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Oct 16, 2011 1:16 AM

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Hooray for a slower pace! That's really what the series needed. However, the slower pace now makes the faster pace of episodes 1 and 2 feel even cheaper.

I have no idea why they decided the President's assistant is green-skinned... there's no reason he should be. Killua's voice is far too girly - it doesn't hold any of the danger it should. I was rather put off by Satotz's robot-like appearance, too. The background music still doesn't fit the series.

What I did enjoy was seeing all the characters, despite a few color changes (or extra hair, especially in the eyebrows). Hisoka's voice has potential; its real challenge will be the laugh. I'm not sure if anyone else can produce that sound.

Looking forward to next week.
Oct 16, 2011 1:26 AM
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I'm happy with this episode. It seems they are slowing down a bit, and I think it's needed. I like Hisoka's new voice, Killua, not so much (but I'll get used to it).

I personally think the nen flowers (or maybe it was red colored, glowing clovers) looked nice.

People on youtube have commented that Killua looks to young, but the thing is: he's supposed to be the same age as Gon, so I don't mind this version of him.

About the colors: they are just going with the colors the manga creator used in the manga. In the original anime, the colors were different, for what reason I don't know.

And to the person saying that Kurapica is a girl: sorry to burst your bubble but it's
proved in both the original anime as well as the manga that he's a guy.
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Oct 16, 2011 1:29 AM

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I dont get it why people think Kurapica looks like a girl :/
Oct 16, 2011 1:34 AM

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Lunar777Eclipse, you are my hero, those are my thoughts exactly!
Oct 16, 2011 1:43 AM

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Hisoka ftw his new voice sound fine to me.
Oct 16, 2011 2:36 AM
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I also don't really pay attention to the BGM ever but I did notice how bad this one was. When something goes down they play some sailorish music like this is One Piece or something.
I don't really like Hisoka's and Killua's voice, at least, not more than the original. Hisoka's old VA matched him, the high pitched voice added to his creepiness. His new voice is okay but it's a little deeper, still sounds a little bad ass though. Killua sounds more like a girl too just like all of them: Gon, Killua and Kurapica.
This episode was okay because we saw some of the introductions of characters as well as saw Tonpa and his scheming. I did like episode 2 slightly more though but this one is close to it. Also glad that they slowed down a little and I hope it doesn't get worse. The VAs+BGM+Fast pace=fail(IMO) Spanish guitar sounded good but definitely doesn't fit. Hisoka is a bad ass perv who gets off from fighting a strong opponent, not an arrancar. They really fucked up this OST. Not one good one in the bunch so far.
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Oct 16, 2011 2:44 AM
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Shoryuuken said:I dont get it why people think Kurapica looks like a girl :/

When I first watched HxH I thought Kurapica was a girl for the first 15 or something episode.
They called him "he" in 1 line somewhere, and I looked it up to confirm it.
He has blonde tomboyish hair, wears girly clothes (yes those are his clans clothes but they stilllook girly). Also female seiyuu.

IMO Killua's VA was really good, original was better ofc but this is pretty close.
Hisoka on the other hand.... :( He sounds crazy (as in battlecrazy), not the man who walks behind Gon and Kil staring at their ass and licking his lips. I hope they don't change his personality too much. But that VA doesn't suit him.
Oct 16, 2011 2:48 AM
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I also don't really pay attention to the BGM ever but I did notice how bad this one was. When something goes down they play some sailorish music like this is One Piece or something.


NEVER compare OP's godly music to this.....-----

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The episode was pretty good but I have 2 complaints:

- Satotsu was way cooler in the original, especially the way how he statred the exam, and it seemed he didn't move his legs at all, but here.....reminds me of that Trickmaster boss from Kingdom Heart

- The fanfare music. Serously!
Oct 16, 2011 3:28 AM
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i'm happy with that reboot right now.

it's great to see that it's exactly following the manga! :-)

pretty sad about hisoka's voice tho;(
Oct 16, 2011 3:45 AM

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Ugh..


Hisoka not having a semi-homo voice just isn't right for his personality.
Oct 16, 2011 3:54 AM

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Killua and Hisokas new voice, not that bad as I though it would.
still really enjoyed this episode, looking forwards to next week. :3
Oct 16, 2011 4:23 AM

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killua voice is good and cute

but hisoka's .......horrible
Oct 16, 2011 4:38 AM

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I liked this episode more than the first two, and I was just getting used to the differences and not comparing everything to the original... and then Killua spoke. =/
To me, he sounds more like I believe Gon should sound. I didn't have much of a problem with the other three''s seiyuu changing, but I really, really find Killua's new voice jarring. Maybe it's because I love his original voice so much.
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Lol Loved this episode and the cliffhanger at the end of the episode.

