[GOD Eater 05] A cliff-hanger..Definitely watch it ^^
The episode carries with a slow start..
An intresting fact that that Sakuya and Lindow came from outside the wall is revealed..That a**hole Soma dissing everybody..:-/
God!That OP is awesome...Clockwork by OLDCODEX
Aegis completion 0.06% LEL..that wont get completed in atleast 300 yrs^^
Biggest Question:Who is Fujiki Kota???That wuss was shown quaking in his pants crying for mommy..and BAM!suddenly nakama of these elities..buddying up with Lindows,Lenka and others...This character design..of those hot pants*sigh*
2nd half...The story hypes with large type Aragami hunting..And then everything starts to go wrong..
Even though weather is shitty they start fight those "Vajra"{Sanskrit derived word for tiger}{Sanskrit a language that was spoken in India in the past like Latin in Rome}..
Dai Pinchi!Four Vajras together..and then Nani kore??Mutated Vajra
Oh..no!Alisa and that bad-ass definitely have a bad-history..The opponent is OFC tough..what's the point if its not??
Everyone down in 10 secs...Alisa fighting like mad-woman munching pills to boost performance..Lenka is down..s**t!His God Eater seems to be broken.I was like hoping he would transform into Aragami like in Shingeki no Kyojin..but nope{The backgroung OST is quite creepy}
The episode end with a cliffhanger...so watch it yourself^^
Johann report f***s everybody!
Overall:Watching current progress..this anime is nothing like Attack on Titans..looking forward to next episode..
*News*Next weeks there is a filler/special ep..not sure..is their sensei Naruto??
PICS: Im too lazy to upload them..but gotta admit God Eater has awesome animation..each file is around 600 MB..and its not BD im talking abt
Changed the pentagram-looking stars and made a few adjustments. I hope you don't mind. :)
"I got two bad hands and still built this house of cards
Just an average Jack up in the Club who thinks he found a Heart
But I don’t go to clubs and don’t believe in love
Or holding hearts in grips unless this fist is into which it’s bleeding from"
Guess I'll post my full HxH review here then. Feedback would be great.
“You should enjoy the little detours. To the fullest. Because that’s where you’ll find the things more important than what you want." - Ging Freecs
I just want to clarify that the 2011 version of HxH is a reboot of the original anime. The older version has much less content then the reboot. There is filler in the original and overall, has mixed opinions on it's quality. I would only advise on watching the original if you are a die-hard fan of the 2011 reboot.
Over the past few months, the popularity for Hunter X Hunter (2011) has become increasingly large, with depictions of it being the best Shounen anime in years, and what can I say, that might just be true. I'm also sorry if this review is slightly lengthy, I wasn't able to put across my thoughts with a lower word count. This review may contain spoilers, so please beware!
Story
On numerous occasions, I have come across people who have looked at the cover and synopsis of Hunter x Hunter, and said, "looks pretty generic and boring to me." This is then made them not watch the show, but boy are they missing out. I want to make this loud and clear, this story is not like other Shounen. The main plot focuses on Gon Freecs, a young 12 year old boy who was abandoned by his father at a very young age. For years, Gon has wondered why his father left him, and where did he journey off too? This then pushes Gon to strive to find his dad, and ask him about the life of being a Hunter, and what made him want to do it. The basis of the story sounds fairly simple, but in reality it is actually quite complex. Over the course of the show, we see Gon embark on different vigorous tasks, ranging from competing in an exam to become a fully fledged Hunter, to fighting mutant Chimera Ant's which challenge the very fate of the Hunter universe. What really makes the story of Hunter X Hunter stand out, is the level of depth and complexity Togashi (the writer) makes it out to be. There is no easy way to go about these ruthless challenges that Gon and his friends face, which will therefore put their very lives on the line, to accomplish what they really desire. As most of the time, our main characters are severely underpowered, they must use strategic engagements in order to gain the upper hand when it comes to conflicts throughout each story arc. This is one of the ways in what makes Hunter X Hunter shine from other Shounen! For a show that is 148 episodes long, I feel that the different arc's we saw were very detailed and imaginative, and not once was I watching a dull moment where I did not understand the basis of what is going on. This is because of the level of detail that Togashi goes into with the story. There are several moments in the show that will leave you on the edge of your seat, as you gasp for air from the break-taking ideas that the writer puts across to you. The writing is some of the best work I have seen in years, and I think that it will remain this was for several years to come. With the exception of the first 3 episodes, the story never quite bored me once, and started off as this generic Shounen that we have all seen before, but evolved into this masterful piece of work that will leave your mind to ponder as to what you just watched.
