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TemplateR

August 01, 2011, 08:58 AM

I have decided to make a Anime-Thread for the new Anime of HxH, which will be started in fall.

So, here is some confirmed information about the new HxH-Anime:

http://i.imgur.com/DUS6T.jpg

HXH anime on Nippon Television.

Start Date: 2nd October 2011

Start Time: 11:55 (GMT+9)

by Madhouse

The supposed staff listing for the new anime, which was posted by 2ch:

Director: Kawajiri Yoshiaki
Assistant Director: Masuhara Mitsuyuki
Series Composition: Hanada Jukki
Character Design: Minowa Yutaka
Chief Animation Director: Abe Hisashi, Miyamae Shinichi
Music: Ike Yoshihiro
Animation Production: Madhouse ( confirmed now )

Here is some "questions" about the anime, which we should get new information this week:

- It is a remake of the old TV-Series ? *confirmed*
- it is a continuation from the OVAs ? *busted*
- Who will be in the anime-stuff of HxH-Anime ? ( probably confirmed already, s. o. ) *busted*

The first new Information about new HxH-Anime !!!

According to Mainichi, the new Hunter x Hunter anime will start on October 2nd. Madhouse Studios will remake it from the beginning of the manga. The production staff and the voice cast are renewed. Nihon TV prepared a new programming block for the new anime at 10:55 am on Sundays.

Staff
Director: Kohjina Hiroshi
Series Composition: Maekawa Atsushi ("Prince of Tennis", "Bakugan" series)
Character Design: Yoshimatsu Takahiro
Program Producer: Nakatani Toshio ("Death Note", "Nana", "Kaiji")

mak123

August 01, 2011, 10:54 AM

So the chimera arc COULD finish and they are still animating the old arcs... But i can't understand while they're doing it from scratch... The old one was epic ^_^

TemplateR

August 01, 2011, 11:05 AM

It´s really official now:

The upcoming television anime adaptation of the Hunter X Hunter manga will have a new staff and cast compared to the 1999 television anime, and it will retell the story from the manga from the beginning. The "definitive" new anime will premiere on NTV on October 2 and run every Sunday at 10:55 a.m. Hiroshi Koujina (Rainbow - Nisha Rokubō no Shichinin, Neuro - Supernatural Detective) will direct the anime at MADHOUSE (Death Note, NANA), and Jun Maekawa (Dragon Ball Z, Fresh Precure!) is in charge of the scripts. Takahiro Yoshimatsu ("Something Yoshimatsu" of Cyber Formula, Slayers) is designing the characters. Toshio Nakatani is producing.

The manga has sold 52 million copies, and Yoshihiro Togashi will resume the manga in the combined 35/36th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine next Monday. The 29th compiled book volume (pictured right) of the manga is shipping on Thursday.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2011-08-01/2011-hunter-x-hunter-anime-to-retell-story-from-start

I hope we will have a great anime-adaption with less censored parts from Madhouse.

So the chimera arcs COULD finish and they are still animating the old arcs... But i can't understand while they're doing it from scratch... The old one was epic ^_^

Remake is a good strategy from Madhouse, because it would be a little stupid to make only an chimera arc with NEW Cast and let the old arcs with old cast off.
Beginning from Chapter 1 is the best Idea from them and they have now plenty time to make a gread anime adaption of HxH !!

mak123

August 01, 2011, 11:12 AM

But if they starts the anime now, that means that the manga is near its end?

TemplateR

August 01, 2011, 11:19 AM

But if they starts the anime now, that means that the manga is near its end?

I think so, but we don´t know, if Yoshihiro Togashi will end his manga.

Demonsasuke

August 01, 2011, 11:30 AM

Awesome news! :D

zelllogan

August 01, 2011, 12:58 PM

Wow, I wasn't expecting this. That's good news. I'm not too much into animes anymore but I won't miss this one.

Host Samurai

August 01, 2011, 01:53 PM

I wil give this a try since I think that the old series was nearly perfect. I hope for Madhouse that they will stay faithful to the manga and improve the new anime.

Netero

August 01, 2011, 02:39 PM

The reboot will be great for the series, and it will attract new fans.

Host Samurai

August 01, 2011, 02:51 PM

The reboot will be great for the series, and it will attract new fans.

I understand that point of view but seriously if they are doing a remake then, they better surpass the original series because that one was almost perfect from animation to soundtrack, voice actors etc. I really have high expectation for the Hunter X Hunter anime and I think many people share my opinion. Due to that surpassing the original series won't be an easy feat for Madhouse but I still give it a chance and watch it.

mak123

August 01, 2011, 04:55 PM

The reboot will be great for the series, and it will attract new fans.
Yeah... I hope that the new anime will bring even more fans and that shueisha will force togashi to work :)

NoFreakingWay

August 02, 2011, 02:50 AM

I understand that point of view but seriously if they are doing a remake then, they better surpass the original series because that one was almost perfect from animation to soundtrack, voice actors etc. I really have high expectation for the Hunter X Hunter anime and I think many people share my opinion. Due to that surpassing the original series won't be an easy feat for Madhouse but I still give it a chance and watch it.

I wholeheartedly agree with this post. The first HxH anime was the only anime I got the OST for. Not that I liked watching a lot of animes, but in my opinion it was so good it forced me to get it. And the animation was superb, especially when they were at the York Shin Arc, especially the fight between the Zoldicks and Kuroro.

The Greed Island arc definitely needs this reboot.

Animeace

August 03, 2011, 04:59 AM

Her's scan of the new anime announcment in this weeks Sj credit mangastream

http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx29/JDSZ/hhh.jpg

TemplateR

August 03, 2011, 05:04 AM

The new style of Gon and his friends are the same as Nippon Animation did it. For my opinion of course.

Can anyone translated the voice cast text under that ?

Bomber D Rufi

August 03, 2011, 06:50 AM

The new style of Gon and his friends are the same as Nippon Animation did it. For my opinion of course.

Can anyone translated the voice cast text under that ?

I can't read Gon's.

For Killua It's Mariya Ise.
Leorio should be (can't really read it either.) Fujiwara Keji.
Kurapica is Miyuki Sawashiro
Hisoka is Daisuke Namikawa.

The art does look reminicent of Nippon Animation's version, and it's confirmed they're starting from episode one. I personally love Sawashiro-san and Ise-san, so in my shallow heart, this version is looking better and better.

TemplateR

August 03, 2011, 07:20 AM

I have searching the Cast and their including Anime-Projects:

Klliua = Mariya Ise ---> Fairy Tail (Levy Mcgarden, Romeo Conbolt, Edolas Levy Mecgarden), Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt (Stocking), Eyeshield 21 (Riku)
Leorio = Keiji Fujiwara (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keiji_Fujiwara) ---> Ao no Exorcist (Fujimoto Shiro), Death Note (Shuichi Aizawa), Fighting Spirit (Tatsuya Kimura)
Hisoka = Daisuke Namikawa (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daisuke_Namikawa) ---> Gantz (Kei Kurono), Bleach (Ulquiorra Schiffer), Black Lagoon (Rock)
Kurapica = Miyuki Sawashiro (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miyuki_Sawashiro) ---> Fairy Tail (Ultear, Virgo, Ur), Highschool of the Dead ( Saeko Busujima ), Deadman Wonderland (Toto Sakigami)

Kiba

August 03, 2011, 03:46 PM

this wont turn out good i know it already
killua with levy mcgardens voice bah

Netero

August 03, 2011, 04:35 PM

I'm not going to judge the new anime till after I watch the first few episodes because to me you can't really judge something till it's actually released imo.

Animeace

August 03, 2011, 07:18 PM

Old/New anime comparison
http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx29/JDSZ/hxh0.jpg

Found on japanese blog Yaraon. Guess style is a little more different then I thought tho I dont know whats up with the cosplay partLol

Kiba

August 04, 2011, 04:54 AM

the old animation is better i know it already it was perfect for me
new voice actors and plastic animation NNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

mak123

August 04, 2011, 05:29 PM

The new style is more similar to the manga... More "childish" than the first anime :)

Kiba

August 04, 2011, 08:13 PM

Hamy

August 05, 2011, 01:07 AM

childish like the manga you jokin?
hunter x hunter is not childish just gon at some moments
so dont mix things up
to make the whole anime more childish is a downfall for this awesome manga if you ask me before it was perfect made the anime

He just meant the art style however. Those screen comparisons of the art wouldn't exactly be correct either since the art style of the HXH anime changed as it progressed and depending on the arc. With the Yorkshin it took a more mature or sombre look while with GI an art style more similar to the new one while the beginning arcs definitely varied depending on the episode but looked ok in general fluctuating more similar to the manga but started to gain its own style.

NoFreakingWay

August 05, 2011, 01:42 AM

He just meant the art style however. Those screen comparisons of the art wouldn't exactly be correct either since the art style of the HXH anime changed as it progressed and depending on the arc. With the Yorkshin it took a more mature or sombre look while with GI an art style more similar to the new one while the beginning arcs definitely varied depending on the episode but looked ok in general fluctuating more similar to the manga but started to gain its own style.

I agree. The new screenshots do look hauntingly similar to the art style used in the earliest chapters, which was cartoony. Even Netero looked cartoony back then, just look at him now, your epic beard man who gives the middle finger as his ultimate move.

I do like all the styles incorporated in the manga though, but the hardest things for me to accept were the extremely sketchy manga pages depicting the ending of the GI arc.

Crude

August 06, 2011, 10:53 AM

I don't get the whole "plastic animation" thing. If there's anything wrong based on this promotional poster alone, it would be the colour scheme which I think could be a little better (check Ao no Exorcist for a great colour scheme). Other than that, the art style resembles the one used in the manga a lot. It also looks more contemporary compared to the first anime (which also has a great art style). Madhouse is a big studio, with quite a few different animation teams, some of them fantastic, some of them mediocre. The only animation style of theirs which comes to mind when I think "plastic", is the awful one used in the Iron Man and the Ultraviolet anime series. I think it was also used in the Devil May Cry anime. That animation style was awfully cheap-looking, but I doubt it's the style they'll be using for the new HxH anime. It's hard to tell which style they'll use for this new series, especially considering the fact that it's most likely going to be more than 26 episodes.

chikkychappy

August 13, 2011, 09:15 AM

this was posted in the madhouse website. can anyone translate it pls? it has to do with the staff :)

■『HUNTER×HUNTER』の監督＆キャラクターデザイナーってどんな人？ (2010/08/10）

　１０月２日から日本テレビ系列（一部地域を除く）で放送される『HUNTER×HUNTER』の神志那弘志監督とキャラクターデザイナーの吉松孝博さんがどんな人なのか、マッドハウス・ホームページ（以下HP）編集部が独断で紹介したいと思います。

監督　神志那弘志　氏　　　文：渡邊喜洋

　神志那監督はスタジオ・ライブの社長業をこなしながら監督して活躍しております。業界に入られた当初はスタジオ・ライブ所属のアニメーターとして芦田豊雄さんと共に様々なアニメーションを創りだし、2004年には『グレネーダーほほえみの閃士』にて監督デビューを果たされました。その後、マッドハウスにて長編シリーズ『牙-KIBA-』、週刊少年ジャンプ作品を原作とした『魔人探偵脳噛ネウロ』や最近では『RAINBOW−二舎六房の七人—』の監督を務められました。様々なジャンルでの監督としての経験をもって今、『HUNTER×HUNTER』に挑んでおられます。
　神志那監督と初めて個人的な接点を持ったのは2007年。アメリカのシカゴで開かれたイベント「アニメセントラル」に神志那監督が招かれた時に同行しました。テレビシリーズ『魔人探偵脳噛ネウロ』の制作が終わったばかりの頃で、北米ではまだ放送されておらず反応はいまひとつでした。
　2010年に再びアメリカに同行。東海岸のメリーランド州で開催された「オタコン」です。神志那さんが監督した『RAINBOW−二舎六房の七人—』はアメリカで同時配信されており、米国の熱狂的なファンたちと熱い時間を過ごせました。『RAINBOW−二舎六房の七人—』は濃厚なドラマで、それがアメリカで受け入れられたことで神志那監督は何かを掴んだようでした。
　それで、今回の『HUNTERXHUNTER』。神志那監督は『RAINBOW−二舎六房の七人—』で組んだ三田圭志プロデューサーと『牙』で組んだキャラクターデザイナーの吉松孝博さんと再びタッグを組みます！
　満を持して、新たな世界にチャレンジする神志那監督！　映像は今しばらくお待ちください！！

キャラクターデザイン　吉松孝博　氏　　　文：武井風太

　キャラクターデザインとは、漫画原作者である冨樫義博先生が描いたキャラクターをアニメ用にデザインし直すこと（原作がない場合はキャラクターをゼロから作ります）。原作の印象を変えないで、しかも動きのあるアニメに対応できるようにデザインすることは非常に難しい作業です。吉松さんは日本を代表するアニメーションキャラクターデザイナーのひとりです。
　吉松孝博さんはスタジオ・ライブに所属し、『TRIGUN』（本HPのWORKS欄参照）や『新世紀GPXサイバーフォーミュラ』などのキャラクターデザインを務める一方、「サムシング吉松」のペンネームで漫画作品も描いています。そのキャリアは非常に長く、『Dr.スランプアラレちゃん』、『銀河漂流バイファム』などで動画を担当したのち、85年には『超獣機神ダンクーガ』で初めてキャラクターデザインを担当し、シャピロ・キーツやデスガイヤー将軍のキャラクターを作りました。この時点で若干１９歳という若さでした。
　吉松さんの名前が大きくブレイクしたのは、『新世紀GPXサイバーフォーミュラ』でした。キャラクターデザインと作画監督を務めた本作は、キャラクターを中心に人気が広がり、大きなブームを起こしました。その後、『劇場版スレイヤーズ』、『TRIGUN』、『十兵衛ちゃん-ラブリー眼帯の秘密-』、『学園戦記ムリョウ』などなど、いくつもキャラクターデザインを手がけています。
　吉松さんが作り出すキャラクターの特徴はなんといっても「優しい」こと。所属するスタジオ・ライブの創始者である、故・芦田豊雄さんも、やはり、やわらかく温かみのあるキャラクター作りをされていました。
　吉松さんは本マッドハウスHPの「おぎにゃんと学ぼう！　アニメの作り方」（COLUMN欄）の作画監督の項に登場していますので、そちらもチェックしてください！

Netero

August 13, 2011, 02:24 PM

Here's a translation. I'm not sure how accurate it is because I only put it through Google translate.

NTV series from October 02 (except for some areas) will be broadcast on "HUNTER × HUNTER" What kind of person Mr. Hiroshi director and character designer Takahiro Yoshimatsu Paper, the Mad home page (HP or less) Editing I want to introduce the unit in its sole discretion.

