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grecefar · 2017-09-22, 15:10

So close... I would have love to see that monster blow with reg laser.

FlareKnight · 2017-09-22, 16:48

Still, shows the insane ability of a creature at this level. Reg had it. He was at point blank range and it still managed to dodge in the instant that the blast forced him to let go of it. Geeze....the creatures that exist even at this range are insane.

Interesting info about the 'curse' itself though. And that ties well to the sickness noted at the start of the episode. For some it seems even being in proximity to that pit is deadly. If you just leave the area though and get really far away....you're fine. This whole pit though is just a big pitcher plant. A literal death trap that won't let you go once you get in there. That curse functions like a barbed arrow or something. You can go in, but getting out....

Twi · 2017-09-22, 18:11

I didn't expect them to show that scene with Riko already. It's probably a smart idea though, given the next episode is the last.

Random Wanderer · 2017-09-22, 20:35

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Originally Posted by FlareKnight

Interesting info about the 'curse' itself though. And that ties well to the sickness noted at the start of the episode. For some it seems even being in proximity to that pit is deadly. If you just leave the area though and get really far away....you're fine. This whole pit though is just a big pitcher plant. A literal death trap that won't let you go once you get in there. That curse functions like a barbed arrow or something. You can go in, but getting out....

Easy enough to get in, but millions of little barbed hooks latch onto your body and soul the instant you try to climb out, ripping both to shreds.

More, the people of Orth have made the mistake of thinking that they're safely outside of the Abyss, and I think this curse of birthday death is going to show them how mistaken that assumption is. Assuming any of them live long enough to realize it.

Master_Yoma · 2017-09-22, 20:49

Nanachi really helping out Reg but at less her cooking isnt so bad that it melts the pot

Guardian Enzo · 2017-09-22, 23:49

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Originally Posted by Stark700

For some reason, I really like Nanachi and Reg's character chemistry this episode. Not to mention, Reg is able to learn more valuable survival skills from Nanachi. I feel like this episode is setting up for the finale.

Mitty is such a weird creature imo. I felt bad for Riko still, the things she's going through is hard to imagine from her point of view. Still, I love the way they used the psychology of this episode. The way that Reg returned to take on the monster that previously hurt Riko was also thrilling.

I'm with you on that - great chemistry there. I was jus thinking that in a funny way, taking Riko out of the narrative for a couple of episodes was a net plus, because while she's certainly an interesting character she's the least interesting and dynamic of the lead group.

Kazu-kun · 2017-09-23, 03:37

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Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

taking Riko out of the narrative for a couple of episodes was a net plus

Not at the end of the show though. That's when you want your main characters to shine the most, not get out of the picture.

Guardian Enzo · 2017-09-23, 10:22

Depends on the show and the character, at least for me. And Reg has always been the most prominent character both in terms of raw screen time and development anyway.

Kazu-kun · 2017-09-23, 10:50

It was supposed to be Riko and Reg's adventure. Doesn't look like it anymore though.

Guardian Enzo · 2017-09-23, 11:29

It takes balls for an author to turn the focus off his main character(s) at crucial moments. If a couple of episodes like this bother you, steer well clear of Hunter X Hunter.

Kazu-kun · 2017-09-23, 11:33

Hunter x Hunter is a long series. This only has 12 episode. Benching the main girl for three episodes, and the climax at that... Well, think what you will, but it's a pretty retarded move.

Random Wanderer · 2017-09-23, 11:46

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Originally Posted by Kazu-kun

Hunter x Hunter is a long series. This only has 12 episode. Benching the main girl for three episodes, and the climax at that... Well, think what you will, but it's a pretty retarded move.

Stop acting like the story was written for the anime. We are getting neither a climax nor a conclusion here. These children are only partway into their journey, and have a long way yet to go.

Kazu-kun · 2017-09-23, 11:51

Not everyone read the manga, you know? The anime should at least try to stand on its own.

Proto · 2017-09-23, 12:05

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Not everyone read the manga, you know? The anime should at least try to stand on its own.

There are several ways of adapting a series. Sticking to the original material is one of them, and generally it tends to work better than trying to fit a story designed for a different time frame into tighter episode constraints.

Of course they could have changed the story to fit into a 12 episode time frame, but that would have definitely sealed the fate of the series to not having a second season. From that point of view, having episode 12 reach a middle point keep the hopes alive, don't you think?

orion · 2017-09-23, 15:28

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Originally Posted by Kazu-kun

It was supposed to be Riko and Reg's adventure. Doesn't look like it anymore though.

Well, the OP has hinted all along that it's a trio. You're just now meeting the 3rd member.

felix · 2017-09-24, 03:29

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Originally Posted by Kazu-kun

Not everyone read the manga, you know? The anime should at least try to stand on its own.