The story is also vastly presented through the narrative. Notable moments in the show have the events clearly explained to them, as doing this is able to help the watcher understand more than they would have originally thought, without this narrative. By doing this, it allows the audience to conjure their own ideas up of the events, and what the characters were going through at this point in time. The cognitive approach on the story is once to be thankful for, as this is the key reason that makes HxH's story stand out from other shounen with it's unorthodoxy plot. This is executed a considerable amount through the narrator. A large handful of people say that the narrator is useless and vexatious, however I disagree. The level of depth would not be the same without the narration, since it helped in expressing inner emotions and thoughts of characters. The way in which themes and the world is presented is quite impressive, and the things you can take away from this show make it that much better to come back to in the future. As for pacing, the amount of episodes was just right for the show. It didn’t feel too fast or too slow, though some argue that the Chimera Ant arc was very slow, I felt this to be irrational as the sheer amount of episodes provided for a impressive and climatic build-up to what I would call a potential best moment in anime. Story - 10/10
Characters
Now onto the characters, and for me, these are the highlights of the show. We have our 4 main protagonists, Gon, Killua, Kurapika and Leorio. I will be speaking about all four in this review, plus a general overview of the villains.
Gon Freecs
Gon starts of as your typical Shounen protagonist, very simple minded, energetic and with this sense for adventure. He grew up with nature all round him, always wondering about the world that he may never get to visit. Sound's familiar? Well, not for long. Throughout the course of the show, we see Gon develop as a character, he experiences things that no young boy should ever have to undergo. He risks his life to save his close friends, and even to the extent of risking his form of power in an attempt to stop evil from corrupting the world. At times, he may seem dim witted, but he can be very strategic when he has to be. He will understand a situation, and successfully form a plan around this, to outsmart the opposing side. As being an underpowered character most of the time, Gon must rely on his wits to guide him to victory. This is where he truly shines and casts himself away from the other Shounen protagonists. Instead of screaming at the top of his lungs for strength, or relying on the power of friendship to save him, he must think for himself, which allows to develop his personality and persona, to the extent of not even being considered a Shounen character. This is why the watcher is able to become so fond of Gon, because of the events that he undergoes, and must successfully think for himself. Gon loses more than he wins in the show, and he is able to learn from these harsh experiences he encountered, and thus develop his understanding of the world he lives in. His evolution throughout the show is actually quite chilling to think about, considering his young age.
Killua Zoldyck
Now we have Killua, who Gon meets around episode 4. He is a young boy, the same age as Gon who grew up in a family of assassins, where abuse and torture were normal procedures for him to undergo. He would be punished daily for not abiding by his parent's rules. He has also had a rather large influence from his brother Illumi. We are very early on in the show able to understand that Killua has had these ideals drilled into his mind from Illumi that "you should flee from battle if your opponent is stronger". This does not allow Killua to have a free mind and restricts him from choosing his own decisions in life. This gives Killua a very dark and depressing background, but this also allows him to converse with Gon even more. They both had very different childhood's, and Killua has always wanted to know what it's like to live a normal life, where you are not told what you must do, and can think for yourself. Killua is evidently more intelligent than Gon, he always is able to understand a situation, and will know how to act upon it. This is most likely from the training he has had as an assassin from his family. What really makes the watcher bond with Killua, is his undying friendship with Gon. Very quickly they are able to have a normal conversation, as if they have been friends for many years. They are able to feel each other's pain and struggle, and will work together to overcome life-threatening situations. What makes Killua my favourite character, is the fact that there is always something that is ominous about him. You feel as if there is a piece of information which you still don't know about Killua, but this is not necessarily a bad thing. Killua has always wanted a free life, where he can make his own choices, and with his adventure with Gon, he is able to do that. The friendship he has with Gon is very heart-warming, and the show couldn’t have expressed this better.