Directed by Hiroshi Paper Statements: Yoshihiro Watanabe

Paper is active coach to coach our business while doing a live studio's president. Initially entered into the animation industry is out to create a variety of affiliation with the studio as an animator I live Toyo Ashida, 2004, "the smile 閃士 Grenadier" was fulfilled in his directorial debut. Then, in the series feature Madhouse "Fang-KIBA-", Weekly Shonen Jump and original works, "Neuro Majin Tantei engagement" and, more recently is "RAINBOW-Er Seven Room 6 -" served as a coach is directly below. I have experience as a coach in various genres, "HUNTER × HUNTER" is challenging the folded.
The first personal contact with the director and Paper in 2007. Events held in Chicago, USA "Anime Central" when I was invited to accompany the director on Paper. TV series "Majin Tantei Neuro engagement" just in time production ended in North America, the reaction was still not quite live on the air.
Bank in the U.S. again in 2010. Held in Maryland on the East Coast "Otakon" is. Directed by Mr. Paper "RAINBOW-seven of the two firms Room 6 -" The syndicate has been in the U.S., and hot 過Gosemashita time enthusiastic fans in the United States. "RAINBOW-seven of the two firms Room 6 -" is rich in drama, directed by Paper accepted in the U.S. It was like something grabbed.
So, this "HUNTERXHUNTER". Paper coach is "RAINBOW-Er Seven Room 6 -" and partnered with producer Jiazhi Mita "Fang" and re-unites the tag's character designer Takahiro Yoshimatsu partnered with?
The long-awaited, global director of new products to challenge the gods! Please wait while the video now! !

Mr. Takahiro Yoshimatsu character design statement: Takei, Tai Wind

Character design and is designed to be re-drawn animated character cartoon original author Dr. Yoshihiro Togashi (if there is no will create an original character from scratch.) Not change the impression of the original, designed to allow for animation of movement is a very difficult task yet. Yoshimatsu's character animation is one of Japan's leading designers.
Mr. Takahiro Yoshimatsu belongs to the studio live, "TRIGUN" (see this section of the HP WORKS) and "GPX Cyber Formula New Century" while serving as the character designs, such as "Something Yoshimatsu" not even draw a comic under the pseudonym The. Its very long career, "Dr. Slump Arale-chan", "Drifting Baifamu Galaxy" was in charge after the movie, such as 1985 "Super Beast Machine God Dancouga 'first in charge of character design, Shapiro Keats and made the character of General Desugaiya. The age of 19 was slightly at this point.
The name's big break was not Yoshimatsu, "GPX Cyber Formula New Century" was. This work served as animation director and character design, the spread in popularity around the character, caused a big boom. Then, the "Slayers Movie", "TRIGUN", "Jubei Chan - The Secret of The Lovely Eye Patch -", "Wing Muryou school," etc., are engaged in a number of character designs.
Features of the characters created by Mr. Yoshimatsu they may not be what "kind" thing. Belonging to the founder of the studio live, even the late Mr. Toyo Ashida, again, was making a soft and warm character.
Yoshimatsu is this HP's Madhouse "Learn Ginyanto us! How to make animation" (column COLUMN) Since its introduction in terms of animation director, please check with this one!

chikkychappy

August 14, 2011, 12:44 AM

i think these are character designs for the new series:

http://www.total-manga.com/images/Divers/FR-16-62959-B/hunter-times-hunter.jpg
http://www.total-manga.com/images/Divers/FR-16-62964-B/gon-freecss-est-interprete-par-megumi-han.jpg

http://www.total-manga.com/images/Divers/FR-16-62965-B/killua-zaoldyeck-est-interprete-par-mariya-ise.jpg
http://www.total-manga.com/images/Divers/FR-16-62966-B/kurapica-est-interprete-par-miyuki-sawashiro.jpg
http://www.total-manga.com/images/Divers/FR-16-62967-B/leorio-est-interprete-par-keiji-fujiwara.jpg
http://www.total-manga.com/images/Divers/FR-16-62968-B/hisoka-est-interprete-par-daisuke-namikawa.jpg

got them here (http://www.total-manga.com/image/divers/hunter-times-hunter-62959.html)

Netero

August 14, 2011, 01:43 AM

The new character design for Hisoka looks pretty cool.

Kiba

August 14, 2011, 07:58 AM

Hamy

August 14, 2011, 08:15 AM

well ok i will try to see thinks positive with new anime
because hunter x hunter my favorite anime/manga so i have to watch it^^

I just hope it will really be uncut HunterXHunter is pretty brutal if you think about it

I sincerely doubt this too be the case. Especially with how censor laws in Japan are and how shows have been bypassing showing of violence, ala School Days. So really don't think this to be the case in fact I think the violence may be cut even more here than the original precisely because of how depicting violence has changed in recent times, none of the anime shows have violence comparable to say Cowboy Beebop or yes the original. Seems more likely to avoid such, irony much when you can have such fanservice.

Divinenega

August 14, 2011, 08:40 AM

I sincerely doubt this too be the case. Especially with how censor laws in Japan are and how shows have been bypassing showing of violence, ala School Days. So really don't think this to be the case in fact I think the violence may be cut even more here than the original precisely because of how depicting violence has changed in recent times, none of the anime shows have violence comparable to say Cowboy Beebop or yes the original. Seems more likely to avoid such, irony much when you can have such fanservice.

Well other shonen shows like Naruto, One Piece and Nura have managed to stay pretty violent so I don't think we'll be seeing Toriko level edits(I suspect that is more Toei's doing than Fuji TV's) so Hunter X Hunter will probably keep a pretty fair amount of blood and violence, but I don't expect it to be nearly as brutal as the manga.

Netero

August 14, 2011, 06:53 PM

I forgot add in my previous post I think the original character designs for Gon and Killua looked better in the first anime but the rest I really like especially Hisoka, Kurapika, and Leorio.

NoFreakingWay

August 14, 2011, 11:32 PM

I could say now that the new HxH Anime has a quality between the original anime and the GI anime, but with that cartoony edge that kinda makes them flamboyant, and which carries the spirit of the first chapters of the manga. Hisoka really looks like a magician, that amusing one that actually uses your magicianly kinds of tricks instead of the cold, cunning killer we all know. Leorio looks a lot more cartoony and unserious and I like that. Kurapika has lost much of his edge from the Ryodan arc in the original anime but I'm gonna expect he will regain that edge when the new anime gets to that point. Killua also looks cartoony and it will be interesting to see how Madhouse will implement Killua's killer look. Gon really has looked more cartoony now and it would be interesting to see how that look would evolve from the first arc to the Chimera Arc (we should get the Chimera Arc this time!).

Kiba

August 15, 2011, 12:52 PM

idk if you guys noticed that already but i just wanted to say
look at gons legs they are too long somehow
http://www.total-manga.com/images/Divers/FR-16-62964-B/gon-freecss-est-interprete-par-megumi-han.jpg

ish3

August 16, 2011, 02:24 AM

@Kiba: That's how Gon was drawn from the beginning. If you read the manga beginning to current. Seems more like they're gonna follow the art style and it's changes beginning to end.

chikkychappy

August 18, 2011, 07:46 AM

can anyone translate? :(

http://gigazine.net/news/20110817_hunterxhunter/

Netero

August 18, 2011, 02:45 PM

Was announced to start broadcast from February 10 "HUNTER × HUNTER" took place at a press conference in Tokyo studio. Was on stage the hero, as well as Megumi Ban plays Gon, Ms. Mariya shallows stomach role Kilua, Shozo Kei Fujiwara role Reorio, Miyuki Sawashiro the role of Kurapika, Daisuke Namikawa the role of covert, he was a director and Mr. Hiroshi Paper.

Original story by Yoshihiro Togashi's manga series of Weekly Shonen Jump in recent years, the work facing many fans but very easy to remedy, is about a topic that has been published the following announcement to have opened relief. TV animation has been well once in 1999, has also released the OVA in the flow, we will be animated and redesigned everything.

At a press conference was held question and answer session about the love scene in the original commitment and put in each piece. Mr. Ban is a big part of the pressure of argon nervous, Mr. Zecheng "I breathe" There are also scenes with the voice over.

Chair (NTV announcer Mihoko Yamashita):
Introduce yourself to everyone and the first director and cast, I think the enthusiasm Itadakou said. Thank you from the coach first.

Directed by Hiroshi Paper (the Director):
Hiroshi Paper is serving you let me coach, thank you. Briefly enthusiasm "HUNTER × HUNTER Speaking NTV" is rather famous in the animation and would like to say about that. Without one or two years in a never ending, and I start becoming a long animation, made the future I'll make in that spirit.

Chair:
Then Mr. Fujiwara, please.

Keiji Fujiwara (the Fujiwara)
Let me the role you are Reorio Fujiwara. What enthusiasm! ... And excitedly!

(Everyone laughs)

Sawashiro Miyuki (the Zecheng)
Please say some more detail (laughs)

Fujiwara
Ira has been found that an interview that it's just made it much attention, so no doubt it would work hard to make 恥Jinu.

Chair:
Following in Mr. Yi rapids.

Italian Mariya torrent (the torrent Italian):
The role of gastric Kilua Mariya shallows. Work will help us with the opportunity to work thus I voice "HUNTER × HUNTER" it was, No way is my origin "HUNTER × HUNTER" when it comes to help us think appeared in the dream was. In particular, in that I played a character with a fondness Kilua, very pleased, but also feel the weight of responsibility and pressure at the same time, I hope I play a Kilua Once 私Rashiku vividly.

Chair:
Mr. Ban continued, thank you.

Megumi Pan (the half):
The grace of the role of Pan-Gon Freaks. "HUNTER × HUNTER" in that it plays a big part of the epic that Gon-freaks, but full of nervous that first time, and more exciting. When I was a child, I bought the first comic in my pocket money "HUNTER × HUNTER" Since I was ... ... ... (tears) but I chuck out the tears I now leave the reservoir not flush ... This great honor. Gong, so 頑張Rimasu, thank you.

Here, Mr. Seto also 涙Gumi stomach 感極Matta Tsurare Mr. Ban, Mr. Namikawa involuntarily, "I'll become like a press conference at the end" and saw a look Tsukko including.

Zecheng:
Let me to our castle Kurapika Sawa. What should I say ...

Pan:
- 泣Kimashou together

Zecheng:
(Laughs) where two (Mr. Seto and Mr. Ban Yi) and two girls straight from the heart this way full, so I will be little more than two sisters, the darkness itself is calm ... Kurapika character so deep, so we do not drink very busy place for children from new and Kilua Gong, and I think I have 果Tasetara the firm's mission.

Chair:
The river's waves, thank you to a head.

Daisuke Namikawa (hereinafter Namikawa)
I pretend is something wrong? (Laughs) Daisuke Namikawa is a covert role. Work is enough to impress you, this "HUNTER × HUNTER" ... ... (look at that in passing the tissue Zecheng Mr. Han) that, Can I ask a hearing?
"HUNTER × HUNTER" street name, if you can hunt the feelings of someone who can see, but I wish that we think.

Zecheng:
Can I at the end?

Namikawa:
From the way I speak it yet (laughs) "HUNTER × HUNTER" I also want to breathe in, and. Well, to be afraid of each other from the beginning not slip from the mess!
It is a good beginning in tears. I'm sweating more and more comes out.

Chair:
Questions will be representation from my first two questions. The first question to the director.
This time, 55 minutes and decided at 10 am Sunday broadcast, which Kodawara point in our work available?

Director:
Is a popular work that everyone knows all this from the start of this series have not been more than 10 years, if after a few years after the end of the anime before, people who each elementary school now has from the beginning HUNTER × HUNTER perhaps Do not think and read. It is the target there. Work so very many fans, and that it is the first to betray, and a time frame or with the means to gain new fans that expand the range. We hope to have together if you look at the parents.

Chair:
Then, to everyone's questions will be cast. Images of work and would like to ask for your image to the character played by Himself.

Fujiwara
Of course, the title was known work is currently in place to make useful reading. Reorio a role your own, apparently because it felt like that, is convinced that the cast has his age actually is seems to teens ... I would not a suit why, what fine yourself? I think you can, because this character in their position or even a candy there, we want to be prime Ikere upright.
http://gigazine.jp/img/2011/08/17/hunterxhunter/leorio_stand_m.png
http://gigazine.jp/img/2011/08/17/hunterxhunter/leorio_face_m.png

Yi torrent:
Keep reading so much work that far from the first episode, the character's impressive ... I've been growing rapidly. Kilua has grown and met with argon, but it is not the world that has spread. He also grew up in some special circumstances, there should be age-appropriate portion of the boyishness genuinely want a friend, I Itooshiku such gaps.
http://gigazine.jp/img/2011/08/17/hunterxhunter/kilua_tachi_m.png
http://gigazine.jp/img/2011/08/17/hunterxhunter/kilua_face_m.png

Pan:
Family work itself, fellow, if bonds are drawn even in the enemies and the "connection" I'm a fan that one important piece. Gon has a strong sense of justice, straight, typical child would soon be out of emotion. I think that children are pure innocence with. Because children grow very rapidly and fast, I think I'm going to grow it as competitive.
http://gigazine.jp/img/2011/08/17/hunterxhunter/gon_stand_m.png
http://gigazine.jp/img/2011/08/17/hunterxhunter/gon_face_m.png

Zecheng:
The work was beginning to look from this series, I read again from scratch begin Notes in book form of anime. I have a large amount of work 理詰Me terrible dialogue, where it counts is not the story moves to break for sentimental reasons, leaving the impression that the width of the range. As a character, I say that Kurapika between children and adults, there's the impression that the most unstable, and is supposed to be their chosen a life very hard, however, in most anime Iketara and hope to play as close to fulfilling his thoughts.
http://gigazine.jp/img/2011/08/17/hunterxhunter/kurapika_stand_m.png
http://gigazine.jp/img/2011/08/17/hunterxhunter/kurapika_face_m.png
Namikawa:
Images of work ...

Zecheng:
You read it?

Namikawa:
Read.

Zecheng:
Where to read?

Namikawa:
Where to? I will ask sharp. But now I have to go sneaking around coming out of the seven volumes. Desired image of the work is straight Toka Toka dreams. Gon for the simplicity, taste like I thought rush is very important where you want to, it came in straight for the first time you're reading. If the cooperation and skillfully drawn characters and ties around, I thought a fun read. About a covert role, for a straight piece, and I hope a good seasoning, I thought that points become the target point.
I know the original, including a statue I think I secretly have, each in an effort to respond to it, I think that I secretly roll a more recent picture. In their own when it plays secretly and that we want to take care of the atmosphere, It is sharp, and we are excitedly and I hope 出Setara to places like the thrill and fear to give those who have a secret. Please everyone, eyes lukewarm ... No, I think it Moraere warm eyes.
http://gigazine.jp/img/2011/08/17/hunterxhunter/hisoka_stand_m.png
http://gigazine.jp/img/2011/08/17/hunterxhunter/hisoka_face_m.png
Chair:
Thank you. Finally, a question to Mr. Ban Gon play a leading role. Mr. Ban was selected from more than 100 people auditioned, Mr. Ban Keiko who is also a mother and actress What advice would you do there?

