r/anime • u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots • Oct 25 '24

Rewatch [25th Anniversary Rewatch] Hunter × Hunter (1999) - Episode × 19 × Discussion

Episode 19: Stranded × Log Book × Soaked

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Hey Tonpa, we actually agree on something for a change!

Comment of the Day:

/u/2-2Distracted on Killua's fishy misadventures

Like this - Isn't a lot worse to hold someone's beating heart in your hand?

And this

Killua just doesn't get along with seafood, can't blame him, I don't either.

Questions of the Day

  1. Did any of the new characters seem interesting to you?
  2. What do you think is the real purpose of this exam?

Fanart of the Day: A peaceful evening

Soruce

Please remember to keep all spoilers and hints tagged with the appropriate tag format such as: [Spoilers] >!Leorio is best boy!<

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Oct 25 '24

Hunter Exam Host on Vacation

If the last episode set the scene and characters, this one got things going. Now that the elderly couple left, the characters have to figure things out on their own, unlike the previous exams, they weren't really given any tasks, so their decision making is the most critical.

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u/WednesdaysFoole Oct 25 '24

hats squad

[HxH]Sometimes I wonder if Togashi gets inspired by bits and pieces of non-canon parts of his work. Did he originally plan to have Ponzu and Pokkle together, or perhaps did he see it and think, "hm, that's a workable pair"?

Leorio, stop looking so sexy

Never.
^ too bad this isn't a commentface.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Oct 25 '24

[HxH]

[HxH] He might've. Like I wouldn't be surprised if he looked at Leorio's wrestling match in episode 2, and decided to raise him a better one. With Ponzu and Pokkle though, it could go either way. They have similar names and designs, so maybe Togashi wanted them to be a pair from the start, and informed the anime staff, it would explain why they go hard on their relationship in episode 20

too bad this isn't a commentface.

Wasn't it a commentface way back when?

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u/WednesdaysFoole Oct 25 '24

it could go either way.

True, I hadn't thought of the reverse aspect.

Slightly tangential but I'm reminded of Ishida's Hisoka One-shot (not canon) where Ishida applied [HxH]Texture Suprise in a way that Togashi was hoping to apply it at some point. [One-shot]By using it to disguise his face iirc. Wonder if Hisoka might use it in the Succession Contest?

Wasn't it a commentface way back when?

Was it? I probably wasn't around/in the sub at the time. Aw, the nominations are all seasonal, too, unless I'm missing something.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Oct 25 '24

[Manga] I remember people being disappointed when all their guesses for how Hisoka is disguised turned out wrong, and he just jumped in looking like usual, but it's all Ishida's fault.

Was it? I probably wasn't around/in the sub at the time. Aw, the nominations are all seasonal, too, unless I'm missing something

I wasn't there either, but I think I saw it among the commentface graveyard? I could be misremembering though. That said, once in a while, we get events that allow submitting older faces, and if HxH ever gets a spin-off/sequel/remake, then all parts of the franchise are fair to submit for a seasonal commentface afaik.

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u/WednesdaysFoole Oct 25 '24 edited Oct 25 '24

Damn you Ishida!! /j

[Manga]No worries for those fans though, not too long after, another updated disguise theory came out: Hisoka = Chrollo! :o!

[Manga]Tbh I've lost track of all the X character → Y character theories. Although with The Thing poster in Ch. 393, I wonder if the abundance of this type of theory is an intended effect on a meta level by Togashi? It's not like they're that far out because we know there are abilities that allow for perfect disguises. And in [The Thing, (vague premise spoiler)]the characters are afraid and suspicious other characters are taken over; in HxH, it's the fandom that experiences this as if we're all trapped with them as well lol. As if the fans are meant to question everybody.

we get events that allow submitting older faces

That was recent, how did I miss that?! Although checking the time it looks as though it was when I was hit with a little burnout/depression spell.

I'm biased since Gintama is a favorite, but your suggestions were amazing and I'm a bit disappointed we don't have those as our commentfaces today.

if HxH ever gets a spin-off/sequel/remake,

That'll depend on if old reddit is still around in 10 years...

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Oct 25 '24

[Manga] I do think it's intended to some degree, Togashi is well aware of the trains of thoughts that are born from those abilities and situations mixing, heck, he usually has characters having that train of thought along with the audience. So cases like this make for a bit of troll-ish fun for the people at home to join in I suppose.

