits of a lifetime are hard to break.
The one example I can think of is when he killed those two ants swiftly even though he was the one so adamant about sticking to the plan no matter what.
Actually, that was an example of succumbing to the power of friendship. He did it to save his disguised friend, who would otherwise had been exposed. The old Killua wouldn't have cared and would have put the mission first.
But then, the old Killua wouldn't have walked into this deathtrap to start with.
tommetass
2008-06-08, 15:16
just finished with chapter 280 now.. wow, it's exciting!
Is there a way we can know when the next chapter is coming?
like.. inside news?
Anh_Minh
2008-06-08, 15:24
You can always try to fly to Japan and pester the author.
TooPurePureBoy
2008-06-09, 19:05
Wait....you think that'll work? :uhoh:
Fipskuul
2008-06-10, 02:31
Wait....you think that'll work? :uhoh:
For a normal one, who knows. But, for this one, nope. He would rather die and leave an unfinished story than getting pestered about it. Knock the wood, so we may get to see an end to the story in our lifetime.
mrsticky005
2008-06-24, 12:40
Probably the most likely reasons for the hiatus are as followed
1. Togashi is ill at the moment (though I don't think that is the reason)
2. Togashi is doing research for his manga
3. It's a marketing ploy
4. Togashi simply wants a vacation.
5. Togashi enjoys torturing his loyal readers
Probably the most likely reasons for the hiatus are as followed
1. Togashi is ill at the moment (though I don't think that is the reason)
2. Togashi is doing research for his manga
3. It's a marketing ploy
4. Togashi simply wants a vacation.
5. Togashi enjoys torturing his loyal readers
I want to believe the reason 1:heh:... However
6, It's said that he is busy to make dōjinshi.
tommetass
2008-06-26, 05:18
I heard there was a 10 week break after chapter 280, anyone who knows this for a fact?
Lugia_Tsuyu
2008-07-08, 19:38
I stopped reading Hunter x Hunter since Vol. 22...or maybe even earlier than that. But after I heard that the King is actually changed a little because of a human girl...my interest in the story is back!!! >_< Can't wait for the next chapter! (The King and Netero have been gone for so long...aren't they suppose to be fighting?)
And I hope Komugi is okay. She's a very bright character and I love her (well, her look is kinda...=_=' Well, if I overlook those messy hair, thick eyebrows, and...you know...she's a really cute girl.)
Fipskuul
2008-07-08, 23:23
I heard there was a 10 week break after chapter 280, anyone who knows this for a fact?When it comes to Togashi there is no fact, other than the patience you have.
Lone Wolf
2008-07-22, 23:51
Although Killua is my favourite I have a feeling he's going to be the final obstacle in Gon's way to reach Gin. As much as I want Killua to remain by Gon's side, he seems to be turning more and more towards the dark side of the force.
Uh, yeah, I thought that was spelled out pretty clearly in the Sky Ring arc...
/LW
tommetass
2008-07-25, 07:19
Uh, yeah, I thought that was spelled out pretty clearly in the Sky Ring arc...
/LW
Hmm, well Killua might turn.. but I think that manga creators in general, as suprising as they can be, they also have a "feel-good" side about them.. which leads me to believe that Gon's friendship with Killua will last...
Anh_Minh
2008-07-25, 07:25
Eh... They may have one deadly duel or two without destroying their friendship, surely.
tommetass
2008-07-25, 09:26
Eh... They may have one deadly duel or two without destroying their friendship, surely.
ah yeah, I can see that! :)
mrsticky005
2008-07-25, 09:43
another reason for the hiatus:
Togashi is working on redrawing the volumes.
AmIaNeRd
2008-07-27, 13:38
Ah.. .well I hope the hiatus ends... very soon...
I miss Kurapika and Leorio :upset:
where do i start reading if i watched all the anime?
mrsticky005
2008-07-29, 09:03
Chapter 185
and if you want to start off EXACTLY where the anime left off
go to the tenth and eleventh page of the chapter
http://www.onemanga.com/Hunter_X_Hunter/185/10-11/
usopsama
2008-10-03, 18:01
281:
Wow. It was worth the wait. That was so good.
It wasn't that good, though I did think it was a solid chapter.I didn't think Killua had any extra techniques, and that one seems to be pretty powerful. Guess it uses a lot of electricity if he lost it that fast though or perhaps he cant store as much electricity as he wants.
Anyways, I'm more interested in Gon and Pitua(or whatever that royal guard member's name that can repair the body is)
I thought Killua was going to finish him off but it doesn't seem that his attacks have had any lasting effect. Although I did like the extra spikiness to his power up look art style. Also it should be interesting to see what interest has added up to now after all of knuckle's punches.
I think smoke guy's brain is going to explode, scanners style, although he surely could just use some smoke attack if he's that worried about a trap, it doesn't really seem as though it's that much of a dilema.
As for the next 2 chapters, useless stuff about Ikurago :(, at least smoke guy finally did something.
mrsticky005
2008-10-21, 10:40
I think the new chapters are solid but not quite the level where we left off.
Though it shouldn't take very long before we get to that level again.
Anh_Minh
2008-10-21, 10:41
It shouldn't take long before we get to a hiatus again. :p
Cinocard
2008-10-28, 17:21
I have been bearing this question for a long while, but i really can come up with an answer.
