I really miss my weekly dose of Hunter X Hunter.
What's a fellah gotta do to get that back?:-(
Watch the anime every week
I really miss my weekly dose of Hunter X Hunter.
What's a fellah gotta do to get that back?:-(
Watch the anime every week
I really miss my weekly dose of Hunter X Hunter.
What's a fellah gotta do to get that back?:-(
Weekly dose, haha, only in my wet dreams
I really want to see Pariston already.
I know this is freaking childish.
But I want to know EVERYONES NEN ABILITY.
Geng and pariston the most though.
Has anyone gone back and watched any of the series that Togashi said were influences on Hunter x Hunter?
I've been rereading Dragon Ball and the original series has a lot of really noticeable things that bleed over into Hunter x Hunter (Gon's main special attack JaJanken being the biggest one because Goku has a move with that same name that works differently), Meruem basically being Cell if Toriyama had tried to further develop the character beyond being "I'm the most powerful being ever!" into "I'm the most power being…But why? And how should I use my power?" and the foxbear cub scene from the first issue of the manga also shows a lot of influence from a similar scene in Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind which Togashi cited as an influence for Kurapika's character.
Just something fun to know.
Gon also catches a huge fish in the first chapter.
Togashi also recycled characters from YYH like Sensui (appearance) + Rando (nen ability) = Chrollo, and Hiei = Feitan. Other characters are just a mix of tropes, though, so they're somewhat recycled (e.g. Hiei's backstory (killing people from a young age, being tortured, ruthlessness, master of element from a young age) = Killua).
Kuwabara = Leorio and Kurapika is Sasuke with a bit of Kurama.
Kuwabara = Leorio and Kurapika is Sasuke with a bit of Kurama.
HxH came out a year before Naruto. Kurapika's avenger plotline was established long before Sasuke's. Also, not every character who seeks revenge is a copy of Sasuke; Sasuke is the shittiest version of the "avenger" trope in the history of writing.
HxH came out a year before Naruto. Kurapika's avenger plotline was established long before Sasuke's. Also, not every character who seeks revenge is a copy of Sasuke; Sasuke is the shittiest version of the "avenger" trope in the history of writing.
Togashi and Kishi are good friends though, and there's been blatant naruto signs in the manga so it's safe to assume togashi got some inspiration.
As much as i hate it i can't deny that Kurapika and Sasuke are pretty similar regardless of the trope.
Togashi and Kishi are good friends though, and there's been blatant naruto signs in the manga so it's safe to assume togashi got some inspiration.
"Wow Kishi I'm currently penning this series but it's real cool that you're telling me all about this manga you might make a year from now that has a secondary main character who is kind of similar to one of mine. I should take some cues from you pal"
@Holy:
"Wow Kishi I'm currently penning this series but it's real cool that you're telling me all about this manga you might make a year from now that has a secondary main character who is kind of similar to one of mine. I should take some cues from you pal"
LOL. Didn't Kishi's editor make him come up with Sasuke?
LOL. Didn't Kishi's editor make him come up with Sasuke?
It was said in an earlier volume that Sasuke and Sakura were "carefully elaborated", apparently not by Kishi alone, after the one-shot where they thought Naruto lacked a rival and a love interest.
Because Togashi is just some WSJ reader.
Yeah why would he have access to his pal's early work ? Pretty dumb huh ?
Togashi and Kishi are good friends though, and there's been blatant naruto signs in the manga so it's safe to assume togashi got some inspiration.
As much as i hate it i can't deny that Kurapika and Sasuke are pretty similar regardless of the trope.
Actually Naruto was inspired by Hunter x Hunter not vice versa.
I didn't say it was fun to look at the influences to start a forum argument btw ._. I really thought it was fun to do.
And yeah the four main Hunter x Hunter characters are pretty much the four main Yu Yu Hakusho characters with Gon being Yusuke if he were more cheerful but still had his love of battle and heroic heart but the rest are pretty carbon copies in personality. That's not to say they aren't good characters but still.
Because Togashi is just some WSJ reader.
Yeah why would he have access to his pal's early work ? Pretty dumb huh ?
The point is if two things have a similar character and both creators are pals and one of them came first by an entire year
If either was even inspired by the other, isn't it hilariously logical that the first one to come out would've been the inspiration for the other? Because the other way around is a wacky and cartoonish leap?
