(L) Hunter x Hunter

[Sixth]

Originally Posted by Dengar

I think calling HxH "a story about a boy looking for his father" and that the story should have ended when he did, rather shortsighted. There is absolutely no reason for the story to evolve beyond that, and it did long before Gon even met his father.

I don't even see Gon as the protagonist anymore. He might become one once again at some point in the future, or he might not. But Gon and Killua currently have zero hanging threads, so.... It's not absolutely necessary. He hasn't been the protagonist since uhhh... Idk exactly when, but I know I didn't view him as such during the arc in the Korea analogue.


The show has had an ensemble cast for a long time now. There have been times in the past where Gon has been out of focus for extended periods of time, and that didn't hurt the story at all.

I feel that even in the Chimera Arc, Gon did very little as a main character. He didn't even see the face of the King if I not mistaken.

That is why I think Ging or Kurapika should be the main character for HXH now.

[Kanon]

I'm hoping for more deaths soon, I've already said it but there are too many characters to keep track of

Good thing Togashi shows us a chart from time to time.

[Guardian Enzo]

Zero hanging threads?? Really?

[Dengar]

You say that as if I'm so obviously wrong it doesn't even need further explanation. Which is rather condescending if you ask me. Least you could do is tell me what you're talking about.

[Kazu-kun]

Originally Posted by Dengar

I think calling HxH "a story about a boy looking for his father" and that the story should have ended when he did, rather shortsighted. There is absolutely no reason for the story not to evolve beyond that, and it did long before Gon even met his father.

I'm not denying there was more than Gon's storyline going on in the show. But Gon's journey was the main thing. That's why their meeting was the natural end point. Everything after that feels like a sequel, not an actual continuation of an unfinished story (despite the many loose ends).

Actually, I think the current arc would make more sense as an spin-off or sequel story.

[Guardian Enzo]

Originally Posted by Dengar

You say that as if I'm so obviously wrong it doesn't even need further explanation. Which is rather condescending if you ask me. Least you could do is tell me what you're talking about.

I find it frankly astonishing that you would think it needs further justification. Gon has lost his Nen, for Christ's sake. His relationship with Killua seems to be thoroughly broken. Killua is basically at war with his family over Alluka. I could see thinking all that can be deferred until later, but to suggest that there's no unfinished business? It's not so much that I disagree with it as that I find it incomprehensible.

[Dengar]

Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

I find it frankly astonishing that you would think it needs further justification. Gon has lost his Nen, for Christ's sake. His relationship with Killua seems to be thoroughly broken. Killua is basically at war with his family over Alluka. I could see thinking all that can be deferred until later, but to suggest that there's no unfinished business? It's not so much that I disagree with it as that I find it incomprehensible.

Gon has lost his Nen as a cost for defeating Pitou. After this he met his dad, this wraps up his arc.

Killua has rescued his sister from his family and saved his friend, and they're going to be traveling around. That wraps up his arc.

You might want to see a sequel to these events sure, but that's all they'll ever be, a sequel. Not a continuation.

Originally Posted by Kazu-kun

I'm not denying there was more than Gon's storyline going on in the show. But Gon's journey was the main thing. That's why their meeting was the natural end point. Everything after that feels like a sequel, not an actual continuation of an unfinished story (despite the many loose ends).

Actually, I think the current arc would make more sense as an spin-off or sequel story.

...Isn't that what it already is? I mean many other shows did this before. Dragon Ball had many self contained arcs.

[KPSJ]

Originally Posted by kanoguti

So is this whole arc meant to wrap up Kurapika's story line?

I mean you have the phantom troupe, someone with a large connection to the scarlet eyes, a potential love interest, and if his prince wins this election, he'll be a backer of one of the rising powers in the world.

I can't really imagine Kurapika wanting to do anything on the Dark Continent, except maybe hunt the phantom troupe. But Hisoka is already working with Kurapika in a way, so that shouldn't take as long as it seems.

Who the potential love interest for pika?

[Twi]

Queen Oto, I would presume...

I mean, I ship it anyway.

[marvelB]

Next chapter's here!

It's a rather informative one, too. We learn the abilities of a few of the princes' nen beasts, and interestingly, it looks like Halkenburg's (9th prince) beast may be one of the most dangerous out of them.... which is fascinating considering that Halkenburg is the prince who's the most against taking part in the succession war. Even Benjamin's guard is extremely wary of taking out the 9th prince without backup....

Meanwhile, Hanzo and Biscuit finally convince the stubborn head of room 1013's security to cooperate with them.... using Biscuit's true form. In fact, their stunt worked a little too well since the captain is just using nen lessons as an excuse to get closer with the "real" Biscuit, heh. Oh, and they confirmed that the room is under some type of spatial ability, after all. Looks like that dude who just left the room is gonna have a rough time getting back in there, in that case (if he's even able to return, anyway)....

Oh, and a DB reference early in the chapter! Ain't that cute?

[Kanon]

That guy's inner thoughts about buff Biscuit were really entertaining. He's totally fallen for her and will probably do whatever she tells him, but he acts like a tsundere towards nen.

[Twi]

New chapter is out. I gave that princess too little credit it seems. And the girl who was working with the evil guy is still alive it seems.

[Wandering Soul]

The fourth prince wasn't kidding when he said he has sick talent. It's sort of worrying to think about what he'll become if his skill with nen grows.

[Kanon]

Tserriednich is becoming more dangerous by the chapter. He's a specialist, pretty much the worst possible option!!

[marvelB]

Yep, Tserriednich gets more disturbing the more powerful he becomes, all right (what the heck was that goop he made? ). At least that bodyguard lady is still alive, though (for now). That morse code bit between that princess and Senritsu (aka Melody) was pretty clever, IMO. As for the twin who's busy figuring out that tunnel ability.... boy, just imagine the uproar it would cause once the rest of the royals/guards discover it (they'll pretty much instantly peg her as the assassin). I imagine she would make a great ally to Kurapika's group if they found out about her, though....

[Kanon]

I'm interested in the role the prince with the tunnel ability will play as well. She obviously won't be able to leave the ship so easily, so she'll get involved some other way.

[kanoguti]

If/when Kurapika meets up with Hisoka, do you think he'll work with him?

They have the same goal in mind, and technically Hisoka isn't a spider anymore, so most of Kurapika's powers won't work on him.

oh yea and damn this girl camila is fine as fuck.

[Kanon]

Kurapika seems more interested in getting the eyes of his clan back than in revenge right now, so not sure he'd want to form an alliance with Hisoka. At least not until the succession war is settled, he's way too busy with that at the moment.

If they meet after this is over, then... I have to admit I don't really recall how Kurapika feels about Hisoka, but I don't think he hates him so much that he would refuse help from a person as powerful as him. They might disagree on who gets to kill Chrollo though.

[Anh_Minh]

They allied before, and Kurapika did well for it. Hisoka's the one who might feel cheated.

[Kanon]

Kurapika has changed since the York Shin arc though. At least that's the impression he's been giving off since the beginning of this arc, but if he happened to meet a member of the Phantom Troupe, he could revert fast.