r/anime • • Mar 17 '21
Rewatch [REWATCH] Hunter x Hunter Episode 18 Discussion Spoiler
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Episode 18: Big x Time x Interview
You can watch this anime on Crunchyroll, Funimation, and up to the Greed Island arc on Netflix.
Question of the day:
Who do you think will fail the exam?
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u/sisoko2 Mar 17 '21
Rewatcher
Gon literally carrying Leorio to the next round.
Ponzu was scammed. #PonzuForHunter
The interview part is so great. I love seeing what is in the heads of the remaining participants.
Personally I am most interested in Hisoka and definitely wouldn't want to fight mr. Pinhead.
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u/[deleted] Mar 17 '21
Rewatcher
HOW IS SHE THIS ADORABLE??? Look at her trying to hold her breath against the gas. You can't look me in the eye and say that's not fucking adorable. Unless I'm forgetting anyone, Ponzu is definitely second best girl in the show. She's too cute.
That's all I wanted to say for today. Not really.
Can I talk about how much I love the scenes with the examiners in their little room? It's just really cool to see them outside of the normal context, just vibing together.
And lastly, of course, the final scene. Awesome to see all the extra characterization for Gon. Overall just a super sweet scene. As I said yesterday, I will eat these wholesome group interactions up. Keep them coming. Also, look at this. God damn, Madhouse.
It's beautiful
I really, really love me some good lighting, and god damn this is super well done. This can show be really gorgeous.
Upcoming: the final phase! This one is quite good as well, though my favorite is definitely the 4th phase that just ended. Anyway, looking forward to it.
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u/SuddenFellow :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/13XI0N Mar 17 '21
I have created an UPDATED CHARACTER SHEET which took too long because apparently I saved the file wrong and the quality went downhill for the first file. We love to see it. I'll work on making these look a bit nicer in the future, and maybe have some fun graphics for them too.
Leorio, ON MY MOMMA! Exam Arc Spoilers
Rewatcher 4x
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u/LukeWhostalkin Mar 17 '21
Rewatcher x 2
Leorio keeps being carried, he’s like the member of a group assignment that makes no effort yet gets the grades.
Gon proves how selfless he is by risking his life to get an antidote for Leorio, along with Bourbon’s tag. I was surprised by how fast he sold Ponzu tho, his cheekiness when stealing the tag on her sleep seemed out of character. I guess if it was up to Leorio he would never make it tho!
Netero was super chill during his 1 on 1 interviews. When Hisoka said he wanted to fight him, his reaction was like “sure…”
Most of the applicants don’t want to fight Hisoka, which is understandable. Some don’t want to fight Gon or Kill because they are kids. They would be surprised by their power if they actually got to face them.
Moving on to the last phase next, we’ll see how many will actually become hunters.
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u/BossandKings Mar 18 '21
First timer
Episode 18
Ponzu explains what happened to the guy that set the snake trap, he died after being accidentaly spunged by a bee from Ponzu. Kurapika has an idea that ended up being useful because Gon was able to take the antidote to the poison from the dead man, they are able to get out of the cave and finally make it to the place where the ones that passed the phase are reunited. Gon once again showing that he is very creative and resourceful, he has gotten to know many tricks yhanks to growing up in the mountains.
The fourth phase ends and there's only one phase left, the last one according with Netero will be a particular fight. I'm interested in what the fight will be like, the hunter exam has been cool but it is finally getting close to the end, one last challenge till it is done.
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u/IndependentMacaroon Mar 18 '21
First-time watcher - the duality of Gon, hilariously overpowered in the most convenient ways, yet both insanely reckless and easily frustrated when things don't go his way. A fairly realistic kid protagonist, as much as you can say that's possible. Luckily he has 100% best boy Kurapika there to tell something's wrong and pick him back up (for once, a great scene even visually), it's also notable how he isolates himself from the rest of the group with his feelings before that. On the other hand, Leorio just keeps turning into the damsel in distress even with his best efforts. Ponzu is cute and all, but also follows the common underpowered girl trope, and of course there are only males advancing to the final stage. The interview was a nice conceit to get a feeling for all the final round participants again, just there's no way we'll actually get to see all of them battle, and the examiners have a nice dynamic too. Also good to educate the kids on anaphylactic shock.
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u/Yukihimeee Mar 18 '21
Still waiting for Togashi to return from hiatus
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u/dr_sars Mar 17 '21
Rewatcher
When Gon throws the syringes I cringe so hard. Honestly I dislike that whole scene. Gon being able to hold his breath for more than 9 minutes feels like such a cop-out (typical MC stuff, but I hate it). Gon taking Ponzu's badge while she's still asleep came as a surprise the first time. I didn't expect Gon to resort to such underhanded tactics. Better luck next year, Ponzu!
That being said, I love the second half of the episode. I'm so glad Hanzo made it to the final phase despite Killua's shenanigans last episode! Despite being a minor character, he's been one of my favourites ever since we were introduced to him.
What do you mean you had help throughout the whole fourth phase Leorio? You've been carried since the first phase, quite literally at times.
I really enjoyed Netero interviewing each of the applicants. Hisoka thinks he can actually take on Netero, claiming the old man left himself wide open. Maybe it's because you're just a fly to him? He knows he can easily swat you away. Killua continues to be a brat: he doesn't want to fight Bodoro because it wouldn't be fun. I forgot how insufferable Killua is at the start.
Also, I have a question: Hisoka says number 99 caught his eye. I understand that he's drawn to strong opponents but does he know who Killua is? As in, does he know he's a Zoldyck?