Pan:
Well, when you get sent out of the house, "Have a nice Gong is" it is said. "HUNTER × HUNTER" Since work with the feelings, even in my image I had created, the press of a mother is great. And I was filled with various things in simple words, the child will interpret them.

Chair:
Thank you. So typical question is completed. Continue to accept it from your question, please raise your hand.

Q:
In the story of a coach, I can own in the expectation that the likely long series, looking forward to that Mr. Ban himself, feeling that my hope is what it looks like you do?

Pan:
Now that is just part series, is gon 'gon says, "I have seen so-called growth, even when it came to doing animation in the course of a long, doing the Pan Gon grace I want to. In a long piece, so there should be a meeting with lots of character actors and I are looking forward to meet each person.

Q:
Question the director. Expect that people here What is flush with the cast?

Director:
This new frame that works, let's do that in the long, choose the more there is of it to grow with new role Mr. Ban Gon was decided unanimously by the staff. Together with Gong, and have the expectation and go and grow with the work, and around Mr. Seto and stomach I Fujiwara, Mr. Zecheng, so we solidify Mr. Namikawa, that concern in casting It is not nothing.

Q:
My favorite scene in the original, impressive scene for?

Fujiwara
In the middle of reading still under continued making about "the scene" to cut and although it is difficult, on the get a character the scene appeared on Reorio, because there at impressing the character of the role It is now among the most helpful.

Yi torrent:
Kilua has met with argon in a hunter trial, but has spent time with friends made of the same age the first time, been told to go home to Gitarakuru character of a sudden heart to others for the first time we There is a desire to pour out of the scene, there is a strong impression. I have reread the wound is that the animated one is coming Wow What emotions are love scenes.

Pan:
My favorite scene say ... You can not choose at all like work. Meet Captain First, Kilua and Reorio, Kurapika, if we place a large impressive met secretly with each. Where in the series now, that I have wavered between the psychological and Kilua best friends say they, and where is it from here is that there is a scene but say this, all the strong impression is.

Zecheng:
Just hen spider (ed. phantom brigade) at around, or take a Kilua Kurapika Gon and, under pressure of selection or two or take yourself, say at about 3 frames in the frame "and it, to lose" There's a scene What would threw his revenge. Been accumulated throughout the series, should have the timing was charged and your own much earlier than the story being serialized Moreover, they shed revenge, who had been a long time very, very impressive moment is. But I glad to have met with important people so well, personally I thought.

Namikawa:
When you go to take the exam hunter boat, everyone pops out gon come to fall from the ship who was drunk on the waves, but the scene that they helped me grasp the Reorio legs, a character I think that's impressive grasp on the first scene. But also secretly part mystery, as the impression is "no enemy" and I'll be like, I can not see too much What is the scene trying. Aim at the license plate is secretly gon, secretly, but eventually I would have taken, and I think secretly the scene for the first time something had trounced. When you face such a Toka, Toka figure is much trying gon ....

Cast & Director now challenge the long battle. Waves from the river's left, Mr. Zecheng, Mr. Ban, Mr. Seto Italian, Mr. Fujiwara is a coach Paper.
http://gigazine.jp/img/2011/08/17/hunterxhunter/hxh.jpg

Here's a translation not sure how accurate it is but I tried lol.

BurnSchulz

August 18, 2011, 05:31 PM

I do like all the styles incorporated in the manga though, but the hardest things for me to accept were the extremely sketchy manga pages depicting the ending of the GI arc.
You definetly need to see the redrawn chapters for manga release! Pure awesomeness!

BTW I hope there wont be any unecerssary fillers like at the hunter exam in the first anime...

Netero

August 18, 2011, 05:33 PM

You definetly need to see the redrawn chapters for manga release! Pure awesomeness!

BTW I hope there wont be any unecerssary fillers like at the hunter exam in the first anime...

Yeah I own all the manga volumes and the chapters that were drawn sketchy n crap look amazing! in the individual volumes.

NoFreakingWay

August 18, 2011, 08:46 PM

You definetly need to see the redrawn chapters for manga release! Pure awesomeness!

BTW I hope there wont be any unecerssary fillers like at the hunter exam in the first anime...

Well where I'm from we don't have the manga yet, so...

Got any pics from the redrawn manga though?

Fillers? Which part? You mean the excursion to Kukuluu Mountain?

But yeah I hope they won't come up with Naruto-like anime filler episodes.

Netero

August 18, 2011, 09:42 PM

The anime currently has tons! of material to work with. It would be unnecessary to use any filler.

BurnSchulz

August 18, 2011, 10:22 PM

Well where I'm from we don't have the manga yet, so...

Got any pics from the redrawn manga though?

I once postet comparrision Pictures in the hangout thread just after i found out!
Here lower half of this site - post #1167
http://mangahelpers.com/forum/showthread.php/18758-Hunter-x-Hunter-Hangout-Thread/page78

NoFreakingWay

August 18, 2011, 10:52 PM

I once postet comparrision Pictures in the hangout thread just after i found out!
Here lower half of this site - post #1167
http://mangahelpers.com/forum/showthread.php/18758-Hunter-x-Hunter-Hangout-Thread/page78

Oh my gawd. You are correct. They are fricking awesome! What a great overhaul... I can't even understand the other drawings sometimes.

So is this part of what Togashi has been trying to do during his Hiatuses? Redrawing crappy art for the manga releases?

Tombadgerlock

August 19, 2011, 06:46 AM

Later volumes except 18 have been scanlated, though mangareader has the crappy ones still:
http://www.mangareader.net/207-14237-12/hunter-x-hunter/chapter-228.html
http://www.mangareader.net/207-14231-1/hunter-x-hunter/chapter-222.html
http://www.mangareader.net/207-14232-1/hunter-x-hunter/chapter-223.html
compared to:
http://www.tenmanga.com/chapter/HunterXHunter228/153434-12.html
http://www.tenmanga.com/chapter/HunterXHunter222/153426/
http://www.tenmanga.com/chapter/HunterXHunter223/153427/

Later volumes 24-28 have not been scanlated though iirc, but the SJ drawing aren't as bad.

Kiba

August 21, 2011, 08:34 AM

i am asking me if we get a trailer of the anime soon

Divinenega

August 21, 2011, 06:33 PM

BurnSchulz

August 21, 2011, 07:15 PM

I hope at least all the super intelligent analysis and explaination stuff will be kept.
Thats the overall main difference between Hunter X Hunter and otrher Anime Series.

Netero

August 21, 2011, 08:03 PM

Hisoka "brave man" what? I don't even know what "brave man" supposed to mean! but anyways I'm glad to hear Togashi is supervising the anime.

BurnSchulz

August 22, 2011, 12:58 AM

Hisoka "brave man" what? I don't even know what "brave man" supposed to mean! but anyways I'm glad to hear Togashi is supervising the anime.Hopefully this just means that he wouldnt be sexual attracted by fighting someone.

Netero

August 22, 2011, 01:52 AM

Hopefully this just means that he wouldnt be sexual attracted by fighting someone.

I'm going to miss all the hilarious parts with Hisoka getting all turned on by fighting :XD
http://www.evilminion.com/gallery/screencaps/hisokalick.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o285/kakashi_killua/12-1.jpg

http://img1.lln.crunchyroll.com/i/spire3/3072f7fdec5c0d38c5abffbc2b2f29ee1250360459_full.jpg

BurnSchulz

August 22, 2011, 03:11 AM

I'm going to miss all the hilarious parts with Hisoka getting all turned on by fighting :XD
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o285/kakashi_killua/12-1.jpg
Well they could still keep him as someone who likes fighting someone as long as they dont highlight his Pants like in the Manga Picture you posted. Because they shouldnt change his overall personality, but they can do him less perverted.

Netero

August 22, 2011, 04:25 AM

Well they could still keep him as someone who likes fighting someone as long as they dont highlight his Pants like in the Manga Picture you posted. Because they shouldnt change his overall personality, but they can do him less perverted.
Yeah as long they don't change his overall personality i'll be happy.

Kiba

August 22, 2011, 08:20 AM

Divinenega

August 22, 2011, 08:56 AM

Since Togashi himself is overseeing it hopefully these changes won;t be too impactful(I doubt he'd let Hisoka's personally be changed completely). At least they have a good shonen scriptwriter on board. I don;t think anyone was really expecting it to be a 100% complete modern remake of the first anime. I just hope the violence isn't TOO toned down. DBZ Kai level violence would be pretty okay. I don't think HxH would end up as censored as Toriko(albeit that series had it;s obvious reasons for being censored).

I do wonder who they'll be getting for the music though. I never watched the first series so I don;t know what kind of music it had, but going from the manga, it doesn;t strike me as something that would have a lot of orchestral music.

On a side note it seems companies over in the states are already bidding for the new anime. Guess their trying to run the popular shonen train.

sharingan_kakashi

August 22, 2011, 10:35 AM

This is great news. I look forwards to watching the anime again. I kinda forgot how the series went. Anyone have a link of a site where they stream the series for free?

On a related note:
I will also miss the perverted Hisoka. He is one of the few who fights only because it makes him happy. It will be hard not to compare the old series to this new one but i will keep an open mind. Especially since Togashi is supervising the making (not sure of that really means anything).

Side note:
If this gets bought in the US it will be even more censored. The would probably cut it up before airing it. Hypocritical, since everything on TV now a days have sex and violence hiding behind an M rating. Like that has ever stopped anyone from watching it.

Edit:
Is Kurapika male or female? I always thought she was a girl because of her feminine qualities.

Kaiji

August 22, 2011, 12:23 PM

Is Kurapika male or female?
He is male.

BurnSchulz

August 22, 2011, 01:13 PM

He is male.
!!!

kaito wont appear wtf thats bull shit
Hisoka not perverted big fail
I am so dissapointed i will turn in the same mode like gon
No need to hesitade descisions. Just wait until you finally see it. :)

Man i just cant wait. I want to see how it is! I am so exited!

Host Samurai

August 22, 2011, 02:28 PM

Hisoka not being a perv?! :blink That's his main trait, I'd rather want him to stay the same since there is another way to 'avoid' his perverted behavior.

Somehow I have mixed feelings about this but luckily Togashi will supervise it IIRC he did it with the original series too. So one can still hope.

Kaiji

August 22, 2011, 03:08 PM

I think the new Anime will be great.
MADHOUSE is in my eyes the best studio ever(Hajime no ippo,Kaiji,......).
I think its better to make the new series more like the manga.
And last of all the Character design looks very cool.
Particularly Leorio : http://www.total-manga.com/images/Divers/FR-16-62967-B/leorio-est-interprete-par-keiji-fujiwara.jpg)

I'm very excited.

chikkychappy

August 22, 2011, 04:19 PM

On a side note it seems companies over in the states are already bidding for the new anime. Guess their trying to run the popular shonen train.

where did you get this info from?

by the way, all those posted above (hisoka's personality changing, togashi supervising, etc.) are still rumors. they have not yet been confirmed

Divinenega

August 22, 2011, 05:40 PM

where did you get this info from?

by the way, all those posted above (hisoka's personality changing, togashi supervising, etc.) are still rumors. they have not yet been confirmed

Someone talked to a Viz rep on Viz Media's facebook page and they said there is currently bidding going on for the series(they are probably bidding too) so it will hopefully get simulcasted.

Netero

August 23, 2011, 05:15 PM

Someone talked to a Viz rep on Viz Media's facebook page and they said there is currently bidding going on for the series(they are probably bidding too) so it will hopefully get simulcasted.
Yeah it seems Viz and some other companies are interested in the new anime.
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc389/NJZanDatsuX/Newhunterxhunteranime.png

Bomber D Rufi

August 24, 2011, 07:34 AM

Some things you all might wanna know about the new anime:

http://mblg.tv/mooocha/entry/834/

-Kaito won't be appearing early on
-Hisoka won;t be perverted but instead be a "brave man" (not too sure what that means)
-Less violence (kinda obvious)
-Togashi himself will be supervising the anime

Well I;m not too surprised about hearing that the violence level will be lowered though hopefully not to the extent of Toriko. Hisoka being changed a bit is a bit disappointing, but Hisoka being well...Hisoka, I don;t know how well he;d have flown on a daytime timeslot for kids. Kaito not appearing early is fairly forgiving since he;s not all that important early on. I will assume that the flashback with him in the first chapter will be kept in though.

Since Togashi is supervising the thing I think most of these changes won;t end terribly, though I guess we'll see how it goes(I probably won;t notice too many of the changes since my memory of the beginning of the manga is somewhat vague). At least it means this might actually have a legit ending.

Everything is correct except for Hisoka. It's not 'brave man'. It's 'strong fighter' if we're to be literal. From what I can tell, it just means that he'll be someone who's really strong and likes fighting, but not someone who gets a sexual thrill from combat. But this is just what this blogger seems to think. I dunno if we should take it as fact until an official site lists it. They're not even sure if Togashi is really supervising it. (They say that's what it SEEMS like.) THere's some stuff about Yorkshin too, but again it's the blogger's opinion that it will change. Best thing to do is to wait until Madhouse or Nippon TV makes an official announcement.

NoFreakingWay

August 24, 2011, 06:57 PM

Hisoka "brave man" what? I don't even know what "brave man" supposed to mean!

Ha! Literally laughed at this, for minutes. Because I don't know what a brave man is supposed to mean too. It's just... god I can't say it without profanities lol.

Netero

August 24, 2011, 08:00 PM

Ha! Literally laughed at this, for minutes. Because I don't know what a brave man is supposed to mean too. It's just... god I can't say it without profanities lol.

I think it might have been a miss translation or something hopefully it's just means something like strong fighter or some crap like that lol.

ish3

August 25, 2011, 12:53 AM

viz is nice an all but if anyone should have HxH it's funimation.

Netero

August 25, 2011, 01:40 AM

Yeah I totally agree. I would rather have Funimation get the new anime.

Bomber D Rufi

August 28, 2011, 10:25 PM

New Seiyuu confirmation. Keiko Han will be playing Mito. If the last name sounds familiar (which it should.), It's because her daughter Megumi Han is playing Gon. Irony much?

Koujina Hiroshi will direct.
Maekawa Atsushi will be the screenwriter.
Yoshimatsu Takahiro will be the character designer.

And as we all know, Madhouse will be the animator. That is all for now that has been confirmed....anything else should be treated as speculation.

mrsticky005

September 06, 2011, 10:02 PM

Netero

September 06, 2011, 10:09 PM

HxH New Anime for 45+ episodes

Though how do they plan to fit the series into 45+ episodes? Or is the 45 just a starting point? I hope they don't stop at like 46 episodes.

I hope they animate the Chimera Ant Arc eventually. It would be lame if they didn't.