"There are only 404 applicants'

but Gon's number was 405...

What does this mean?
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Oct 16, 2011 5:07 AM

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LMiki said:
Lol Loved this episode and the cliffhanger at the end of the episode.
"There are only 404 applicants'
but Gon's number was 405...
What does this mean?


It means that Gon was the last to arrive/get a number, and that the guy with no arms doesn't want to continue.
Oct 16, 2011 5:12 AM
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srsly getting so hyped for this hunter test
go gon!! YOU CAN DO IT
Oct 16, 2011 6:53 AM

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Those voices.. I definitely need time to get used to those. Hisoka's voice scared the shit out of me. I didn't expect it to sound so deep. Oh and when Killua started talking, for a minute I thought it was Gon's voice lol.

BGM/OST still sucks. And I forgot to mention this in my previous posts, but Kurapika skin tone looks awfully pale in some shots.
Oct 16, 2011 7:23 AM

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I HATE Hisoka's new voice. All the creepiness is gone, now he just sounds like your generic "if you touch me I'll kill you" serious antogonist. Killua's voice is fine, but I thought he was Gon when he first talked too.
Oct 16, 2011 7:35 AM

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I was waiting for this third episode with horror, because of hearing Hisokas new voice D: Well it could have been a lot worse so I think I maybe can get used to it, maybe not. But well Hiroki is still a lot better! It's funny but I think the new one makes him sound gayer :P

Killua was a bigger shock I guess, since he sounds totally like a girl o_O The last seiyuu was a female too but then he didn't actually sound like a little girl... Also on that note now that Gon sounds more like a boy I'll prolly get a bit confused while watching.
Kurapica sounds more like a woman now, dunno if they wanted to just make him more gender confusing than he already was or what, but it does not bother me that much. Leorio sounds the same as always :D

I didn't mind the fast pace, well I was hoping for it and now that I've heard the voices I'll prolly let the episodes pile a little before watching again. I do look forward to this on the long run since I want the anime to continue, but well it's just too bad they didn't keep Hisokas voice as it was ;__;
Also dang what's up with Hanzos brows? :'D

(oh and there is 404 contestants because the armles guy died ;))
Oct 16, 2011 7:49 AM

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Alright, I'm dropping this and watching the original. I can't wait an entire week for a 23 minute episode T^T
Oct 16, 2011 7:57 AM

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the BGM is dragging this show to hades...this is Hunter x Hunter...not Pirate x Pirate...and when you introduce hisoka,, you use some creepy music...not fking spanish...nor do you replace blood with gay sparkles
why is the midget green? that is extremely retarded
speaking of retarded...satotz's moustache and the way he walks...wtf?
Illumi's head going left and right.. it's much better in the original...
the animation sucked...so much for 2011...look at how they run..this is too rushed..


True story. The BGM is atrocius, Hisoka's appearance and voice aren't as sly as in the original, and that "Oh look, I made his arms disappear" move was pretty gay. Also Satotz is looking like a complete fag... When I got to this part in the original series, it wasn't jolly or happy, it wasn't even that much adventurous. It had a very serious tone and a rather dangerous atmosphere. In this remake it looks like HEY GON LOOK I KILL PEOPLE BY SHOOTING RAINBOW PONIES EVERYTHING IS FUNNY.

I want to cry.
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Oct 16, 2011 7:59 AM
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I enjoyed this episode, I don't mind the voice changes as much as most people but maybe that is because I watched the origional HxH dubbed so I wasn't used to the origional japanese voices.
In all honesty the only two voices I noticed any difference in were Gon and Hisoka
But I have to admit the sountrack sucks
Oct 16, 2011 9:00 AM

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Well, I suppose Killua's new VA wasn't as bad as I expected... though I still prefer the original's. (This one sounds a little bit too high o_o when he asked Tonpa for another drink, I almost thought it was Gon... eh!?) Though maybe it's because I'm resistant to change, haha.

Can't say I liked Hisoka's new VA, though I expect I'll get used to it in time. His first VA was... creepier and Hisoka-like... and sent chills down my spine. (If I remember it properly. Ahaha.)

The pace really slowed down! :O For a second there, I thought they were going to skip the whole introduction-to-everyone bit, and let everyone run to the goal already, ahaha.

Oh well, nonetheless, it's still Hunter x Hunter! Look forward to the part where Killua meets Gon. 8D
Oct 16, 2011 9:18 AM

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Overall this episode was stil OK. BUT, the voice actor of Hisoka and Killua, somehow disappoint me.

