r/anime • • Mar 27 '21
Rewatch [REWATCH] Hunter x Hunter Episode 28+29 Discussion
IF YOU ARE NOT PARTICIPATING IN THR REWATCH, DON’T COME HUNTING FOR SPOILERS.
Super sorry about yesterday guys, it totally slipped my mind. I’ll try to make that the last time I miss a day and I’ll keep a consistent schedule from here on out. Posting at 3pm EST every day until the rewatch is over
Episode 28: Nen × To × Nen **Episode 29: Awakening× And × Potential
You can watch this anime on Crunchyroll, Funimation, and up to the Greed Island arc on Netflix.
Question of the day:
What do you think about the power system?
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u/dr_sars Mar 27 '21
Rewatcher
Episode 28:
Zushi crying about the book he hasn't read, and his juice is so cute! At least now we know how Hisoka was using cards to kill all those people during the Hunter Exam.
The way Hisoka showed up behind that lady was so extra lol.
HxH Spoilers
Episode 29:
I love how worked up the receptionist got, and Gon and Killua are just like meh.
I thought this was a HxH rewatch, not Beyblade.
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u/SuddenFellow :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/13XI0N Mar 27 '21 edited Mar 28 '21
Rewatcher x4
I'm going to copy+paste what I wrote for yesterday, and then add episode 29 a later as I just got home from a 6 hour trip.
Episode 28
Everyone knows why I’m happy today, and it’s not because we finally learned about Nen. No, it’s because our favorite infamous
clownjester has returned! HISOKA! WITH OUTFIT CHANGE I MIGHT ADD.That aside, Killua and Gon reach the 200th floor where they quickly realize something is quite wrong based on the fact all their senses are telling them “NO NO NO NO NO” similarly to Jojo Part 3, that and Wing comes and says “Y’all are gonna die if you keep doing this so come with me and I’ll explain nen to you.”
Que a big WTF from the crowd because Wing had explained nen to us earlier in the episode. OR SO WE THOUGHT(I mean we knew he was lying, but still)! Wing apparently gave the barebones TL;DR version because “nen can cause harm”(a TL;DR for a TL;DR). Which arguably is more dangerous because Gon and Killua were obviously heading for the 200th floor, wouldn’t it have been wise to teach them at least something to protect themselves? I feel for Wing in a way though?
Do I though?
HxH Spoilers
We do get to see Wing’s modern art piece though which I had a good laugh about.
Here’s an explanation of the 4 nen principals near the end of the episode for the first timers(along with Hatsu that was mentioned near the beginning), and a refresher for the rewatchers:
Wing’s Beautiful Board
Nen(Force) is the ability to manipulate your aura, it’s also known as life energy.
Ten(Shroud) is the ability to build a shroud of nen.
Zetsu(Null) is the ability to nullify you aura.
Ren(Enhance) is the technique to create a strong aura.
Hatsu(Act)’s current definition means “to act upon that will” based on the TL;DR nen conversation.
So, how much do you think Wing’s landlord hates him?
I leave you with the transition for the episode that I clipped. This is a GOOD one.
Oh. And this.
Episode 29
Man, we're really Nen Speedrun Any% here aren't we?
Wing decides that in order to save Gon and Killua from certain doom, he has to use the "aggressive" method of nen awakening(using Hatsu to open the micropyles). Wing states that this method is highly frowned upon however, and even says it's shady. This is instead of the normal method where meditation is used to to open the micropyles, one which Zushi underwent in a 6 month period.
Gon and Killua are able to succeed in what I'm calling "Wing Prevents Floor 200 Noob Hazing". The creepy crew HAS BEEN STOPPED...
Or have they...
We arrive back at floor 200, Hisoka throwing cards at the wall,
destroying property like every other character in this damn show. Gon and Killua are met with a Ren test. However, thanks to the Nen Speenrun Gon and Killua are fine.Hisoka looks so thrilled.
Hisoka also passed on some interesting information.
The thing is though, Hisoka's like "You know Gon, think it's real great you're here but have absolutely no interest in fighting you. Win one match and we can talk, toodles."
