What did you think of this episode?
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4Liked it!
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3It was OK
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2Disliked it
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1Hated it
1.3%
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Average 4.4
474 votes
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gedata said: For?THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- It's time |
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gedata said: Alexx_ said: gedata said: For?THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- It's time Ant invasion |
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| Interesting episode, I liked the rearranging and adding of some scenes Madhouse did. I can see what they did in this episode enhancing some later plot developments particularly with Colt, the drug DD, and Pokkle/Ponzu but that's just me... Already imagining people crying "FILLER SUX MADHOUSE FAILS" Seeing the Chimera Ants learning more about the world and themselves as human/insect hybrids was touched upon in the source but expanded here with Gyro, Names, and Military formations Witnessing humans rounded up like livestock will always be creepy no matter how many times I see it. Shit's about to hit the fan soon... Even the narrator says our trio has a cruel fate lying in wait : P Ah that last conversation between Gon and Killua helps solidify some motivations which was sorely needed in this adaption. Gon decides he won't run away if worst comes to worst in NGL because he'll feel like he's not only letting Kite down but Ging too and we all know how much Gon's pride means to him |
HybridMBLMay 4, 2013 11:43 PM
Hybridbloodszak said: Can already imagine people crying "FILLER SUX MADHOUSE FAILS" Seeing the Chimera Ants learning more about the world and how it works was touched upon in the source but expanded upon here with Gyro, Names, or Military formations It's good filler, but it's keeping me from seeing the part where I was really sold on this arc, which looks like it'll be next week judging from the preview. Get hype. |
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| Ponzo! |
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| FUCK,those ants are too creepy,they disturb me greatly.Next week looks like it's speeding up the pace a bit since it showed those 3 ants which appear in 192 and we're at the start of 189.Can't wait to get past the part where I stopped reading.Shit gets REAL starting next episode. |
| I thought it was a great episode, pretty violent and intense. The chimera ant that was born from Kurt is interesting, I wonder if he'll name himself Kurt or something? Can't wait for next episode. |
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| After having 3 weeks to reflect, I think that this episode's scene with Gon and Killua really helped solidify later events. I think the way Madhouse handled the Kaito stuff will end up working out so I'm not really concerned anymore. Solid episode, still not much has happened yet but we're getting there. Each episode has covered a good amount of material but it doesn't feel like it. I personally feel like this arc is a slow starter but it's working it's way through with a pretty decent pace so far. NGL should start next week so things should get intreresting rather quickly. |
| Just wondering did Gyros men also appeared in the manga? |
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mrsticky005 said: Yeah I just checked, it didn't appear.Alexx_ said: Just wondering did Gyros men also appeared in the manga? I'm pretty sure we don't. Their fight was off panel. Ahh man I can't wait until this "cruel fate" happens. |
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| so much death flags has been raised by this episode |
Ruii said: Ohh man I'm getting goosebumps just thinking about it.Alexx_ said: mrsticky005 said: Yeah I just checked, it didn't appear.Alexx_ said: Just wondering did Gyros men also appeared in the manga? I'm pretty sure we don't. Their fight was off panel. Ahh man I can't wait until this "cruel fate" happens. I'm expecting the cruel fate to play with no music, and then after limbs have been torn, Chrollo's theme will play (same one after Gon loses his left hand vs Genthru) while a kid gets knocked out and dragged away. That arrangement would be enough to make me enjoy it. Of course New OSTs are welcome. |
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| So i take it the time for Gon's selfishness will get the better of him soon? because i have a feeling hes gonna be regretting those last few words he said :(. |
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| They HAVE to add some filler abilities for Pokkle; I mean they did add fillers to explain the current universe, they have to least add some more |
| The big brown fox jumps over the lazy dog |
| Awesome. I'm loving the filler scenes. I was disappointed with the bs they did with Gon/Kite earlier on but I think it's all piecing together rather nicely provided the filler of Gon's determination to Kite and Ging. I like that they're giving Ponzo and Pokkle filler time and what they did with Gyro's men. Kurt seeing his mother was also a good filler although I found it a bit sad that he led the ants to kill and eat his own village members. All in all, pretty awesome episode. |
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| its nice to see all those psychological aspects are coming out slowly and nicely...chimera ants arc in its upcoming chapters will be unfolding truly some new thought provoking and philosophical aspects which were never before shown in any shonens as far as i know about... liked the concept of naming coming out from ants(its like they are learning about surrounding and cognitive thoughts are generating for the first time ( just like "tachikoma" the robot from gits ) overall good ep ..and man i love the arc building that madhouse doing, really feeling like we are about to enter a nightmare |
headless_nickMay 5, 2013 1:22 AM
