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| Dang, they made Killua so adorable in the remake (not that I mind). Oh and voice actors for Menchi and Gittarackur are revealed: Hirano ayo will be voicing Menchi Matsukaze Masaya will be voicing Gittarackur |
| I like this series so far. It has that 90's feel to it, the graphics are not great, but the story itself is amusing and fun for adults and children. Every episode is kind of stand-alone, but still makes part of the bigger story. The voice-acting is good, especially the leading boy, Gon. He is the optimistic boy, but without being too annoying, because he seems to have 'brains' too and thinks about his surroundings. |
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| The violence, the atmosphere of incoming death is absent from this show. Too many kiddie colors and now I know we will never see blood. Another One Piece wannabe to make quick bucks from kids and toys. Dropped. Going back to good old bloody Hunter x Hunter from 1999. Comparison of Hunter X Hunter, old vs new. Spoilers ahead: http://www.thatanimeblog.com/index.php/2011/10/hunterxhunter-2011-episodes-1-3-its-4kids/ |
semtexOct 23, 2011 5:52 AM
semtex said: The violence, the atmosphere of incoming death is absent from this show. Too many kiddie colors and now I know we will never see blood. Another One Piece wannabe to make quick bucks from kids and toys. Dropped. Going back to good old bloody Hunter x Hunter from 1999. Comparison of Hunter X Hunter, old vs new. Spoilers ahead: http://www.thatanimeblog.com/index.php/2011/10/hunterxhunter-2011-episodes-1-3-its-4kids/ We've already seen blood. |
| And here I thought this would be just another mediocre shounen ... Well, I was completely wrong, this show gets better every week! Can't wait for the next episode ^^ |
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pokymon said: semtex said: The violence, the atmosphere of incoming death is absent from this show. Too many kiddie colors and now I know we will never see blood. Another One Piece wannabe to make quick bucks from kids and toys. Dropped. Going back to good old bloody Hunter x Hunter from 1999. Comparison of Hunter X Hunter, old vs new. Spoilers ahead: http://www.thatanimeblog.com/index.php/2011/10/hunterxhunter-2011-episodes-1-3-its-4kids/ We've already seen blood. You mean those magical flowers that tries to look like blood? You really don't believe that do you? |
semtex said: You mean those magical flowers that tries to look like blood? You really don't believe that do you? There was blood in episode 2, not much though. |
| No, actually it was on the guy's body that was lying in the house in the 2nd episode. Don't forget that in the 1st anime blood was cut from this scene. Furhtermore, blood was present in this episode, in Leorio's flashback. Other than that, there wasn't actually any blood in the manga, except from the scene when the fake examiner got some deadly injuries. But also, in the 1st anime this scene was censored, so i don't complain about this one. Boy, haste does really make waste, let's wait for the next week's episode before we judge it from this point of view. |
pokymonOct 23, 2011 8:50 AM
| just curious even tho i watched the original i can hardly say i remember all the details but if Leorio really is a teenager like the rest of them how old is he??? |
Inugirlz said: just curious even tho i watched the original i can hardly say i remember all the details but if Leorio really is a teenager like the rest of them how old is he??? that was sarcasm |
| Gon and Killua....They steal this show. They're so cute. |
eucalyptustree16 said: I think Hisoka´s voice is pretty awesome, it´s Kurapika´s I´ve issues with. He sounds really feminine. Heh rlly? Act like a chick, dress like a chick so y not a chick's voice too? Or maybe that's just me... pokymon said: Other than that, there wasn't actually any blood in the manga, except from the scene when the fake examiner got some deadly injuries. The manga... Please re-read it... On another note, let's wait til next week to affirm whether it's for kids or not. If no blood thar, deffin'ly no blood til the end ~ |
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| It was a cool episode Killua is sooo cute!! <3 I think I got used to Gon' voice by now But I still don't like Hisoka's bgm Maybe I will get used to it later in the anime It seems that the next episode will be awesome!! Can't wait for next week!! |
| I don't know why are people disappointed because of the character development. This was only the 4th episode :/ I loved this ep a lot. I remember there was one more conflict in the tunnel in the first series. Anyway, I'm glad they got over on this phase so fast. I want to see Menchi already!! |
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| This turned out to be the best episode thus far and i'm loving Leorio at the moment. The way they depicted his desire to become a hunter in order to be a doctor was way better executed than in the original. It was nice to see his younger-self. Killua is also different here than before, but i'm not sure yet if i like him better now. Beautiful Episode and so deserve a 5/5. |
