Well.. I'll consider narrating a backstory different from narrating the motives behind every move of a battle (that lasted for around 15 seconds in real time, Komugi's scene not withstanding). The latter is more about explaining so there's more focus on the guy who is doing it.
I love how Youpi knows he's a dumbass so he just stops thinking. Decision-making without the smarts!
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Notice what they did to her legs there.Originally Posted by MFauli
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If it's not Isuzu-chan Mii~
It's certainly an improvement over having characters explain their OWN attacks.
I thought the narration was a bit too heavy in this episode. Basically narration is nothing but abridging, since it's used when the actual monologue, dialogue, expressions, and action on screen isn't enough to tell what's going on, due to an aggressive pace, nothing else. Although some the narration in this particular episode was so obvious that I think the narrator simply fell in love with his own voice and couldn't shut up anymore.
Yeah, that's what I was trying to get at, but you did a better job. There was almost no dialogue, and everything was in slow motion, so the narrator had to do the exposition. I liked the part where Gon was the first one to realize he had to charge to protect the plan. He charged instantly, with no hesitation, and no explanation until the narrator did it. It made it seem impulsive and shrewd.
So, I brought up the narrator because of how he was used as a pacing device.
"After all, I am strangely colored."
still waiting for someone to make a highres screenshot of "nude" Pitou :>
"She's the only non-loli girl in the show, your honor!" will be my defense in court
DAT CLIFFHANGER ARGH"!!""11
"She's the only non-loli girl in the show, your honor!" will be my defense in court
Gon had such a nice expression right before the ED. Mito would be proud!
Sweet Jewish yo-yo's brah.
Pouf is seriously just the lamest character. I hope Morel can beat him.
It's too bad Cheetu's old power can't be used anymore once someone beats it, cause taking someone out of the fight for 8 hours would be really useful to the ants right now. Even if he couldn't keep them in there till they died.
okay, i have to admit: the ending of this episode fell flat to me. In itself, it was awesome that Knuckle, despite what would be the better, more logical choice, chooses to show himself, because he couldn´t stand watching his dear friend slowly but surely approaching certain death.
However, I fully expected this episode to at least end with Gon meeting Pitou. So, well, duh.
Also, I really hope they make future episodes more exclusive, instead of trying to show each battle ground at the same time. At the same time, I want to know what happens to the other characters. Damn, why can´t each episode be a double-episode? We got those during the high times of Naruto regularly
"She's the only non-loli girl in the show, your honor!" will be my defense in court
I'm not so sure sticking to the plan would be such a splendid choice. Maybe it would have been if Knucle's loan shark technique was worth shit against a monster like Youpi, but as it is, it's much wiser to fight him 2 vs 1 than first allow Shoot to kick the bucket and then face the monster all alone.
If Meleoron hides Shoot, he'd be able to take more of Youpi's eyes out. Youpi shouldn't be hitting all over the place when fighting Knuckle, so it should be easier. The flipside is that Knuckle doesn't see as good at dodging.
If it's not Isuzu-chan Mii~
With the King out of the castle, Meleoron/Knuckle next goal is gone. I guess they just don't know yet. Story wise it's better that way for the audience I guess?
All the things I really like to do are either illegal, immoral, or fattening. And then: Golf.
This. Everyone will have been dead for weeks by the time Loan Shark actually hits Youpi's limit.
I didn't remember them establishing that hitting Knuckle actually makes the number go down either. I thought you had to defeat him to get rid of it, but aside from that, it just kept going up.
They're pretty much back to their original plan at this point. Knuckle and Shoot against one Guard. Gon and Killua against another. Morel against the third, sadly without Knov backing him up.
return hits give Nen back which reduces the count. That's how you ultimately defeat the technique. He told Gon about it in their fight.
If it's not Isuzu-chan Mii~
oh god, someone freeze me for a week, please! Dat cliffhanger.
Evil Gon is about to fully awaken. the chills.
Welfin is hilarious. Beating himself due to his super paranoia.
Don´t see how Knuckle can even surviva against Youpi. Realistically, he shouldn´t even be fast enough to run away. That will be interesting. And annoying, when it keeps us from seeing Gon vs. Pitou.
"She's the only non-loli girl in the show, your honor!" will be my defense in court
Gon's episode ending expressions just keep getting better. That almost makes up for the ridiculousness of how long it has taken them to reach the room and Pitou. I have a feeling no fight will begin in the next episode either. Pitou looked a bit surprised, though, which was nice. She's in a difficult spot now: If she fails to heal Komugi, she can expect the king to slay her, without listening to any excuses. Yet she can't very well keep healing her if Gon and Killua start to beat her to death. I'd find it a breach of good writing if she asked them to wait, though, which is why I don't expect that to happen. Her only salvation might be for Gon and Killua to wait until she's finished. Unless she can fight and heal at the same time, of course, but we do know using the mending technique does restrict at least her other nen abilities.
I stopped watching the anime after Greed Island ended, will see if I can catch-up soon. But quite disappointed to see that we're well along in the arc, maybe towards it's end, and there's still no new manga material... not sure what will happen then.
That said, the next arc seems a good spot to stop/take a break as any, so we'll see what they decide.
Last time I heard, the anime's only been confirmed till the Chairman arc so .. it sounds like that's the plan.
Is Killua's grandpa going to fight the king as well? He just gives everyone else a ride on his dragon while he jumps into some shadows... :S
Welfin is indeed hilarious. I would probably get become someone like him too if not for the fact that I get tired/annoyed about thinking after a while and just decide to wing it.
If it's not Isuzu-chan Mii~
Seriously, Welfin gets way to much goddamn screentime for a character that doesn't fucking matter at all.
Agreed.
Nef will probably still be a beast even while in healing mode. The situation is set up to be the handicap that gives Gon and Killua a fighting chance against Nef. Remember when the narrator said that the phlegm girl's presence will greatly change future events? Well this is it, as well as Cell's willingness to fly on Shenron to some deserted duel ground.
Peace.
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