That just means 45 episodes are definite, and will continue if the ratings are good, and I'm sure they'll do fine.

mrsticky005

September 07, 2011, 03:43 AM

Well that's a relief. :^_^

Uriel

September 07, 2011, 07:57 PM

I like the new style because it does resembles to the manga a bit more, and I think it's a wise marketing decision if they want to attract younger audience to renew a bit the public.
I even think they made it simpler to encourage more fanarts, since it's easier to draw this way. (No, I'm not talking serious but I see this could be actually a consequence of this design)

It's a fact that the older one looks as higher quality, but we have to wait to see the animation per se until we can make a better comparison.

PS: No pervert Hisoka? Ohh, that was fun. But I understand why, since pedophiles and everything that resembles it are being strictly forbidden (Which I approve, even in this case)

Host Samurai

September 08, 2011, 08:40 AM

^ as of yet, these rumors are still not confirmed or are they? So I will wait for some official news regarding the reboot. I can't imagine a not perverted Hisoka, he wouldn't be the same.... :(

chikkychappy

September 09, 2011, 07:24 AM

trailer has been uploaded!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X06ropTyVsQ

Host Samurai

September 09, 2011, 09:36 AM

trailer has been uploaded!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X06ropTyVsQ

Thanks for the link chikkychappy!!:D

The trailer or more the teaser does look good, I can't wait to see the anime. :tem

Uriel

September 09, 2011, 09:41 AM

Well, looks quite well. Makes me nostalgic :O

Divinenega

September 09, 2011, 11:38 AM

Animation looks pretty good. Wonder if the song in the background is the opening theme?

EDIT: Looking at the offical site...and wow it looks like it's gonna be on both Blu Ray and DVD for physical sales. That's pretty rare for a regular shonen title in Japan. Really makes me wonder who'll get the US license...

Netero

September 09, 2011, 02:50 PM

HOLY!!! crap!!! the animation looks even better then what I expected.

---------- Post added at 03:50 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:49 PM ----------

Animation looks pretty good. Wonder if the song in the background is the opening theme?

EDIT: Looking at the offical site...and wow it looks like it's gonna be on both Blu Ray and DVD for physical sales. That's pretty rare for a regular shonen title in Japan. Really makes me wonder who'll get the US license...

I hope Funimation gets it.

BurnSchulz

September 09, 2011, 04:11 PM

Ehrm...
Do you have another link to that trailer? Because the Link up there doesnt work anymore :/

Netero

September 09, 2011, 05:30 PM

Ehrm...
Do you have another link to that trailer? Because the Link up there doesnt work anymore :/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xR756Jf2Hck&list=FLQExBoWX0ddR7FOqNM3YvUA&index=1
Here ya go:)

---------- Post added at 06:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:14 PM ----------

So... who else watched the new HxH trailer 20 time like I did:XD

BurnSchulz

September 09, 2011, 05:52 PM

You have an interesting Favorite list there buddy. :)
You dont have to copy everything after the Video Code ^^

I will explain:

Site ---------------------------- Video Code (after v=) ------ other stiff (like lists or search results) after the & symbol)

http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=xR756Jf2Hck &list=FLQExBoWX0ddR7FOqNM3YvUA&index=1

So basicly just post this:
http://www.youtube.com/
and
watch?v=xR756Jf2Hck (together)

should look like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xR756Jf2Hck

e voila!

hope you understand it :)

Thanks for the video anyways :D

Netero

September 09, 2011, 05:58 PM

Ohh lol thanks for letting me know.

chikkychappy

September 09, 2011, 08:37 PM

So... who else watched the new HxH trailer 20 time like I did:XD

i did ;) i even downloaded it immediately so that i can access it more easily (and in case it gets taken down)

Uriel

September 10, 2011, 10:48 AM

Wait...What is this? O_O (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyNZ3znkDKM&feature=related)

Divinenega

September 10, 2011, 12:31 PM

Wait...What is this? O_O (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyNZ3znkDKM&feature=related)

An old Jump Festa OVA I believe. The series was originally gonna be animated by pierrot way back in the day but I don;t know what happened to that.

Kiba

September 10, 2011, 03:51 PM

hmm... i dont like gons voice
but the animation is ok

Netero

September 14, 2011, 01:20 AM

New character designs for the spiders
http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110911235935/hunterxhunter/images/e/ee/Machi_%28Official_Artwork%29.PNG
http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110912000015/hunterxhunter/images/2/2c/Shizuku_%28Official_Artwork%29.PNG
http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110911235924/hunterxhunter/images/7/76/Kortopi_%28Official_Artwork%29.PNG
http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110912000031/hunterxhunter/images/2/28/Uvogin_%28Official_Artwork%29.PNG
http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110911235947/hunterxhunter/images/0/0c/Nobunaga_Hazama_%28Official_Artwork%29.PNG
http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110911235913/hunterxhunter/images/b/b7/Franklin_%28Official_Artwork%29.PNG
http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110912000002/hunterxhunter/images/a/a9/Phinks_%28Official_Artwork%29.PNG
http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110911235860/hunterxhunter/images/f/f4/Feitan_%28Official_Artwork%29.PNG
http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110911235846/hunterxhunter/images/b/be/Chrollo_Lucilfer_%28Official_Artwork%29_2.PNG
http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110911235830/hunterxhunter/images/2/22/Chrollo_Lucilfer_%28Official_Artwork%29.PNG
I couldn't find the character design for Bonolenov

chikkychappy

September 14, 2011, 03:42 AM

New character designs for the spiders

hmm...are you sure? it looks like it came from the old series

Host Samurai

September 14, 2011, 06:33 AM

TemplateR

September 14, 2011, 06:43 AM

Yes, they are fromt the old series. Old Style and old color sheme

~Andrew~

September 14, 2011, 07:39 AM

"Less Violence" - That's the only thing I'm concerned about.
Well yeah, it's a Shounen (Manga to Anime) adaption, so they have to do that.
But there is a chance that they ruin the intense atmosphere/aura of the Chimera Ants Arc.

http://www.mangareader.net/207-14207-2/hunter-x-hunter/chapter-198.html <- I want to see how they handle that in the Anime.
They will take out whole scene when it comes to the King killing a Child, rite?°-°

Uriel

September 14, 2011, 08:01 AM

http://www.mangareader.net/207-14207-2/hunter-x-hunter/chapter-198.html <- I want to see how they handle that in the Anime. They will take out whole scene when it comes to the King killing a Child, rite?°-°
Probably they will just dress him and show two sticks coming from his turban.

~Andrew~

September 14, 2011, 08:20 AM

Yeah, I thought of something similar. But it's impossible to only change scenes in wich the King kills a scared child, right? Here in Germany they're changing blood to water and words like "killing" or "dying" into "defeat" and "passed out" (it's actually even worse but I don't want to explain further - I'm reffering to the German free tv version of Naruto, aired on "RTL 2", google it if you wanna know more O: ). So I don't know how they handle it in Japan.

TemplateR

September 14, 2011, 08:27 AM

http://www.mangareader.net/207-14207-2/hunter-x-hunter/chapter-198.html <- I want to see how they handle that in the Anime.
They will take out whole scene when it comes to the King killing a Child, rite?°-°

Perhaps we will get 2 Versions of Hunter X Huner Anime.

TV-Version = Cut and censored

And

DVD/BD-Version = Uncut and Uncensored

~Andrew~

September 14, 2011, 08:55 AM

Perhaps we will get 2 Versions of Hunter X Huner Anime.

TV-Version = Cut and censored

And

DVD/BD-Version = Uncut and Uncensored
Yes, of course. Isn't it always like this?
That's not my point, though. I'm just curious as to how they intend to handle specific scenes. Would they just change or replace the scene I mentioned before (King killing child, then eating its brain bla).

You should know that we've got an Uncut DVD version of Naruto, too. But the dialogues stayed the same and quite a bunch of the younger fans misunderstood many story-related things. You know what I mean. For example: Zabuza&Haku weren't dead in the German version, but instead they said both of them went missing or that they escaped. So later, when Sasuke and Suigetsu want to get Zabuza's Sword (which is at zabuza's grave), they run into a little problem. I'm to lazy and too short on time to further explain it. Sry. But look it up on Google or Youtube. Maybe I'll edit this posting later.

Back on Topic: I'm just wondering how they handle that scene with the King and the Child, that's all. I want to see what exactly they understand by "less violence". I don't know if they had to reduce violence in many Shounen, so I can't compare.

TemplateR

September 14, 2011, 09:58 AM

@Andrew: No it isn´t really always like this. For instance "Dragonball Kai" with Bardock-Finish-Combo from Piccolo/Song-Goku. TV and DVD/BD has the same scene and the same censoring. Also in the War-Arc-Saga of One Piece will be too.

Netero

September 14, 2011, 11:41 AM

My bad guys the character designs are from the original anime lol.

BurnSchulz

September 14, 2011, 12:44 PM

hmm...are you sure? it looks like it came from the old series
Of course they look very alike in some way, mostly because they had to follow the Manga Version.

Besides i personally ain't satisfied with the Pictures. I need to see them in action! :D
Cant wait =)

Uriel

September 14, 2011, 01:23 PM

My bad guys the character designs are from the original anime lol.
I thought so, since the designs looked quite...Well, this new animation emphasize in the chest rather than the legs, so looking a design NOT stylized there seemed strange.

chikkychappy

September 14, 2011, 07:52 PM

Of course they look very alike in some way, mostly because they had to follow the Manga Version.

they should look somehow the same, but there should still be a difference in art style and coloring. my point is that the designs posted are exactly the same as the old series

~Andrew~

September 15, 2011, 06:37 AM

@chikychappy: TemplateR and Netero already said that these pictures are indeed from the original anime. So you're right.
The difference in art style and coloring will surely be notable.
But the most important thing for me is to see them all in action, just like Burn Schulz said =]
I wait until then with my judgement O:
Do we know when they release new data/info/scans?

Divinenega

September 15, 2011, 06:45 AM

TemplateR

September 15, 2011, 07:34 AM

http://img.techpowerup.org/110912/Capture008.jpg

After seeing this, I think that Togashi wanted to make this and because of the fact, that he is supervising the Anime-Adaption. Anyway, I also think, that there wil be a hug like in the manga with a little filler-szene.

Divinenega

September 16, 2011, 12:11 PM

Kaiji

September 16, 2011, 02:27 PM

-Ending theme "Just Awake" will be done by Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas(did the opening for the second season of Kaiji)
The ending will be awesome.

Netero

September 22, 2011, 06:03 PM

Little bit of new info: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2011-09-16/galneryus-ono-fear-and-loathing-in-las-vegas-perform-hunter-x-hunter-songs

-Opening "Departure" will be done by Galneryus(for those of you who watched Rainbow they did the ending theme)
-Ending theme "Just Awake" will be done by Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas(did the opening for the second season of Kaiji)

Kind of odd bands for a shonen title but it does make more hopefully that want to attract the older fans. Then again this type of music is typical for Madhouse...
I just listened to some music from both bands, and I can tell both the opening, and ending will be awesome!

---------- Post added September 22, 2011 at 07:03 PM ---------- Previous post was September 18, 2011 at 01:40 AM ----------

Some cool stuff on the new anime from weekly Shonen Jump, I got off mangastream.

http://img.mangastream.com/m/7/99425865/3edeefdc1ba7d211bb5262ee5574667a.jpg
http://img.mangastream.com/m/7/99425865/6148064f49ba528303e2d39e85a6f73f.jpg
http://img.mangastream.com/m/7/99425865/cf0a6ed9e15e4a2ed7a13850ceea46ee.jpg

mak123

September 23, 2011, 02:08 PM

It seems great! I can't wait to watch it :)

TemplateR

September 27, 2011, 10:20 AM

That's the first paragraph from nippon tv site :

Gon Freecss is a young boy living on Whale Island. He learns from “Hunter” Kite, that his father, whom he was told was dead, is still alive somewhere as a top “Hunter,” risking his life to seek unknown items, such as hidden treasures, curiosa, exotic living creatures,

Source: http://www.narutoforums.com/showthread.php?p=40573201#post40573201 and of course Nippon TV-Site.

brigid001

September 27, 2011, 02:03 PM

Here is the new opening:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyDG6qkKii0
Feels nostalgic XDD i'm so excited for the anime now!!!

Divinenega

September 27, 2011, 03:00 PM

That sounded awesome, I can;t wait to see what kind of clips they'll be using for it.

Netero

September 27, 2011, 05:33 PM

The new opening song is amazing!!!

Uriel

September 27, 2011, 08:46 PM

I guess I've to wait to see the animation, but I did not liked the intro. Sounded too generic for my taste.

ish3

September 27, 2011, 11:19 PM

The original was better intro wise it had a nostalgia feel i know a good original theme when I hear it.lol end theme songs.better be good too.

junjun2

September 28, 2011, 02:55 AM

HUNTER X HUNTER anime featured on TV.
I'm not sure if you can watch this outside Japan.
http://himado.in/66824
direct link to the video
http://a5.video3.blip.tv/0410010832062/Abababa2-hunnnnnnnnnnnnnnn281.mp4?brs=775&bri=4.7

~Andrew~

September 28, 2011, 04:54 AM

I guess I've to wait to see the animation, but I did not liked the intro. Sounded too generic for my taste.
Same here.
But the coming OPs may be better/different depending on the current story's/arc's atmosphere.

@japjapjunjun: Yeah, I'm watching the first Video right now, so it's fine.

Uriel

September 28, 2011, 09:25 AM

I need subs! Although I liked the video, was very informative even not understanding what the're saying.

And I am the only one who would hit anyone with a magnifying glass looking over my neck?

mrsticky005

September 28, 2011, 10:30 AM

This is the same video. Just on Youtube. In case any can't watch the version on the website.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-YgIJRa70Q

No subs in this one either

mak123

September 28, 2011, 11:07 AM

Wow i can't wait... Sunday :)... BTW i still don't know why they are doing it NOW... i'm sure they'll animate the chimera arc in some years, but there could be another hiatus very soon... Do you think it's going to end soon?

Netero

September 30, 2011, 05:43 PM

Fans of Yoshihiro Togashi's Hunter x Hunter will no doubt be clearing some time on their Saturday schedules, as Crunchyroll has announced the addition of the new anime adaptation to its fall lineup.

The series debuts in Japan on October 2, which means you can catch the first episode this Saturday on Crunchyroll. Hunter x Hunter will be simulcast 60 minutes after broadcast every Saturday at 8:30 pm PDT.

The series will be available in the following territories: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.

Hunter x Hunter follows Gon, a young boy who lives on Whale Island, full of ambition to become a Hunter like his father. Thus, he departs on a journey to become a Pro Hunter, and meets other Hunter exam applicants—like Kurapika, Leorio, and Killua—throughout his dangerous quest.
http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2011/09/30/crunchyroll-adds-hunter-x-hunter-to-streaming-lineup

chikkychappy

September 30, 2011, 09:38 PM

new PV:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtbsJ9Dhfl4

Netero

September 30, 2011, 10:14 PM

The animation looks great! I'm so pumped! for the new anime.

