Anime Hunter X Hunter Anime- Fall 2011

[Popo]

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, 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]

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]

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]

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.

Only 45 episodes are guaranteed but they are likely planning for more. It's just if it does bad then at least we get 45 episodes.

 

[chikkychappy]

check-out this great review!

 

[~Andrew~]

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]

Actually, according to a pretty fantastic translator, 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]

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]

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!!

 

[mrsticky005]

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!!

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.

 

[Riku]

HxH anime just... the nostalgia, the awesomeness

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]

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

 

[Uriel]

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]

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 for Hunter X Hunter, you have to scroll down (Sunday).

 

[Fox666]

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?^^

I think that in the old anime you can see it in the reflex on Machi's eyes

 

[~Andrew~]

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]

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]

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]

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.

 

[mrsticky005]

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.