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tohru7 said: I don't get why some fans are so disappointed at how different the 2011 anime is to the 1999's one, i mean they do know this new version isn't made by the same people right? or that the 2011 version is obviously supposed to be different. Personally, i liked the 1999's and was pretty sad they discontinued it but that was then and this is now.I'm really glad someone picked up this project and its being aired, it's just such a wonderful story to tell :) i'm not trying to tell others what to think or feel, all i'm saying is that ya gotta look at this version with unbiased eyes yeah?! Old is old and new is new. Plus, i think i think they'll be really missing out on a great series if they just right it off. honestly, I totally love the 2011 version, i find the animation colorful and very up to date and the music catchy (especially the ED ;)) The voices are good, i especially think Gon's and Killua's fit, i mean they are twelve, they should sound high pitched and girly (plus, i think killua's voice actor did a great job making killua's voice sound darker during that where he's drinking the laxative tinged drink in ep 3). I'm rly ecstatic at how close this new version is being to the manga (which i *heart* like woah! ). I remember reading someone's comment on how they would describe the 2011 version as maliciously playful because every thing appears to be all nice and dandy but take a closer look and ya see all isn't what it appears to be. i think that's a very acurate description of this year's HunterxHunter(i.e. guy's arms being transformed to flowers by Hisoka while everyone just staring , not looking any way chocked or alarmed or even trying to help(including our main characters), laxatives in drinks, etc). And as for episode four, it did not disappoint! Loved it, pacing was good, saw some Leorio and Kurapika back-story, showed some violence, plus, i got to see more of Gon and Killua, who are just so interesting and gosh darn cute :D The only downer is that i have to wait a whole other week to see another episode :( yeah, totally agree!! XD anyways, nice episode, damn it, leorio is one funny guy, but his back story was really sad :/ the preview looked EPIC AS HELL!!! >_ |
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| I've completely adjusted to the new voice cast of the main characters. As I suspected, Killua also sounds very close to the original. I will most likely always consider the old Hisoka superior to the new Hisoka, in terms of voice acting... but the new voice isn't terrible. It just lacks the unique quality of the original. As someone already very familiar with the manga and original anime, there is not much to comment on, plot-wise. I'm very happy that Killua is now part of the regular cast, because Killua and his relationship with Gon is one of my favorite aspects of the show. I also have to admit that I prefer the way the original handled the backstories of Kurapika and Leorio. This anime series is clearly a more faithful adaptation of the manga, but I felt like the conversation between Kurapika and Leorio was forced. And omg, I still hate Hisoka's theme music. ;-; But overall, I was pleased with this episode. Probably because of the Gon and Killua interaction. They're so adorable. :D I would rate this episode an 8/10. I'm overlooking the terrible soundtrack, because unfortunately we're stuck with it. |
pokymon said: Inugirlz said: just curious even tho i watched the original i can hardly say i remember all the details but if Leorio really is a teenager like the rest of them how old is he??? that was sarcasm Leorio is 19 |
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| Gon and Killua are officially super bffs. Another great episode and I can't wait to see what happens in the swamps. |
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| Natsukashiiiiii ! The episode Kirua befriends Gon and we get the first revelations about the heroes' goal is awesome. However, as the four will see in the next ep, dealing with Hisoka is extremely risky business. |
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| Nothing to rant for this episode. So far the storyline still faithful to Manga. Even though I still don't fit with Hisoka's voice, but somehow Killua's voice is getting better for me. Liked it! and definitely will wait for next episode. a little intermezzo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-DMOgH5RkI |
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| Aw man, I think I am loving each ep more and more. I wish they would come out faster XD haha.. and aww.. poor Leorio.. seems so much older.. |
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Malestel said: CookieBun said: Mmm, there is one specific thing they seem to be doing that bothers me. That is, I don't like what they are doing to Leorio. I haven't read the manga so I don't know what he's like there, but in the old series he was a grounded character with an impulsive, slightly childish nature that hides a complex, rather tortured mind. He comes off as way buffoonish here, and it bothers me. I don't want to find Leorio in this show annoying, but I am starting to. IMO he is just like this in the original anime. Don't know when you watched it, maybe you remember wrong, or it's something I didn't pick up. Many of his lines are exactly the same. Mannerism same. I watched the old one not too long ago. Oh yea, the lines are the same, but the execution is very different. There is a big difference in the expression and tone for the same lines. He is played up as a comic relief too much in this series. |
Yemi_Hikari said: The best way to put it is, in the actual Manga, Leorio has so far come across as being meant as the comic relief character. A lot of what is seen of Leorio in the original adaptation is actually filler, not stuff that actually happens in the Manga. There are honestly some things that have bothered me about his characterization from the filler parts of the original. Ah I see. Well, I'm starting to really appreciate just how good of a show the first one was. Expanding and exploring things that the manga just breezes through... I will try not to let Leorio's obnoxiousness bother me as much and just enjoy it. But in the end, I think I will prefer the first anime's vision more, whether it's less truer to the manga or not. |