Kurapika
Now onto Kurapika. We don't see much of Kurapika in the later half of the show, but what we do see of him, is pretty damn amazing. He is the last sole survivor of the Kurta clan, which are famous for their scarlet eyes which turn this colour when angered, or provoked. This is what made the downfall of his clan, as they would be sold for extremely high prices, because of the rarity of them. This sends Kurapika on a quest for vengeance, to annihilate the people who murdered his clan, and to also retrieve all of the eyes of his defeated brethren. We mostly see Kurapika stand out in the Yorknew City arc, where it can be considered that he is the main character! The whole of this arc is centred around the confrontation between Kurapika, and the Phantom Troupe, who are the people who murdered his clan. We are able to see him develop massively as a character at this point of the show, as he is finally able to reveal his true intentions and place them into action. Though we do not see Kurapika as much as Gon or Killua, I still feel he is a very developed character, for the lack of screen time he was given.
Leorio
We probably see the least of Leorio out of the four main protagonists. He is a young adult, with an aspiring future of become a doctor and treat patients who require care free of charge. He is also very materialistic, with a thirst for money and greed, however this does not outshine his main intention. We see Leorio over the course of the show multiple times, and he is always there for his friends, extremely in the final arc, where he really shines out in my opinion. He hates to see his friends in pain, and will do almost anything to help them get back on their feet. He is also very comical at times, which can help lighten the mood a bit, which I thought was a nice touch. Though we do not see much of him, he is still a very enjoyable character to watch, and I think anyone would agree and say the same. A heart made of gold!
Villains
Hunter x Hunter's villains are something special. The villains in this show are so well written, and very distinctive to one another. You will not find villains such as Meruem or Hisoka in other shows. Their characterisation individually is very detailed, and this serves for some of the best villains that anime has to offer these days. The presence they bring to the show is very chilling for the audience, and this serves as a good sense of danger for our main cast of characters to encounter. I had to even consider that at one point, the villain of Meruem was the main character in this part of the show, because of how in depth they focus on him and how he changes over the course of a certain part of the show. The show does a very good role in making the villains enjoyable to watch, nothing more can be said for the sheer genius of them.
Overall, the characters are one of the best things about the show, and there are many more amazing ones to encounter, than the ones I spoke about in this review. Character - 10/10.
Animation and Art-style
What can I say, Madhouse at their best. The animation throughout the show is honestly breath-taking. The fights are very well made, and do not look dull for once second. The animation truly shines at notable scenes throughout the show, especially in the Chimera Ant arc, where some parts are truly eye opening. Madhouse never cease to amaze me with their animation, and Hunter X Hunter is no exception. The art-style is also very crisp and clear. The characters never look dull, and are made to fit in with the atmosphere and backgrounds. Very vibrant colours are shown throughout the show, which adds to the sense of adventure that we perceive as we watch on. Characters thoughts and feelings can be seen through facial expressions very well, because of the quality of the character models and designs. Though it's not perfect all of the time, I applaud Madhouse on the consistency of the animation and art - 9/10.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack to Hunter X Hunter is a great thing to listen to. Though it's nothing ground breaking, the different OST's used throughout the show are amazing and fit the tone of the show, based on the current situation. The show's opening song is the same throughout the course of each episode. Though this would anger/annoy some people, I personally loved the same openings, and was able to feel a sense of nostalgia every time I heard it. The ending's are actually very memorable, and my favourites being 2,3 and 5. I am always comparing other show's endings to the ones in Hunter X Hunter, because of how much I loved them. Overall, the sound to Hunter X Hunter is very enjoyable to listen to. It set's the tone of the show very well and is also consistent in quality. Soundtrack- 9/10.
Personal Enjoyment
I wish I could give this higher than a 10. The amount of enjoyment I got from this show is pretty unthinkable actually. I walked into this show, thinking that I was going to experience another generic Shounen, boy was I wrong. It turned into something so much more amazing, I did know what to expect throughout the show, because of how many times I have been surprised with the level of detail and consistency that Togashi has to offer. There truly are many memorable moments in the show, and I find myself going back to watch these, just to experience how amazing they were again. Personal Enjoyment- 10/10.
Overall
Hunter X Hunter (2011) is a show that redefined the Shounen genre. It has many memorable moments, that are worthy of being the best moments in anime history, and I feel I am safe to say this. The symbolism and narrative aspects in the show are something to applaud, and this is what every anime should look to for guidance when wanting to make a brilliant piece of work. The show was consistent in quality, and the combination of Togashi's masterful writing, with Madhouse's amazing animation and art style, served as the best piece of work I have seen in a LONG TIME. This show is currently my favourite of all time, and will most likely remain this way for years to come. I am giving Hunter X Hunter (2011) an overall score of 10/10. Do not be intimidated by the amount of episodes this show has. I assure you, by the end of the show, you will be wishing that there were more episodes, it's just that amazing. Just got to wait for Togashi to come off hiatus now huh...