Crude

October 01, 2011, 06:24 PM

Same here! I seriously cannot wait to watch this!

chikkychappy

October 01, 2011, 09:07 PM

i'm watching it now.... *tears of joy*

OP was awesome

Netero

October 01, 2011, 10:57 PM

chikkychappy

October 01, 2011, 11:51 PM

I just finished the episode and OMG! the episode was awesome!!! sooo much nostalgia:^_^ Also the ending theme is what I call EPIC!! I seriously can't wait for the next episode. Now... I think I might go back and re watch it again:D

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/6434/hisokaed1.png
http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/743/hisokaed2.png

indeed :)

i'd give it an 9/10, which is pretty solid!

Netero

October 02, 2011, 01:57 AM

In the ending theme It looks like Hisoka is still are same old Hisoka we all know and love:D

TemplateR

October 02, 2011, 02:57 AM

Has the new Hunter X Hunter a clock mark on it ? Because I don´t want to use this for my amv(s).

Anyway, I´m waiting for an other sub-grup-release of HxH, because I don´t like "Horrible Subs".

mak123

October 02, 2011, 03:17 AM

Anyway, I´m waiting for an other sub-grup-release of HxH, because I don´t like "Horrible Subs".

Why not ?

TemplateR

October 02, 2011, 03:26 AM

Why not ?

I don´t like it, thats all. Or must I have a reason ?

mak123

October 02, 2011, 04:02 AM

Just asking :) Should we assume that we'll see the Celestial Tower (and gon vs isoka too) in 26 episodes?
BTW, has Menchi green hair in the opening?
EDIT: just saw the episode... The animation is great (even if i'm a little disappointed about the missing flashback)... And we'll see the kirikos in the next episode... The pace is really fast... We'll see chimera's arc really soon :)

Oni_James

October 02, 2011, 04:54 AM

Just asking :) Should we assume that we'll see the Celestial Tower (and gon vs isoka too) in 26 episodes?
Really surprised about that bit of the opening. Both OP and ED were epic. Althought Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas seems to do very similar songs, it's pretty similar to Kaiji S2 Opening they did.

naruto-niichan

October 02, 2011, 07:12 AM

just wow, loved the OP/ED and the ep! Animation was good and everything was well-executed, really looking forward to the next eps. Mad House never disappoints

Crude

October 02, 2011, 07:26 AM

The first episode was everything I wanted to be! Great visuals, voices, music and direction! I'm pretty sure they'll include the flashback in some later episode. Both the OP and ED were great, though the latter seemed like an odd fit for a shounen series, especially one that seems to air pretty early during the day (but I like metal so I don't care). I loved the original anime, and I'm sure I'll love this one just as much (if the first episode is any indication, then yes!)!

Divinenega

October 02, 2011, 08:01 AM

I gotta say...I was really surprised that the kept the you-know-what of Hisoka's glowing in the ending song...you'd think that wouldn't fly in that timeslot. At least it means Hisoka probably won't be as toned down as everyone is afraid of.

Ustegius

October 02, 2011, 08:28 AM

Awesome!

Overall a great episode. Well, I missed the flashback a lot, but I'm pretty sure well get it later in the show. Also some other little bits, such as the captain teaching Gon how to steer the ship and Gon going all yay. The pace is darn fast. But really, it follows the pace of the manga now quite accurately.

I like the voice acting. Gon isn't right as perfect as in the old anime, but I think I'll get used to it. Score was great. Mostly. Few a bit overdone tracks in a little misfitting scenes, but generally awesome. Opening was pretty good, ED was superb. Kaiji OP has really made me like Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. So Kirikos all ready next ep :nod

Host Samurai

October 02, 2011, 09:04 AM

That was an awesome first episode. I can't wait to see Hisoka in action. I like the ending theme a lot due to the agressive tone the song had. BTW did the female gourmet Hunter get a different hair color?

Uriel

October 02, 2011, 09:06 AM

I loved it. A lot.
For me it was way better and the flashback was not miss at least for me.

The opening was awesome, the ending was quite decent and overall the animation seemed fluid, dynamic and vivid. I'm really pleased with it because now I can suggest it to some of my friends :P

Host Samurai

October 02, 2011, 10:00 AM

Check this out, guys! Morau, Biske, and Knuckle made an 'appearance' in the first episode. :hee

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/1689/bildschirmfoto20111002u.th.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/521/bildschirmfoto20111002u.png/)

Knuckle is on the left side, while Morau and Biske are on the right side.^^

mrsticky005

October 02, 2011, 10:06 AM

Good episode. Seems to follow the manga closer. Except for one major change.

There's no Kite flashback. Now I'm hoping and expecting it will be seen later.
I think the reason Kite's flashback was taken out in this episode is because they wanted
to be able to include Leorio and Kurapica in the episode. I think Kite's flashback will
appear later perhaps in the next episode. I hope they don't skip it because it will
be needed for the Chimera Ant Arc which I hope they animate.

The fast pace is good. Animation good. Voices seem fine though I prefer English dub.
I still miss the old music ost but the new seems not bad either.

Episode 2 should be great.

Ustegius

October 02, 2011, 10:14 AM

Cool. Biscuit and Morau are pretty clear, hadn't guessed that is Knuckle, but who else it could be really. Then there are the examiners + Kaito. His silhoutte looks so cool in the middle there.

Oh, and I really, really hope they saved the flashback for later. They just couldn't have completly cut it.

Host Samurai

October 02, 2011, 10:18 AM

mrsticky005

October 02, 2011, 11:39 AM

I also think that we'll get the Kaito flashback later on in the series. My guess is that they'll show it when Gon passes his exam and returns home with Killua. This would be the best opportunity to see the flashback in detail and not rushed just like the first episode of the reboot.

Yeah that's possible. Seeing how Kite is in the silhouette he most likely is in the series at a latter point.

---------- Post added at 10:39 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:59 AM ----------

Looks like the pace is two chapters per episode

By Episode 15 (end of the first box set of the original) We should be on Chapter 30.

By Episode 30 (end of the second box set of the original) we should be on Chapter 60

By Episode 45 (end of the third box set of the original) we should be on Chapter 90

I think it said 45 episodes are guaranteed. But there's likely to be more.

So by Episode 62 (end of the Fourth Box Set and original tv series) we'll be on Chapter 124

By Episode 70 (end of the first OVA) we'll be on Chapter 140

By Episode 78 (end of the 2nd OVA) we'll be on Chapter 156

By Episode 92 (end of the 3rd OVA) we'll be on Chapter 184

Which will include just about everything that's been animated before
But hopefully there will be more and so...

Episode 100 Chapter 200

Episode 125 Chapter 250

Episode 150 Chapter 300

Episode 159 Chapter 318

So 159 episodes at two chapters per episode pace takes us to where the manga is now.

Uriel

October 02, 2011, 12:07 PM

mrsticky005

October 02, 2011, 12:27 PM

Well, I think some chapter will take more speed actually.

Chimera Arc in which we had so many chapters you notice that it's actually quite fast in actions and translated to the anime will make less time.

I know. I'm just saying 159 episodes to get to where we are now in the manga
is a pretty decent pace. Now if it's 3 chapters per episode it will be at Episode 106.
4 chapters per episode right about episode 80. 5 chapters per episode around episode 62.

Chapter 185 starts the Chimera Ant Arc

So if it's two chapters per episode we'll get there at Episode 92

and it will be a little under two years to get to Chimera Ant Arc

3 chapters per episode we'll get there at Episode 62

A little over a year to get to Chimera Ant Arc

4 chapters per episode and we get there Episode 46

Less than a year

Uriel

October 02, 2011, 10:14 PM

You know, I've watched the episode at least 5 times by now. Watching it again. AND IT'S JUST RELEASED.

I think I've a problem.

Netero

October 02, 2011, 11:32 PM

You know, I've watched the episode at least 5 times by now. Watching it again. AND IT'S JUST RELEASED.

I think I've a problem.

Ahaha I'm watching it for the 4th time right now:D

Host Samurai

October 03, 2011, 01:44 AM

You know, I've watched the episode at least 5 times by now. Watching it again. AND IT'S JUST RELEASED.

I think I've a problem.

Ahaha I'm watching it for the 4th time right now:D

Hahaha. I can relate to that. :D But I think that is due to the Nostalgia feel to it. We all know that the most badass episodes of the series are about to come.

NoFreakingWay

October 06, 2011, 07:44 AM

The ending song of the Anime had this funny segment where the metalcore vocalist screams and Hisoka screams with him, it's so epic, lol! Metalcore is kinda good but I would have appreciated straight-up metal.

But this anime surpassed my (kinda low) expectations so far. Looking forward to the Chimera Ant Arc!!!!

mrsticky005

October 06, 2011, 07:51 AM

Netero

October 06, 2011, 06:08 PM

Definitely looking forward to the Ant arc, well since it is my favorite arc in HxH. But It'll be awhile before it's animated but I'm a patient person sooo I can wait lol.:^_^

Host Samurai

October 06, 2011, 06:19 PM

Going to take two years or less to get there assuming there are no fillers or breaks.

Definitely looking forward to the Ant arc, well since it is my favorite arc in HxH. But It'll be awhile before it's animated but I'm a patient person sooo I can wait lol.:^_^

We survived Togashi's hiatus in so many years that I'm accustomed of waiting. :D I'm also looking forward to the Ant Arc because that Arc had so many great scenes that I want to see it animated. Here are some pictures that are really worth getting animated.

http://www.tenmanga.com/chapter/HunterXHunter295/187486-13.html

http://www.tenmanga.com/chapter/HunterXHunter298/189012-2.html

http://www.tenmanga.com/chapter/HunterXHunter300/189562-13.html

Especially the last one, Gon's unwavering determination and his stored up anger were pretty much visible in that scene.

Netero

October 06, 2011, 06:26 PM

We survived Togashi's hiatus in so many years that I'm accustomed of waiting. :D I'm also looking forward to the Ant Arc because that Arc had so many great scenes that I want to see it animated. Here are some pictures that are really worth getting animated.

http://www.tenmanga.com/chapter/HunterXHunter295/187486-13.html

http://www.tenmanga.com/chapter/HunterXHunter298/189012-2.html

http://www.tenmanga.com/chapter/HunterXHunter300/189562-13.html

Especially the last one, Gon's unwavering determination and his stored up anger were pretty much visible in that scene.

Those pages are going to look awesome animated. I'm also looking forward to seeing Gon's transformation in the anime.
http://www.tenmanga.com/chapter/HunterXHunter306/190775-5.html

mrsticky005

October 06, 2011, 06:35 PM

Those pages are going to look awesome animated. I'm also looking forward to seeing Gon's transformation in the anime.
http://www.tenmanga.com/chapter/HunterXHunter306/190775-5.html

Killua vs the Monkey Ants in Volume 23 should look brilliant when it's animated (especially a uncut version)

But ack! You're making me wish the Chimera Ant anime was now!

I just can't wait until we see some more action scenes in the new anime.

Netero

October 06, 2011, 06:54 PM

Killua vs the Monkey Ants in Volume 23 should look brilliant when it's animated (especially a uncut version)

But ack! You're making me wish the Chimera Ant anime was now!

I just can't wait until we see some more action scenes in the new anime.
Yeah, I should stop talking about the Ant arc now before I get to excited ahaha:D but yes I'm looking forward to all the epic stuff in the new Hunta x Hunta anime.

mrsticky005

October 06, 2011, 07:23 PM

The absence of the Kite flashback disappointed me at first.

But I think I actually like it better this way.

Why? Well first off Kite's flashback WILL appear later in the series. So it's not gone for good. But a lot of people are saying that the episode lacked the character development of the original anime series. Which may be true considering the original anime added stuff and was dragged out. Not that I'm complaining. I loved the original anime as well as the manga. But I'm excited for this reboot too. Anywho I digress the original had more character development with Gon and Kite obviously but also Gon and his dad as well as Gon and Aunt Mito. Gon's reason for taking the Hunter exam were made very clear in that first episode and Aunt Mito's reason for not wanting to take the exam were clear as well. This reboot takes a different path. Instead there is no Kite flashback (yet). There's mention of Gon's dad being a hunter and abandoning
him but it's practically swept under the rug. Gon's reason for taking the exam seem more like that it sounds like fun than a journey to reunite with his father. Gon and Aunt Mito seem like a mom sending her kid off to kindergarten. Even with the storm it seems like a fun adventure for the whole family. The only real sign of seriousness seems to be from Kurapica who's drowned out by the silliness of Leorio. Overall the reboot makes it seem like it's going to be some kiddie show. So what do I think? I think it's brilliant.

I think it's brilliant because I know where the story is headed and it's soon going to be headed towards nightmare fuel.
The great thing about the first episode is that it solidifies Gon as a innocent little kid. Innocent and naive actually.
It makes you think that it's going to be like pokemon and that there will be no real danger. But oh how wrong you are.
Unless they completely change the story (which I doubt) they are going to take this happy and innocent feel that makes
you feel all hopeful and then crush it into dust in probably just a few episodes. I think the opening and ending themes
illustrate this nicely.

Also the flashback when it's added later should add more character to Gon and others.

Netero

October 06, 2011, 07:55 PM

I think we are going to see the flashback either at the end of the Hunter exam or when Gon and Killua return to Whale island(and I personally think this would be the best place for it to show up). The Tone of the anime should change over time like during the hunter exam, and especially in York Shin/Phantom Troupe arc.

mrsticky005

October 06, 2011, 09:11 PM

CR9

October 06, 2011, 09:37 PM

Netero

October 07, 2011, 02:25 AM

I've watched the first episode on crunchyroll.com but they are only simulcasting to certain countries.

The series will be available in the following territories: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.

Popo

October 07, 2011, 11:12 AM

Hi guys,

I don't know if this is the right place to ask about the anime, but since your are talking about the HxH 2011 remake, I think it is.

I have already watched the first episode from HorribleSubs, but I want to know if there is any other group that do the same thing. Also I want to know which one you recommand (if there is more than one).
Actually, according to a pretty fantastic translator (http://8thsinfansubs.wordpress.com/2011/09/29/fall-2011-subtitle-reviews/), the Crunchyroll subtitles are literally perfect for the series--it can't get any better. It'd be worthless to watch another group's version.

The absence of the Kite flashback disappointed me at first.

But I think I actually like it better this way.

Why? Well first off Kite's flashback WILL appear later in the series. So it's not gone for good. But a lot of people are saying that the episode lacked the character development of the original anime series. Which may be true considering the original anime added stuff and was dragged out. Not that I'm complaining. I loved the original anime as well as the manga. But I'm excited for this reboot too. Anywho I digress the original had more character development with Gon and Kite obviously but also Gon and his dad as well as Gon and Aunt Mito. Gon's reason for taking the Hunter exam were made very clear in that first episode and Aunt Mito's reason for not wanting to take the exam were clear as well. This reboot takes a different path. Instead there is no Kite flashback (yet). There's mention of Gon's dad being a hunter and abandoning
him but it's practically swept under the rug. Gon's reason for taking the exam seem more like that it sounds like fun than a journey to reunite with his father. Gon and Aunt Mito seem like a mom sending her kid off to kindergarten. Even with the storm it seems like a fun adventure for the whole family. The only real sign of seriousness seems to be from Kurapica who's drowned out by the silliness of Leorio. Overall the reboot makes it seem like it's going to be some kiddie show. So what do I think? I think it's brilliant.

