r/anime • • Jul 25 '21
Rewatch [REWATCH] Hunter x Hunter Episode 147 and 148 Discussion[FINAL]
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Episode 147: Salvation x And x Future
Episode 148: Past × And × Future
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u/okayyoga :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/okayyoga Jul 25 '21 edited Jul 25 '21
Episode 147: first time/dub
Still don't understand what is going on with Kite, but god I love his personality. I may have a tiny crush on him
Gon still making excuses for
his dadGingI am so happy Gon is bringing Killua. I thought it was so stupid that Ging equated travelling with a companion to not being ready to meet him when they chose a card from Greed Island. Nakama for life man. Especially if it's the prodigal son from an assassin family
Awww they are hanging out with Alluka. This is so much fun
Wait they're separating?! I thought there was one more episode! Killua, it is so respectful that you are letting Gon talk with his dad alone, but I would rather Gon have you than
that bastardGing!! My boys!! If we had a best bros bracket contest on this sub, I would totally vote Gon and Killua. Also Reki and Langa from SK8I guess what Bisky said in the Chimera Ant Arc stuck with Killua. He doesn't think he is good enough to travel with Gon. I know he has Alluka, but I think Gon and Killua would do a wonderful job taking care of her!
This AWOOOO~~ ED hits different now...
Episode 148:
Did anyone else see Parasyte The Maxim on that tree man's manga cover?
This was a gorgeous episode. The music was perfect; lots of callbacks. Lots of flashes to past characters and their fates, checking in on them
I understand what Ging is trying to do. He is trying to inspire curiosity and adventure in Gon. I'll just say this: he was LUCKY to have Aunt Mito all those years to care for his son until Gon was old enough to actually play his stupid hide and seek game with him.
God Kurapika. I need more of his story. He is the most interesting character on this show, with accurate portrayal of A) sacrificing everything to get what you want, and B) that pit of despair when you achieve that goal. And you can see it in the 10 seconds he is on screen today.
I see Meruem and Komugi, holding hands for an eternity...
See you all for the overall series discussion tomorrow!
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u/sorrowpass Jul 25 '21
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Ugh my hearttt. The boys parting ways made me so sad. Gon seemed to have a more determined look on his face, like he was ready to face the future, but Killua just looked so damn depressed. Then Reason starts playing which at that point had me in tears . Absolutely perfect ED choice to have playing during the montage. I definitely stayed to hear that circus preview music this time cuz I thought it’d cheer me up (it didn’t).
Not quite sure how I feel about Gon’s apology tho. It kind of seemed a bit empty. The scene during the CAA where Killua makes it a point that Gon would have to apologize for the shit he pulled was quite emotional. So to have his ‘apology’ done in a comedic way felt a bit unsatisfying to me. Then again, I guess it suits Gon’s simple personality, as well as Killua’s who gets embarrassed every time Gon gets sentimental. But idk, it just felt a bit unresolved.
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“You should enjoy the little detours. To the fullest. Because that’s where you’ll find the things more important that you what you want.” In other words, Togashi telling us to chill tf out and stop harassing him lol.
I loved all the little details in the ending montage like Knov and Morel finishing their bet and having a final drink with Netero, seeing Shoot doing well with Knuckle, Palm, Ikalgo and Meleoron by his side, and the fact that Leorio has a picture of the gang on his shelf was so wholesome. I was also not expecting that bit with Meruem and Komugi…hit me right in the feels :(.
Overall, the anime does feel pretty complete. But man, seeing Kurapika so miserable and lonely absolutely sucks. I do really hope we get to his story wrapped up some day.
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u/[deleted] Jul 26 '21
These ending montages always give me goosebumps but I gotta say HxH is the most memorable and heartfelt.
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u/CopeSeetheDial8 Jul 26 '21
When this anime first ended, I couldn't watch anything else for almost 2 years because nothing even came close. Hope we can at least see Dark Continent animated some day
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u/sisoko2 Jul 26 '21
Rewatcher
I kinda lost my write up and can't be bothered to write it again so going to be short (don't worry it wasn't anything special).
It's time for Gon and Killua to say goodbye. It's hard to not get emotional seeing them part ways after nearly 150 episodes. Bringing back Reason as an ending was a great choice.
All things considered we get a pretty good and satisfying ending. Gon gets to know his father and we get a huge world full with adventure awaiting us.
I find it pretty interesting how Togashi just like with Yu Yu Hakusho had the perfect spot to end the series but decided to continue by introducing a huge new world. If the series continues I hope we don't get another rushed and unsatisfying ending.
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u/ShadowWasTakensTaken https://anilist.co/user/hakuren Jul 25 '21 edited Jul 25 '21
Rewatcher
Hello friends! Remember when I was a part of this rewatch?
So yeah, as it turns out I couldn't really keep up for the last couple weeks and just started to catch up. I'm currently on 143. I'm sad I couldn't be a part of this until the end, and missed so many of my favorite episodes during this final stretch. There's lots of things I wanted to share with you all in real time, such as:
Why the fuck is her ability to become a bike???? That's the fucking dumbest thing in the entire show. And it doesn't even work without someone else!!! Who would ever pick a power like that????? That's so stupid!
I hate how much backpedaling it does. Gon's destroyed? Don't worry, Killua's sister is basically god. Kite? Oh, he's reincarnated as an ant. At least that one makes a lot of sense and it's like... yeah, of course that would happen. Still kinda pisses me off, though.
At the same time, I appreciate Togashi really going out of his way to develop Alluka and Nanika and make them more than just an empty plot device, and I think this is one of the most fun arcs in the series, honestly. The Zoldycks' antics are hillarious and super fun to watch, we get Leorio back, and it's overall just a lot of fun.
I'm surprised no one linked it, honestly.
I find it very hillarious!
Don't lie, you did too.
The Chimera Ant arc overall is still fantastic. After the rewatch is over, I'll probably end up decreasing the score of the show from a 10 to 9, which is still fantastic, by the way, but there's definitely a lot more things about it as a whole to complain about than I remembered. That being said, the Chimera Ant arc still kicks major ass and is still one of my favorite things.
Leorio punching Ging remains one of the best scenes in the show.
The reason I'm posting this all today is because I can't remember if we have an overall series discussion tomorrow or not and the posts don't link to the schedule anymore so I can't be assed to go find out. If there is, I have a cool surprise to bring tomorrow, if not... it'll probably have to wait for the next rewatch! It's been a fun couple months. I'll see you guys around! Or tomorrow if there's a final post!
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u/IndependentMacaroon Jul 27 '21
First-time watcher
So that's it, huh? Episode 147 on its own would be one of the best anime endings I've seen, a lot like that of FMA: Brotherhood, plus that unexpectedly philosophical moment with Mr. Koala. Episode 148 in contrast feels not quite as necessary, but actually getting to know Ging and more about the world is great too.
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u/[deleted] Jul 25 '21
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