Why did Togashi sensei choose a kid to be the protagonist. And to keep him as a kid for such a long time. Why didn't he build another image like Yuusuke? Yuusuke is one of the coolest and Jump-like character i've ever seen. His and Gon characteristic are quite the same. Gon sure has his own moment of being GAR too, but no matter how i look, he's still like a punk. Just make him 2 year olders, a little more height, a more muscular body and different clothes, i'm sure he would be just like Yuusuke. After all, Gon age has nothing to do with the plot, except some moment of his innocence, and that his hands are shorter than the opponents.
mrsticky005
2008-10-31, 09:02
After all, Gon age has nothing to do with the plot, except some moment of his innocence, and that his hands are shorter than the opponents.[/QUOTE]
Which rock have you been living under and what have you been smoking?
Gon has EVERYTHING to do with the plot. In case you've forgotten the plot is and has always been Gon's search for his father. everything else is an OBSTACLE
in Gon's way. Killua, Kurapica, Leorio and all the others are just co-stars or minor characters.
I wouldn't want them to change Gon's age (though I think he should be a year or two older. He definitely looks older in Greed Island and beyond)
At least I wouldn't want Gon to be some buff 16 year old. It wouldn't be the same.
Gon is one of the most awesome main characters* ever once you get to know him.
In my mind, Gon is like the (almost) perfected version of Naruto.
Gon is awesome and don't you forget that.
*other awesome main characters: Monkey D Luffy. His idiocy knows no bounds.
Cinocard
2008-11-01, 01:53
I really don't want to turn something like this into an argument, but:
Which rock have you been living under and what have you been smoking?
What does his age have to do with his search for father? Above all, i said "Gon AGE", not "Gon".
Just set the rule for Hunter minimum age about 14-15 and it's all fine.
Yuusuke at the start of Yu Yu Hakusho was a 7th grader as well, but he certainly looks much older than Gon, due to broader shoulders, some muscle and cooler clothing.
Gon is awesome. He's still cool. But his charater design makes him look like a punk.
He definitely looks older since the Greed island arc. He's quite fine in the anime. But not enough in the manga, because of the instability of the art, which makes him looks even less cool than he could be.
If you still can't comprehend it, let me summarize my wish: i want Gon to have a proper T-Shirt at least.
In a way it would suit Gon to age a bit after the current arc because he has had a lot more 'serious' moments when he's got angry and not as jokey/happy etc. So he's lost his childlike innocence and now it could be time to move on from his childlike appearence.
Then again the moments where he has got really serious would lose their impact and shock value a bit if he was older. When you see a young character involved in losing limbs, looking very close to death and inflicting serious wounds it is quite shocking and exceptional. Which is a good thing.
I know I felt more excited reading the fights which Gon, and to a lesser extent Killua, are involved in compared to Knuckle and Shoot or the older characters during the Greed Island arc. One of the reasons for that was probably because they are kids.
mrsticky005
2008-11-01, 11:29
Sorry. My fault. I misread it. I thought you said "Gon has nothing to do with the plot"
instead of "Gon's age has nothing to do with the plot". That makes a lot of difference.
But still I disagree with you. I think Gon's age is important to the story.
Or at least it wouldn't be the same story. A lot of HxH is Gon, a "pathetic" little 12 year old
shrimp going up against people who are way stronger than him.
Yusuke is the opposite. Yusuke is only two years older (14) but he can easily beat up people twice his age. I don't think HxH should be like YuYuHakusho. That series is over let's not repeat it. Still again sorry for my mistake.
FINALLY, Gon and Pitou, with a little Pufu on the side. Killua should be joining up with him soon(and I use "soon" figuratively >.>), can't wait to see the outcome of that confrontation, even if it doesn't result in a immediate battle.
mrsticky005
2008-11-08, 17:47
does anyone think that Gon and Pufu will fight? I'm not sure.
But if they do, Gon will cream Pufu...mostly because of plot device.
Then again Hunter x Hunter can be rather surprising for a shonen manga.
Key Board
2008-11-15, 13:41
It's very hard seeing Gon cream either of them
Look at Yupi.. He's a MONSTER that takes the cooperation of several top nen users plus Leoleron.
And even if he loses his Nen, I have a feeling he still has enough raw muscle power to be threat.
Pitou is someone with 2 mile range en, and who knows what Pufu can do if he's serious.
This wouldn't be the first time Gon has gotten in over his head, and ends up getting beat. Even so, I doubt that either Pitou nor Pufu single-handedly can just push Gon over. I'm not specifically saying he can win, but doubtful he's in one of those 'doesn't-stand-a-chance' situations. Remember what Killua did to Yupi. Though it was short-lived, Yupi could do absolutely nothing against Killua's techniques and power. Since Gon and Killua seemed to stay about the same level throughout this series, it's not all too unbelievable that he could do some serious dmg to them.
Key Board
2008-11-15, 15:52
I didn't see Killua do any lasting damages to Yupi
at all..
mrsticky005
2008-11-16, 18:05
Does anyone else think that Killua is beast throughout the whole Chimera Ant arc?
I mean compare him to when he was in Greed Island.
Killua was a little disappointing there.