I think it's brilliant because I know where the story is headed and it's soon going to be headed towards nightmare fuel.
The great thing about the first episode is that it solidifies Gon as a innocent little kid. Innocent and naive actually.
It makes you think that it's going to be like pokemon and that there will be no real danger. But oh how wrong you are.
Unless they completely change the story (which I doubt) they are going to take this happy and innocent feel that makes
you feel all hopeful and then crush it into dust in probably just a few episodes. I think the opening and ending themes
illustrate this nicely.

Also the flashback when it's added later should add more character to Gon and others.
So actually, I think the series is going to pull a One Piece and just show it in a couple of episodes. Chapters 5-7 were vastly different in the manga for a lot of reasons--scenario and dialogue. But Gon and Killua have a conversation about their reasons for wanting to become a Hunter and Gon mentions Kite by name. The flashback will probably be placed there, as it's the best place to do so.

zelllogan

October 07, 2011, 03:08 PM

So far, only 45 episodes are guaranteed. So, I'm not so sure the ant arc will be in the anime. I'm not a fan (at all) of the ant arc but It's maybe the part of the manga best suitable for an adaptation into an anime. There are not so many fights in HxH before the ant arc.

My only issue regarding the ant arc is that it's a pretty gruesome arc. There were some panels which were extremely shocking ... even for someone in his twenties (the worst scene is where naked human slaves are licking an ant dick ... I never read anything close in any shounen ... ).

So, if there is an anime version of the ant arc, it will be censored a lot.

Uriel

October 07, 2011, 03:17 PM

I bet it will be only the blood, which is always hid anyway. Let's wait and see how Kastro fight is and then we will have a better idea of how the ant arc will be.

I'm excited. When the chapters are out? Each Sunday?

mrsticky005

October 07, 2011, 08:06 PM

chikkychappy

October 07, 2011, 08:11 PM

check-out this great review!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj0wycD_2PY

~Andrew~

October 08, 2011, 04:15 AM

Since you posted some pages you want to see animated I will do the same :A
http://www.mangareader.net/207-14064-4/hunter-x-hunter/chapter-55.html The first pannels.
They won't even animate it, right?^^

CR9

October 08, 2011, 01:07 PM

Actually, according to a pretty fantastic translator (http://8thsinfansubs.wordpress.com/2011/09/29/fall-2011-subtitle-reviews/), the Crunchyroll subtitles are literally perfect for the series--it can't get any better. It'd be worthless to watch another group's version.

Thanks, but since I'm living in UAE I can't watch the Crunchyroll subtitles, and that is because Crunchyoll streams only in USA and Canada.(as I think). So, if there is any group you can suggest, I would be very grateful.

chikkychappy

October 08, 2011, 08:41 PM

Thanks, but since I'm living in UAE I can't watch the Crunchyroll subtitles, and that is because Crunchyoll streams only in USA and Canada.(as I think). So, if there is any group you can suggest, I would be very grateful.

horriblesubs is a direct rip of the crunchyroll subtitles. so they're the same.

Netero

October 08, 2011, 11:00 PM

Just got done watching HxH episode 2 and it followed chapter 3 and 4 of the manga perfectly. I can't wait for episode 3 and Killua!! :D

mrsticky005

October 09, 2011, 01:54 AM

Just got done watching HxH episode 2 and it followed chapter 3 and 4 of the manga perfectly. I can't wait for episode 3 and Killua!! :D

The only thing I didn't like was how they skipped Gon and Kurapica's super hearing powers during the Exciting Two Choice Quiz (unless I missed it.) and how Matthew (the hunter who was following them) took the wrong path and was probably attacked or something.

Other than that the episode was excellent.

One thing I like to point out was the blood seen on the Kiriko son. So it does look like we will be getting some gore at least.
Actually this anime is supposed to be less gore than the manga. Not the old anime series which also was less gore than
the manga. It's actually possible that this anime has MORE gore than the original anime but still less than the manga.

Ustegius

October 09, 2011, 06:02 AM

HxH anime just... the nostalgia, the awesomeness :wtf

Okay, I don't quite enjoy its tone and mood as much as of the first anime, but it still damn awesome. Follows the pace of the manga closer, though I am missing a bunch a little details. And the 2-choice-quiz has always been for me the part when I really got into the story. Loveded it. They didn't make it seems to mysterious a setup as originally, but the kinda farce quizshow approach worked also awesomely.

The animation was still good, but I dare argue not as fluid as in ep 1. Thought that figures. It was still very good.

TemplateR

October 09, 2011, 08:16 AM

I got bored friday, so i made a very quick AMV from one HxH-Episode^^

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yPrGri2VCw&hd=1

Uriel

October 09, 2011, 06:29 PM

I loved it, entirely. Animation was good, music was also great and above all there is a faster pace than before and it really gives you a more fun because this are the pre-tests. We shouldn't stop too much on it, so I think it was wise to make it as fast.

Host Samurai

October 10, 2011, 05:38 AM

I agree with you.

IIRC we're going to see Killua and probably Hisoka in the next episode. While I'm eager to see it, I'm also a little bit sceptical concerning Hisoka's VA because somewhere in my mind I don't think that he can pull it off just like the VA did in the original series. I can't wait for the next episode. For those who are impatient as myself, here is a countdown (http://countdown.mandragon.info/#) for Hunter X Hunter, you have to scroll down (Sunday).:D

Fox666

October 10, 2011, 08:00 AM

~Andrew~

October 11, 2011, 04:05 AM

Really? That's actually a good way to show it without really showing it. :]

Just watched the second episode. I really enjoyed it, but the real fun begins next episode.
Can't wait for Killuah, Hisoka and Netero to show up, the next episodes gonna be epic.
The Animation looks more than good so far. I have yet to see a good battle animated to approve, though.

I loved it, entirely. Animation was good, music was also great and above all there is a faster pace than before and it really gives you a more fun because this are the pre-tests. We shouldn't stop too much on it, so I think it was wise to make it as fast.

@Uriel:
I totally agree. The faster story progress is a good thing. Now the only thing I'm concerned about is the battle pace (I'm positive that it's gonna be cool, though).

Ah and Uriel..your Ava is epic. Pariston's expression is pure win (he looks kinda crazy, though)! xD

Uriel

October 11, 2011, 10:42 AM

That makes me think...When we have the first good fight?

Just watched the second episode. I really enjoyed it, but the real fun begins next episode.
Ohhh, completely. Felt like YEARS in the old anime. I remember that the first time I watched the HxH was the Hunter Exam because before I saw some the older chapters and thought it was lame. When I started to follow the Hunter Exam I became the fanboy I am currently.

Ah and Uriel..your Ava is epic. Pariston's expression is pure win (he looks kinda crazy, though)! xD
Thanks. I thought it was proper being the mod I am. Muajajajaja.

Crude

October 11, 2011, 04:01 PM

Episode 2 was awesome, though I was already expecting it to be! Can't wait to see Killua and Hisoka. And here's hoping that the new anime will feature fights as awesome Gon vs Hanzo, Gon vs Hisoka and Kurapica vs Uvogin.

Host Samurai

October 11, 2011, 04:58 PM

I think that we'll see Kaito sooner then expected, every episode of the remake consisted of at least 2 chapter of the manga. If my hypothesis is correct we might see the start of the flashback in episode 4. Since the remake is really close to the manga the probability is high in the manga Kaito reappeared in chapter 7 (http://www.tenmanga.com/chapter/HunterXHunter7/153084-16.html).

mrsticky005

October 15, 2011, 11:55 PM

Looks like a few minor details were changed in episode 3. For instance the Kiriko son is the navigator rather than the father.
I'm guessing the reason for this is so people can more easily remember that the son is actually a Kiriko and not human since
the father's human form was never shown before (though it's pretty easy to tell from the eyes) Also perhaps the voice actor
for the Kiriko father charged too much? I dunno I'm just guessing. They actually had the "no arms" scene. There's no blood
but there never was in the manga anyways. Most of this episode was Tompa introducing everyone and the exam just starting
and there was some filler before of them visiting Zaban City. From the looks of the preview Episode 4 will go from the rest of
Chapter 6 to at least chapter 8 but perhaps even further. Episode 4 is when we able to tell just how violent the series will really be.
Though Satotz does warn about serious injury and death in the exam. Killua looks much more child like and his voice can be girly
probably because a girl voices him. Oh well. I prefer dubs anyways (I actually thought the English dub of HxH is great and severely
underrated) Some of the color scheme is different from the original anime. Notable example is Bean. You'll see. Pretty much all
the character designs look good. Dunno what's going on with Hanzo's eyebrows though. It's not a bad episode however I think
episode 4 will be where thing REALLY start to get interesting.

Netero

October 16, 2011, 12:12 AM

mrsticky005

October 16, 2011, 12:33 AM

Loved! episode 3. It followed chapter 5, and half chapter 6 very well. The voice acting was good for both Hisoka, and Killua, I actually like the new voice actor for Killua better than the original. The scene where Hisoka make the dudes arms disappear/cut off was awesome! and I like that the whole drink thing with Tompa was included in the new anime, unlike the first one.

Yeah the drink thing with Tompa is great. It's a good way to introduce some of the characters and give them a bit of characterization
at the same time. We learn that Hanzo has a strict code he follows. Gittaracker is ominous (I like how he's like a bobblehead doll)
Nicolas is a smarty pants and Killua is no ordinary kid...or human for that matter.

BTW was Hisoka ever supposed to have blue hair like he does in the original anime?

I thought the way Satotz walks is amusing. Actually fits well with how it is in the manga. His arms and legs have a lanky effect when he walks.

As for the next episode Leorio and Kurapica don't actually have flashbacks in the manga. Will they add them? Or will they just stick to the manga and use the time for Kite flashback?

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Another thing. While I thought the original anime's soundtrack was great I am liking this new one as well.

Netero

October 16, 2011, 12:59 AM

Yeah the drink thing with Tompa is great. It's a good way to introduce some of the characters and give them a bit of characterization
at the same time. We learn that Hanzo has a strict code he follows. Gittaracker is ominous (I like how he's like a bobblehead doll)
Nicolas is a smarty pants and Killua is no ordinary kid...or human for that matter.

BTW was Hisoka ever supposed to have blue hair like he does in the original anime?

I thought the way Satotz walks is amusing. Actually fits well with how it is in the manga. His arms and legs have a lanky effect when he walks.

As for the next episode Leorio and Kurapica don't actually have flashbacks in the manga. Will they add them? Or will they just stick to the manga and use the time for Kite flashback?

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Another thing. While I thought the original anime's soundtrack was great I am liking this new one as well.
Hisoka's hair has always been red, but for some reason in the old anime it was blue lol. I'm not too sure about the flashbacks, but I think we'll get a quick glimpse of the Kite flash back http://www.tenmanga.com/chapter/HunterXHunter7/153084-16.html and I don't think their will be a flash back for Leorio, he's probably just going to talk about his goal as to why he wants to be a hunter while running with Kurapika just like in the manga http://www.tenmanga.com/chapter/HunterXHunter7/153084-13.html but I guess we'll just have to wait and see. :D

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Yeah, I'm starting to like the new BGM too, I personally still like the originals better, but the new one is starting to grow on me lol.

Host Samurai

October 16, 2011, 07:19 AM

The episode itself was good the only thing that I really disliked are Killua and Hisoka's voices. Especially Hisoka's his voice is way too deep and you couldn't even hear his play-ish attitude in his voice. In the original series the voice actor did a great job he actually made you think that Hisoka is a magician with his playful attitude but the new guy didn't manage to do it so far. I just hope that they'll improve just like Kurapica's voice actor.

hunted

October 16, 2011, 08:26 AM

at the begining they made hisoka by ablue hair in the old anime
and in big tower arc become red hair ....
however, i dont like the remake i prefer the old one

Uriel

October 16, 2011, 10:38 AM

I enjoy more the new soundtrack way more than the original. Is more vibrant and even if it uses some clichés is still incredible. Voice characterizations were awesome as well, since they will allow some darker effects in the future arcs and that's something that was needed to look forward.

I'm looooooving this.

Crude

October 16, 2011, 11:43 AM

Another great episode, though I expected one with a faster pace. At least we got a proper introduction to all the important characters who'll be participating in the exam. I like Hisoka's and Killua's voices, I'm just hoping that we'll hear a more amusing side to the former's voice. The music's cool, but I will miss some of the first anime's themes (Song of the Wind especially). I also kind of miss the backgrounds, there's just something I like about pre-digital anime backgrounds :D. I like some of the new colours used on some of the characters but I dislike how Bean's now green. And what's up with Hanzo's eyebrows?

mrsticky005

October 16, 2011, 06:33 PM

Netero

October 16, 2011, 06:59 PM

Hanzo's eyebrows are strange. I dunno what is up what that.

But Bean now being green is awesome. Why?

Because now he's Green Bean. :D
Heck yeah! Green Bean FTW!:cool:
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc389/NJZanDatsuX/MrBeans.jpg

kkck

October 16, 2011, 08:29 PM

Was bean always green? What is bean anyways? Was he bitten by a mutant bean and turned that way lol? Is he a human or manju? What would he look like if he was a quimera ant?

Anyways, what are the differences between this anime and the original one? Is it just a better animation?

Uriel

October 16, 2011, 08:49 PM

Anyways, what are the differences between this anime and the original one? Is it just a better animation?
More fitting to the manga, being revised by Togashi itself and better pacing.

It's good, I love it more than the original. Can't say more though until I see a fight.

Kiba

October 17, 2011, 08:46 AM

Hisokas voice sucks -.-
his old one was the best
and why the guy who hisoka attacked his arms turned in to flowers or what ever it was lol

but i am suprised Killuas voice is good

But i still like the old anime more:eyeroll

hokageji

October 17, 2011, 02:10 PM

I think its just that we are too used to Hisko's voice. I remm the old anime, I didnt like Hisoka's voice at start, but I cant imagine him with this voice in greed island and other arcs... The old anime made him too feminine sometimes, maybe that can change in the new series.

The anime seems better now, and its being well paced too. I hope they dont waste time anywhere and move to insect arc as soon as possible.

Netero

October 17, 2011, 04:02 PM

After re watching episode 3 a couple of times, I actually really like Hisoka's new voice.

mrsticky005

October 18, 2011, 01:24 PM

After re watching episode 3 a couple of times, I actually really like Hisoka's new voice.

Honestly I never really cared for Hisoka's old Japanese voice. The new one actually sounds more menacing.

But really I'm a dubber. Hisoka's English voice is the best. To me at least. Actually all the English voices are superior imo.

