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Apr 29, 2014 10:59 AM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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Back story of the Rose, not surprising there.

The episode was good imo. They captured Pouf's face well just like in the manga with his expressions. Komugi was cute this episode, I'm glad she's healed. The Royal Guards' dedication to the King is pretty intense. I'm pretty hyped to see the upcoming fight between Gon and Pitou soon.
Apr 29, 2014 11:00 AM
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Meh, slow episode. Why did they animate chapter 300 first. >_>
Apr 29, 2014 11:25 AM
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Vanser said:
Meh, slow episode. Why did they animate chapter 300 first. >_>

Yeah I was waiting for 299 but they animated 300 >_<

Good episode, still the previous one is FAR better but this one wasn't bad at all, and the second half was pretty awesome IMO
Apr 29, 2014 11:51 AM
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I was certain we would have gotten...*ahem* ..THAT part.

Welp, I hope the coming episodes are faster-paced, if not by a little bit~!
Apr 29, 2014 12:11 PM
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seems like Pouf was getting pretty antsy http://i.imgur.com/KLedU6O.png
Apr 29, 2014 12:15 PM
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Good ep! My fav part when they were screaming "OOOOOOOOOOOOOWWHHHHHH" LOL That's was funny for me XD but I liked it more in manga maybe cuz it was fast but here they tried to stretch it idk :)
Apr 29, 2014 12:30 PM
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Slower than I expected!
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Apr 29, 2014 12:40 PM
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Damn, I love Gon.

Aw, I wanted Meruem to meet Komugi one last time.


Apr 29, 2014 12:41 PM
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Whoohoo! The wait is over. Can't wait to see Gon and Pitou handle their business. This is getting better.
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Apr 29, 2014 12:42 PM
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This arc better be over soon. I couldn't care less about these ants. Not to say all of the episodes has been bad, there were some good ones.

This episode was one of the better ones. It was quite entertaining. Especially the faces the characters made. And the reaction to the king being burnt to ashes (?) was fuckin' hilarious.
Apr 29, 2014 12:43 PM

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Damn Meruem turned into charcoal. That stare from Gon was pretty scary. This was a good episode.
Apr 29, 2014 12:45 PM

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Solid episode in my opinion, but I really want to see more of Gon/Pitou soon.
Apr 29, 2014 12:48 PM

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"Before he had made it to the King, tears were already streaming down Pouf's face" I feel you man, I feel you. I've said it before, but Togashi's ability to make what should be a victory feel like anything but is to be commended. Youpi and Pouf screaming at the end hit hard, man.

Gon scares me, as well as Killua backing him up on the hostage plan. Okay, I know Killua is an assassin but I've found him to be, ironically, the more soft hearted of the two. I don't think he would kill Komugi. But, man, if you told me Gon would hold people hostage when this series started, I wouldn't have believed that either.

Btw, I think the pacing was fine. Considering it was the literal fallout of such a monumental episode, it kind of needed to be. I wouldn't be surprised if next week was similar.
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Apr 29, 2014 12:49 PM

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Last week i was pretty much speechless, but this time im...speechless as well.I actually had chills several times this episode.
Apr 29, 2014 12:54 PM

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Gon's Stare 0_________0
Apr 29, 2014 12:59 PM
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More epic Gon stares and it looks like Pouf and Youpi are going to go ballistic next episode.
Apr 29, 2014 1:00 PM

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The first scene was very powerful, and now it puts to rest the argument of whether the Rose was a last resort!
"waiting to bloom"... I loved this metaphor.

Knuckle: What drove him to think like that.
Me: Being a god damn assassin since birth.

I wish they did a better job illustrating Meruem being charcoal. More obvious in the manga. First time I had problem with transitions of the ED. Felt weird after the noise of the previous OST.
The search for the king filler scene was a nice touch.


Gon is pretty awesome in my opinion.
Apr 29, 2014 1:08 PM

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I have 2 questions for this.
1) Am i the only one that didn't want Meruem to die?
2) Was it my idea that in this episode Komugi looked actually slightly more feminine?
Everybody has the right to have his own opinion on something.And you do have the right to disagree with them.But that doesnt give you the right to impose your opinion on others, even though you do have the right to think you are fucking awesome.
Apr 29, 2014 1:13 PM

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Decent episode but why did they skip 299? I don't understand why madhouse is changing order but oh well. Really liked the Gon/Pitou parts, damn the kid is milking the shitty situation Pitou is in lol. I also liked the Youpi and Pouf parts, Youpi might not be the smartest but he is one who can think clearly in intense situations. Pitou is freaking out, Pouf was freaking out and although Youpi is also feeling the heat he is not letting his emotionals run wild. I respect that.