Now he's back to his ol' Zaolydeck ways...
...instantaneous decaption.
Man...I want a Chimera Ant arc anime.
There's enough Hunter x Hunter is there?
This image is cute and disturbing at the same time.
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/299/remodk50730hw8.th.gif (http://img217.imageshack.us/my.php?image=remodk50730hw8.gif)http://img217.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)
p.s. Pitou is saying "I love you".
TooPurePureBoy
2008-11-17, 09:39
I don't remember that from any chapters. :heh:
mrsticky005
2008-11-20, 12:49
Possible future fight?
Gon vs Jairo?
is it just me or is grandpa batteling against Frieza in his 1st stage.
a_nevels666
2008-11-22, 21:23
is it just me or is grandpa batteling against Frieza in his 1st stage.
Visually the King is like a mix of Cell and Frieza, but his personality is nothing like them. Not any more at least.
gencbiba
2008-11-23, 11:46
Am I the only one thinking that this is turning into some DBZ manga with each passing chapter? Honestly... I don't care what other fights there are, and what anyone else is fighting besides Gon and Killua.
Also, there has been a huge dropoff in the drawings in the past few chapters. I know it's been said before in previous pages (probably). Still, I'm looking forward to an end of this arc. It started out great, but has been slowly declining.
a_nevels666
2008-11-23, 20:27
Am I the only one thinking that this is turning into some DBZ manga with each passing chapter? Honestly... I don't care what other fights there are, and what anyone else is fighting besides Gon and Killua.
Also, there has been a huge dropoff in the drawings in the past few chapters. I know it's been said before in previous pages (probably). Still, I'm looking forward to an end of this arc. It started out great, but has been slowly declining.
...what?
This arc started out like a DBZ story arc, then it moved away from that and got better.
mrsticky005
2008-11-24, 14:14
HxH is about as close to DBZ as Sesame Street is to Teletubbies.
They have virtually nothing in common.
(anyone who thinks Sesame Street is like Teletubbies obviously has not watched
one of the two shows.)
usopsama
2008-11-25, 01:42
Dragon Ball Z is about power boosting fighters. The heros keep getting stronger and stronger, and each enemy is far stronger than the previous one.
Hunter x Hunter is pretty much different. The powers of the heros remain relatively constant, compared to, say, Dragon Ball Z. This is what worries me about this arc. I seriously don't think Gon can take out Pitou alone. It took like 5 people to fight against Youpi, and he hasn't even been defeated yet. How the hell will they defeat Pitou and Pouf? It is possible that the Genei Ryodan will step up. They appeared earlier in this arc. But what reasons would they have to help Gon and the others?
The other possibility is that ants like Pitou and the King do not die. I mean, they have showed sympathy towards the chess-girl; although Pitou was only following orders. But then, the world surely would not allow these ants to live. I seriously cannot imagine how this arc will end.
If Togashi takes any more hiatus, this arc won't finish for another 2+ years. =p
Anh_Minh
2008-11-25, 04:13
I don't know if Gon can take Pitou. But Pitou's problem is to protect the girl, not just to defeat Gon.
usopsama
2008-11-28, 18:44
chapter 289:
I seriously have no idea what will happen now. I mean, what the hell, the character development has completely shifted towards the ants. Yu Yu Hakusho wasn't nearly as crazy as this. Don't let his hiatus fool you, Togashi definitely still has it.
Cinocard
2008-11-28, 19:20
When he was in hiatusm he couldn't write, but must have come up with all the complex plot stuff. The ants are taking out everyone without any damage done...
Now how can the Hunters win without the king changing his mind or Jin suddenly popping up?
Also, there has been a huge dropoff in the drawings in the past few chapters.
You mean in the past hundred chapters, right?
usopsama
2008-11-28, 20:35
I seriously think it is too early for Jin to show up. To me, at least, it is much more probable for the Genei Ryodan to join in the fight than Jin.
Key Board
2008-11-28, 22:21
After a long and brutal battle ants and the humans will come to an understanding
suddenly the Ryoudan will drop in and kill steal the weakened Ants and Hunters
Gon: RAGE
Killua: RAGE
Granted that will really piss me off too. The only Ryoudan that I like is Hisoka
gencbiba
2008-12-01, 19:30
Dragon Ball Z is about power boosting fighters. The heros keep getting stronger and stronger, and each enemy is far stronger than the previous one.
Hunter x Hunter is pretty much different. The powers of the heros remain relatively constant, compared to, say, Dragon Ball Z. This is what worries me about this arc. I seriously don't think Gon can take out Pitou alone. It took like 5 people to fight against Youpi, and he hasn't even been defeated yet. How the hell will they defeat Pitou and Pouf? It is possible that the Genei Ryodan will step up. They appeared earlier in this arc. But what reasons would they have to help Gon and the others?
The other possibility is that ants like Pitou and the King do not die. I mean, they have showed sympathy towards the chess-girl; although Pitou was only following orders. But then, the world surely would not allow these ants to live. I seriously cannot imagine how this arc will end.
If Togashi takes any more hiatus, this arc won't finish for another 2+ years. =p
When I mentioned DBZ, I meant it in the way that there are new stronger enemies every arc. They come off as immortal, just like some characters in DBZ. After every battle, they encounter some new guy that seems godly. When will the ceiling for power be reached?