And yeah the four main Hunter x Hunter characters are pretty much the four main Yu Yu Hakusho characters with Gon being Yusuke if he were more cheerful but still had his love of battle and heroic heart but the rest are pretty carbon copies in personality. That's not to say they aren't good characters but still.
I see barely nothing in common between Gon and Yusuke. I prefer to see Yusuke as Ging, if he got older and had a son. He would definitely be a terrible parent.
Because Togashi is just some WSJ reader.
Yeah why would he have access to his pal's early work ? Pretty dumb huh ?
1997: Naruto One Shot came out. Story where Naruto is an actual Fox and Sasuke does not exist.
1998: Hunter x Hunter comes out
Naruto Started in late 1999 (47 issue), around the time the Kurapika vs. Uvo match would've taken place. So, no, Togashi didn't copy Kishi. Even if Togashi read Naruto, Kurapika's character would've been developed enough to have in no way been influenced by Sasuke. Sasuke doesn't even get his Sharingan until Chapter 27. And Sasuke is the one who then copies Kurapika by comboing his Sharingan + Wire after Kurapika's Scarlet Eyes + Chain a couple of years later. And the whole Hatred = Sharingan eye stuff didn't even happen until the 2nd Hokage revealed it earlier this year.
Also, Kurapika's friends manage to calm down his hatred. Sasuke just has sex with his hatred until the point of climax.
I was pretty sure it was the other way around, oh well my bad.
Also, Kurapika's friends manage to calm down his hatred. Sasuke just has sex with his hatred until the point of climax.
You made me spill milk with that and no it's not an euphemism.
After Magi's hiatus excuse I kind of want Togashi to put effort into some of his own.
I see barely nothing in common between Gon and Yusuke. I prefer to see Yusuke as Ging, if he got older and had a son. He would definitely be a terrible parent.
I don't think you've seen to the end of the series if you say that because last storyarc Yusuke would make a great dad. He does share some of Ging's hate of responsibility in the anime though because he takes 2 years before going to see Kogome again but other than that he'd be a model dad.
I said Gon isn't like him in terms of outward personality, Yusuke is rebellious and violent, Gon is kind and sweet, but when it comes to their cleverness and love of battle they share a lot in that regard.
I don't think you've seen to the end of the series if you say that because last storyarc Yusuke would make a great dad. He does share some of Ging's hate of responsibility in the anime though because he takes 2 years before going to see Kogome again but other than that he'd be a model dad.
Kogome? You mean Keiko?
Come on, his role model was Raizen. That's to be expected.
I said Gon isn't like him in terms of outward personality, Yusuke is rebellious and violent, Gon is kind and sweet, but when it comes to their cleverness and love of battle they share a lot in that regard.
But "love of battle" is generic shonen protagonist trait, so yeah, of course there's something they would share.
I find Gon as comparable to Yusuke as he would be to, say, Goku or Naruto.
Kogome? You mean Keiko?
Come on, his role model was Raizen. That's to be expected.But "love of battle" is generic shonen protagonist trait, so yeah, of course there's something they would share.
I find Gon as comparable to Yusuke as he would be to, say, Goku or Naruto.
Oh my god I was watching Inuyasha when I typed that so I got Kogome confused with Keiko lol.
Well I noticed they have similarities in that way but if you don't see it then alright whatever characters are up for multiple interpretations anyways.
Oh my god I was watching Inuyasha when I typed that so I got Kogome confused with Keiko lol.
Well I noticed they have similarities in that way but if you don't see it then alright whatever characters are up for multiple interpretations anyways.
Kogome? You mean Kagome?
LAST MİSSİON. New Voice Actors.
Rengoku = Yamamoto Mizuki
Jed = Nakamura Shido
Shura = Amano Hiroyuki
Man those uninspired designs scream "generic filler". They barely look like they belong in this series. Guess Togashi is too busy to help.
The middle guy made me think of that main villain in the Bounto arc in Bleach.
LAST MİSSİON. New Voice Actors.
Rengoku = Yamamoto Mizuki
Jed = Nakamura Shido
Shura = Amano Hiroyuki
http://www.hxh-movie.jp/news/images/img_cast.jpg
Kurapika with layered hair
Evil Killua
Illumi with smaller eyes
Cool
As long as the movie is better than Phantom Rouge, I'm fine with the 'generic' designs.
Btw, cool episode this week.
You made me spill milk with that and no it's not an euphemism.
After Magi's hiatus excuse I kind of want Togashi to put effort into some of his own.
That's why no Magi this week, hmmn…
Where is the info on this Magi hiatus?
