2012-01-15, 03:38 | Link #681 |
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15 was quite good.
I never liked how easily Tompa got taken care of after all his build up and prominence in the previous phases, but oh well. Also, it's weird hearing "Gittarackur" actually being voiced by a guy after his voice in the original anime. Next episode has the potential to be the best one yet, though I'm hesitant to anticipate it all that much since who knows how they'll handle Hisoka in it, given the new characterisation they announced for his character and the way it showed in episode 5. We'll see. |
2012-01-15, 12:44 | Link #684 |
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Like how Gon used the butterflies to find Hisoka. He almost got found out, but luckily some other guy showed up. Looks like his best chance will be coming up next ep, but i wonder what he'll think when he finds out Hisoka's target. Gon really hasn't thought about going the other route to get 6 points, might be easier then trying t get Hisoka's tag.
Leorio is so stupid. GLad Kurapika showed up to help him. So now either Leorio has to find to more tags or just get his target's tag. Doubt Killua will have any problems, especially since someone is already within his grasp. Was wondering why Hisoka's friend had those needles in his face, like the reason, but i still wonder why.
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2012-01-15, 16:03 | Link #688 |
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Yes, because it's still a great series. And though it's definitely manga-canon it does have more filler than the current adaptation. However, said filler is usually surprisingly good and well implemented so most likely you won't even be able to tell it's filler most of the time unless you've read the manga beforehand.
I recommend watching it now, especially since it's finished (granted it doesn't complete the story since the manga is still on-going) with roughly over 90 episodes or so, while the 2011 anime is still only 15 episodes in. |
2012-01-15, 16:07 | Link #689 | |
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2012-01-15, 16:35 | Link #690 | |
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I am kind of enjoying this, but I thought the original was better and would highly recommend it. Honestly, I think the only advantage of the new series is high definition, so I'm mainly watching it in hopes that it continues past the point where the first series left off. They are not that different, and I can't really say that the original is strictly better, but I did enjoy it more. However, a lot of the enjoyment came from the surprise factor, like when a certain assassin rips someone's still-beating-heart out. It really gave me the impression of a kiddy anime until people started dying in droves.
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2012-01-15, 20:54 | Link #692 | |
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Thanks again for doing these comparisons
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2012-01-16, 07:03 | Link #693 |
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Odd, I would have thought Toto would have gone into the stylistic difference in-between knowing that all 5 pass (if you see 3, then you know the other 2 are right behind) immediately versus the 1999 method of having it be completely up-in-the-air until the quintet complete the test with but seconds to spare.
Knowing that the group passed and then seeing Gon's ingenuity at work didn't have near the same effect on me as it did in the 1999 version, where you see everyone working together and trying to the break down the wall. But I suppose it's much more important to point out that Leorio's knife is different or the room is different. Toto also notes that the 2011 anime caught on that it's the same walls as before and yet didn't notice that the 1999 version did the exact same thing. Bizarre. He also didn't even comment on Lippo's poignant final words about how Gon was able to 'break through more than just the wall, he broke the walls of common sense'. While everyone else in the room were wondering how they could be one of the 3 who pass the exam after 'X' was chosen, Gon wouldn't settle for anything less than them all passing. If you want to call Gon stubborn for that, then I'll agree that he is stubborn. But it's that quality that makes him such a strong character. And as far as the end of Trick Tower goes, the 1999 version far outshines both the manga and 2011 version in my opinion. |
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On the other hand you are entitled to your own opinion about what makes a better ending. However my opinion is that the manga/2011 version had more suspense. From a narrative point most people think Gon "has" to pass but this narrative inevitability doesn't necessarily pass to Leorio who could theoretically fail now to make a point on the difficulty of the test. Therefore when you see three people you may entertain the thought he DID fail...for the short period of time until you hear them arguing.
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2012-01-16, 09:46 | Link #695 | |
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Your comparissons really make sense, so 2011 is really as near as the manga while 99 has flaws.. like youve said they forget the part where Hisoka has that wound.. Well thanks again... Hoping 13 and 14 to be read very soon... |
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2012-01-16, 12:24 | Link #696 | |
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*sigh* Talk about not thinking for yourself... In the old version of HxH anime no one forgot about Hisoka's wound. It was only shown that Hisoka has hidden the wound using one of his abilities (he's a magician after all). He didn't however get rid of the blood smell and butterflies still followed him. It was actually a very good move by the director since with a subtle change like that he foreshadowed what Hisoka might do later (which prevented from anyone thinking about a certain scene later as an ass-pull) while at the same time it didn't change anything in the current scene (so Gon tracking Hisoka via butterflies still made sense). |
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2012-01-16, 23:24 | Link #697 | |
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Why would Hisoka even bother doing that in the first place? Sure let's say MAYBE he didn't want the rest of the candidates to see that he was wounded, which is already out of his character, but then considering that the butterflies totally spoils his show plus not only giving the viewers a glimpse of his abilities but also every other hunter candidate and examiner. And Hisoka isn't really known for wanting people to know everything about his abilities. |
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How does it spoil his show? Why do you assume every hunter there is an entomologist? Gon only knew about it because he empirically experienced it and was smart enough to recall the same butterflies going after Hisoka. Quote:
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2012-01-17, 09:09 | Link #699 | |
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I cant believe I was accused of not thinking but evidently the video 99 and pic showed in that post was evidence. I've watch HunterxHunter 99 so many times for 10 years and I know what is happening or not originally, I am also a manga reader (well sometimes I ask in this forum if I forgot), this just show that in technicality and some aspects HXH 99 has its own faults (like making Kurapika too girly even if he is not). In this case all I can say is 99 staff didnt do their assignment (its just a phone call away to ask Togashi) . But We dont know if it was to change and make a new impression or to be totally a new story itself. And how do you know, that they are doing it because in the first place they know Hisoka's ability as the Magician (?). Are you speaking for the staff? In this matter I was only pointing out the things that 99 staff forgot or whatever they were thinking. I am not speculating. Evidence is there presented and I am happy with it. That's why I like reading reviews. I guess youre just being too attach at something on the past, geez move on. Last edited by rinichan; 2012-01-17 at 09:26. Reason: corrected some spelling and added a quote |
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That's not nearly the same as him hiding a wound which som butterflies spoil, and yes the butterflies do spoil it. You dont have to be a freaking entomologist to make this conclussion. Why? Because clearly there are many butterflies on the island, and there will also be many wounded bodies during this test. Hence the candidates will most likely be able to figure it our rather quickly like Gon did. Quote:
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