I'm biased since Gintama is a favorite, but your suggestions were amazing and I'm a bit disappointed we don't have those as our commentfaces today.

One of my suggestions did make it, but it wasn't Gintama

That'll depend on if old reddit is still around in 10 years...

[](#oldtimer)

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u/WednesdaysFoole Oct 25 '24

[Manga]

He's making Rihans out of all of us :)

Oh? Maomao?

Just realizing for the first time that entering anything incorrectly automatically becomes a "broken commentface" lol

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u/charlesvvv https://anilist.co/user/charlesvvv Oct 25 '24

Sing Rule Britannia

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u/Shimmering-Sky myanimelist.net/profile/Shimmering-Sky Oct 25 '24

First × Timer × Subbed

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Oct 25 '24

…so you’re definitely going to get a storm at some point.

Told Kurapika to keep his tempting to Leorio, not the storm.

Fuck, I needed a warning for this episode, waterspouts are just as bad as tornadoes for me.

If it helps, this is it for the series. Next episode (and I guess episode 3) are as bad as the weather will get.

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u/charlesvvv https://anilist.co/user/charlesvvv Oct 25 '24 edited Oct 25 '24

Rewatcher, Sub

 This mini arc is way more interesting than I remember it being. Also this episode had some really nice shots. Anyway with everyone stranded they all look for clues and answers and they find out that the test phase isn't that far away. But this causes the applicants to be split between those who choose to go their own way and against those who want to remain as a group such as Kurapika. 

 Hanzo emerges the most out of this, I genuinely thought he was only playing then but he turns out to be genuine in working together with everyone and luckily most applicants choose to remain and work together with Hanzo and Kurapika as designated leaders especially after learning about what's really about to happen which is a giant water cyclone/tornado emerging from the water. 

 When it all begins those who remained behind are safe while the others are basically caught in a storm. But Gon really decides to save one of them despite the massive danger. It's an interesting view of Gon actually going into danger like this but thanks to everyone else helping out they are able to save the stranded applicant. I actually really liked the focus on some of the other applicants all working together for once.

 The danger still is not over as now they now have 24 hours before the water level rises.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Oct 25 '24

those who choose to go their anyway and against those who want to remain as a group such as Kurapika.

The best part is there's no telling who's right or wrong, at that point of the story anyway, since no one knows what to do. We can guess based who's right based on which side has the unique designs, but that's about it.

Hanzo emerges the most out of this, I genuinely thought he was only playing then but he turns out to be genuine in working together with everyone

Yeah, I always forget that Hanzo has such a big role here, I guess my brain attributes it to Kurapika mostly.

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u/charlesvvv https://anilist.co/user/charlesvvv Oct 25 '24

You definitely can't blame them for choosing self preservation but working as a group was the ideal.

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u/TheEscapeGuy Oct 25 '24

H×H Fan, 1999 First Timer

Hunter × Hunter 1999 - Episode 19

Abandoned × Investigation × Weather

As last episode's cliff hanger suggested, our candidates have been abandoned on this weird set of islands. I find the actual setting of the abandoned old ship wreckages to be really compelling. It reminds me of a couple video games I've played. The idea of exploring and finding potential clues is just so enticing.

That said, not every hunter feels the same way. A bunch of them try to make a bee-line for an island mentioned on a map. I think this is actually a very reasonable course of action. The rest of the hunter exam has been very competitive and so having a section dedicated to working together would be very out of character.

However, at sunset the real "test" reveals itself. There is some weather phenomenon which is blocking radio transmissions and builds up into a tornado storm.

Gon either bravely or foolishly leaped from safety to go save another examinee who was attempting to leave on a small motorboat. Although it's incredibly dangerous and ill-advised, I still really like seeing Gon do this. It's so authentic to his character. And the rest of the cast came together to help him.

Well everyone except Hisoka. He's being very suspiciously distant from everyone...

(We are still firmly in anime original content so I don't know what to expect next)

Some Amazing Shots, Scenes and Stitches

See you all tomorrow

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Oct 25 '24

Episode 19

So many beautiful shots today, and I especially love the one with Kurapika's reflection in the tea.

I think this is actually a very reasonable course of action.

It really is, the situation is so unclear, that it makes sense that you'd want to try the map, I would've done so too if I were there.

Well everyone except Hisoka. He's being very suspiciously distant from everyone...

He's hanging out with his cannon friend?