As long as the movie is better than Phantom Rouge, I'm fine with the 'generic' designs.
Btw, cool episode this week.
Way to go. Now you know you just ensured its just a smidge better than Phantom Rouge:ninja:
… well you and the generic designs.
P. S. - Funny name: Last Mission
@LUFFYSMC:
That's why no Magi this week, hmmn…
Where is the info on this Magi hiatus?
In the latest chapter magi is on hiatus for two weeks to heal alibaba's broken heart.
Maybe Togashi is doing an IRL timeskip. In March it'll be two years since the last chapter right? Maybe he'll start up then…
I need hunter hunter back, i started reading at the start of his last hiatus and it's been so painful
lol
And then you see someone commenting to the new anime episode: "The mangaka is sick. Thats why there hasnt been any manga updates."
I've been re-reading this series a little bit at a time, and I think one of my biggest qualms is Gon's Nen abilities… I find his abilities really boring and uninspired compared to other characters like Kurapika. I can understand that the thing here might be that he's a kid and his attacks are juvenile and simplistic but still...
I've been re-reading this series a little bit at a time, and I think one of my biggest qualms is Gon's Nen abilities… I find his abilities really boring and uninspired compared to other characters like Kurapika. I can understand that the thing here might be that he's a kid and his attacks are juvenile and simplistic but still...
I find Gon's rock, papper, scissors attack to be pretty unique compared to other attacks in shonen, to be honest.
I find Gon's rock, papper, scissors attack to be pretty unique compared to other attacks in shonen, to be honest.
He has a Ki blast, a charged punch, and a sharp cutting technique. I like Gon's ability but I won't say they're exactly original.
This isn't even bringing up the fact that the moves were inspired by one early Goku used either.
I've been re-reading this series a little bit at a time, and I think one of my biggest qualms is Gon's Nen abilities… I find his abilities really boring and uninspired compared to other characters like Kurapika. I can understand that the thing here might be that he's a kid and his attacks are juvenile and simplistic but still...
I like it in the context of the enemies he faces. I find it interesting to watch how he uses his blunt, piercing, and ranged attacks. And I like simple concepts being utilized effectively.
I've been taking breaks from the show (I have no idea why really? It's awesome) and caught up again, and damn this arc just never lets up. It's just one thing after another, like minor yet challenging fights for a main or arc character popping up plentifully. I cannot believe how interested MadHouse got me in the Gon vs bat/owl battle. I can't remember a single thing from it in the manga, but with the way they handled it it rose to be one of the best fights of the series. The use of tactics in that battle is just so kickass.
I've been re-reading this series a little bit at a time, and I think one of my biggest qualms is Gon's Nen abilities… I find his abilities really boring and uninspired compared to other characters like Kurapika. I can understand that the thing here might be that he's a kid and his attacks are juvenile and simplistic but still...
I think Gon's fights with Knuckle really turned around any negativity I had about Gon's powers. If only he ever really got to use them afterwards…
What's the first episode of the Chimera Ant Arc? I think I might start watching from there.
What's the first episode of the Chimera Ant Arc? I think I might start watching from there.
That's just silly! Just watch it from the beginning. Too good of a series to start 85 episodes in…
That's just silly! Just watch it from the beginning. Too good of a series to start 85 episodes in…
I've already read all of it twice lol. I just want to see the Chimera Arc animated.
I've already read all of it twice lol. I just want to see the Chimera Arc animated.
Then you should watch it twice :P To be honest the quality of Hunter Exam Arc and Yorknew City Arc are much better.
But just watch it all! Stop being lazy haha
But if you insist. Chimera arc starts at 76 I think… Not 100% sure either that or the next one.
Madhouse is great at picking voice actors.
Octopi are too damn cool! >.<
Great episode yet again this week.
I find Gon's rock, papper, scissors attack to be pretty unique compared to other attacks in shonen, to be honest.
A certain Son Goku did it before, though..
A certain Son Goku did it before, though..
I'm still watching Dragon Ball So I didn't know that.
The pictures on the left side look like Madhouse alright, but what the fuck are those atrocities on the right? Gon and Killua look like shit lol
The pictures on the left side look like Madhouse alright, but what the fuck are those atrocities on the right? Gon and Killua look like shit lol
Holy shit lol. I had it zoomed out really far in the thumbnail so I was like "what? they look sharp to me", but when you click on the image… Gon's like "Really? You're really gonna put Killua's face through this after all he's been through?"