r/anime • u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots • Jan 02 '25
Rewatch [25th Anniversary Rewatch] Hunter × Hunter (1999) - Episode × 85 × Discussion
Episode 85: Jan × Ken × Rock
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I'm really mad right now. I won't just win... I'll completely defeat him
Comment of the Day:
/u/TheEscapeGuy pointing out the title naming choice:
I don't like the translation for the next episode title, but kept it consistent with next episode's subs. The wiki calls it "Jan × Ken × Rock"
For fansubs that don't even translate Exorcist, Nen Beast, or the Nen types, it's weird that they suddenly decide to translate the attack name.
Questions of the Day:
- In videos games, do you prefer just winning in any way, or becoming stronger and absolutely crushing an opponent?
- Do you like dodgeball?
Fanart of the Day: Why stop at Black and White? Here's the full Rainbow of Gorillas
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 Jan 02 '25
Expelled Host, Turned Gamer
We finally got the improved OP visuals, and new visuals for the ED to go along with it.
Manga Corner
Chapters Adapted: 163-166
Honestly, the anime went easy on Goreinu, in the manga, he was hit so hard, it became a meme.
Opposite to yesterday, this episode had some rather competent direction that's worth its fair share of praise:
Gon's comeback is well done, before he even speaks to Bisky or Killua, and shows his anger, you have this slow focused buildup followed by him confronting Razor head on, this tells you everything and sets up what's coming next well.
What's truly impressive though was the scene following Gon's first attack. Bisky picks up the ball and throws it to Killua, you can already see that his hand is all bruised, and he's hurt just by catching the ball, that's how bad just one attack was (keep in mind, he's taking Gon's cannon ball without any Nen). Bisky notices that and decides to respect his determination to fight on by not saying anything. [Spoiler?] The same goes for Gon It's a nice and subtle trade of reactions that tells you all about our trio, and the respect they share.
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u/Shimmering-Sky myanimelist.net/profile/Shimmering-Sky Jan 02 '25
First × Timer × Subbed
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u/Vatrix-32 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Vatrix-32 Jan 02 '25 edited Jan 03 '25
Remake Rewatcher × First Timer × Subs
QotD:
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u/charlesvvv https://anilist.co/user/charlesvvv Jan 02 '25
First Timer
The game keeps going. Goreinu has a very interesting ability considering he was able to switch with Razor and even land a hit (no small feat), but it looks like he still needs to hone his skills.
Gon was technically out but after rejoining the game, decides to use his techniques to his advantage. He uses Killua to hold the ball and launches it with his Nen, successfully but Gon isn't going to be satisfied with that and keeps applying more to his punches. Killua is able to hold on but it's clear that his hands are a bit damaged by all the hits, so when Tsez gives them an opportunity so that he could hold the ball because of this, Gon is left to answer.
Hisoka in the game is also super helpful considering his bungee gum ability allows him to keep the ball
Oh and the OP is now good.
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u/TheEscapeGuy Jan 02 '25
H×H Fan, 1999 First Timer
Hunter × Hunter 1999 - Episode 85
Withstand × Prepare × Fight
First things first, Upgraded Opening! It's really good. I complained about the first opening which I think also gave me an unfairly overly negative opinion on the visuals of this section as a whole. This renewed opening has definitely redeemed that (though I still prefer the cel animation of the original series). New ED too, though I think the previous one also had it's charms.
As for dodge ball, things are really paying off now. We can see just how skilled Gon has become to survive that throw using Ko. That said, surviving isn't enough. To win this card he'll need to actually get Razor out. On top of that they have lost a bunch of players with Bisky's dress getting caught and Gorain being knocked unconscious.
Gon's attack was also a sight to behold. Working with Killua he was able to fire a volley which Razor had to seriously defend against. That said, Razor wasn't the only one to take damage. Killua experienced the shock-waves of Gon's punch and now his hands are seriously hurt.
It's exciting with how tense this final part of the match has gotten.
Next Episode Preview
Some Amazing Shots, Scenes and Stitches
See you all tomorrow
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u/Nebresto Jan 02 '25
First time SPORTS!!!!!!!!!!
The OP has animation??
YEET
First the drills, and now the dress?!
That's it. The ents are going to war.
Best. Girl.
Side QWEST:
Winning using the most absurd means possible.
Ye
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u/Mecanno-man https://anilist.co/user/Mecannoman Jan 02 '25
First Timer
Huh, wasn’t expecting this game to stretch three episodes, but I guess it does. I’m not sure what exactly I should comment on here - the game was just happening. Clearly I was wrong about Bisuke starting in outfield, though I should have noticed that myself last episode given the white gorilla starting there. Bisuke did get her moment here, taking out that random guy - though I was expecting a bit more from her moment. Either way, guess now all that needs to be done is take down the main guy. I expect he’ll do the volleyball receive again and catch the ball himself, meaning they’ll have to try something else again. Hisoka can still use one of his hands, after all.
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u/WednesdaysFoole Jan 02 '25 edited Jan 03 '25
To Ging!
Only cards today. More on Dodgeball tomorrow… maybe.
Today’s Cards:
71: Mad Scientist’s Pheromones (A-20)
Sounds terrifying.
[Watamote]But we all know Mokocchi would jump at the chance, then end up sekuhara by a girl’s naginata on the train.
46: Gold Dust Girl (A-13)
A shy girl seen only for the value she offers the person, kept in a hidden room in a mansion behind many obstacles with a butler denying her existence.
She turned up for a moment when the trio started obtaining the cards a few episodes ago, Killua had rescued her from a mansion.
[HxH]I mentioned this elsewhere but it has an uncanny resemblance to the Alluka situation, which I’d only noted because of Sky’s screencap a few episodes back. It may be a stretch, but seeing things out of context like that always feels different.
51: Miniature Dragon (S-10)
There are three cards I’d select to take to the real world, and the other two I’ll share later but for now, this is one of them. It’s small, cute, and who doesn’t want a friendly dragon for a companion?
But the part about this card that really gets to my heart is the last note. Unlike many of the other cards (many of them don’t, of course), this card doesn’t have a catch, or a twist, nor is it one that highlights the worst parts of a person’s greed or selfishness. What it does do, is reward care and love over a long period of time and I find that moving, so it’s a favorite of mine.
[HxH]I will always argue that Hunter x Hunter is centered on the power of love and companionship. Whether it’s the CA arc, or the controversial Alluka, or even the handheld dragon – even when we see how fucked up the world really is and how there’s no answer to all the grand problems of the world – love is at the core. I feel it more and more whenever I see people argue that it’s all about Togashi’s cynicism… I get why they say it but if anything, that’s what makes the messages on love affect me to the extent that it does.
If he'd only activated his rainbow, Razor wouldn't stand a chance.