I seriously don't think Gon can take out Pitou alone. It took like 5 people to fight against Youpi, and he hasn't even been defeated yet. How the hell will they defeat Pitou and Pouf? It is possible that the Genei Ryodan will step up. They appeared earlier in this arc. But what reasons would they have to help Gon and the others?
complitly agree. Gon at his current stage should not be strong enough to beat Pitou. the only reason he was able to beat Genthru was that he set up the battlefield. he clearly had the advantege. also even if he is losing against Pitou i very much doubt that he would accept help from the others as this is very much a personal battle for him. he wants revenge. though that could work in his favor. as he may gain new found strength from passion of the battle and the emotional trigger could be pulled.
for the Genei Ryodan to show up could be that they are looking for a fight with the species who took over there town. even that is a big reach. that could be the only reason, but i highly doubt it. the're too busy trying to get Kuroro to come back. thsi is not really there mess.
mrsticky005
2008-12-02, 19:57
When I mentioned DBZ, I meant it in the way that there are new stronger enemies every arc. They come off as immortal, just like some characters in DBZ. After every battle, they encounter some new guy that seems godly. When will the ceiling for power be reached?
I still don't think HxH is like DBZ in that matter.
Each new guy in HxH isn't necessarily stronger than the previous.
For instance I don't think Gensthru was stronger than the Phantom Troupe.
Actually I don't think Gensthru was really that strong at all, I just think he
had a good ability and was in a good environment to use it.
Cinocard
2008-12-02, 20:24
It's the typical cliche of fighting shounen manga. There are always stronger enemy after enemy, at or close to main character level. As main characters more than usually start as weak asses, then improve together with enemies to keep the story going.
Let's take a look at other current popular manga of the same genres: HSDK; D.Gray Man; Kekkaishi... every single ones, even sport manga like Eyeshield 21 falls into that category.
The difference between those and DBZ is when there's always a final nearly-unchange-goal to reach in other manga throughout the process, Goku basically stands at the top everytime and the next moment a new enemy appears totally random. I would drop HSDK if a super YAMI master suddenly appeared out of nowhere, beat the crap out of the elder, then Kenichi defeated him, then other YEMI, YUMI just continued to pop up and so on...
In conclusion, HxH and DBZ are different. We all know that the power bar stop after Gon finds his father (or his father arch enemy). DBZ trends can go out forever.
gencbiba
2008-12-02, 20:28
It's the typical cliche of fighting shounen manga. There are always stronger enemy after enemy, in main character level. As main characters more than usually start as weak asses, then improve together with enemies to keep the story going.
Let's take a look at other current popular manga of the same genres, HSDK; D.Gray Man; Kekkaishi... every single ones, even sport manga like Eyeshield 21 falls into that category.
The difference between those and DBZ is when there's always a final nearly-unchange-goal to reach in other manga throughout the process, Goku basically stands at the top everytime and the next moment a new enemy appears totally random. I would drop HSDK if a super YAMI master suddenly appeared out of nowhere, beat the crap out of the elder, then Kenichi defeated him, then other YEMI, YUMI just continued to pop up and so on...
In conclusion, HxH and DBZ are different. We all know that the power bar stop after Gon finds his father (or his father arch enemy). DBZ trends can go out forever.
Yea. Kenich is kind of different in some way though because Kenichi himself isn't that strong. So far around a year or so has passed since he started training and he still isn't even strong enough to defeat everyone.
chikkychappy
2008-12-03, 11:13
Am I the only one thinking that this is turning into some DBZ manga with each passing chapter? Honestly... I don't care what other fights there are, and what anyone else is fighting besides Gon and Killua.
Also, there has been a huge dropoff in the drawings in the past few chapters. I know it's been said before in previous pages (probably). Still, I'm looking forward to an end of this arc. It started out great, but has been slowly declining.
Sorry, I know it's late but I have to reply to this too because I could not disagree more. The first chapters of this arc is seriously the worst in HxH ever. The idea of another creature came out of nowhere and were just annoyingly strong. I did not know how to react with the sudden Majin Buu-like power level which I thought (and still believe) is uncharacteristic of the series. It was only recently (IMHO, 260+) that it got interesting. Especially 289. My god, the infamous 289. :twitch:
Anyway, I see why you would say that there seem to be a lack of power level ceiling because of this arc. But let me tell you that the ant arc is an aberration. The ceiling we know of right now is Ging, and after this arc is all over, it will all return to normal. Heck, we'll probably even go back to Kuroro and Hisoka (and the rest of the Ryodan), who are sooo 2 arcs ago. :heh:
Eleutheria
2008-12-05, 13:41
It gets worse. At the end of the latest chapter, 290, where...
Ant King vs Old Man, "seriously fighting"
is the cliffhanger, the message "From next issue onwards the mangaka is on indefinite break. We'll tell you when it starts up again" appears -__-
Cinocard
2008-12-05, 14:27
Now that's what i call a cliffhanger. He hung us up again...
In the last panel, did the king get more arms, or is it just his movements? The drawing is bad that i cannot distinguish.
HazardNights
2008-12-05, 20:44
Now that's what i call a cliffhanger. He hung us up again...