I think it would be awesome if the new anime got the same dub voices. I mean the dub isn't that old.

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Hmm. Seems like most of the fights during the final exam are filler. I actually hope they show them like the original anime did.

Crude

October 18, 2011, 02:19 PM

I hope so too. I actually liked the filler that the previous anime added to before and during the Hunter Exam. I think the filler helped give the arc a better pace to be honest.

mrsticky005

October 18, 2011, 02:23 PM

I hope so too. I actually liked the filler that the previous anime added to before and during the Hunter Exam. I think the filler helped give the arc a better pace to be honest.

I think what they should do is have a whole episode with all the "skipped" fights in the manga.

Netero

October 18, 2011, 03:30 PM

Honestly I never really cared for Hisoka's old Japanese voice. The new one actually sounds more menacing.

But really I'm a dubber. Hisoka's English voice is the best. To me at least. Actually all the English voices are superior imo.

I think it would be awesome if the new anime got the same dub voices. I mean the dub isn't that old.

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Hmm. Seems like most of the fights during the final exam are filler. I actually hope they show them like the original anime did.
Brendan Hunter did a great job voicing Hisoka in the dub.

mrsticky005

October 18, 2011, 04:16 PM

Brendan Hunter did a great job voicing Hisoka in the dub.

Yep. It's cool his last name is Hunter and so is Adam Hunter who voiced Kite, Basho, Bendot, and Patron 2.

So it's Brendan Hunter and Adam Hunter in Hunter x Hunter. I thought that was cool.

Some people think that Gon and Killua sound too old in the dub but really I thought they sound too young in the sub.
In the sub they sound like 7 or 8 and in the dub the oldest they would sound to me is 13 or 14. I think the dub
is closer to how a 12 year old sounds. But it's hard to get the voice just right since 12 is between a childish voice
and a more adult voice. Also they sound less girly to me which I always like since I usually hate it when a girl
voices a guy. It's good when they actually sound like a guy but when they don't it's annoying. I don't care for
Kurapica's voice in any version for that reason. I know he's supposed to be girly but no 18 year old guy
even effeminate ones sound like women. Not that I have heard any at least.

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Brendan Hunter did a great job voicing Hisoka in the dub.

If we don't get him again who would like to dub Hisoka? I would say someone like Doug Erholtz who voiced Gin Ichimaru in the English dub of Bleach. It sounds sorta familar to the english dub of Hisoka. Though I would still prefer Brendan Hunter actually. (Though I do think Doug Erholtz
was a good choice for Gin Ichimaru)

Netero

October 18, 2011, 06:34 PM

Yep. It's cool his last name is Hunter and so is Adam Hunter who voiced Kite, Basho, Bendot, and Patron 2.

So it's Brendan Hunter and Adam Hunter in Hunter x Hunter. I thought that was cool.

Some people think that Gon and Killua sound too old in the dub but really I thought they sound too young in the sub.
In the sub they sound like 7 or 8 and in the dub the oldest they would sound to me is 13 or 14. I think the dub
is closer to how a 12 year old sounds. But it's hard to get the voice just right since 12 is between a childish voice
and a more adult voice. Also they sound less girly to me which I always like since I usually hate it when a girl
voices a guy. It's good when they actually sound like a guy but when they don't it's annoying. I don't care for
Kurapica's voice in any version for that reason. I know he's supposed to be girly but no 18 year old guy
even effeminate ones sound like women. Not that I have heard any at least.

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If we don't get him again who would like to dub Hisoka? I would say someone like Doug Erholtz who voiced Gin Ichimaru in the English dub of Bleach. It sounds sorta familar to the english dub of Hisoka. Though I would still prefer Brendan Hunter actually. (Though I do think Doug Erholtz
was a good choice for Gin Ichimaru)
I always did like Gon's dub voice over Junko Takeuchi, I don't know what it is but I was never a big fan of her voice acting. I like Megumi Han voicing Gon more than Junko Takeuchi. If someone like FUNimation picks up the series it would be cool if they can get Brendan Hunter to voice Hisoka again because I think he did awesome portraying Hisoka. If they couldn't Doug Erholtz would be pretty cool, he as that real creepy tone to his voice that would match Hisoka imo.

Negative Syndicate

October 20, 2011, 09:19 PM

Netero

October 20, 2011, 09:45 PM

The ending for new series is okay, but I definitely really hate the new opening. It is too Toriko-like, and Hunter x Hunter doesn't fit with Toriko-like opening.

I, personally, think the best opening for Hunter x Hunter is Taiyou wa Yoru mo Kagayaku; this opening really fits with Hunter x Hunter.

I like the new opening. I think it fits well for the Hunter Exam, but yeah opening 2 is definitely my favorite of the first anime. Well anyways the next opening should be more dark so it will fit the atmosphere for York Shin just like the first anime.

mrsticky005

October 21, 2011, 01:47 AM

I always did like Gon's dub voice over Junko Takeuchi, I don't know what it is but I was never a big fan of her voice acting. I like Megumi Han voicing Gon more than Junko Takeuchi. If someone like FUNimation picks up the series it would be cool if they can get Brendan Hunter to voice Hisoka again because I think he did awesome portraying Hisoka. If they couldn't Doug Erholtz would be pretty cool, he as that real creepy tone to his voice that would match Hisoka imo.

I just hope they don't take forever to license it. The original dub was gotten way late and didn't even dub the OVAs which sucked.

also on another subject the chapter was saying that the anime had "great popularity" any stats for how popular?

Netero

October 21, 2011, 04:17 AM

I just hope they don't take forever to license it. The original dub was gotten way late and didn't even dub the OVAs which sucked.

also on another subject the chapter was saying that the anime had "great popularity" any stats for how popular?

I hope someone licences it some time next year. Okay now on to the popularity. The ratings seem to be doing good
someone on mangafox posted the ratings but this is only for Kanto region of Japan.

Episode 1 ratings
1. 17.3%(17.9%) 10/02 (Sun) 6:30pm-7:00pm Fuji TV Sazae-san
2.11.1%(*9.0%) 10/02 (Sun) 9:30am-10:00am Fuji TV One Piece
3.10.9%(13.3%) 10/02 (Sun) 6:00pm-6:30pm Fuji TV Chibi Maruko-chan
4.*9.8%(10.1%) 10/01 (Sat) 6:00pm-6:30pm NTV Detective Conan
5.*6.7%(*7.3%) 10/02 (Sun) 9:00am-9:30am Fuji TV Toriko
6. *6.5%(*6.3%) 10/02 (Sun) 8:30am-9:00am TV Asahi Suite Precure
7. *6.5%(*5.7%) 09/29 (Thu) 7:00pm-7:30pm TV Tokyo Pokemon: Best Wishes!
8. *4.6%(*4.5%) 09/28 (Wed) 7:00pm-7:27pm TV Tokyo Inazuma Eleven GO
9. *4.6%(**.*%) 09/29 (Thu) 7:30pm-7:57pm TV Tokyo Naruto SHIPPUDEN
10. *4.4%(--.-%) 10/02 (Sun) 10:55am-11:25am NTV Hunter × Hunter (New)

Episode 2 ratings

1. 16.2%(17.3%) 10/09 (Sun) 6:30pm-7:00pm Fuji TV Sazae-san
2. 10.6%(10.9%) 10/09 (Sun) 6:00pm-6:30pm Fuji TV Chibi Maruko-chan
3. 10.2%(11.1%) 10/09 (Sun) 9:30am-10:00am Fuji TV One Piece
4. *8.2%(--.-%) 10/07 (Fri) 7:00pm-7:30pm TV Asahi Doraemon
5. *6.6%(*9.8%) 10/08 (Sat) 5:30pm-6:00pm NTV Detective Conan
6. *6.4%(*6.7%) 10/09 (Sun) 9:00am-9:30am Fuji TV Toriko
7. *6.0%(*6.5%) 10/06 (Thu) 7:00pm-7:30pm TV Tokyo Pokemon: Best Wishes!
8. *5.0%(*6.5%) 10/09 (Sun) 8:30am-9:00am TV Asahi Suite Precure
9. *4.1%(**.*%) 10/03 (Mon) 7:00pm-7:30pm TV Tokyo Tamagotchi!
10. *3.9%(*2.7%) 10/03 (Mon) 3:55pm-4:24pm NTV Youkai ningen bemu Dorama ka kinen! Gensaku anime kessaku sen5
11. *3.9%(*2.5%) 10/09 (Sun) 7:00am-7:30am NTV Beelzebub
12. *3.8%(*4.4%) 10/09 (Sun) 10:55am-11:25am NTV Hunter × Hunter

Episode 3 ratings

1. 19.2%(16.2%) 10/16 (Sun) 6:30pm-7:00pm Fuji TV Sazae-san
2. 13.2%(10.6%) 10/16 (Sun) 6:00pm-6:30pm Fuji TV Chibi Maruko-chan
3. 11.1%(*6.6%) 10/15 (Sat) 6:00pm-6:30pm NTV Detective Conan
4. 10.1%(10.2%) 10/16 (Sun) 9:30am-10:00am Fuji TV One Piece
5. *6.9%(*6.0%) 10/13 (Thu) 7:00pm-7:30pm TV Tokyo Pokemon: Best Wishes!
6. *6.1%(*6.4%) 10/16 (Sun) 9:00am-9:30am Fuji TV Toriko
7. *5.7%(*5.0%) 10/16 (Sun) 8:30am-9:00am TV Asahi Suite Precure
8. *5.4%(**.*%) 10/12 (Wed) 7:00pm-7:27pm TV Tokyo Inazuma Eleven GO
9. *4.8%(**.*%) 10/13 (Thu) 7:30pm-7:57pm TV Tokyo Naruto SHIPPUDEN
10. *4.7%(**.*%) 10/12 (Wed) 7:27pm-7:55pm TV Tokyo Danbōru Senki
11. *4.0%(*3.8%) 10/16 (Sun) 10:55am-11:25am NTV Hunter × Hunter

Divinenega

October 21, 2011, 06:15 AM

^

Err actually for it;s timeslot the ratings are a bit subpar. It needs to be in the 5-6% range. Ratings probably will get better when they cover more of the Hunter Exam, but I guess we'll have to see.

Of course if it does well in merchandising it could still get an extension regardless of ratings.

Netero

October 21, 2011, 06:22 AM

chikkychappy

October 22, 2011, 09:48 PM

ep 4 was pretty great :)

OPN

October 22, 2011, 11:08 PM

ep 4 was pretty good. the music was much better in this episode and it showed that it can get dark when they hit the darker points of the series. it looks like they may not remove ALL the blood since there was some blood on leorios shirt (at least it looked like it) when he was a kid so theres hope. the guy being eaten...im surprised they kept it but they didnt show any blood which is expected.

kkck

October 22, 2011, 11:53 PM

Where can I watch the episode?

Netero

October 22, 2011, 11:59 PM

Where can I watch the episode?

I watched it here http://www.crunchyroll.com/hunter-x-hunter/episode-4-hope-x-and-x-ambition-585046

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Episode 4 was the best so for me. The part where Hisoka killed the guy with his cards was actually a little more violent then the first anime.

mrsticky005

October 23, 2011, 01:12 AM

I watched it here http://www.crunchyroll.com/hunter-x-hunter/episode-4-hope-x-and-x-ambition-585046

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Episode 4 was the best so for me. The part where Hisoka killed the guy with his cards was actually a little more violent then the first anime.

The episodes just keep getting better and better. :amuse

This is pretty much what I was expecting. Still not as violent as the manga
but a little bit more so than the original anime. Censorship doesn't bother
me as much as bad editing does. If they at least make it look like it
wasn't supposed to be violent then I'm cool with it.

Though I'm a little disappointed that they took out the part where Hisoka kills the monkey.
I'm guessing it was more of a time restraint issue then one of it being too violent since
it did show Hisoka killing the guy with the playing cards.

Also Satotz is a bad ass to catch Hisoka's cards like that. I mean we all knew that from
the previous anime and the manga. But it just needs to be said again. I really hope
Togashi has the examiners fight because they chew bubble and kick ass at the same time.

One thing I like better here than the original anime is that it actually felt like a marathon.
All episode they are running and now they have to run more and in swamp. I thought
this part in the original anime felt a bit tedious. But here it actually makes it seem a bit
more grueling.

Again no Kite flashback. But it's still good. I'm sure when they do show the flashback it will be great. However I'm pretty pumped for the rest of the exam and series.

Netero

October 23, 2011, 01:33 AM

The episodes just keep getting better and better. :amuse

This is pretty much what I was expecting. Still not as violent as the manga
but a little bit more so than the original anime. Censorship doesn't bother
me as much as bad editing does. If they at least make it look like it
wasn't supposed to be violent then I'm cool with it.

Though I'm a little disappointed that they took out the part where Hisoka kills the monkey.
I'm guessing it was more of a time restraint issue then one of it being too violent since
it did show Hisoka killing the guy with the playing cards.

Also Satotz is a bad ass to catch Hisoka's cards like that. I mean we all knew that from
the previous anime and the manga. But it just needs to be said again. I really hope
Togashi has the examiners fight because they chew bubble and kick ass at the same time.

One thing I like better here than the original anime is that it actually felt like a marathon.
All episode they are running and now they have to run more and in swamp. I thought
this part in the original anime felt a bit tedious. But here it actually makes it seem a bit
more grueling.

Again no Kite flashback. But it's still good. I'm sure when they do show the flashback it will be great. However I'm pretty pumped for the rest of the exam and series.

Satotz is definitely a complete BADASS! and the way he walks is just straight up pimp:cool: Hisoka not killing the other monkey man must have been a time restraint thing like you said but I'm cool with him just running away. I thought we would see a quick glimpse of the Kite flashback but oh well... lol. The next episode should be really good. Also by episode 6 we should see my all time favorite! character Netero! making his epic jump from the blimp. :D

Ustegius

October 23, 2011, 02:57 AM

Man, this far the show has been just good. Or okay. But man episode 4 was excellent! Pergect I might say.

Winners of the episode imho:

1. Leorio: The voice acting. His burst after almost failing. Talk with Kurapika. I loved what they did with his story, the flashback. Excellent. Just made me like the character even more than before. Definetly the main chracter I have the easiest time to relate to. The guy is just awesomely his self, and quite a decent regular dude. And man, the gag about his age was wondefully pulled of :lmao

2. Satotz: So badass. That running style and all. And the conflict with Hisoka. Win, win, win!

3. Music: The tracks that played during Leorios flashback and when the fog started the to disappear at the swamp. Beautifull. Other cathcy tracks too, though I still prefer the soundtrack of the firs anime.

4. Hisoka: Finally hint of the playfullness I were looking for.

5. Killua and Gon: The interaction between the too is great. So warm and amusing. Even if it was cheap animation, I loved the scene were we saw them should up going up the stairs, dodging fallen candidates like nothing.

Also, they slight changes they made to Nicolas and his part in the story. Liked it.

