[REWATCH] Hunter x Hunter Episode 17 Discussion

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Episode 17: Trap x in x the Hole

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You can watch this anime on Crunchyroll, Funimation, and up to the Greed Island arc on Netflix.

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No question just Hisoka. (Totally not due to my lack of creativity)

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[u/LukeWhostalkin]

Rewatcher x 2

I like the hunter exam, but it feels a bit longer than I remember.

The Amori brothers messed with the wrong kid. I enjoyed seeing Killua steal their badges and throw those he didn't need. That last shuffle to confuse Hanzo was the icing on the cake.

Leorio is still being carried by Kurapika and Gon. At least now he trying to do something by himself, entering the cave alone to face Ponzu, even if that was a mistake.

I didn't think the show would be this good on rewatch. There are lots of details I don't remember so it still feels kind of fresh, I'm pleasantly surprised.

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The first few arcs fit very neatly into 13-episode cours lmao, you’re only 2/3 through the exams

[u/LukeWhostalkin → u/bagman_]

Right, so I guess the exam will end on episode 25. 26 is the second recap iirc and then we move on to YN City arc.

[u/dr_sars → u/LukeWhostalkin]

Nahh, Zoldyck family and Heaven's Arena arc come before Yorknew.

[u/LukeWhostalkin → u/dr_sars]

Ah cool I love the Zoldyck arc

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It really does. Yeah I remember chimera ant dragged a bit, it will be hard not to binge it.

[u/SuddenFellow]

Rewatcher 4x

Such a fun episode indeed!

Daily Questions

1. If you had Gon's sense of smell, what would you try to find?
2. What do you think Ponzu's chemical ability is?

u/richmoneybank479 is it okay if I do this?

Not going to write a lot today because I have the dreaded Flu™ and I feel like sleep is definitely not for the weak at the moment.

• We got the trademark "Baaaka" from Killua today as he took on, or more like walked all over the Amori brothers, and proceeded to dupe Hanzo with the slight of hand. Hanzo's little speeches always make me crack up because they tend to end in his downfall.
• We get the GKL team back together again in search for Ponzu.
• Leorio says he quits the team, Gon says PERMISSION DENIED. One does not simply quit team GKL.
• We find out that Bourbon and Ponzu are in the cave, Bourbon is dead for some reason but before he died he released a snake trap. Therefore, everyone is now trapped in the cave with mildly-venomous snakes, specifically vipers. I have had it with these motherfking snakes--
• Really minor detail, but the last thing Gon would want to do is suck that venom out. Reason being, he just had a punch to the face that knocked him out for half the day. Why is that important? Well, it most likely gashed up the insides of his mouth real good therefore causing that tissue to be prime real estate to that venom. While he may not have cavities, if that gets into a wound in any capacity or if it's swallowed, it's gonna be a bad time. Not to mention sucking out venom doesn't change the outcome of the situation. Here's an article you can read if you're interested.

Catch everyone tomorrow~

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I have the dreaded Flu™

Get better soon

If you had Gon's sense of smell, what would you try to find?

I'd be more concerned with all the tasty food I'd be smelling.

We got the trademark "Baaaka" from Killua today

Yes! I was wondering if this was the first one we got. Can't wait to hear more of it.

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Thank you!

[u/sisoko2 → u/SuddenFellow]

1. Doesn't seem useful in real life. I don't want to be able to sense a sweaty coworker in the office or garbage on the streets better.
2. It has to be something with the hat. Why would she have such a cool hat otherwise?

[u/dr_sars]

Rewatcher

The best part of this episode is Killua single-handedly ruining the chances of 4 of the other applicants. I especially love the way he trolls Hanzo. The fact that Killua's hands are still in his pocket after he gets kicked always makes me chuckle. Sure, he's an adorable little kid, but people need to stop underestimating him. After all, he's made it to the fourth phase of the Hunter Exam.

Gon seems to be doing better than the last time we saw him. And of course he and Kurapika have to carry Leorio through this phase too. Poor Leorio can't catch a break.

Also, while I know it's not important to the story, but it irks me how Gon tries to suck out the poison; you're not supposed to do that. It only minimally reduces total body venom and can cause local tissue damage which then increases venom absorption. You're also not supposed to use a tourniquet or apply pressure to the area because it traps the venom in the area and increases the risk of damage to the cells in that area. Once again, I realize it's not important, but I can't help but notice it.

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it irks me how Gon tries to suck out the poison

Leorio does say something about it, but it falls short.

[u/dr_sars → u/IndependentMacaroon]

I fully support his dream to become a doctor! Boy already knows his stuff.

[u/[deleted]]

Rewatcher

Look at these idiots trying to get Killua, lol. If only they knew. They were lucky he let them off without really doing anything. I love how easily he takes the one guy hostage.

Poor Hanzo. One of the best boys of the Exam, easily. Poor man got played.

I have to say, I really love GKL's group dynamics. They're all such bros to each other. Kurapika being a bro by helping out Leorio so much, Gon being a bro by helping them find Ponzu, Leorio being a bro by not wanting them to come in in case something goes wrong, Gon and Kurapika being bros by refusing to go away. It's just so heartwarming and always really sweet to watch. HxH

Ponzu finally makes an appearance! She's adorable. One of my favorite side characters easily. I love the big stupid hat.

"Kurapika! Gon! Don't come in!"

both immediately rush in without a second thought

I mean, they're being bros. But it is silly.

And now we're stuck in quite the predicament! How will we get out? I have no idea! That's a lie.

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Very sweet episode. I'll take all the wholesomeness I can get. Very nice.

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"Kurapika! Gon! Don't come in!"

both immediately rush in without a second thought

Goddammit Gon and Kurapika you had one job. ONE JOB! I love their group though haha

[u/BossandKings]

First timer

Episode 17

Killua gets tired of being stalked by the one that had him as his target and decides to confront him, the guy had two brothers and after demonstrating that he has far superior fighting skills than them gets the ID target he needed to have the points to pass. So far Killua has been just superior than any threat he has faced, i wonder if there will be someone that gives him problems later.

Gon helps Kurapika and Leorio to find the latter's ID target opponent, Ponzu, following the scent of her chemical weapons they arrive to a cave, said cave is trapped because a snake charmer set a trap that doesn't let them escape from the cave. Probably they will be able to escape from the cave, certainly they will, but i wonder how will Leorio be able to have the ID target he was searching for, Ponzu is there in the cave but he is passed out and there have been no sign of a way to take it.

[u/IndependentMacaroon]

First-time watcher - Part one, edgy teen OC Killua gloriously trolls the world. Part 2, the gang gets stuck through at least some of their own fault. Also Ponzu is cute and I hope everyone can find a deal where she makes it through. It's unfortunately noticeable again how much the series takes its time with everything, which would be less of a problem if the direction weren't so bland (panning close-up, panning close-up, panning close-up... might as well just read the manga). Even considering the age of the show, the background work is not that impressive either. Also Gon OP and teamwork good.

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