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May 16, 2018 4:23 AM

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The first part of the test was kinda bullshit. If you got an official letter telling you to go somewhere for your test, then why would trying to do just that automatically fail you? It tries to teach you to not be naive, but at the same time the solution is to listen to this random captain dude and trust him completely. And those who haven't even been told by him also fail automatically.

The quiz was fun though, even if the foreshadowing (having to decide which person to save) was a bit obvious. And the rest of the episode was great, too! It's fun to see that Leorio has a kind side as well. The trio seems to grow closer really fast. I don't know how the pacing in the manga is, but it seems pretty fast here. Which I am fine with, honestly! At least it doesn't get boring. These episodes seem to fly by in a flash.
Nov 12, 2018 8:53 AM

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That Pikachu creature tho ;3
Dec 22, 2018 10:33 AM

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Solid development, pretty much remembered everything from this part, it does feel to progress a bit faster though!
Jul 17, 2019 3:20 AM
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Dec 2017
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this is not that interesting. i already knew these things will happen...
Jul 27, 2019 2:55 PM
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Apr 2018
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The way Gon used his fishing pole was pretty cool. Now I want to have one lol.

How the hell didn't I think about the whole married couple situation being part of the exam ffs?
Sep 28, 2019 5:42 AM

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It's great that they all passed the interesting tests that were put before them by working together and utilizing their specialty skills to cover up for each other's limits. Gon's fishing pole is a really good mobility tool, Kurapika's anthropological knowledge is vast, and Leorio being a medic that's better than the usual doctor were all very interesting aspects I've learned from them here~

Being carried to your destination by friendly winged beasts reminds me so much of Dark Souls lmao








Nov 24, 2019 2:40 PM
EOussama

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It's very rare that a Shounen main character is this attentive, distinctive, observant, wisen almost allergic to retardation. I like this trope quite a lot.
Jan 19, 2020 5:25 AM
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the foreshadowing in hxh seriously blows me away (when the harsh realities come unexpected, you must be prepared to part ways etc.), togashi is a mf genius.
Apr 10, 2020 11:52 PM
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Cool neat tests. I thought the grandma was going to be biased towards girls so i choose mom and daughter. I would have failed XD

I was gonna question how the creatures created human kids but then those kids are also shapeshifters. Neat!
Sep 1, 2020 9:45 AM
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Apr 2018
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Wow the quizz scene was really interesting, and the "first" test was also really great to watch!!
Oct 4, 2020 4:56 AM

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Seems like they intend to keep the pacing up, good. For all I care they can skim through these episodes that fast until they reach the end of the 1999 version.
Dec 2, 2020 9:36 PM

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Dec 2020
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fairly enjoying it so far, not leaving anything bare and everything is exciting so far :)
Jan 14, 2021 7:14 AM

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Nice! Gon is so cute lol, the next episode preview looks good. The hunter exam will begin!
Apr 3, 2021 12:52 AM

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Well I'm definitely vibing with these characters

But Leorio will need to take a second to grow on me
Apr 24, 2021 5:00 PM

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veetasoy said:
Anyone else notice Leorio looks eerily like Phoenix Wright?<img src="http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/4797/unledzyo.png" alt="unledzyo.png" /><img src="http://www.shh-mom.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Phoenix-Wright.jpg" alt="Phoenix-Wright.jpg" />


yes he does sksks;.,.
May 10, 2021 5:44 PM

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Aug 2018
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Haha Leorio is hilarious!

Jul 21, 2021 7:33 AM
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If leorio didn’t hear that conversation he wouldn’t be part of the gang, thanks to those 2 guys!
Sep 29, 2021 3:43 AM

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> tattoo signifies that im single for life

i guess shit like adultery doesn't exist in this world? lol
Dec 20, 2021 9:24 AM
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I love this first arc. Super laid back, it sets up everything to come, and allows you to go through some really cool pure feel good adventure stories.
Dec 30, 2021 6:48 AM

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I'm getting Pirates of the Caribbean vibes from the ost.

Two episodes in, and the three main characters are likable. Looking good.

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Jan 8, 2022 10:53 PM

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Another sweet episode. The exams passed by really quickly and everyone played a major role in the passing of those exams. Gon's voice is really cute. I still can't get over it. This trio is really something else. Loving the show so far.
Mar 14, 2022 6:40 PM

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Woah did not expected the twist of those couple not being in danger...not much happened just them on their way to hunter exam along with couple of puzzles
Jun 10, 2022 8:45 AM

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I'm enjoying this a lot more than I thought I would!

Although this episode was a bit cliche with all the dopplegangers, but great nonetheless.
I am not a weeb, I simply enjoy 2D girls
Jul 2, 2022 10:51 AM

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This episode gave great insight on characters.
Aug 8, 2022 1:07 AM

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These episodes are the best.

Oct 8, 2022 10:59 PM

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I saw this chapter in really rude Argentine parody dubbing seriously if that were the official dubbing it would improve the series xd
BRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUH
Oct 18, 2022 12:11 AM
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Amazing one of my firsts and my favourites along with Bleach, AOT, Jujutsu kaisen Vinland saga and soon to be Chainsaw man
Dec 28, 2022 6:32 PM
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تعدوا ب2 اختبارات في طريقهم إلى المكان المحدد
لولا ذكاء كورابيكا استطاعوا العبور
Feb 11, 2023 1:24 PM
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Feb 2023
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Great anime JAN KEN PON
Apr 29, 2023 6:07 AM
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its great its cool
its anything
Apr 30, 2023 8:37 AM

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Jul 2017
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interesting episode it made me like the characters and plot i'm really enjoying this
May 22, 2023 6:44 PM
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It was exciting, action-packed, and a great way to start the series.
Sep 30, 2023 6:59 AM
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Nov 2022
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i like the friendship formation
Oct 3, 2023 5:38 PM
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Jul 2022
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I liked this episode
Oct 5, 2023 3:37 AM
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Nota de 0 a 10
9 de10
Apr 27, 4:01 AM
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On a quest to watch every "classic" anime I haven't seen yet (that's a helluva lot of episodes, but here we go.... :)

Enjoyed the first 2 episodes. Easy to see why it became massively popular.
May 1, 4:43 PM

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Interesting how they do this type of test, now I'm more aware that anything that comes my way could be some type of test
May 14, 1:42 PM

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I regret not watching this sooner. Loving this so far!
Nov 21, 6:11 PM
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Wanted to give it another listen before I confirmed the opening and ending as good songs and they are. Opening is a solid 7 while the ending is a 7.5. The OST has been the same for the most part and it definitely isn’t bad. Seems very adventurous and somewhat piraty which is fitting given the whole occupation of a Hunter is basically just being an explorer.

This episode is much better paced, easily honing in on the intricacies of the Hunter Exams preliminaries. The questions are hard yet not impossible and unlike the previous episode I picked up on the trick rather quickly. The fact that the monsters were two different people. I even hear the difference in the voice but maybe that’s just a placebo effect. Regardless this episode while effectively covering the same amount of ground(a single test in the prelims.) it was much easier to follow and seemed to showcase the characters better. They had ample opportunities to showcase who they are as people and even a bit of their skill sets compared to episode one that was a mess in pretty much every way except for Gon, which happily isn’t the case here. Mind you this doesn’t mean eoisode 1 was bad just this was definitely a step up. I feel like I know Kurapika and Leorio and their roles in the story significantly more than I did for their introduction episodes.

Pacing is much better but still fast which isn’t bad and the animation is still solid. Definitely a good episode.
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