Hisoka: The seiyuu is Namikawa Daisuke right? He is also the seiyuu of Fai and Kazehaya, but the voice is so different from what I exected from him. It was not terrible, but I think it doesn't match with Hisoka psycho character. Somehow the voice is too "heavy". Well, maybe I'm too attached with the old voice, but still..

Killua: WTF? Is he a girl? OK, I know the seiyuu in old series also a woman, Mitsuhashi Kanako if I'm not mistaken. But still this is too girly. Really, for the first time I think that's Gon's voice calling Tonpa.

Other than that, I think the thing in this episode was still fine. I don't really care for Tonpa and Satotz voice though :-P.
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Oct 16, 2011 9:40 AM

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Killua appeared, that's all that really matters.
Oct 16, 2011 9:43 AM

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Sanguis said:
Killua appeared, that's all that really matters.


I'd have to agree with this. I skimmed the entire episode til I saw him and watched from there, which was like majority of the episode. Lolwut?
Oct 16, 2011 10:01 AM

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GAA, I HATE HISOKA'S NEW VOICE! And what's up with that grey skin?

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He was like this:

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I must say i'm kinda disappointed. Killua looks childish and like a girl, what's even worst. I so feel like watching the original version right now... ;_; If i had a little more time...

Whatever, i'll download the original third episode now.
I must see Killua the way he was.
LiinahOct 16, 2011 10:06 AM
Oct 16, 2011 10:15 AM

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Guys, guys.
Gon and Killua are 12 y.o. Of course their voice will sound girly. They haven't even gone into puberty yet.
Oct 16, 2011 10:26 AM

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Guys, guys.
Gon and Killua are 12 y.o. Of course their voice will sound girly. They haven't even gone into puberty yet.

I don't mind Gon, his voice is quite cute. But Killua wasn't like this, i know he's 12 years old but he didn't sound girly even though his VA was a woman.
And Kurapika, who's older, sounds girly too, so you can't really justify it that way.
Oct 16, 2011 11:03 AM
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Hisoka's voice, I kinda approve of.
I only wish he can be more dangerous than making a show like a real magician, he isn't one.
Oct 16, 2011 11:06 AM

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I finally started watching this today because I knew the previous 2 eps were trash with trashy characters, especially a certain homosexual-looking blond-haired dipshit... But still, I have to fastforward the vid around halfway to finally reach what I was looking forward to....


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Pffff... No one likes him? I LOVE him to death so f**k you and your invalid statement! Go choke on a ***** and die, fugly fatass!!!

Not pleased with what they did to the hand-cutting session... y'know, replacing blood with flower petals and boring stuff like that... But whatev... Hisoka still looks hot as ever and this ep was so worth it for the 10 or so seconds I've watched... Oh yea, the ending too!!! XDDD (good thing I didn't close my player after those 10 sec and instead fastforward everything 'til the end...)

Guess next ep I'll have more Hisoka time...

Shadow-Chan said:
I only wish he can be more dangerous than making a show like a real magician, he isn't one.


Er wat? He IS one helluva magician... What've you been smoking? In fact, I've been waiting for his upcoming magic show that involves the dissection of blond-haired dipshit's wrongly placed corpus cavernosum and return that dipshit to the sissy he truly is...
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If he's not with us, he's AGAINST us!!!

Oct 16, 2011 11:24 AM

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....Oh won't you look at that, a messenger from the little green men has finally come!

They're really at it on massacring this show,huh? fast pacing is fine as long as they cover the whole manga unlike the original which left a huge cliffhanger... but seriously now!? the voicing (most of the voices don't really fit too well specially Gon's and Hisoka's), OST (honestly, it sounds more like a marching band), art (are they really trying to be innovative or just being half-assed?) and btw, the ending kinda reminds me of K-On!'s (or is it just me? oh well).

I'm giving this a few more chances but if it still fails to deliver then I guess I'm gonna drop this.
Oct 16, 2011 11:38 AM

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To people who havent seen the original its no big deal. The V. actors are awesome!
5/5 and the series is an 8 for me. but I expect its gonna go up soon.

I LOVE THE ED!!! SO MUCH!
Oct 16, 2011 11:56 AM

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i like it soooooooooo much no complains at all ^^
Oct 16, 2011 11:58 AM
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Er wat? He IS one helluva magician... What've you been smoking? In fact, I've been waiting for his upcoming magic show that involves the dissection of blond-haired dipshit's wrongly placed corpus cavernosum and return that dipshit to the sissy he truly is...