zoleth said: I am loving what Madhouse is doing with this arc. There was so much story that was left untold in the manga - so many things put in and quickly used, that while it worked left a bit to be desired. Madhouse has done well building character here, and I loved this episode. While very much filler, they were tasteful with it. They expanded upon storylines and character that come in play later, giving us a better (I believe) story for each than the manga provided. A lot of people have been waiting a long time to see this arc animated, so I hope that time waiting doesn't hurt their ability to see these episodes for what they are - really good anime. It is coming! While I want to get to some juicy stuff I know is ahead of us, I also want Madhouse to take their time and give us a great story. :D Just agree with you. Although I could see the filler stuff compared to the parallel manga chapters, it is BOTH necessary AND enjoyable. Not wasted. Because some necessary points were just felt skipped in the manga. This way we can see and experience the side-details in a better way. Keep it up Madhouse! After D.Gray-man, Hunter x Hunter is a really promising and qualified anime for me. |
| Useful fillers. That's something new in shounen manga adaptations. |
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| Mellow episode. The ants are very human-like, seeking individuality. Hopefully Gon and Killua can encounter them next episode, get things moving along! |
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| it's still ok, now. but they will become nightmare if they learn |
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| Arrow man is back |
| Good filler, I thought I would never see that in a shounen adaptation. Great job from Madhouse. |
| who is Gyro ? |
| Madhouse is doing a great job expanding on this arc. I seriously would like to know if Togashi guided them in some way. Next episode is where things should speed up. At least I hope so. |
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| So, this episode confirmed a couple things for me. 1. The ants retain small bits of memories, and characteristics from their prior human self. (which makes no sense to me considering the person was chewed up, but w.e) 2. Kite's probably going to die. His death is being overly foreshadowed it feels like. 3. I'm wondering how the queen came to receive human genes. The way she spoke of it, she wasn't well aware, so im assuming it was a prior queen. |
| dunno why, too hard for me to call this a filler. 5/5 Madhouse. |
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| Great episode. I think it's great how all the ants are reading books and learning about humans. Shit's gonna go down next ep judging by the narration :P |
| anyone until which chapter this covered? |
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gedata said: anyone until which chapter this covered? It was just chapter 188. |
| The building of an Ant Army, Getting Names, NGL and The Promise. Pretty much sums up what went on in this episode. The Ants seem to be getting more individuality thanks to their human blood. Pokkle and Ponzu as well as Team Kite make plans to enter NGL in search of the Chimera Ants. Can't wait for next episode. |
| So, the bit with the ants wanting names and learning about Humans wasn't in the manga? Kind of sounds like an improvement, because I found that pretty interesting stuff. I liked this episode, it seems to lay a lot of the groundwork for the rest of the arc. Which is a great sign of good story telling. |
| "Yes, I have been deprived of emotion. But not completely. Whoever did it, botched the job." - Geralt of Rivia |
insan3soldiern said: So, the bit with the ants wanting names and learning about Humans wasn't in the manga? Kind of sounds like an improvement, because I found that pretty interesting stuff. that part with the names was. The gun battle was originally offscreen, and the drugs part was given a more in-depth look in the anime, so I agree that this was an improvement |
gedataMay 5, 2013 11:17 AM
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| I really can't wait when the ant starts the invasion completely. |
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| Nice episode. Great set up, I'm itching to watch more. The chimera ants and the queen still disgust me to no end. But I feel a little towards them now because of their human emotions, especially when the squadron leader who was created from the little boy and girl passed over his mom. I'm happy they mentioned those kids, I really felt bad for them. And it's interesting how all the ants are adapting human ways of thinking as well as physical traits. It gives them a little more personality rather than eat eat, kill kill, reproduce reproduce xD (But only a little, I still want Gon and Killua to beat them up. <3 Can't wait to fangirl during that fight. xD) Also, still can't help but compare this to the Cell arc in DBZ. I really think Hunter x Hunter got some ideas from DBZ. Anyways, this arc is a lot darker than usual, and I wonder how it is going to turn out. There's a lot of foreshadowing that something is going to happen to Kite. I have a prediction that he'll die...but not sure yet. Maybe Gon will save him somehow according to his speech. :) I don't think anyone important in Hunter has died yet, so if someone does it will be interesting to see its effect on Gon. ConfirmPassword said: O__O.....No comment lol.That mother is so hot, I want to help her make kids I can't wait for next week, omg. T___T But at the same time I don't want this week to start because of AP Exams lolz. 5/5 - Perfect!!! Edit: I just read the previous posts, and found out that this was a filler and wasn't in the manga. That's crazy to me, it was perfect and blended so well. I could never have guessed. I have such a bad impression of shounen fillers because of Naruto, Bleach, Fairy Tail, etc., but HxH really knows how to do it. I'm pretty amazed. Other studios should learn from Madhouse. |
fishergirl16May 5, 2013 9:26 AM
| Yeah the filler in this episode was awesome. It almost makes me wish they hadn't go so fast with the previous arcs and shown some things that were offscreen in the manga (like Shadow Beasts vs Phantom Troupe). Oh well... Guess Madhouse was as excited as I was about this arc xD |
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| Good episode, kinda hurt my heart seeing the little boy thinking about his mom Cant wait to see badass moments of Killua in this arc |
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