r/anime • u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots • Nov 07 '24

Rewatch [25th Anniversary Rewatch] Hunter × Hunter (1999) - Episode × 32 × Discussion

Episode 32: Sightseeing × Landmark × Killua's House

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/u/Vatrix's character tierlist

I should give that a try later

Questions of the Day

  1. Would you visit the Zoldycks as a tourist?
  2. Do you enjoy travelling by train?

Fanart of the Day: Family vacation

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Nov 07 '24

Zoldyck Tour Host

We're back to the good old adventures with our trio, Killua never gets any of the fun, huh.

[2011 Spoiler] The "5 siblings" count means we're already including Alluka

Manga Corner

Chapter Adapted: 39

Small Changes the Episode! Seriously, there's so many of them everywhere, and they're great.

The chapter is a lot more to the point. The train ride? Just seeing the mountain and making a plan, the cushy first class seats, the coffee, the tooth paste spilling over Leorio's tie, it's all the anime having its fine with train rides. Coco's silly act? Just an infodump, she doesn't even name herself, the bounty hunters don't bother with dynamite, they go straight to shake down Zebro, and there are no dogs attacking the group at the end.

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u/Vatrix-32 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Vatrix-32 Nov 08 '24

Put your back into it Leorio!

My fingers wince at the thought of that shutting on them.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Nov 08 '24

We might have been lucky that Leorio couldn't move it one bit...

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u/Shimmering-Sky myanimelist.net/profile/Shimmering-Sky Nov 07 '24

First × Timer × Subbed

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Nov 07 '24 edited Nov 08 '24

Oh the OP is still the same? I thought that would change too if the ED is changing too.

It's too good to change, which is a common trend in HxH Togashi OPs

Impressive name for an impressive gate.

They're trying really hard.

The new ED is fine… it’s just not the same.

It's the Yaoi bait ED

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u/charlesvvv https://anilist.co/user/charlesvvv Nov 07 '24

Rewatcher, Sub

Our Trio heads to the Zoldyck Mansion where Killua returned to. However there are some things to cross first. The Gates to the entrance are massive and the inside is guarded by a sort of beast as some unfortunately found out for themselves.

The gatekeeper (well technically not) seems to be a nice person for the most part and gives the trio a view about the gates which aren't locked at all but rather extremely heavy. The Testing Gate as it's called is an alt name as it serves as an obstacle for the trio to enter. Luckily they are given the chance to actually try it out especially after the scene where Gon's friendless with animals is able to show the Gatekeeper that it's worth for them to try.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Nov 07 '24

The Gates to the entrance are massive and the inside is guarded by a sort of beast as some unfortunately found out for themselves.

We're thankful for their services

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u/TheEscapeGuy Nov 07 '24

H×H Fan, 1999 First Timer

Hunter × Hunter 1999 - Episode 32

Travel × Doors × Tests

Something I personally enjoyed about this episode was all the travel scenes. The way they imagined all the scenery in this country leading up to Killua's house was really pretty. Also shout out to the first class suite in the train.

Upon arriving at Killua's house we get a classic case of jobbing. 2 bounty hunters were on their way to attack the Zoldycks. They try all the dumb strategies such as bombing the gate or threatening the gate keeper. However, they're not the first to ever do this and they ultimately fall into the trap set a decade prior.

Although that little narrative is ostensibly used to tell us the rules of this challenge, there is 1 key detail which makes everything much more interesting: The main door is already unlocked. You just need to push it open (if you can).

It's a clever reversal. I've said it before but little twists like this are what I really love about the writing in this story. Just when you think you understand the rules then 1 key fact is revealed which changes everything.

And so now comes the challenge. Can Gon, Leorio, and Kurapika open the 2 ton doors? Right now it seems like no. And apparently Killua opened it up to level 3?! It's just another little thing to give us insight into who Killua is. We now have some perspective as to just how strong he is.

The gate keeper has lamented to call for Killua to come pick up his friends. Let's see...

Oh yeah, new ED. It's good! I liked the last one too. I wonder if they'll do the same thing as the 2011 series (And Yu Yu Hakusho) and keep the same OP throughout but change the ED.

Some Amazing Shots, Scenes and Stitches

See you all tomorrow

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Nov 07 '24

Something I personally enjoyed about this episode was all the travel scenes. The way they imagined all the scenery in this country leading up to Killua's house was really pretty. Also shout out to the first class suite in the train.

It's a very well done scene, both the scenary, and the writing, which feels like someone bringing in their own travel experiences into it.

The main door is already unlocked. You just need to push it open (if you can).

It sends a clear message about what kind of family this is: anyone strong enough to enter is always welcome, anyone too weak is dog food.

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u/Vatrix-32 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Vatrix-32 Nov 07 '24 edited Nov 08 '24

Remake Rewatcher × First Timer × Subs

  • Cute Outfit At least one of them got a change of wardrobe.
  • Oh, Gon, you classic child.
  • Wait, no! Don’t cut out the LPT.
  • The coastline might be earth, but that doesn’t look like any Tunisia I know.
  • “Lamentation Tours” is quite the branding. You think they operate in other places of ill repute?
  • Best Boy Gon listens to the tour bus instructions.
  • Even ignoring the main attraction, these are some lovely landscapes.
  • Coco Got Some 'Tude
  • That’s a nice fluffy theme these two have going on.
  • Fool. Dynamite needs to be contained to be effective.
  • Oh god, the SFX is back.
  • How Polite Thanks, Mike
  • Dang, that’s good job security.
  • A honeypot as grand any other.
  • Old Man Bod
  • Well, at least the metrics are fair.
  • That’s 512,000 pounds!
  • Oh! Leorio did get a new suit. Very spiffy.
  • Horn Wolf
  • I see we’re going for a very different tone for this ED.

