Anime Hunter X Hunter New Anime Discussion

[mrsticky005]

Agreed. I speak Japanese personally and watch Crunchyroll's subs with my brother (who does not speak Japanese) and I must say that are pretty accurate (despite some minor discrepancies) and are far better quality wise than any fansubbers out there. I recommend CR wholeheartedly.

Actually I meant it more as a joke in that a lot of "fansubbers" just use Crunchyroll anyways.

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Madhouse has been using a lot of interesting animation techniques when it comes to HxH. I don't know how good your vision is, but the layers are really well done--far better than I'm used to seeing in animation. Their frequent use of background blur creates a greater sense of distance. Some shots even look 3D because the blur is so perfected:

Anyways, fantastic episode, as always. It seems that the stronger a practitioner of Nen is, their Ren gains color. Gon and Killua and Kastro and Zushi are all inexperienced, hence the white Ren. As one gets stronger, color will likely be added as it was for Riehlvelt. I never realized that Riehlvelt was the dominant member of the group until now, lol.

I wasn't complaining about the layers.

I was saying what if BEFORE the episode is put on tv (or crunchyroll) they had a layer of blood and then removed for tv and crunchyroll viewing?

In other words if they are using layers for the blood it makes it more likely that the dvds are uncensored or not as much

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If this break means a double episode I will be VERY happy.

Especially since I'm probably going to miss next week anyways.

But a double episode means we get the entire Gon vs Hisoka fight. It also means more time for Madhouse to work on it. Which means better animation.

While I think Hisoka vs Gon is the best fight in the 1999 series. I hope Madhouse can step it up. Bungie gum should look better (as it has in Hisoka vs Kastro).
But also it will be nice to see if they use angles more suited to the manga. If you notice the 1999 Hisoka vs Gon used a lot of extreme close up views
and clever cropping so it would only have to animate so much. Example if Gon is punching Hisoka you might only see Gon's fists and Hisoka's face.
Whereas in the manga you'll see a mid distance shot. Not trying to bash the 1999 series here because Gon vs Hisoka was really good there.
But if Madhouse brings their game, it will be without a doubt a phenomenal episode.

 

[Salce]

It also means more time for Madhouse to work on it. Which means better animation.

Well, if it's a double episode they won't have more time to work on it. I mean, double episode is the same that 2 episodes. Normally they have 1 week to make 1 episode, now it would be 2 weeks to make 2 episodes.

 

[Kamen Rider Dragon]

It' not a double episode. It would be on the website if that were the case

 

[futurefrog]

The fact that they are skipping a week may mean that there will not be a recap ep this cour.

 

[leiatte]

What about a gif, of Gon's dash against Gido.

 

[futurefrog]

What about a gif, of Gon's dash against Gido.

I'd like to see a gif of Killua's flipping in the air.

 

[Popo]

I wasn't complaining about the layers.

I was saying what if BEFORE the episode is put on tv (or crunchyroll) they had a layer of blood and then removed for tv and crunchyroll viewing?

In other words if they are using layers for the blood it makes it more likely that the dvds are uncensored or not as much

My apologies. I never tried to insinuate that you were. My post was intended to be more "speaking of layers, here's something I noticed" type deal for anyone whom has an interest in Madhouse's animation technique.

I've been taking a look at a few of the Blu-Ray episodes. The framerate is better than Crunchyroll's, but thus far, I haven't noticed many differences. Though who knows--they could be uncensored in the future.

 

[Salce]

I wonder when will end the next episode.

Probably they will keep the same pace, 2 chapters per episode. So it will be the chapters 60 and 61.

But it would be too open as for being the end of the episode. The end of page 5 of chapter 62 may be better. I almost can imagine the ending song starting in this scene:
http://www.batoto.net/read/_/20607/hunter-x-hunter_ch62_by_no-group/6

 

[mrsticky005]

It' not a double episode. It would be on the website if that were the case

You never know. Maybe they want it to be a surprise. But perhaps they're just taking a break.

My apologies. I never tried to insinuate that you were. My post was intended to be more "speaking of layers, here's something I noticed" type deal for anyone whom has an interest in Madhouse's animation technique.

I've been taking a look at a few of the Blu-Ray episodes. The framerate is better than Crunchyroll's, but thus far, I haven't noticed many differences. Though who knows--they could be uncensored in the future.

I see.

Well that's too bad. Oh well. What about the supposed "bonus material"? I remember the website saying there was a few minutes of extra stuff. What was that?

 

[Uriel]

What about a gif, of Gon's dash against Gido.

I'd like to see a gif of Killua's flipping in the air.

Your wish, my command

Spoiler: More

Killua...Like a boss.

And well, Gon gifs.
First, the one asked:

Spoiler: More

 

[shareme]

Another good episode and great animation! Of course, what I love the best about this episode is Gon's apparent sadistic tendencies when angry. Did anyone else notice Gon's love of breaking other people's arms after Hanzo broke his? First Illumi and now Riehlvelt. One more person to make this a "habit".

Spoiler: Pics

I'll be taking these, thank you for making bringing them over here from someplace else.

/fixed

 

[Uriel]

I'll be taking these, thank you for making them.

I don't make them, beware. I'm taking them from Tumblr.

 

[mrsticky005]

The part where Killua is doing all those flips and shit may not be in the manga...But I'm quite sure that was Madhouse's way of trying to show off some animation.

