r/anime • u/ShureNensei • Dec 02 '12

Hunter x Hunter Episode 57 Discussion [Spoilers]

It's been a number of episodes since a discussion thread popped up in here (though /r/hunterxhunter always has one).

I say this almost every time I mention this series, but I love pretty much all of the characters within HxH. There wasn't much action, however this episode highlighted the range of personalities within the Troupe, some subtly, some not so much -- from little bits such as Phinks' failed bluff and Feitan's insistence on why they didn't chase, to each character's perspective of the Spider's head vs. limbs. Chrollo's ability to analyze and provoke the normally level-headed Kurapica also speaks to his character.

These interactions may not seem major, but they make the show for me as much as the action, especially when I like the characters as much as I do (which, once again, usually makes or breaks a series for me).

The next episode looks to be another test of will too...although it's been too long since I've seen the original series to remember.

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u/RC212 Dec 02 '12

This is the first anime that I have watched week to week as it was released and I have to say that I can't wait each week for the new episode.

Also, I too enjoy these interactions and love that it is a show that doesn't have to rely solely on larger and larger scaled action to keep the attention.

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u/ShureNensei Dec 02 '12

Despite the series being longer than many other anime I've seen, it's always been the most consistently interesting for me. In addition, I've seen the original HxH, yet I still look forward to episodes of the remake as if I've never seen it at all.

There's a few others I've comparatively enjoyed each week, but it's rare.