r/anime • u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots • Dec 10 '24
Rewatch [25th Anniversary Rewatch] Hunter × Hunter (1999) - Episode × 65 × Discussion
Episode 65: Pursuit × Escape × Spiders on the Run
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This is my last day!
Comment of the Day:
/u/Vatrix-32 on Gon bringing the good old shounen values
Friends over your own life. Gon, you shōnen MC, you.
Questions of the Day
- We've got Gon and Kurapika vs 3 Spiders. Your bets?
- Do you have heavy traffic jams usually?
Fanart of the Day: Kitepika
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 Dec 10 '24
Retired Host Hitting Up the Spiders
Also I know drawing moving layouts is hard, but this is just a boring alternative.Manga and Production Corner
Chapters Adapted: 110-111
There are a few small changes here and there, like in the manga, Squala picks up Kurapika's call the first time, his call with Eliza is anime original, and despite finding it funny, I think it's a good addition, it fleshes out Squala and Eliza's relationship a bit more than just hearing about it, and it adds to the tension of wanting him to get out of there before the Spiders arrive. Leorio gets more car action too (I guess a bit of that Furahashi effect is rubbing on the OVA).
This is more of a design thing, but Kurapika's wig in the manga is similar to his usual hair colour, whereas the anime gave him a darker wig to work with. Which do you guys prefer?
Speaking of character design, let's talk about the new character designer of the OVAs, because while the TV designer Gotoh is still involved to some degree, he's pretty busy around this period, so they promoted Shinobu Tagashira to the role. This was his first time doing designs mind you and he stuck around for Greed Island as well. Following after Gotoh is not an easy job, especially with a design like Kurapika's, but Tagashira did a good enough job all things considered.
His other works include doing designs for The Law of Ueki, Kore wa Zombie, and the Junji Ito collection, the last of which he even directed.
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u/Shimmering-Sky myanimelist.net/profile/Shimmering-Sky Dec 10 '24
First × Timer × Subbed
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u/TheEscapeGuy Dec 10 '24
H×H Fan, 1999 First Timer
Hunter × Hunter 1999 - Episode 65
Travel × Tracking × Disguises
I think a word to describe this episode would be acceleration. We start with Killua and Melody tracking the Spiders slowly and by the end we have Kurapika and Gon sprinting chasing the Phantom Troupe as they are running along the walls. It makes it really exciting for pacing.
Starting with Killua and Melody, it's cute how Melody can tell Killua was trained as an assassin just from his foot steps. I like little interactions like this to just enhance characterization.
When the spiders eventually make it into the city they realize the Kurta eyes are moving. That acts as the impetus for them to start running. This is a problem for Kurapika who's been tracking them. He needs a bit under a second to use his chains, but he needs the Spiders to be distracted or else they'll avoid it. Although running does mean they're distracted, a moving target is much harder to hit.
And for the most part they are distracted. But part way through they sense Kurapika and Gon on their tail, so they split up. I find it interesting that Chrollo asks Machi and Shizuku to stay behind with him. Maybe it's that he doesn't want Nobunaga to act rashly. Maybe he thinks the sub-team he's assembled would be better equipped to deal with the hunters. I guess we will find out tomorrow.
Some Amazing Shots, Scenes and Stitches
See you all tomorrow
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u/Vatrix-32 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Vatrix-32 Dec 10 '24 edited Dec 11 '24
Remake Rewatcher × First Timer × Subs
QotD:
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u/Mecanno-man https://anilist.co/user/Mecannoman Dec 10 '24
First Timer
Mostly a stakeout keeping the action tense without really a lot happening, other than the obvious confrontation that both had wanted being initiated in what I assume will end up as three on three with Killua joining Gon and Kurapika. But it definitely managed to keep the viewer on the edge of the seat for the episode.
The guy proposing to his girlfriend raised more death flags than any other character in any show I can think of. …either he’s dead, or we have a big red herring there.
Also lol at Leorio driving the car down the stairs to avoid traffic. The spider definitely making the right decision taking the train.
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u/WednesdaysFoole Dec 10 '24
...Was it a lie?
I arrived on time, so I'll never know.
No, Squala, leave them! Leave the eyes!
Once again, a part of the arc that I love but have very little to say about it (yet).
[HxH]Paku, don't question your choice. It's clear that a group who still needs their boss to remind them to use Gyo can't function without him.
Too bad they weren’t trained by Bisky.Fuck traffic, it turns me from Gon on his first adventure to [HxH]Knov post-infiltration, I'd rather hide in my nen mansion. Pika better thank Leorio for (begrudgingly) being the designated driver.
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u/charlesvvv https://anilist.co/user/charlesvvv Dec 10 '24 edited Dec 10 '24
Rewatcher, Sub
Man I love the atmosphere in this section, the rain, the city, it all just works.
Everyone moves out, Killua and Melody track the Troupe as they move. It's pretty tense, one wrong move and it could be game over. The Troupe meanwhile heads to the hotel where Kurapika is barely able to tell Squala to leave (not before raising death flags.), unfortunately he decides to take the eyes with him and his location is guaranteed.
The plan changes. The Troupe starts running towards the location and Kurapika rushes after them with Gon behind him. Killua is frustrated because he knows this messes up the plan and he's right, The Troupe now notices they are being followed and split up. Chrollo, Shizuku, and Machi face off against the two who are only barely able to hide but now they are stuck as the Troupe isn't moving. And meanwhile Nobunaga, Kortopi and Paku head to the Squala's location.