Host Samurai

October 23, 2011, 07:38 AM

@Ustegius: You summed up all the good points about this episode. So I agree with you.

The only thing that I still don't like is the background music when Hisoka killed the impostor. It's the second time that I heard it and apparently it seems to be Hisoka's theme song, which I don't like at all. The spanish guitar sound doesn't do Hisoka justice in any way, he needs a kind of tune, which is creepy but also epic at the same time. Kinda like this (www.youtube.com/watch?v=26Kgv85vPMo).

lasso

October 23, 2011, 11:16 AM

Uriel

October 23, 2011, 12:21 PM

I liked this chapter, although the animation this time wasn't as good as the first episode. I hope that they do an effort when they arrive a to real battle.

Liking the pacing, although this time there were too many empty images that could have been used for another thing(Kaito for example) more important.

Again no Kite flashback. But it's still good. I'm sure when they do show the flashback it will be great. However I'm pretty pumped for the rest of the exam and series.
I was expecting also a mention, and that made a bit annoyed.

Hisoka voice is good, I actually prefer this one considering what is to come of him. I also loved Satotsu scene, He proves He's epic.

kkck

October 23, 2011, 01:06 PM

I think the music theme overall fits hisoka. For me it kinda makes sense. What was his theme music during the last anime?

Divinenega

October 23, 2011, 03:13 PM

mrsticky005

October 23, 2011, 04:29 PM

i'm disappointed that they're toning down the violent scenes, the only drop of blood in this show so far is the one runnig down killua's cheek in ED,LOL!

i seriously hope that i'm wrong, this show isn't meant for kids below 9 years, at least that's what i figured out reading the manga and watching the original anime.

It all depends on what you're comparing it to. The manga? Of course it's not going to be anywhere near as violent. The manga is actually pretty close to being seinen. The original
anime however was rather toned down on the violence. And yet it was still good.
This actually looks like it will be more graphic than the original yet not as graphic as the manga.

hunted

October 24, 2011, 10:56 AM

Divinenega

October 24, 2011, 01:13 PM

just a question and only question ...
where is kaito ....???????
one from the most important character didnt appear even though he dont have much appearence
in the manga but he have agreat effect on gon and the reason why gon searching for his father

It;s already been established that he will be introduced later on in the anime. Probably around when Gon goes back to visit Mito with Killua

Crude

October 24, 2011, 03:52 PM

mrsticky005

October 24, 2011, 05:04 PM

I really like the track that plays just before the opening and in this episode just before the ending. So epic! I just noticed that Hisoka's red hair is using blue for it's shadow. I know it's pretty minor, but it looks pretty cool :p. I expected the flashbacks to be longer, as well as seeing Kaito in this episode, but I'm not too disappointed. The violence being toned down was to be expected. Look at any Jump anime currently airing and you can see that their violent content is being censored. At least it's not like Bleach where blood was replaced with either a dark brown liquid or sweat/stomach juice.

You know in a sense a "dark brown liquid" or "stomach juice" sounds a lot more violent
than just blood. Actually it sounds pretty gross. I don't even want to think about what
it's supposed to be. If blood makes you queasy I don't see how that other stuff wouldn't.

Yeah I love the track that plays at the end when they go running into the swamp.
I don't care what anyone else says. I think this is gonna be a damn good OST.

lasso

October 24, 2011, 08:07 PM

Umm there was blood in episode 2. The guy lying on the floor in the shack was bleeding quite bit

my mistake, i missed it.

It all depends on what you're comparing it to. The manga? Of course it's not going to be anywhere near as violent. The manga is actually pretty close to being seinen. The original
anime however was rather toned down on the violence. And yet it was still good.
This actually looks like it will be more graphic than the original yet not as graphic as the manga.

i agree with you, the original got that dark theme around it, which was great IMHO!
but the remake sounds too cheerful which could ruin the theme in upcoming arcs like yorkshin arc and chimera ant arc!

i hope they handle the violent scenes with a bit of sense, okay no heads flying but add alittle blood.

like this one. http://www.mangareader.net/207-14023-13/hunter-x-hunter/chapter-14.html

mrsticky005

October 24, 2011, 08:45 PM

my mistake, i missed it.

i agree with you, the original got that dark theme around it, which was great IMHO!
but the remake sounds too cheerful which could ruin the theme in upcoming arcs like yorkshin arc and chimera ant arc!

i hope they handle the violent scenes with a bit of sense, okay no heads flying but add alittle blood.

like this one. http://www.mangareader.net/207-14023-13/hunter-x-hunter/chapter-14.html

I'm sure when we get to the darker parts of the series the new anime will fit. I don't think this cheerfulness will last long.

Actually it's already getting less cheerful with Tompa crushing rookie's dreams, Leorio's realization that the world runs on money,
Kurapika's willingness to forsake his pride to avenge his clan, little by little we're finding out more about Gon's absent father,
Hisoka killing the fake examiner as a solution and then that same fake examiner becoming vulture food as everyone watches
and then everyone is going to run into the foggy swamps where Satotz has warned them that if they aren't careful they will die.

Yeah...it's not sounding too cheerful anymore.

Uriel

October 24, 2011, 10:59 PM

mrsticky005

October 25, 2011, 01:56 AM

Actually blood doesn't make it more serious. I'll take as example Tarantino: rivers of blood doesn't make it more violent, it actually gives it a cartoonish feeling. Bad treated blood is worst than no blood. In the case of Hisoka I think it makes sense, since the cards are sharper and got in the skin they caused internal damage (If not there is no way those cards would have killed it anyway) rather than external bleeding.

:/

True. Realistic blood/bleeding is actually a bit difficult to draw since many manga artists probably have not actually experienced anything
like the hyper violent worlds that there characters are a part of. I mean I write comics and many have rather violent themes but thankfully
I have not actually experienced seeing such violence. I mean I've never seen someone get shot and I'm rather glad about that actually.
I think most artists or writers would be like me where they can only imagine how graphic something like that would be. Of course you
don't actually have to see someone get shot in real life. You can always watch videos of people getting shot in real life (I'm sure there
are plenty.) But while I may or may not have the stomach for it ( honestly I probably don't) I would feel rather guilty watching another
person get shot. Whether or not I should is another manner but that's just how I would feel. I can stand fake violence much more
because I know it's fake. For the most part blood isn't gross to me but at the same I have my limits and I prefer not to be tested.
Some people get their kicks out of watching torture scenes but I don't. Yes I do think torture can make a story interesting but I
don't believe the reader has to "experience" the torture to understand the character has been tortured. I'll take your word for it.
Though I'm only speaking for myself as far as my lack of experience with violence. While I wouldn't expect anyone here to have
witness much violence I wouldn't rule out the possibility. Of course even if you have experienced much violence. That doesn't
mean it's going to be easy to draw because well drawing isn't easy.

ish3

October 25, 2011, 02:06 AM

People need to also remember these things tend to be released uncut on DVD later on. Being concerned with it now before the good parts begin is a bit strange.

mrsticky005

October 25, 2011, 05:36 AM

People need to also remember these things tend to be released uncut on DVD later on. Being concerned with it now before the good parts begin is a bit strange.

True. The uncut dvds will have all the bloody goodness sadists desire. :eyeroll

Host Samurai

October 25, 2011, 06:07 AM

I think the music theme overall fits hisoka. For me it kinda makes sense. What was his theme music during the last anime?

I think it's this one. I prefer the old one over the new one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcT3W_-W9r0

Uriel

October 25, 2011, 09:19 AM

I think it's this one. I prefer the old one over the new one.
Why everyone hates Spanish guitars? T_T They're awesome. I prefer the new one over the old one because I think fits more Hisoka theme...something that resembles a gipsy somewhat.

People need to also remember these things tend to be released uncut on DVD later on. Being concerned with it now before the good parts begin is a bit strange.
Which makes me wonder if there will be ANY way for me to see it T_T

ish3

October 25, 2011, 11:23 PM

Okay thanks for posting that vid since I haven't watched the anime in about 2 to three years. I agree with Uriel. The new theme is way more suiting for Hisoka. The old one sounds like it should have been for someone else. It doesn't even remotely fit his personality or attitude.

chikkychappy

October 26, 2011, 09:12 AM

i kind of marathoned through york shin of the old anime

oh god, too god *____* i like this remake but i can't even imagine how it could start comparing to the 1999 series

mrsticky005

October 26, 2011, 02:14 PM

i kind of marathoned through york shin of the old anime

oh god, too god *____* i like this remake but i can't even imagine how it could start comparing to the 1999 series

Well it's a bit unfair if you're trying to compare it to the York Shin arc.
The new anime is still technically on the first exam. Just wait a little while.
You're not even giving the new anime a chance. You're just watching latter
episodes in the old series and thinking "Nothing can top this." When what
you should be doing is comparing the corresponding episodes of the new
series with the old series. You can't compare the York Shin arc since there
is nothing yet to compare to in the new series. And it's not fair to assume
the new series will be inferior when it gets to the York Shin arc since we
are only four episodes into the new series.

kkck

October 26, 2011, 06:17 PM

The only thing about that song which fits hisoka are the first 8 seconds. Everything after the 8th second makes no sense whatsoever with a coldblooded whimsical murderer. I like the Spanish guitar way better and makes more sense IMHO.... Maybe I am just not attached to the old anime as I never saw anything of it (just the ovas when they were aired on animax a few years back).

Netero

October 26, 2011, 08:26 PM

I love Hisoka's new theme:^_^

lasso

October 27, 2011, 11:13 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh3cj6qhlKk&feature=related

i think this was hisoka's main theme in the original anime.

as for the new tracks, i still don't feel it, maybe because i listened too much to the old tracks and can't get them out of my head :D

mrsticky005

October 27, 2011, 07:22 PM

Askia32

October 27, 2011, 11:58 PM

I'm a little late on this, but why are they making a new anime and starting from the very begging? The original was excellent.

Uriel

October 28, 2011, 03:49 AM

I'm a little late on this, but why are they making a new anime and starting from the very begging? The original was excellent.
I think they want to do a more approximate version of the manga, maintain the style trough the series, fix some mistakes that were made and make it more likable to new possible fans.

Host Samurai

October 28, 2011, 04:36 AM

Why everyone hates Spanish guitars? T_T They're awesome. I prefer the new one over the old one because I think fits more Hisoka theme...something that resembles a gipsy somewhat.

Which makes me wonder if there will be ANY way for me to see it T_T

I'm not hating on spanish guitars at all...but this theme is to playful in my opinion. They should have given him a theme which is mysterious, dangerous and creepy that would fit him IMO.

Okay thanks for posting that vid since I haven't watched the anime in about 2 to three years. I agree with Uriel. The new theme is way more suiting for Hisoka. The old one sounds like it should have been for someone else. It doesn't even remotely fit his personality or attitude.

The old one gave me the creeps, when I was watching/listening to it for the first time. What I'm trying to say is, that the spanish guitar doesn't give you the vibe, that you need to stay away from Hisoka. On the contrary it gives me the impression, that Hisoka is a playful and cheerful dude, which he clearly isn't, at least not during the Hunter exam.

mrsticky005

October 28, 2011, 04:58 AM

I'm not hating on spanish guitars at all...but this theme is to playful in my opinion. They should have given him a theme which is mysterious, dangerous and creepy that would fit him IMO.

The old one gave me the creeps, when I was watching/listening to it for the first time. What I'm trying to say is, that the spanish guitar doesn't give you the vibe, that you need to stay away from Hisoka. On the contrary it gives me the impression, that Hisoka is a playful and cheerful dude, which he clearly isn't, at least not during the Hunter exam.

Actually Hisoka is playful. In his own sick and twisted way.

Though he'll probably have a creepier theme when he has creepier moments.

Hisoka hasn't quite got yet to Hisoka creepy yet. He's creepy. But not yet Hisoka creepy.

syx

October 28, 2011, 08:48 AM

Hi all! :)

Can someone please tell me how many episodes (the new anime) were aired until now? And is it possible to download the episodes as a torrent? Thanks in advance!

Crude

October 29, 2011, 10:55 AM

zelllogan

October 29, 2011, 01:34 PM

Up till now 4 episodes have aired. The next one airs tommorow (though it might be available to download today). If you want to download torrents for the episodes check tokyotosho.info

I like Hisoka's new theme, but then again I really like flamenco (Bleach Arrancar music *.*). I think a better theme would be one that included accordions and have a parisian theme :D!
Trouble is that accordions are seen as uncool for 30 years at least. Hisoka's new theme is perfect. Nothing to change.
Paris & accordions ... why is the vision of Paris so full of stereotypes :D ?

Crude

October 29, 2011, 02:53 PM

Yeah it is pretty stereotypical :D. I like accordions when they're not used in cheesey songs. I thought it could maybe use accordions because then it would sound like a clown/harlequin/street performer's theme :).

OPN

October 29, 2011, 11:39 PM

the latest episode...by god i dont believe it....they kept hisokas creepyness :fiesta and it seems their omitting the blood which is fine since theres hope the blu rays will be uncut.

mrsticky005

October 30, 2011, 12:03 AM

the latest episode...by god i dont believe it....they kept hisokas creepyness :fiesta and it seems their omitting the blood which is fine since theres hope the blu rays will be uncut.

I'm a little disappointed we didn't see Hisoka laughing maniacally at this part.
Also it looks like Cherry the Soldier lived that much shorter of a life in this version.
In the manga he at least gets a head start running away from Hisoka...until of
course Hisoka catches up to him and yeah....It's not pretty. Here he wimps out
and gets killed execution style with a playing card. Well at least he appears in
this anime. I don't think he was in the first anime. Or was he? I don't remember.
Well it was still cool to see Hisoka go on his killing spree. But it makes him feel
a little different without the manically laughter? Perhaps they want to save that
hysterical side of Hisoka for when it's the 3rd exam with the badge hunting part.
Not hating on the part, just was a bit different. It's good in it's own right.
Actually in a way it makes Hisoka feel creepier in a colder more aloof type way

Also Menchi now has green hair? Well I guess there are no official colors in the manga.
Also didn't she used to wear a fishnet shirt? Now her shirt looks like it's just transparent.

It was fun seeing people getting tricked by all the deceitful creatures in the swamp.

again good episode.

Netero

October 30, 2011, 12:27 AM

Episode 5 was very good. It was awesome seeing Hisoka's creepy, psycho, pedo, attitude lol. The blood will most likely be shown in the uncut DVD/Blu- Ray's. That's why I hope a company like FUNimation licences it so I can buy the DVD/Blu-Ray releases.

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Also Menchi looks sexy!:hearts

mrsticky005

October 30, 2011, 02:09 AM

Also. I say phooey to all the HxH 2011 soundtrack haters out there. *

Gotta love them drums when all the Hunters are running through the marsh. :)

* I got no beef with those who prefer/love the old soundtrack though. The old soundtrack is good.

Though it may be a bit early to say I think I'm going to end up liking this soundtrack better than the first anime's soundtrack.