In the last panel, did the king get more arms, or is it just his movements? The drawing is bad that i cannot distinguish.
It looked like he grew extra arms and the tail did split. We figured the King had to be insanely powerful but I would have tough the Netero would have been able to injury just a little. He's coming off as annoying to the King. If this keeps up I get the feeling this arc is going to end with the King living and perhaps turning more toward his human side or taking his own life for whatever reason. A straight up fight doesn't seem to be working here.
Poor Knuckle. Just a big old softy. When he canceled his attack I wanted to scream. Between all what he, Killua, Shoot, and Morel with a huge assist by Meleoron (who deserves the MVP award I feel) they had that fight won in the end and they'd be down one Royal Guard.
At least at this point it's been shown they can at least be beaten given the right technique, power, and time. The King on the other hand.......
Damn, why does Netero seem like the evil one at the end? What a way to end it :\. I'm not up for waiting 4 months just for another 10 chapters >:[
It could always be worse, we could end up with another 18 month break.
HazardNights
2008-12-06, 21:18
That is true. I can deal with these type of breaks (a few months break then a nice stream of new chapters that are great) as long as the story stays unpredictable and good. It's annoying when you get cliffhangers like this I agree though. However Hunter x Hunter is one of the very few series or stories where I'm willing to accept this because I enjoy it so much and feel it's story is so much better then other series I've enjoyed over the years and recent one such as Bleach and Naruto.
I wish the man would hire an assistant or two to handle the drawings though. Hell just get some interns from the various colleges in Japan to help out that way he gets free labor (for must interns (from personal experience) that's pretty much what you are in the end even though you get something out of it at the college level when you do it for credits) and they get actual work experience. Even trade.
mrsticky005
2008-12-07, 16:30
If I could draw and if I was Japanese I'd probably pay to be an assistant to Togashi-sensei.
I mean seriously, that would be pretty awesome. You would see what happens WAY before anyone else does. It may be hard work but at least it would be fun.
Also it would look nice on the resume.
Animizzle
2008-12-16, 21:04
Damn, why does Netero seem like the evil one at the end? What a way to end it :\.
Wouldn't say evil. The king took the bait, and the cunning geezer got his way. I guess it was his way of enjoying the fact that he trapped the creature that brushed of his attack so easily only moments before. Funny thing however: looking at Netero's expression in the last panel he might get more then he wished for.
Still, judging from Novu's words there seems to be a bigger plan with the king then simple 'beating' him one-on-one. Remember, Kotaru (the wasp/cricket) told Netero that his nen 'pre-training' didn't even compare to one of the RG. It's not realistic to think that after his little medidation session he's on par with the King, who quite simply seems the strongest being ever.
Luckily the world of Nen is unpredictable and strong men have fallen at the hands of unexpected nen-abilities. I've long stopped predicting Togashi's scenario's. One thing is for sure: things never play out as we expect them to in HxH.
FateAnomaly
2008-12-16, 22:04
If I could draw and if I was Japanese I'd probably pay to be an assistant to Togashi-sensei.
I mean seriously, that would be pretty awesome. You would see what happens WAY before anyone else does. It may be hard work but at least it would be fun.
Also it would look nice on the resume.
Depends on how much you are paying him, i think it doesn't matter if you can't read/write/speak japanese.
HazardNights
2009-02-01, 10:45
I can't remember but does Gon ever get his Hunter License back after he puts it up for the loan during the YorkNew/YorkShin arc?
kato-uwk
2009-02-09, 19:08
helloooo ppl....pleez am new on dis forum n i really need the 4th ova n i dun even know if der iz 5th...pleez help guyz
gencbiba
2009-02-10, 04:59
You think Gon's father could kick everyone's ass in this arc? I vote for yes. Author should make a surprise appearance next chapter. He kicks everyone's ass, Gon hugs his father, and they return home. What a great way to end this arc.
You think Gon's father could kick everyone's ass in this arc? I vote for yes. Author should make a surprise appearance next chapter. He kicks everyone's ass, Gon hugs his father, and they return home. What a great way to end this arc.
i think that as soon as they hug the manga might be in trouble as for me it would seem the end of the manga. it started with him wanting to meet his father so he became a hunter. wouln't that signal the end of the manga??
Kurapica
2009-05-24, 14:24
Omfg. It's already been over half a year since the last chapter. When is this hiatus nonsense finally over.
stuopidget
2009-12-02, 15:30
Omfg. It's already been over half a year since the last chapter. When is this hiatus nonsense finally over.
Not sure if anyone cares anymore ...
http://image.blog.livedoor.jp/nikonikoblog/imgs/2/2/229ee0a8.jpg
Cinocard
2009-12-02, 15:37
Not sure if anyone cares anymore ...
http://image.blog.livedoor.jp/nikonikoblog/imgs/2/2/229ee0a8.jpg
I have seen that for quite a while. The art does look clean and stable now. Hopefully Yoshihiro finally fully recover and this is the final hiatus.
stuopidget
2009-12-02, 15:38
I have seen that for quite a while. The art does look clean and stable now. Hopefully Yoshihiro finally fully recover and this is the final hiatus.
Yeah, this was back around early - mid November, but I don't think most people care anymore =(.
