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Old 2012-09-29, 01:56   Link #1941
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Well, no, the way it was handled in this version made no sense at all because nothing was at stake during the argument. The kids weren't even trying to sell the chest at that point, so whether or not its contents were fake mattered to roughly no one in the store. It's like... just open the damned thing and find out.
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Old 2012-09-29, 02:19   Link #1942
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Well, no, the way it was handled in this version made no sense at all because nothing was at stake during the argument. The kids weren't even trying to sell the chest at that point, so whether or not its contents were fake mattered to roughly no one in the store. It's like... just open the damned thing and find out.
Nothing at stake? OK, I guess losing money that the appraiser would've robbed them is no big deal when the whole point of Gon and Killua selling items is to get funds for GI
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Old 2012-09-29, 12:49   Link #1943
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This wasn't a filler episode. All the scamming stuff they learn is important. It's to show what type of character Gon is and also to teach them things they use later on in the arc.
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Old 2012-09-29, 23:36   Link #1944
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Old 2012-09-30, 00:58   Link #1945
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I like this episode, especially the tailing part, but the music during Killu attempt to escape from Phinks was bland. I wonder how fast Killu was
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Old 2012-09-30, 01:01   Link #1946
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Damn, Killua is such a pimp, sipping his parfait as he's dishing out orders to Gon and Leorio.

The greatness of this ep is pretty self-evident - the tension in the sequence where the boys tail Nobunaga and Machi, the epic fight scene (with the same BGM as Gon x Hisoka) between Killua and Phinks (make a wish, Phinks). But what's really interesting is that this is exactly what Gon did to Hisoka, and Gerata did to Gon - the hunter is most vulnerable when on the hunt.

The collision of destinies set up now is truly epic. It's even better because everyone involved is completely unaware of their connections to most of the others involved.
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Old 2012-09-30, 01:31   Link #1947
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Nothing at stake? OK, I guess losing money that the appraiser would've robbed them is no big deal when the whole point of Gon and Killua selling items is to get funds for GI
You're missing the point. They wouldn't have lost any money. After Zepile showed up and told them about the possibility of the chest, all the rest of it was completely irrelevant. Either it has treasure inside, in which case they take the treasure, or it doesn't, in which case they can still sell the wood to appraiser. There is literally no reason for them to care about all that stuff at that point.
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Old 2012-09-30, 01:36   Link #1948
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This was an intense episode. The BGM fit perfectly, the suspense, the build up. Man were in for ride.

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You're missing the point. They wouldn't have lost any money. After Zepile showed up and told them about the possibility of the chest, all the rest of it was completely irrelevant. Either it has treasure inside, in which case they take the treasure, or it doesn't, in which case they can still sell the wood to appraiser. There is literally no reason for them to care about all that stuff at that point.
It wasn't about the statue, it was more about Gon being interested in the conversation. The episode showed that.

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Old 2012-09-30, 01:56   Link #1949
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It wasn't about the statue, it was more about Gon being interested in the conversation. The episode showed that.
That was the point, but it still made no sense. What did the guy from the backroom think he was accomplishing? Why did both sides take it so seriously? The only people who might care had no economic reason to care. Gon was curious, certainly, but that's not a reason for two unrelated people to have a pointless argument. They're not putting on a show for him. Every character's behavior should make sense from their own perspective, not just because it's convenient for the narrative.
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Old 2012-09-30, 02:31   Link #1950
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That was the point, but it still made no sense. What did the guy from the backroom think he was accomplishing? Why did both sides take it so seriously? The only people who might care had no economic reason to care. Gon was curious, certainly, but that's not a reason for two unrelated people to have a pointless argument. They're not putting on a show for him. Every character's behavior should make sense from their own perspective, not just because it's convenient for the narrative.
To tell you the truth. The bald guys appearance in the manga was short lived. Same with the 2011 anime. Their exchange had a purpose even though it doesn't make sense. I can't think of a better way to condense 4 chapters into 1 episode. Madhouse didn't care for the bald guy as you can see. He played his part for the sake of the narrative.Other than that I could care less about the guy.
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Old 2012-09-30, 03:26   Link #1951
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I love this series, and like this version a lot better than the original.

I, just as a few other people, would have liked them to adapt this entire arc, rather than just show us the things we did see. While at the same time understanding the writers' urge to get the plot underway and return to the action of today's episode. Which was awesome, by the way.

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Old 2012-09-30, 03:55   Link #1952
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they really kept the suspense in this episode, the pacing they're keeping os great, it doesn't feel like they are staggering about anything, but still in some parts the BGM can feel out of place, but overall i have to admit they proved my worries wrong with the las couple of episodes, and i really hope they kept it that way.
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Old 2012-09-30, 06:16   Link #1953
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I am just enjoying this version for what it have tried to do and have done.

As for the episode, it succeeded in making the chase suspenseful all while keeping the possibility of another cat stalking the cat up in the air. You could feel that something was off about the chase for Killua and Gon.

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Old 2012-09-30, 09:18   Link #1954
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Excellent job of portraying the tension of stalking a deadly prey. The moment Nobunaga makes eye contact in their direction was perfectly done IMO.
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Old 2012-09-30, 16:50   Link #1955
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Who was the guy next to Killua's dad when THe Nostrade guy mentioned the mafia brining in assassins?
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Old 2012-09-30, 16:51   Link #1956
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Who was the guy next to Killua's dad when THe Nostrade guy mentioned the mafia brining in assassins?
Zeno Zoldyck. Killua's grandpa.
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Old 2012-10-01, 04:49   Link #1957
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Holy crap that tension was off the charts! Brilliant episode.
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Old 2012-10-01, 07:48   Link #1958
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Anyone know the name for the soundtrack with the strings just before Killua does his awesome speed dash thing? I love those strings

Has it been released in an OST yet?
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Old 2012-10-01, 12:00   Link #1959
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Anyone know the name for the soundtrack with the strings just before Killua does his awesome speed dash thing? I love those strings

Has it been released in an OST yet?
Yes, a few months back. I don't recall the name of that piece, but I adore it - the way it was used in the epic Gon x Hisoka battle in episode 35 was unbelievable.
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Old 2012-10-07, 00:01   Link #1960
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Well, this episode was pretty damn good.

Fun fun.
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