| meh, this episode is so-so for me. still not getting used to the ost. |
| And here goes the censor (or cut, or whatever you wanna call that). They totally messed up Nicole's (Laptop-Guy, dunno his english name) breakdown. In the manga it had a strong psychological touch to it. Here it, once again, became a stupid comical scene. Meh. I like Hisoka's new Seiyuu though. |
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| I have to say the chubby boy with the laptop did well (is it Nicolas?); I couldn't rund for 2 - 4 hours. Plus it's a tunnel, I'm not sure if 2 hours is evn possible? Killua and Gon are very cute; it's a change to see child characters actually act their age whilst in adult roles. |
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AngelicFeces said: Time flies when watching this. Sure does! Wish they could combine the VA's of the old HxH with this Hisoka's voice seems terribly off but we'll see that in the near future :) |
| I don't know why but I am really getting in to this show *-* And I hate the ost but the ending is perfect <3 |
| i hated the way kurapica revealed his family story it was totally clear and it was out of ambiguity also the ost lose the ambiguity and darkness of the events but other than that it was good episode |
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| lack of blood is probably going to kill this series for me. Wonder what they will do when arms are supposed to be ripped off and hearts pulled out of living people's chests for example. Flower pedals? example image from the manga: http://www.thatanimeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/hunter-x-hunter-3236821-624x1024.jpg did enjoy the ep though but this is probably going to be a trainwreck sooner than later |
MephzOct 24, 2011 6:15 PM
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| Hisoka's theme is so...misplaced lol? Anyways, I really enjoyed this and Killua was really cute. His voice actor did a great job! Can't wait till the next episode to see Hisoka's voice actor strut his stuff to see if he can do it or not. |
| Still prefer Hisoka's previous seiyuu. Takahashi Hiroki did a really good job in my opinion (I swear he has an awesome range). Namikawa Daisuke's version of Hisoka has a voice too deep for my preferences, but maybe i'll get used to it after a few episodes. I still like the high-pitched, pervert-like voice though. |
Mephz said: I honestly think that the flower petals wasn't a censorship issue, but an early demonstration of Nen ability. I say this because there was no blood in the same scene in the Manga. So, I say hold off on saying there will be a lack of blood until it does get futher into the series. About the flower petals, I think so too. But the problem doesn't lie in the blood part, but in playing the violence of the original down. In the original Hisoka threw 3 cards in that "ape-mans" face. Here it's only one (and two to the bottom) and you don't even get to see it. Same goes for the ape that was running. In the original Hisoka didn't let it run away. He killed it while it tried to. Stuff like that leads me to assume, that they'll just not show the "heavy" scenes and/or replace them with scenes that are more suitable to shounen-kids. And that'd be just wrong. @chikkychappy "White Knights and haters" So life is black and white to you, eh? That's so not shallow minded. |
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Yemi_Hikari said: I honestly think that the flower petals wasn't a censorship issue, but an early demonstration of Nen ability. I say this because there was no blood in the same scene in the Manga. So, I say hold off on saying there will be a lack of blood until it does get futher into the series. Well, Hisoka has two Nen abilities neither of those can create anything of the sort. If I recall correctly the author did explain away that scene way back then by saying Hisoka cut off his hands with the cards. Way too long ago to find the source material for this statement though |
MephzOct 25, 2011 4:54 AM
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| Compared to original's 7th ep this one looks better. Not a fan of psychological torture, so loved that Leorio's motivation to become hunter was revealed in much shorter way. Killua also looks a bit friendlier here. |
| 36 fell off? Anyway good episode, they skipped the whole drugging thing or whatever happened to leorio in the original. Background info wasn't as interresting because I saw the original twice... |
| While I still have to get fond of the 2011 remake, I did like the way they revealed Leorio´s past (and the "I´m a teen just like you!!" speech took me for surprise :o, but looks like he really is 19 as I suspected XD). Anyway, I´m giving this series more chances to improve itself, considerating is going to have way too many episodes to change my impressions about it |
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| Time will tell with the censorship and whatnot. So far, it feels like I'm watching the old series again - more thanks for them slowing the pacing down and getting into the characters finally. I really enjoyed that they finally included that Mito is Gon's aunt. I also liked that we got Leorio's story without the influence of the hallucinogenic tree - shows that he's opening more to the group. That said, the voices still don't do much for me. Killua's was better this week; Hisoka's was disappointing. BGM still leaves something to be desired and I've taken to skipping the OP/ED. Can't wait for Menchi, Buhara and Netero (though the latter probably won't come up until episode 6. |
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