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The first scene was very powerful, and now it puts to rest the argument of whether the Rose was a last resort!
"waiting to bloom"... I loved this metaphor.

Knuckle: What drove him to think like that.
Me: Being a god damn assassin since birth.

I wish they did a better job illustrating Meruem being charcoal. More obvious in the manga. First time I had problem with transitions of the ED. Felt weird after the noise of the previous OST.
The search for the king filler scene was a nice touch.


Gon is pretty awesome in my opinion.

Actually that was something Gon picked up from Kurapika, the Troupe had Gon and Killua and Kurapika took Chrollo and made a deal to free Gon and Killua.

Manga spoiler
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''We don't know what kind of people we truly are until the moment before our deaths. As death comes to embrace you, you will realise what you are. That's what death is, don't you think?'' - Uchiha Itachi
Apr 29, 2014 1:13 PM

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Wow that was crazy.
Apr 29, 2014 1:18 PM

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Another good episode. I can't wait to see the shitstorm thats going to happen after they animate chapter 299
Apr 29, 2014 1:18 PM

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I have 2 questions for this.
1) Am i the only one that didn't want Meruem to die?
2) Was it my idea that in this episode Komugi looked actually slightly more feminine?


She really looks more feminine with her hair let down.
Apr 29, 2014 1:20 PM

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Good follow up ep :) The OST this ep was amazing ^^

Man humans are friggin BRUTAL!! Using the Rose like that O_O Messed up as shit!

Gon really owned Pitou so many times this chap XD First when he said "U're finished right?" Pitou didn't know what hit her XDXD
Then his "I trust Pitou" Her reaction was so lol. "OH SHIT!" hahaha
Damn! Since when was Gon fast enough to be able to follow Pitou XD

Knuckle's reaction to Killua's thinking process was awesome. Really these guys know nothing about Killua and Gon hehe ^^

And poor poor Komugi XD She has no idea what the hell is going on XDXD I feel bad for her lol. I really missed her though. She's such an adorable girl ^^

And DAT ending!!! The despair Youpi and Pouf felt was awesomely depicted!! Their faces were drawn brilliantly ^^ And Youpi wants to kill!!
Meruem looked creepy as hell petrified like that O_O SHIT IS CREEPY!!

Nxt ep is gonna be one of the weirdest eps ever XD I still remember reading that chap XD Pouf and Youpi will be high on crack XD
Apr 29, 2014 1:21 PM
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Gon so badass in this arc.

Pouf's technique is so bad. These little Pouf make me cringe every time.
Apr 29, 2014 1:22 PM

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They skipped Chapter 299? I wanted to see that part adapted so badly...

Apr 29, 2014 1:31 PM

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They skipped Chapter 299? I wanted to see that part adapted so badly...


Next episode, the episode is even named after it.
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Apr 29, 2014 1:32 PM

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Unless the storyteller says that the king is dead I am 90% sure that he is still alive.
Apr 29, 2014 1:32 PM

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Fuckin' goosebumps...
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It was quite entertaining. Especially the faces the characters made. And the reaction to the king being burnt to ashes (?) was fuckin' hilarious.
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Gon scares me, as well as Killua backing him up on the hostage plan.
But I don't think they (at least Killua) would have actually killed/seriously hurt her. Even if Pitou ended up betraying Gon, there would be no point in killing Komugi; she would just be released -- the hunters (Knuckle et al) are nowhere near as cruel as typical chimera ants.

Considering that they were dealing with someone like Pitou, who's just waiting for a chance to kill Gon (even though Gon has kept his word), it's pretty okay to take a hostage IMO (not to kill, but as a safety measure).
Apr 29, 2014 1:34 PM

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They skipped Chapter 299? I wanted to see that part adapted so badly...


I would have liked to see it as well, but I think it's for the best to have an episode all about Meruem instead of only part.