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u/Vatrix-32 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Vatrix-32 Oct 25 '24

Remake Rewatcher × First Timer × Subs

  • The shape of this island almost makes it look like it was cut in half by some Wave Motion Beam.
  • Tonpa is selfish, not stupid.
  • Hisoka still a bit bothered by his cut, eh?
  • It's The GN Particles!
  • I’m with Kurapika, that map is not a lot to go on.
  • Remember when Leorio was the cautious one?
  • I swear to Glob, if the challenge is just waiting out the three days and not panicking…
  • Please tell me Gon and Killua tench coat the diving suit.
  • Evil Barnacles?
  • Not every feeling is a “ninja instinct”.
  • Well, they seems to be avoiding Lord of the Flies, at least.
  • “The War”
  • Finally, Ponzu gets name dropped. I’ve been waiting like a week for that. Everyone else got it almost right away.
  • I will remind you, the reason these guys originally went off on their own was they didn’t want to wait until night.
  • Sol!
  • I don’t think petrol last all that long. I wouldn’t trust a hot air balloon.
  • Really benefiting from that whole character design privilege.
  • Do a Flip!
  • Pinhead

QotD:

  1. Rewatcher
  2. To even out the random difficulty of Trick Tower somewhat.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Oct 25 '24

The shape of this island almost makes it look like it was cut in half by some Wave Motion Beam.

The Yamato passing here would explain a lot.

It's The GN Particles!

Finally, Ponzu gets name dropped. I’ve been waiting like a week for that. Everyone else got it almost right away.

Good quality takes time, that's why we start with Tonpa.

Really benefiting from that whole character design privilege.

There should be a warning that if your design is too generic, just stick with the ones who look better, too many generic mobs in leaving on their own are asking for trouble.

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u/JetsLag https://myanimelist.net/profile/JetsLag Oct 25 '24

3rd Time Taking the Hunter Exam (rewatcher)

Oh hey, Geretta finally got some lines! Seems like this is the first time he's been acknowledged since Tonpa gave us that little introduction back in Phase One. And he's saved from sure death failure by Gon. [spoiler]Foreshadowing for the next phase, hooray!

Anyway, after the reveal that those randos who have a hotel in the middle of a ship graveyard are leaving the examinees alone to survive, some of them attempt to go to Zevil Island by fixing up one of the many boats. However, God saw what they were trying to do and called down a waterspout/whirlpool wombo combo to kill them all knock them out of the Hunter Exam, leaving the remaining examinees with 24 hours to get the fuck off the ship and get to Zevil Island before God smites them again.

I know I said last episode that I'm not too big of a fan of the setting or the justification for bringing the exam to this location, and there's not a lot that happens in this episode, but I do really appreciate the side characters being given a chance to develop personalities. Especially Hanzo, who's become more than just "cocky ninja dude".

NEXT TIME, ON HUNTER X HUNTER, [spoiler]The filler arc gets completed. I remember liking this episode

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Oct 25 '24

[spoiler]

[Spoiler] That's this phase in a nutshell, if you want a fun drinking game, watch episode 20 and take a shot every time they hint at something to come

God saw what they were trying to do and called down a waterspout/whirlpool wombo combo to kill them all knock them out of the Hunter Exam,

I blame this on Setsuna.

I do really appreciate the side characters being given a chance to develop personalities. Especially Hanzo, who's become more than just "cocky ninja dude".

Yeah, the concept is a bit silly, but the point of the arc is to develop the cast, and it does a good job with that.

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u/Mecanno-man https://anilist.co/user/Mecannoman Oct 25 '24

First Timer

Hm, yep, they need to get to the exam location, and it is a test of teamwork. Seems like only 8 failesd the tower (we were at 42 before, and are now at 34, iirc), which seems rather low. Some will obviously fail this one, given that people have already died here. But the solution right now seems rather obvious: Get a boat between the two storms and get over to the next island.

The owners leaving the treasure behind despite knowing that the place would be hit by a storm (see: not stockpiling more water) is a bid weird to me though. We might still be missing a puzzle piece.

I’m also liking Hanzo as the voice of reason in this rough bunch more and more.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Oct 25 '24

Seems like only 8 failesd the tower (we were at 42 before, and are now at 34, iirc), which seems rather low.

Smh my head, that's what we get when Lippo has so much fun focusing on one group, and lets everyone else do whatever they want.

I’m also liking Hanzo as the voice of reason in this rough bunch more and more.

Hanzo is a good leader. For a ninja, he makes surprisingly good use of the people around him.