Lone Wolf
2009-12-02, 16:12
Well, _I_ care, and that's all that matters :p
Yoko Takeo
2009-12-14, 08:13
I'm so glad Togashi's coming out of his haitus at last. Now, he'll show Kubo and Kishimoto how it's really done.
Hopefully with better artwork. HxH had good drawings at one point. Any idea what caused the decline in the drawing guality?
Yoko Takeo
2009-12-14, 14:49
Hopefully with better artwork. HxH had good drawings at one point. Any idea what caused the decline in the drawing guality?
Who knows. Togashi always had his ups and downs but it always really depended on the situation. You'll notice the same if you read the Yu Yu Hakusho Manga. There are times when it's good and other times when it's not so much.
ZeroForever
2009-12-14, 16:14
well HxH really started the major art decline when he originally got ill around the greed island arc a few years back (seriously a few of those chapters looked like chicken stratch) since then as far as i can tell he's been on and off depending on health.
does anyone know how long we have to wait.
i would like it if Togashi got fully recoverd before he started to come back. that would be way better.
Albafica
2009-12-15, 13:50
I stopped Hunter x Hunter at Kimera Ants arc (no idea about the chapter :uhoh: )
Netero against the king
I want to know if Kurapika is back or we are always in Kimera Ants arc.
Thanks!
Xion Valkyrie
2009-12-15, 17:31
I'm not entirely sure why he did the Ants Arc at all. Now that Gon and co are powerful enough to take on the Ants, the spiders don't seem anywhere near as intimidating if they use them as an opponent in one of the future arcs. The power level bar has just been raised a bit too far.
AmIaNeRd
2009-12-17, 00:43
I agree... I just don't see this arc as anything adding to Gon's journey of finding his dad and such, felt like it was put in just to be put in.
I wanna see more of the other characters already, like how it was in york shin.
usopsama
2009-12-25, 03:01
291:
Rofl. The whole chapter revolves around one single attack.
Sure, the chapter probes into Netero's thoughts but this chapter is probably worst than most Bleach chapters, considering how long we had to wait for this release.
Animizzle
2009-12-25, 11:52
Holy Crap. For all that anticipated I felt a little bit duped by the shortness of the chapter. Netero's attack is awesome and all but..meh.
Kid Ying
2009-12-25, 21:02
IT'S BACK! IT'S MOTHERFUCKING BACK!
And with color pages! Damn, it's too good to be true.
And the chapter itself was... Well, good. There's not much to say, but Netero in action is always a must see. KOKORO!
I'm not entirely sure why he did the Ants Arc at all. Now that Gon and co are powerful enough to take on the Ants, the spiders don't seem anywhere near as intimidating if they use them as an opponent in one of the future arcs. The power level bar has just been raised a bit too far.
Well, the spiders are still much stronger than most ants.
But, also, they aren't normal antagonists- i don't think Gon will ights any against of them in a usual way.
Yay, it's back now when I also started watching the anime.
I might have to go back 50 or so chapters because I'm having trouble remembering some of the things that happen. xD
AmIaNeRd
2009-12-30, 00:57
Meh.. was.. pretty disappointed with this chapter..
At least HxH was back.
usopsama
2010-01-15, 19:04
292:
This chapter is a lot better than 291. After all, there was actual story development. The first couple of pages threw me off. I thought Netero actually had a chance of beating the King. But it turns out Hyakushiki Kannon "barely" scratched the King. Frankly, if Hyakushiki Kannon can only do so little damage, I really don't see how Kyakushiki Zero will be that effective either.
Since the King is hyped up to be this "invincible" enemy, I really don't see how anyone can defeat him. It is no wonder Togashi keeps going on hiatus. It is really difficult to finish this arc.
MakubeX2
2010-01-16, 05:06
King is just another Freeza. Just look compare his design and how overpower he is with Freeza and you see. Still remember the first time you see how level 20+ Kaioh Ken with Kamehameha barely scratched Freeza and you see the similarities here.
It will just take another overpowered being to defeat him.
usopsama
2010-01-16, 05:17
The difference between Hunter x Hunter and Dragon Ball Z is that, in Hunter x Hunter, you can't just suddenly increase your power several folds. And if I'm not mistaken, Netero is supposed to be the strongest (or one of the strongest) hero right now. If Netero dies, there should no other person who can fight the King.
Klashikari
2010-01-16, 06:29
You can always have dark horses coming out of nowhere (like kurapika or whatever you want) who were MIA for so long, then suddenly barging with whatever hidden nen or something.
I can't help but think Togashi just went too much on the dark side (read: cliché) of shounen genre ever since he introduced the whole Nen stuff, but moreso aggravating with the chimera ant arc, which is draggin to abnormal proportions (To begin with, I can't even recall when they actually look "insect to me". The chimera concept just starts being the "best option" to have hybrid of anything and everything).
The recent chapters aren't really suggesting any real improvement regarding the story telling I think. I mean, Netero was flagged with "you will be dead before reaching the king" death flag, yet suddenly the balance of power just go back and forth, as if Togashi wasn't even sure of the outcome of the battle himself.
Sure, now that Netero isn't doing any real damage on the king, we are about to see a walking juggernaut being loose. However, we have yet to see Netero being -really- cornered (usual secret technique, which should be the Zero skill), so Togashi has a margin to pull a "circumstancial victory" a la Nasu.