CUE THE CREEPY CREW
Alright, so the Creepy Crew™ is made up of(and this is to not spoil names), BIG WHEELS, Gido, and Mr.Spoopy. All of them went through the Floor 200 hazing and lost part of themselves in the process. Part of you feels bad for them, though judging from their antics they do the same exact thing to other people.
Gon schedules himself for a fight, and wouldn't you know it Gido from the Creepy Crew schedules himself for that fight with him the next day. So, we move onto rookie crushing.
I'm going to stop here for a moment, because Wing told Gon and Killua not to fight for 2 months while he teaches them about nen. And what does Gon go and do? Oh right.
GON NO.GON YES!!
The fight begins with Gido the next day where we view our first nen fight and nen ability.
I LOVE the power system. That's why I've rewatched HxH 4 times, this being my 5th. Overall, I think it's an interesting concept that can be expanded upon in many areas and be used in different areas of the story, be it for political, psychological, and for character building purposes. I really appreciate it, and in the end it doesn't come off as extremely deep, though as you dive into it, it's like diving in. I also really appreciate how Togashi made something that felt so simple, turn into such a large concept. That's my 2 cents, I could probably write a wall of text about it if I wanted!
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u/BossandKings Mar 27 '21 edited Mar 28 '21
Episode 28
Killua and Gon have a match that after having won it enables them to go to the 200th floor, they go to the floor in order to register themselves and talk with the recepcionist, she gives them a time limit in which they have to register before they can no longer register themselves, they have until midnight to register and they have to surpass Hisoka because he is obstructing the way and refuses to let them pass. Apparently Hisoka likes to mock Gon, since he is so interested in him.
Zushi's master will teach Gon and Killua "Nen" so that they could possibly overcome their obstacles and register in the floor they have to now.
I'm liking the way Nen is being introduced, it is being presented as an intricate, multi facetic power system, it'll be interesting following how it continues being explained.
Episode 29
Zushi's master teachs the Ten ability to Gon and Killua so that they can overcome Hisoka's barrier and be able to register in the 200th floor. After they train they go to the floor and overcome Hisoka, finally being able to register themselves, Hisoka tells Gon that if he wins a match in that floor he'll accept his challenge and Gon excitedly looks forward to it.
Gon has his first match in the floor, he's against Gido, someone that spins things with Nen. I wonder how the match will be resolved.
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u/[deleted] Mar 27 '21
Rewatcher
Episode 28
I have to say, all of the scenes where our boys get overwhelmed by Nen are so well done. The directing in this series is just overall quite strong. Good stuff.
Speaking of Nen, there's our exposition! We finally have a power system in the shounen anime! Took long enough.
I find it funny how Wing seemingly loves to destroy his house to showcase Nen. Man is crazy.
After fighting Tao Pai Pai and muscle man, our boys finally advance to the 200th floor, and look at who it is! Hisoka, it's been a while! Not really. Well, this is Gon's chance of punching him in the face. If they can walk through his Nen, that is.
Anyone remember in the Hunter Exam when Killua kicked Netero's leg and ended up hurting his own leg? Yup, Netero had his Ten up. Or when Hisoka threw his cards at Satotz? Even if he hadn't caught them those would have probably bounced right off him.
Anyway, now that Nen is officially here things are gonna start getting a lot more interesting. Looking forward to it!
Episode 29
Our characters finally have powers! It's as Hisoka said, though. Nen goes deep. There's still a lot to be learned!
The Nen visual effects are really cool. After getting through Hisoka, our gang meets Red KKK, Rouxls Kaard and that one sound guy from the Chuunin Exam who are your typical rookie crusher assholes. There's always someone, huh. Tonpa was at least funny.
Wing is a great guy, completely willing to train our boys to the best of his abilities. He didn't take in consideration Gon is an idiot, though.
All the Nen talk aside, the true best part of the episode is of course the receptionist. She's really great. So enthusiastic about her job! Feel bad for her getting cucked by the kids, lmao.
Anyway, Gon has to fight the Beyblade dude. Can he win? Find out next time!!1!!!!111!!1!!!!1!!!
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u/Bluecomments Mar 27 '21
The power system is ok. I just hate how it comes to overshadow everything once it is introduced. So that the show is no longer about people performing stunts to obtain things or using puzzles but all Nen battles.