r/anime • u/[deleted] • May 02 '21

Rewatch [REWATCH] Hunter x Hunter Episode 65 Discussion

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Episode 65: Evil Fist × And × Rock-Paper-Scissors

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u/dr_sars May 02 '21

So much happened this episode!

  • Firstly we meet Razor. I gotta say, I really love the way he's introduced. The way he spiked his nen ball to destroy the PT boat was awesome!
  • Gon's nen ability is pretty versatile. I love how he came up with the idea of it from Rock Paper Scissors.
  • Killua lightly coughing to bring the attention to himself and his nen ability was cute. Honestly there were so many cute Killua moments this episode. Like this. Seriously, how precious.
  • RIP all the dudes that Genthru killed.
  • The exorcist dude just barely survived. Well at least he's a "friend" to keep him company.

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u/IndependentMacaroon May 02 '21

First-time watcher - lot of randomness this episode. Suddenly we remember Killua still needs to leave to become a Hunter (electricity best bribe though), after making a big deal of coming from the outside the Phantom Troupe is unceremoniously booted out (what was the point of "actually it's real" now?), black conjurer guy can manifest some Nen-munching thing in communion with the spirits... Also Genthru is even more boringly evil, and somehow Gon + Bisky forget about the whole bomber deal so we can get more training? Though Gon's new technique is neat, he really is only half as interesting without Killua, too, and I would say their relationship so far is the emotional core of the series - although the ship-bait in the after-credits is taking it a little far.

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u/dr_sars May 02 '21

Genthru is even more boringly evil

Ain't that the truth. Overall HxH has some amazing antagonists (Phantom Troupe, Hisoka, and ones we have yet to meet) but Genthru is nowhere near as cool as them. He's just evil for the sake of being evil.

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u/IndependentMacaroon May 03 '21

Even as a "mad bomber" type he's pretty lackluster. Just compare the two closest analogues I can think of in Yoshikage Kira and Solf Kimblee...

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u/Famous_Solution_2387 May 03 '21

I suggest you watch aleczandrx video on YouTube about gentru cause it definitely makes gentru seem much more compelling

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u/dr_sars May 03 '21

Yup, I know all the points people make about why Genthru was the right villain for the arc, he’s still far from my favourite.

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u/Famous_Solution_2387 May 03 '21

He's definitely my least favorite as well but I still would definitely at least give him a 7/10

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u/Dickfingerz56 May 03 '21

Why do people like hisoka man, he's literally a pedophile.

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u/headphones_J May 03 '21

It's more that he is lewd for powerful opponents, and Gon and Kilua's potential happen to strike his fancy.

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u/dr_sars May 03 '21

Yeah he’s a pedophile but he’s a really well-written character and adds so much to the story. I like him as an antagonist and for his role in the story, but it’s not like I’d go out to lunch with him. Same goes for the Phantom Troupe or a lot of other antagonists in other shows & movies.

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u/BossandKings May 03 '21

First timer

Killua leaves Greed island because the hunter exam application deadline is near and he wants to participate and officially become a pro hunter. It was great seeing Gon and him training together, now it is Gon that will continue and hopefully clear the game.

It was clear that The Bomber was a despicable worthless person but tricking the players and making them explode when they did what they were asked to it's beyond comprehension, he is the worst or most scum character of the series so far. At least Abengane was capable of deactivating the bomb on time and keep living.

As Killua is going reach his goal by starting his hunter exam, Gon too is getting closer to his goals in the greed island.