OT: Brilliant follow up to last week, the OST during the Rose backstory was beautiful, it just hammers in the human nature theme by showing that at times, humans can be just evil and the feels have just only begun. #

Pouf's face, they did that so well, glad Komugi is back and just acting as cute as ever. Gon was just felt like a completely different person, just scary
"Now, let us drink. Let us drink. Drink to the human race. In every age, there will be good humans and bad humans. Human life is too long to devote to reproduction, yet too short to devote to learning, in the helix of time. Perhaps that is why humans succumb to desire and seek release. Despite the fact that life is complete with the sun, the land and poetry." Supreme Leader Diego(Real) (Hunter x Hunter 2011)
Apr 29, 2014 1:36 PM
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I definitely can't wait to see people's reactions when "THAT" scene happens next episode.
Apr 29, 2014 1:36 PM

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WoW that`s what i call bad ass main character everything in this anime arc is epic shit cant wait for whats coming next.
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Apr 29, 2014 1:37 PM

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WHAAAAAAA?????? how can they even capture these expressions on the protagonists faces??? HOW?????

Absolutely magnificent episode! goosebams every now and then! Spectacular voice acting from everyone and the OST just made everything so intense!!!!!!

P.S. everytime the ending that comes earlier than the credicts IT FITS PERFECTLY!!
Apr 29, 2014 1:39 PM

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@ GoldenBlue

Well, I actually said that I don't think Killua would go through with it. Gon, the way he is now? No idea.
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Apr 29, 2014 1:41 PM

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Another good episode. I can't wait to see the shitstorm thats going to happen after they animate chapter 299
There is no shitstorm, stop giving people false expectations ffs.
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Apr 29, 2014 1:47 PM

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Slow start, but it ended strong. Seeing Gon's eyes like that makes me cringe a little. I REALLY want to see Pitou and him fight, going to be so epic!!!! Can't wait till next week :)
Apr 29, 2014 1:49 PM

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gon: "dont fuck with me, pitou"
episode 127: 5/5
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Apr 29, 2014 1:55 PM

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@ GoldenBlue

Well, I actually said that I don't think Killua would go through with it. Gon, the way he is now? No idea.
(Just re-read your post) Damn, I missed that. :/
Apr 29, 2014 1:59 PM

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Btw, I think the pacing was fine. Considering it was the literal fallout of such a monumental episode, it kind of needed to be. I wouldn't be surprised if next week was similar.
Really, I thought it worked as well. Always catches me off-guard when this shift in pacing happens, though.

So unpredictable, no matter how much I feel I've learned off this show.
Apr 29, 2014 1:59 PM

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Holy shit, I actually felt it when I saw the king that way
Apr 29, 2014 2:08 PM

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Great episode, Gon with that sinister look on his face in front of Pitou.
That ending...Did Meruem srsly die tho
Apr 29, 2014 2:14 PM

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Pretty good episode, I didn't expect Gon to have changed that much.

:O http://imgur.com/32HhWSX
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Apr 29, 2014 2:22 PM

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I liked the King as a character, but damn am I glad that's finally over. Took them long enough. Really enjoyed this episode though. I almost forgot how much dedication the Royal Guards have towards the King.
Apr 29, 2014 2:24 PM

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Damn Gon's Cold stare never gets old and He was ready to kill komugi if he had to. RIP meruem
Apr 29, 2014 2:31 PM

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How many chapters of the manga did this episode adapt ?
Apr 29, 2014 2:33 PM

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How many chapters of the manga did this episode adapt ?
2 chapters with some added scenes. The animation should've been better towards the end I feel. RIP Netero, RIP Meruem, two great characters.
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Apr 29, 2014 2:41 PM
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The reason they animated chapter 300 before chapter 299 is...



Anyway, good episode!
Apr 29, 2014 2:41 PM

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"RIP Netero" and "RIP Meruem" :)
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"Even villains have standards"
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Apr 29, 2014 2:44 PM

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Nothing really happened, but i can only describe this in one word:Brilliant.Absolutely brilliant in every aspect possible. looking foward to read MrAM post about this one.
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Why am I a Berserk fan? All I ever experience is pain.

We are in the eclipse and Miura has sacrificed us
Apr 29, 2014 2:51 PM

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AcceleratorAngel said:
"RIP Netero" and "RIP Meruem" ;)


Hey, careful there..


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