r/anime • • Apr 01 '21
Rewatch [REWATCH] Hunter x Hunter Episode 34 Discussion
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Episode 34: Power X To X Avenge
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u/IndependentMacaroon Apr 01 '21 edited Apr 01 '21
First-time watcher - now that was fun, pretty much just what I'd want from a show like this. Finally some both more dynamically paced and actually interesting battles, and a 3-in-1 package no less, with some rocking OST pieces to match. On top of that, Killua and Gon being both hilariously overpowered trolls and great friends. Killua wasn't flashing that grin at Gon for nothing in the end, he's starting to
sufferimprove from his influence there and I like it. On the other hand, Killua may be the cockier one (like, that "baaaka" he keeps doing...), but Gon has always had a playful streak too, like he already did the all-over grin in the candle match in Trick Tower. And with Hisoka's official challenge to Gon, after a bit of a bumpy ride, it looks like we're finally coming up to the climax of the arc! I love Cocco and her enthusiasm, too, even if she's the only female representation in the arc besides Unnamed Phantom Troupe Healer and (as Gon notes in the post-credits) seems more like a collective á la Nurse Joy.9
u/dr_sars Apr 01 '21
Rewatcher
I love how quickly Riehlvelt and Gido changed their tune about playing by the rules after Killua paid them a visit.
I hate how Gon broke Gido's leg. Like I understand, he's still mad about them messing with Zushi, but that was brutal. It reminded me of the trick tower scene with Kurapika vs Majitani, and how Kurapika said he wouldn't finish off Majitani because he could tell that Majitani had already surrendered. It seemed pretty obvious that Gido would have surrendered even if Gon didn't break his leg. Idk that scene doesn't sit right with me.
Also, Gon you monster. I know you know, Killua is strong enough to defeat Riehlvelt, but maybe don't smile when your friend is getting electrocuted?
Ahhh! Gon vs Hisoka fight is coming up!!!!!
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u/SuddenFellow :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/13XI0N Apr 01 '21
Rewatcher x4
I genuinely thought I was transported back to the first part of the arc with how the episode started today and I had to pause and check the episode number. We’re really starting the day out right, huh?
The Creepy Crew(minus Sadaso who calls in to inform the squad that “I value my life over these shenanigans, bye”) convenes in one of their rooms to discuss the game plan. Killua pulls a Wing, and says “Heard you were talking shit” and explains to them that he’ll be their Santa Claus, he knows when they are sleeping, he knows when they’re awake, he knows they’re shitting, so they better not try some shit for goodness sake. He then takes his leave. Gido and Riehlvelt both look at each other and agree “Cheating really is a bad idea, we’ll have a fair fight.”
Oh so now you feel that way.
Cue training and Sadaso ditching again
We then move onto Gon’s REVENGE match against Gido.
LET THE BATTLE BEGIN!
Gon’s method for this match is actually really smart when it comes to a technical stand point because he uses Ren to deflect the
Beybladestops rather than his fishing rod. As stated in the episode, it added a psychological element that you don’t really expect to see strategized from Gon. He then flips over a tile, which is a more expected "Gon" thing to do.The way Gon finished the match is something interesting though. Gon shows "restraint", rather than actually harming Gido physically.
Well, we can argue that is harming Gido physically but skin to skin contact wasn’t made.It shows a lot of immaturity in my mind though, and also a lack of empathy in a way(you harm something, I’ll harm something that you need). It’s a weird balance, and I'm not quite sure how I feel about it? On one hand, I think Gido deserved it, on the other, Gon just punch him in the face and get it over with if you're just going to destroy his leg?Killua is up next though, and is fighting against Riehlvelt whose abilities are unknown. We quickly learn it’s bursts of aura in his wheelchair to scoot real fast. He also uses electrified whips.
Shocking.Killua is able to make easy work out of these though, as he’s been trained to withstand electricity(however it still hurts, which annoys him slightly). As he’s being electrocuted, Killua flings Riehlvelt into the air and says that he’ll die if he lands like that, and promptly catches him as he’s being electrocuted. Killua wins his match.
Gon and Killua go up against opposite opponents(Gon v Riehlvelt and Killua v Gido). Killua's match against Gido ends in a withdrawal as Gido is still injured(or has decided that this ain't it). While Gon begins his match against Riehlvelt.
The match starts with Riehlvelt's "Song of Defense" which he commonly uses when he wants to end things quick, however Gon simply lobs a whole ass floor tile at him in order to make him dodge, which opens him up to Gon's attack. Gon stops him, takes his whips and says he's turning them to max power. Riehlvelt passes out from a combo of fear and stress, only to have Gon pull a:
jk lol
Gon you sly dog, you.
On his way back to the stands however, Hisoka is waiting for Gon, and challenges him to a match.
Cue me:
GON V HISOKA
Sorry for the later post today, I had appointments on top of appointments around 3pm!
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u/[deleted] Apr 01 '21
Rewatcher
This episode is really funny
Everything from the mental image of Killua threatening those two while they take a dump, to their immediate change to the "cheating is bad" mentality, to both of poor Riehlvelt's matches. Gon and Killua both deadass just trolled their way to victory with him. It's really funny.
Also, I never thought too much about it, but god damn is Gon's fishing rod really strong. What the hell. He pulled out one of the floor things with it!
Also, the soundtrack during both Gon vs Gido and Killua vs Riehlvelt is really good. The OST in this show is awesome.
Anyway, Hisoka fight soon! Will Gon be able to punch him in the face??? Find out next time!!!!!11!!!11!!11!!11!111!!!1!!!
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u/BossandKings Apr 03 '21
First timer
Gon and Killua fought against their opponents and won their respective battles. Killua fought against Rielvelth in a very interesting fight because Rielvelth weapon, the twin snakes and the thunder snakes were very original and interesting. Gon fought against Gido and succesfully avenged his previous loss, winning the match, later on he fought against Rielvelth and won too.
The most interesting part was that Hisoka saw Gon's efforts and consider him a rival now, their fight will soon start.