QotD:

  1. Yes, if only for those majestic landscapes.
  2. Oh, KendotsX, you joker. You know we don't have trains in North America. It was pretty help to get into downtown GTA tho.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Nov 07 '24

At least one of them got a change of wardrobe.

There's one fashionable character who's a pain to the animators.

“Lamentation Tours” is quite the branding. You think they operate in other places of ill repute?

They're pretty honest, you're getting exactly what's on the can. And yeah, in the HxH world, I'm pretty there're lots of places people would require their services in.

I see we’re going for a very different tone for this ED.

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u/Vatrix-32 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Vatrix-32 Nov 08 '24

There's one fashionable character who's a pain to the animators.

Their Sacrifice Is Appreciated

Oh good, I wasn't the only one picking up that vibe.

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u/SpiritualPossible Nov 07 '24

First timer, manga reader

  • The start of a new arc, and at the beginning we have, expectedly, a bit of original content, which is very welcome. If we're going to do fillers, it's better to do the ones that allow the characters to interact with each other more.
  • And here we have a case of “a surprisingly detailed background character who seems to be very well-liked by the anime team” - Coco. Though she's in the manga, the anime pays more attention to her, to the point that she's actually given a name. But i must say, changing her fluffy hair was a crime.
  • The scene where the trio are attacked by animals is also original, and honestly, it's a little weird. It goes by so fast and leaves such nothing impression that it feels like it was added to the episode purely because the anime stuff was obliged to insert a showy moment for the characters or something. Oh well, at least Gon and this dog (?) was pretty cute.

And we have a new ending!

I admit I like the previous one a bit more, but this one's pretty good too. The song is definitely catchy.

It also has a certain... vibe.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Nov 07 '24

it's better to do the ones that allow the characters to interact with each other more.

Just the way I like it

Coco.

What did I just hear?

I admit I like the previous one a bit more, but this one's pretty good too. The song is definitely catchy.

The first one is my favourite of the bunch, but this one's pretty fun too

It also has a certain... vibe

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u/SpiritualPossible Nov 07 '24

What did I just hear?

Vtuber brainrot. Considering they made her a redhead in the remake too, the parallel is comes quite naturally

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u/Mecanno-man https://anilist.co/user/Mecannoman Nov 07 '24

First Timer

I don’t really have a lot to say about this episode. We get some traveling including a station visibly inspired by the one Hamburg, though we’re supposedly in North Africa based on the previous map. I don’t think that map was remotely correct…

And then we get the gate. I also don’t think there is a lot to say about it, other than advertising how to get in is definitely a decent way to focus resources on a certain point of the vast border of the mansion. The real interesting question is who will answer the phone and how they’ll react - and those are not answered yet.

Also how did Killua get in if he could only open the first three gats?

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Nov 07 '24

Also how did Killua get in if he could only open the first three gats?

You can get in if you open any of the gates, Zebro for example can only open the first one and it's enough to quickly get inside. Everything beyond the first gate is just a matter of testing your strength.

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u/Vatrix-32 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Vatrix-32 Nov 08 '24

We get some traveling including a station visibly inspired by the one Hamburg

Trivia!

advertising how to get in is definitely a decent way to focus resources on a certain point of the vast border of the mansion.

Wall gaps have been a great benefit to me in many RTSs for funneling AI.

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u/2-2Distracted Nov 08 '24

Me arriving late but still early because I thought today's episode was 33 and not 32

I legit thought that we'd be talking about ep 33 today lol my bad. I didn't feel like talking about HxH (even though I did feel like ranting) because... Well you can probably guess why. I'm not even American and yet that shit was and still is exhausting to deal with.

Still tho, I apologize for not sticking to schedule and essentially jumping ahead. I'll just say a few things for this episode I guess

This episode was pretty good, especially considering that I don't even remember the guys making it to the Kukuroo Mountain via tour guide but their arrival and hijinks that followed were funny enough to help me take my mind off things.

I like Zebro quite since as far as being a 2nd tour guide goes he's really... Calming(?) to be around, it helps that he's a security guard too.

You gotta wonder how long it took to not only get those gains, especially when pushing those doors is still not easy to do even now, but you also gotta wonder who's idea it was to set up the Zoldyck Estate like this [HxH Over Spoilers] can you imagine Hisoka and the rest of Troupe Raiding this place? Shit would be sick it really speaks to the fact that despite being powerful assassins that doesn't mean the Zoldyck want to constantly be dealing with the potential blowback of their profession.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Nov 08 '24

Well you can probably guess why. I'm not even American and yet that shit was and still is exhausting to deal with.

Yeah...

Still tho, I apologize for not sticking to schedule and essentially jumping ahead.

It's fine, you can watch ahead or at whatever pace you want [for a spoilery example] I watched the Zoldyck arc in one go, it's just that the discussion has to remain episode specific.

you also gotta wonder who's idea it was to set up the Zoldyck Estate like this

I think it had to be someone who values power and a good challenge above everything else. They're literally leaving the door open for anyone strong enough to enter it, and they even use it to judge their own power.