That doesn't invalidate his statement that this was not written to be an anime of this length (or an anime).

There's only so many knobs you can turn and only so far you can turn them.
With out screwing it up.

Alhazred · 2017-09-24, 15:56

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Originally Posted by Kazu-kun

Not everyone read the manga, you know? The anime should at least try to stand on its own.

This assumption is directly counter to one of the major, modern motivations for adapting manga and light novels into anime: driving up book sales. Anime producers often don't want to finish the story because if the anime isn't green-lit for a second season they at least want viewers to go out and buy the books to sate their appetite. They generally don't take into account that there might be foreign viewers who can't buy translated copies of the books they're trying to shill.

Twi · 2017-09-24, 19:06

And, to be blunt, since when has giving an ongoing series an anime-original ending ever worked out well? The anime is meant to get you hooked on the manga so you can get your next fix in published form. If not for the manga and my curiosity driving me to read ahead, I wouldn't have given the series the time of day based on the art-style alone.

Stark700 · 2017-09-29, 09:59

Episode 13 (finale):

So we get to see Mitty and Nanachi's story including when she used to be human. It's told from Nanachi's point of view to Reg.

This series' finale shows a darker side of experiments and how Mitty turned into a Narehate. I actually think it was pretty thought provoking as it details how grim this anime can get. Pretty thrilling finale with the emotions. The part with Mitty's transformation really took my breath awhile with the horror.

Thought this finale was unique with the amount of narratives even compared to the other epiosdes. Not to mention, it has a longer length than some of the other episodes. Nanachi's tears and emotions made me tear up a little inside. Glad to see Riko waking up and spending more time with Reg.

Very good show overall, enjoyed it from start to finish. Such an emotional journey.
No season 2 announced but of course, that's no surprise.

eceso · 2017-09-29, 14:06

extremely emotional season finale

loved the show, do hope for them to finish the story with a sequel

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FlareKnight User of the "Fast Draw" Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canada	Still, shows the insane ability of a creature at this level. Reg had it. He was at point blank range and it still managed to dodge in the instant that the blast forced him to let go of it. Geeze....the creatures that exist even at this range are insane. Interesting info about the 'curse' itself though. And that ties well to the sickness noted at the start of the episode. For some it seems even being in proximity to that pit is deadly. If you just leave the area though and get really far away....you're fine. This whole pit though is just a big pitcher plant. A literal death trap that won't let you go once you get in there. That curse functions like a barbed arrow or something. You can go in, but getting out.... __________________ Anime-Evo

2017-09-22, 18:11	Link #263
Twi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011	I didn't expect them to show that scene with Riko already. It's probably a smart idea though, given the next episode is the last. __________________

2017-09-22, 20:49	Link #265
Master_Yoma Nekokota Festival Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lost in the Fairy Forest	Nanachi really helping out Reg but at less her cooking isnt so bad that it melts the pot __________________

2017-09-23, 10:50	Link #269
Kazu-kun Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006	It was supposed to be Riko and Reg's adventure. Doesn't look like it anymore though. __________________

2017-09-23, 11:33	Link #271
Kazu-kun Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006	Hunter x Hunter is a long series. This only has 12 episode. Benching the main girl for three episodes, and the climax at that... Well, think what you will, but it's a pretty retarded move. __________________

2017-09-22, 15:10	Link #261
grecefar Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Blue Notes Blues	So close... I would have love to see that monster blow with reg laser.

2017-09-23, 11:51	Link #273
Kazu-kun Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006	Not everyone read the manga, you know? The anime should at least try to stand on its own. __________________

2017-09-24, 19:06	Link #278
Twi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011	And, to be blunt, since when has giving an ongoing series an anime-original ending ever worked out well? The anime is meant to get you hooked on the manga so you can get your next fix in published form. If not for the manga and my curiosity driving me to read ahead, I wouldn't have given the series the time of day based on the art-style alone. __________________

2017-09-29, 09:59	Link #279
Stark700 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Somewhere on Earth	Episode 13 (finale): So we get to see Mitty and Nanachi's story including when she used to be human. It's told from Nanachi's point of view to Reg. This series' finale shows a darker side of experiments and how Mitty turned into a Narehate. I actually think it was pretty thought provoking as it details how grim this anime can get. Pretty thrilling finale with the emotions. The part with Mitty's transformation really took my breath awhile with the horror. Thought this finale was unique with the amount of narratives even compared to the other epiosdes. Not to mention, it has a longer length than some of the other episodes. Nanachi's tears and emotions made me tear up a little inside. Glad to see Riko waking up and spending more time with Reg. Very good show overall, enjoyed it from start to finish. Such an emotional journey. No season 2 announced but of course, that's no surprise. __________________

2017-09-29, 14:06	Link #280
eceso Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014	extremely emotional season finale loved the show, do hope for them to finish the story with a sequel