You don't have to sound so loud. I don't consider him a magician who uses real magic. Whatever he uses isn't "magic", it's a special power anyone can learn. Everyone confused that because of his appearance and his use of playing cards. I guess that was his real intention.
Oct 16, 2011 12:07 PM
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Fine with the other changes but hisokas new voice probably won't ever grow on me.
Oct 16, 2011 12:23 PM

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Shadow-Chan said:
You don't have to sound so loud. I don't consider him a magician who uses real magic. Whatever he uses isn't "magic", it's a special power anyone can learn. Everyone confused that because of his appearance and his use of playing cards. I guess that was his real intention


Sorry, bad habit of mine to affirm things by capitalizing them, not really trying to be "loud". If you mean "magic" as in a fantasy setting then yes, it's not "real" magic but by contemporary standards, he is a magician by default. Magician in this context is one who creates illusions via tricks or nen power. Also, that, or rather, those "special" power(s) of his are not something that "anyone can learn" and if you happen to read the manga of watch the original series, you'll know what I mean.



If he's not with us, he's AGAINST us!!!

Oct 16, 2011 12:41 PM
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Kiruaaaa !

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Oct 16, 2011 1:00 PM

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Fuck yeah Hisoka! But I'm going to have a really hard time getting used to his new voice, probable even more than getting used to FujiKei voicing Leorio...
Oct 16, 2011 1:38 PM

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Hisoka's old voice was way better. The old one was more funny and mystique. This one just oozes evil which is not a good thing. They front his evil too much for my taste, now all the mystique about Hisoka is gone.
Oct 16, 2011 2:22 PM

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lol well you gotta think that it was a different time from when this manga and original anime was made. in any case, they could have rushed through this sequence but oh well.
Oct 16, 2011 2:34 PM

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it barely gets a passing grade from me, annoying how they are taking the blood out of the show. Flower pedals -,-

meh decent fun though but no chance in hell this will get a 10 like the original show got from me :)
Oct 16, 2011 3:11 PM

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Voices: Namikawa's Hisoka surprised me! The quality of his voice is somewhat similar to Takahashi's Hisoka, but I think it's too deep. Takahashi's Hisoka was so unique and perfect for the character. Daisuke Namikawa is one of my favorite voice actors, but I admit that I am a little disappointed with his Hisoka.

Killua's voice sounded a bit more high-pitched when he first speaks, but it changes when he lets on that he knows about Tompa's intentions. That sounded much more like the old Killua. :) (Besides, Killua's previous voice actress also gave him a more high-pitched voice when he was pretending to be "child-like" and "innocent.")

Music: Still pretty bad. I'm sort of adjusting to it, because I know what to expect now. But the music playing during Hisoka's scene was terribly unfitting. It sounds like Flamenco music! Flamenco music, for Hisoka. What were they thinking??

My rating for this episode: 5/10
Oct 16, 2011 3:41 PM
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Commenting from a perspective of not seeing the original, I'm enjoying this series. It's a shame so many people are getting bogged down by voices. Don't rate the episode poorly simply because the voices aren't EXACTLY the same.
Oct 16, 2011 4:10 PM
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NEVER compare OP's godly music to this.....-----
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The episode was pretty good but I have 2 complaints:
- Satotsu was way cooler in the original, especially the way how he statred the exam, and it seemed he didn't move his legs at all, but here.....reminds me of that Trickmaster boss from Kingdom Heart
- The fanfare music. Serously!

Calm Down. I love One Piece's BGM. I mean, why would I bash One Piece If my player card is zoro?I'm just saying that this OST would fit it better. When shit goes down the beat starts playing Sailor music in HxH('11) and that would fit better in a pirate anime. Don't misunderstand.



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Oct 16, 2011 4:22 PM

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I saw it and I like it. I only rate how the scenes are done. The soundtrack and the voices aren't that important to me. As long as the deem fitting to a certain degree. I'm more concerned about how aura will be shown and the latter arcs such as Greed Island and Chimera Ant.
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Commenting from a perspective of not seeing the original, I'm enjoying this series. It's a shame so many people are getting bogged down by voices. Don't rate the episode poorly simply because the voices aren't EXACTLY the same.

It's not really that, it's just that the voice doesn't seem to fit the character.
Oct 16, 2011 5:09 PM

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Maamen is green! lol

Oct 16, 2011 5:52 PM
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Pokkle and Ponzu I'd forgotten about them, she looks great w/ blue hair... Kinda slow episode and seriously wtf is up with the flower petals
Oct 16, 2011 5:54 PM

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Woot. Killua!! Adorable little badass as usual. Good choice of VA.
And haha, Hisoka's voice was completely different! But oddly enough I like it.

I don't really have much to say about this episode, except that I think it's slowing down now, which is good. Will they go into the hallucinations next week? Or was that another thing the first anime put in?
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