That, or a very lame "remember of your mother" or random philosophic chit chat, turning the king into a sheep or suicidal maniac.
Kurapica
2010-01-16, 06:39
Nah, that's not true. Remember, in the early bits of the Ant Arc Netero thought that Nef might be stronger than him after which Morau and Novu claimed that nobody would be able to defeat Nef or the King. Then Netero said that that was not true because the time when Netero was called the strongest in the world, was 50 years ago. Ging and the other current toptiers should still be able to at least compete with the King.
Hyakushiki Zero is supposed to be a failsafe even when Netero acknowledges that his Hyakushiki Kannon attacks so far are not effective against the King, so you can bet it's going to be a very powerful and damaging attack.
usopsama
2010-01-16, 06:55
Nah, that's not true. Remember, in the early bits of the Ant Arc Netero thought that Nef might be stronger than him after which Morau and Novu claimed that nobody would be able to defeat Nef or the King. Then Netero said that that was not true because the time when Netero was called the strongest in the world, was 50 years ago. Ging and the other current toptiers should still be able to at least compete with the King.
That's very interesting. It's been so long that I don't recall that (the bolded part) at all. What you say makes sense though.
It's funny. This arc has dragged on for so many years that I completely forgot Ging (rofl). And yes, I would agree that Ging would be one of the people who can actually compete with the King.
Xion Valkyrie
2010-01-16, 15:40
I kind of wish this Arc to be over. I wanna see Gon and Killua do stuff, not these other characters.
DSDSSDWE
2010-01-16, 18:36
The chapter talking about how Nef was considered the strongest over half a century ago is 202 (vol 20). Nef also said that he was about as strong as Novu and Morau now, but that's obviously not true.
I thought I read somewhere else in the manga that Novu and Morau were considered to be in the top 25 nen users. But I can't find it anymore so maybe I misread.
Given what we know, with Gin being in the top 5 nen users in the world, it's still possible for Nef to also be top 5 or somewhere close to that top.
I also agree with how Killua and Gon are so much stronger now. They've leveled up a lot since their last encounter with the spiders. I bet they can kick some serious spider ass now once the ant arc is over.
Animizzle
2010-01-17, 11:56
I can't help but think Togashi just went too much on the dark side (read: cliché) of shounen genre ever since he introduced the whole Nen stuff, but moreso aggravating with the chimera ant arc, which is draggin to abnormal proportions (To begin with, I can't even recall when they actually look "insect to me". The chimera concept just starts being the "best option" to have hybrid of anything and everything).
The recent chapters aren't really suggesting any real improvement regarding the story telling I think. I mean, Netero was flagged with "you will be dead before reaching the king" death flag, yet suddenly the balance of power just go back and forth, as if Togashi wasn't even sure of the outcome of the battle himself.
Sure, now that Netero isn't doing any real damage on the king, we are about to see a walking juggernaut being loose. However, we have yet to see Netero being -really- cornered (usual secret technique, which should be the Zero skill), so Togashi has a margin to pull a "circumstancial victory" a la Nasu.
That, or a very lame "remember of your mother" or random philosophic chit chat, turning the king into a sheep or suicidal maniac.
Good post. Though I think the Ant arc makes us suffer the consequeces of the nen principle far worse then any time before. I´ve always thought that, compared to other shounen, Nen in HxH is a very solid, detailed and original topic that enriches the serie. And because of the unpredictability of nen abilities, HxH does a decent job in circumventing most basic shounen clichés. I don´t feel that the introduction of Nen took this series in a wrong direction.
As for the ant arc. I guess it´s just too much for a lot of people. On the nexgear forum there´s understandable discussion (http://www.nexgear.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=23677&st=0) about the insane strength of the king, with serie still having to go a long way. I feel as though these enemies are the epitome of power and after this has ended, everything else will bleak in comparison.
Still, even though you might not like the choice he made with the Ant arc, you have to applaud the man for the way he´s telling it. We´ve seen some utterly memorable scenes and writing that might not fit that well with HxH as a whole, but despite all critisism, was/is thoroughly enjoyable on itself. I´m loving every page.
Klashikari
2010-01-17, 12:12
As long as he kept the nen concept in check, I wasn't bothered one bit by it. Truth to be told, the whole technical stuff regarding all aspect of the nen was sort of longwinded at first for me (wing explanations were quite brutal, so to speak), but kept a big share of consistency thorough the series, especially if we consider Greed Island.
The -real- problem for me however is the fact that the nen became basically "grab your random super power" a la One Piece so to speak: there isn't that "specific ability with so many conditions" that only supplemented one's skills, which was the theme of such ability in the beginning of HxH. Instead, we have quite "too many" nen. That part with the chimera ants just turned the whole action part bordeline a "freak show".
Of course, I didn't expect anything orthodox with such pesky ants, but still I couldn't help but feel cheated by such setup being loose.
I guess I might have been spoiled too much by Togashi with the previous arcs, especially Greed Island. I think GI arc was still his best achievement, as it was the best arc, managing characters developments, "normal powerlevels", an intricate sub-plot, and still on the "ging quest" altogether.
The card system and the like was pretty consistent, leaving enough room to toy the battles around power, skills, wits and, at times, "circumstances", in conjunction with the Nen abilities.
