2012-05-06, 08:38 | Link #1122 |
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The battle between Gon vs. Gido isn't the most important part of the episode. All it does is explain that Gon naturally learned Zetsu during the Hunter Exam arc; it's more of him reusing a technique we've seen him do before. Thus, the animation was fairly lackluster. But the animation quality significantly improved starting from Killua's conversation with Wing. Look at the framerate and the motion from thence point onward. Both that scene and Kurapika's segment are well-animated because they're what matter more in the end.
One more thing: Crunchyroll mistranslated a line that is extremely crucial in setting the tone of the series from thence onward. Instead of Wing saying "I may have awakened an incredible beast," he clearly says "unstoppable beast." I'm actually quite surprised that it was mistranslated to such a degree. The former line implies a positive tone, whereas the latter? Well, those eerie choirs were placed during Gon and Killua's meditation scene for a reason. |
2012-05-06, 10:36 | Link #1123 | |
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2012-05-06, 11:42 | Link #1124 |
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Gon's fight with Gido and his spinning tops was intense.
Seems like that kid really learns fast! Wing sure is a serious teacher & Killua is a true friend ^^ Loolks like even Kurapika will get a chance to learn more about Nen.
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2012-05-06, 12:43 | Link #1125 | |
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Killua's conversation with Wing is one of my favorite moments in the early parts of the series. This is one of those times in which Togashi spells out that he's been misleading his readers. Killua talks about both he and Gon's original intent in coming to Heavens Arena: to gain money and to get strong enough to fight Hisoka. But Gon's battle with Gido marked something entirely different. If you remember Gon's first encounter with Hisoka, the boy wordlessly charged forth with an alert expression on his face. Despite his best efforts, he fails in his pursuit and is captured by the Bailaor. But Gon is spared. When discussing his feelings about the situation with Kurapika, Gon makes an odd statement. Though he was caught between the lines of life and death, this was no issue to him. He felt fear...but it also made him excited. Gon wasn't thinking about fighting Hisoka--he was relishing in the fight. And consequently, who doesn't love fighting more than Hisoka? The two characters are extremely similar to each other in their desires. They love combat for the feeling it gives them; the thrill of it all. "This way, I still can fight!" However, there was a moment that I'm surprised Madhouse didn't adapt. Throughout this entire fight, Gon shivers at the prospect of fighting more. It gives him a physical rush. If you'll remember, he did the same thing while thinking of the challenge Hisoka would provide in the fourth phase. But interestingly enough, Madhouse chooses to show Hisoka trembling at the prospect of fighting Gon. Learning Nen marked a change in Gon that's starting to become more perceptible. Wing's "What have I done?" moment is significant because he understands how dangerous Nen is. Gon, however? Plays with his life in order to get better at it. Keep watching for more. |
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2012-05-06, 13:01 | Link #1126 |
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Wing's seems happy to have to potential beasts as students. Like how Gon knew to practice ten without Killua having to tell him. So now Kurapika will learn nen. So i'm guessing that's the last part of the exam. Though i wonder if Leorio will learn it. He's busy studying so i doubt he'll run into someone that will tell him.
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2012-05-06, 15:20 | Link #1127 |
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This was an interesting episode to just get a better understanding of Gon. Even though the result cost him a lot in terms of injuries he didn't care long as he could stay in that fight for as long as possible. Seeing how into the fight Gon gets is definitely frightening in some ways.
At least it proves how well suited Gon and Killua are to be friends. In the end Killua won't take an extra step without Gon. Besides will have time to wait before having to enter a 200 level battle himself. Kurapika got lucky anyways in who she ran into. Easily could have 'failed' the exam right there, but now will have a chance to learn and be ready. With Leorio...well I suppose he doesn't care long as he can sell that license off.
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2012-05-06, 19:07 | Link #1128 | |
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It's a pretty interesting relationship for these two characters to have, and also, a very weird one to have. This was a really good episode, especially its latter half. I'm glad Killua decided to wait to train until Gon has recovered, which I think is so awesome. I really love their friendship and the way they relate to each other. The next episode should prove to be very interesting. |
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2012-05-06, 19:52 | Link #1129 |
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I kind of wanted a small fight scene between Kurapika and his new master.
Can someone inform me regarding those 200 floor guys (top, wheel chair, mask), are they crippled in someway? Was it because when they were noobs, the Nen of the 200 floor destroyed their bodies or someone with Nen crippled them?
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2012-05-06, 21:02 | Link #1130 | |
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2012-05-12, 12:15 | Link #1133 |
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This has to be just about one of the greatest training arcs I've seen in a while...possibly ever. So much goes into giving the idea that something monumental is happening by these wandering teachers awaking these high potential Nen users in Gon, Killua and now apparently Kurapika too. It makes it feel like more than just a throwaway training arc and more like an important part of the overall journey which is how it should be.
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2012-05-13, 01:08 | Link #1138 |
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like i said in my past post this start the meassuring point, i can understand that the wound in the arm was shiny, i think that was the point of we seeing the aura of the characters most of the episode, but if the best they can do is turn blood into glitter this is really gonna suck later on, i mean they could have just showed a silhouette or a beam of ligth, but they wen for the silliest thing... i hope they get clever with censoraship like in some scenes they already done, if not this is gonna suck, but in the first place who putted at sunday 10 am the grisliest manga SJ has in this moment?
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