Story – 10/10
Characters – 10/10
Art & Animation – 9/10
Soundtrack – 9/10
Personal Enjoyment – 10/10
Overall – 10/10
Rewatch value – Off the charts
Yeah!She's pretty cute..unfortunately..the creator of manga is on hiatus..due to health related issues..so the manga is stuck half-way in Dark-continent arc :-/
Only started 1 more arc. Lots of reveals though about the Hunter world beyond what we saw in the anime. There's only about 7 chapters of new material in the manga.
Monmusu is based on a unique concept of inter-exchange of species..The characters are unique and instead of any bishoujo type female lead quirky character design are a plus point of this anime..Stop!That's where it ends!
This anime is dumb just dumb..Question I always ask myself when I watch this anime..Why the hell do I watch it??
Answer: Oppai! and MC gets to grab everyone of them..WOW!
So far our MC got a half snake woman, a centaur, a harpy and a slime and Dolphin with boobs. Yup .. basically one girl per episode...Whats with character development??Also introduction to these characters is very weak..I mean if you make a girl convieniently fall in love every episode with MC can there actually be any story??THE MC basically pics up girls and lets them live in his house we Indians call it the concept of Dharmashala(anybody can live rent-free like a free-loader)
Only thing worth in this anime is the OP track..it upbeat and nice to listen!!Ecchi-lovers lurking out there I will advice not to waste time watching this anime unless you really are a fan of harems and fan-service
Other Anime better than this:
Ecchi and comedy : ToLoveRu , Hentai Ouji to Warawanai Neko , Baka To Test Shoukanjuu or Date A Live
Romance: ToraDora! , Chobits! , Sakurasou Pet na Kanajo or even Nisekoi
Monmusu is based on a unique concept of inter-exchange of species..The characters are unique and instead of any bishoujo type female lead quirky character design are a plus point of this anime..Stop!That's where it ends!
This anime is dumb just dumb..Question I always ask myself when I watch this anime..Why the hell do I watch it??
Answer: Oppai! and MC gets to grab everyone of them..WOW!
So far our MC got a half snake woman, a centaur, a harpy and a slime and Dolphin with boobs. Yup .. basically one girl per episode...Whats with character development??Also introduction to these characters is very weak..I mean if you make a girl convieniently fall in love every episode with MC can there actually be any story??THE MC basically pics up girls and lets them live in his house we Indians call it the concept of Dharmashala(anybody can live rent-free like a free-loader)
Only thing worth in this anime is the OP track..it upbeat and nice to listen!!Ecchi-lovers lurking out there I will advice not to waste time watching this anime unless you really are a fan of harems and fan-service
Other Anime better than this:
Ecchi and comedy : ToLoveRu , Hentai Ouji to Warawanai Neko , Baka To Test Shoukanjuu or Date A Live
Romance: ToraDora! , Chobits! , Sakurasou Pet na Kanajo or even Nisekoi
Finished Mononoke episode 4. Pretty sure I watched it looong ago but I can't remember. Anyway, I'm watching this now because of a challenge in another club.
Blunt and suspicious Kayo asked Kusuriuri directly if he was the one who brought them to the Dragon's Triangle but Kusuriuri brushes the question off. Their conversation then continued to the differences between an ayakashi and a mononoke.
When strange sound was heard from the dock, Samurai and Minstrel rushed towards it, while Kayo took time to invite Kusuriuri but was declined. The passengers then witness an Umizatou flying towards them. Umizatou asks each of them one question, that is "What is it that you fear?" It was during Retainer's turn that he said he feared the Monk because he knew Monk was the one who placed the magnet and tampered with the compass. Monk then admitted to it, because he wanted to see his sister, who has become a mononoke and caused the Dragon's Triangle to happen. He wanted to know what made her a vengeful spirit.
I really really enjoy this episode. Not only do I get free lesson on the difference between ayakashi and mononoke, they also cleverly revealed the culprit in such a cool way. I dislike how the Samurai was readily admitting weakness as he hallucinates though. Also, it seems that Kayo might have further development in her character. That monster child is too curious to ignore.