Now, the chimera ants arc just leaves me a bitter taste regarding an escalating freak show with so many uncontrolled elements that make the whole deal suffering of a snowball effect.
Of course, there were complex and interesting themes introduced here and there (such like the King's "humanity" with that blind girl), but beyond that, I can't help but see that Togashi is running out of ideas.
Xion Valkyrie
2010-01-17, 17:41
As long as he kept the nen concept in check, I wasn't bothered one bit by it. Truth to be told, the whole technical stuff regarding all aspect of the nen was sort of longwinded at first for me (wing explanations were quite brutal, so to speak), but kept a big share of consistency thorough the series, especially if we consider Greed Island.
The -real- problem for me however is the fact that the nen became basically "grab your random super power" a la One Piece so to speak: there isn't that "specific ability with so many conditions" that only supplemented one's skills, which was the theme of such ability in the beginning of HxH. Instead, we have quite "too many" nen. That part with the chimera ants just turned the whole action part bordeline a "freak show".
Of course, I didn't expect anything orthodox with such pesky ants, but still I couldn't help but feel cheated by such setup being loose.
I guess I might have been spoiled too much by Togashi with the previous arcs, especially Greed Island. I think GI arc was still his best achievement, as it was the best arc, managing characters developments, "normal powerlevels", an intricate sub-plot, and still on the "ging quest" altogether.
The card system and the like was pretty consistent, leaving enough room to toy the battles around power, skills, wits and, at times, "circumstances", in conjunction with the Nen abilities.
Now, the chimera ants arc just leaves me a bitter taste regarding an escalating freak show with so many uncontrolled elements that make the whole deal suffering of a snowball effect.
Of course, there were complex and interesting themes introduced here and there (such like the King's "humanity" with that blind girl), but beyond that, I can't help but see that Togashi is running out of ideas.
Yeah, Greed Island was definitely my favorite Arc, with my only problem being that its final boss character wasn't as 'awesome' as the Gene Ryodan from the York Shin Arc. I mean, he had cool abilities, and his fight with Gon was really well done, but because he was just introduced in this Arc, he just doesn't have the impact he needs.
Anh_Minh
2010-01-17, 18:24
The problem with the Ants is that everyone's superpower is basically to be strong and invulnerable, with maybe a few quirks as a secondary power. As if Goku learned card tricks and liked to spring them on opponents during lulls in the fights. Boring. Greed Island, on the other hand, was great. Some were clearly much stronger than others, but everyone still had to pay attention, because that alone didn't guarantee victory.
Xion Valkyrie
2010-01-17, 18:52
The problem with the Ants is that everyone's superpower is basically to be strong and invulnerable, with maybe a few quirks as a secondary power. As if Goku learned card tricks and liked to spring them on opponents during lulls in the fights. Boring. Greed Island, on the other hand, was great. Some were clearly much stronger than others, but everyone still had to pay attention, because that alone didn't guarantee victory.
Yeah, the ants are just too boring. In the previous arcs, even the really power guys (Kuroro, Silva, Zeno, Ryodan, Hisoka, etc) could still easily get hurt if they weren't careful. Even though they could take down entire armies by themselves, they were still mortal and would die if shot by a bullet (assuming they can get hit).
But because the ants ARE boring, you see the humans become more interesting. Like how they have to plan for every detail, even considering what to do if things went out of hand. Netero's fight might be a little simplified compared to the plan to attack the castle, but it still shows how they try to read each other, the King searching for a pattern in Netero's defenses, and Netero foreseeing it and having his own counter ready.
But more importantly, HURRY UP AND SHOW GON VS PITOU!
Cinocard
2010-01-21, 15:12
Things suddenly jump back to Gon and Killua, and...OMG, my Palm. How can Togashi make my Palm into this all of a sudden? :upset:
james0246
2010-01-21, 16:21
It's sad to say, but this is probably the best chapter in years (okay, that is mean; this is the best chapter since the initial assault against the Ant King), and that is mostly because the useless omniscient narrator was not present anymore...
Man, i will say, Palm feels like another version of Hisoka :), so epic. Why does she want to see Gon? She's still not mad from when he failed to beat Knuck/Shoot all those chaps ago is she? Or am I forgetting something?
The possibility is that she might have been converted to the ants' side after being reborn.
The possibility is that she might have been converted to the ants' side after being reborn.
Even if that is so, why was she so insistent on finding Gon? She should have just attacked Killua right off the bat, rather than trying to find any single person.
I just also want to point out that Palm is like the only "woman" looking woman in the whole manga. Why does every other girl/woman not look as... realistic? as her?
Anh_Minh
2010-01-22, 18:31
She was crazy before. Is it any surprise she's crazy now?
Xion Valkyrie
2010-01-27, 22:07
I just realized, Palm has Bayonetta's powers lol.
MakubeX2
2010-01-27, 23:56
I just realized, Palm has Bayonetta's powers lol.
Shows what Togashi has been playing lately
Does that mean the sneaking parts earlier in the manga was due to something like MGS?
Anyway, I thought Bayonetta's hair is only used as attacks? Palm's using hers for defense solely.
Anh_Minh
2010-01-28, 02:56
Animated hair is older than Bayonetta.
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