Which I certainly do not mind.

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Question:

What do you think makes for good filler or bad filler

I know I've complained more about fillers in the 1999 series than this 2011 series but I have reasons for that

1. The 1999 series has more fillers
2. The fillers in the 1999 series are generally of lesser quality
3. the fillers contradict the manga

But what do you think?

 

[futurefrog]

The part where Killua is doing all those flips and shit may not be in the manga...But I'm quite sure that was Madhouse's way of trying to show off some animation.

Which I certainly do not mind.

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Question:

What do you think makes for good filler or bad filler

I know I've complained more about fillers in the 1999 series than this 2011 series but I have reasons for that

1. The 1999 series has more fillers
2. The fillers in the 1999 series are generally of lesser quality
3. the fillers contradict the manga

But what do you think?

I think that the 2011 series has the advantage of knowing what lies ahead, so they can place in little filler to complement the existing material and add some extra depth. The filler we have seen in the 2011 series has not contradict future events or past events and has all fit within the context of Hunter x Hunter, this is due to a number of things, I personally feel it's got a lot to do with the fact that Madhouse is consulting Togashi on the series, something he did not have much part in for the 99 series.

I think your spot on with your 3 points. Fillers can be good when done correctly in a way that complements its source material.

 

[mrsticky005]

I think that the 2011 series has the advantage of knowing what lies ahead, so they can place in little filler to complement the existing material and add some extra depth. The filler we have seen in the 2011 series has not contradict future events or past events and has all fit within the context of Hunter x Hunter, this is due to a number of things, I personally feel it's got a lot to do with the fact that Madhouse is consulting Togashi on the series, something he did not have much part in for the 99 series.

I think your spot on with your 3 points. Fillers can be good when done correctly in a way that complements its source material.

Yes it is true that the 1999 series had a disadvantage in not knowing what lies ahead.
But it's not simply that the 1999 had bad fillers. But rather that they tried adjusting the
series so that it would fit in with the fillers.

Basically the fillers make sense as far as the 1999 series goes because they follow the same direction as the canon material is presented.
However compared to the manga the fillers would feel completely out of place.

like the bonus exam stage with the shipwreck. I just don't see the actual Hunter exam caring much about team work.
I know there's the whole thing about it being cruel because they have to hunt each other's badges in Zevil Island
and so the whole team work thing is a farce. But this is right after Trick Tower. Where we had the choice of majority
rules which was clearly designed to DISCOURAGE team work. To say Lippo was planning on Gon's trick of breaking through the walls is silly.
So it's like Trick Tower sets the team against each other, Bonus exam stage is about teamwork, Zevil Island is every man for himself.
Seems a bit pointless to me.

 

[futurefrog]

Perhaps this is of interest to some people:

 

[mrsticky005]

Perhaps this is of interest to some people:

Yes. That is definitely of interest to me. Though I dunno what it says! But thanks

 

[shareme]

Question:

What do you think makes for good filler or bad filler

I know I've complained more about fillers in the 1999 series than this 2011 series but I have reasons for that

1. The 1999 series has more fillers
2. The fillers in the 1999 series are generally of lesser quality
3. the fillers contradict the manga

But what do you think?

I'm okay with fillers since they're usually abound with fanservice... but only if it's not long (I skip filler arcs), doesn't contradict manga canon and characters are not extremely OOC (except in a comedy setting), I'm fine with it.

 

[mousiehamster]

Yes it is true that the 1999 series had a disadvantage in not knowing what lies ahead.
But it's not simply that the 1999 had bad fillers. But rather that they tried adjusting the
series so that it would fit in with the fillers.

Nah, the 1999 series had pretty good fillers. There were some head scratchers (illumi v. gon and arguably killua's airship filler) but on the whole it added a layer of complexity and richness that the manga did not have (togashi still feeling his way around during the Hunter Exam arc and seriously ill during Yorkshin arc).

Basically the fillers make sense as far as the 1999 series goes because they follow the same direction as the canon material is presented.
However compared to the manga the fillers would feel completely out of place.

like the bonus exam stage with the shipwreck. I just don't see the actual Hunter exam caring much about team work.
I know there's the whole thing about it being cruel because they have to hunt each other's badges in Zevil Island
and so the whole team work thing is a farce. But this is right after Trick Tower. Where we had the choice of majority
rules which was clearly designed to DISCOURAGE team work. To say Lippo was planning on Gon's trick of breaking through the walls is silly.
So it's like Trick Tower sets the team against each other, Bonus exam stage is about teamwork, Zevil Island is every man for himself.
Seems a bit pointless to me.

Um, no, Trick Tower wasn't designed to discourage teamwork. It was designed to stress the dynamics of a cooperative endeavor in the backdrop of high tension situations. Contestants can pass safely through the exam by turning on their teammates or by ultimately exercising calm and going through things pragmatically rather than sentimentally. Gon's team managed to make it through by doing precisely that. Moreover the Battleship fillers are widely regarded as quality stuff.

Are you really thinking things through or are you finding an excuse to hate anything that doesn't adhere strictly to the manga?

 

[thatguy3331]

What I want to know is, why isn't there a GIF of gon Cracking/streching his knuckles before he picked up the tile in the fight with the wheelchair dude? I thaought it was awesome how nonchalant he was XD.