Hunter x Hunter - Reaction - E40 - Nen X Users X Unite

[@101MrSenior]

I would say that Togashi is actually one of the best writers (manga, prose, graphic novels) at writing intelligent characters, maybe THE best at having multiple intelligent characters realistically interact with one another. The fact that they are often working off of different knowledge bases is really just an unnecessary flex on Togashi's part, but a welcome one. Dumbing characters down out of an inability to write genuine intelligence is admittedly rampant in fiction in general and anime/manga in particular, but is not something Togashi can ever credibly be accused of. As for having Basho be the plant instead of Squala in this instance, it certainly could have been done if that's what Togashi wanted, but didn't really make sense when Parker put it forward. At that point, both Kurapika and Melody had independently confirmed Squala as the plant. We, as the audience, know Kurapika is not the plant and it is very unlikely Melody is either (we see her interact with the same recruiter as Kurapika moments after he initially finds the job). For Squala to not be the plant, both Kurapika and Melody would need to either be incompetent or lying for an organization they have yet to join. There could be narrative reasons for this, but to what end? especially considering that the purpose of this entire scene is to formally introduce the abilities of Kurapika and this new cast of characters to the audience. What you end up with is a twist for the sake of a twist with no real narrative purpose. If this seems like a lot to write for such a small comment, it's because it is.

[@Guy_Dude]

Only if you've never read Berserk/Miura, Vagabond/Slam Dunk/Inoue or Akira/Otomo you could think that Togashi is one of the best writers, let alone THE best at having "multiple intelligent characters". Makes sense if you're 16 years old but even then, Togashi has never written brilliant characters even if his life depended on it. There's very few, maybe 2 or 3, barely intelligent characters he ever wrote and Kurapika would be up there. Togashi is the same guy who wrote Yu Yu Hakusho, which CONSTANTLY insults the intelligence of the reader/viewer with terrible writing and incredibly bland characters that require the lowest IQ possible to be understood. Togashi is creative and imaginative but one thing he's not is some kind of "intelligent writer", let alone character writer. There's some clever adventure stuff in HXH and some of the most clever shonen stuff but overall he's the typical guy who thinks he's way more intelligent than he actually is.

[@sifibruh7055]

@@Guy_Dude This is why people hate manga readers. The levels you go to downplay an author with arguable one of the strongest character writing Prose to validate other incredible works like Berserk and Monster is just unnecessary.

[@sifibruh7055]

@@aureliusanderssen2 So many things wrong with this statement

[@sifibruh7055]

@@user-ce9sk1ib5n1 One that Morgan deserves vitriol ever for her opinion on a story, Two that she is incapable of grasping Togashis work when she made one small comment, Three that honestly there is anything brilliant to grasp at this point and that is coming from someone who think Togashi is a brilliant writer, and Four that he belittled Togashi's work by saying "even".

[@jelloz1235]

@@Guy_Dude ive read all of these, and while their are certainly is intelligent writing in some of these mangas, id 100p argue that they are especially ovverrated, and if anything much of the granduer surroudning these mangas is due to the pretentiousness and the elitist perspective that the readers want to hold. Dont get me wrong, Berserk is a masterpiece (though, like everything, there is some narrative flaws, and relative weakness in character writing, such as the fact that their is literally no strong female characters, they only seem like narrative devices) but its strength is not even in intelligence in characters, its thematic presentation. HXH is actually way better than that, and fundementally does a better jojb exploring intellectual themes in many different avenues, such as geopoltics.

[@bloatus7611]

It's not a genius thing. Dowsing is just literally supernatural and Kurapika doesn't have time for games. It makes more sense as time goes on. He's a very serious person, bordering on self-serious at times, and it kind falls in line with that. Also, I'd say out of a lot of mangaka, Togashi is pretty up there with his storytelling. And I think sometimes Parker's expectations get the better of him. On a different note, Gon's default fit is practical and iconic.

[@Lloyd00]

14:20 yes that voice is from Jojo. You thought it was Zeke but it was me DIO!!

[@PVMAS07]

Killua IS cool as hell. His outfit changes have a similar objective to Hisoka's outfits, they represent the inconsistent transmuter personality. Meanwhile Gon is basic as hell because he's a typical Enhancer: extremely honest and simple.

[@happilyevernever4289]

What about Kurapika?

[@Patriot009]

"Won't Gon grow out of those clothes?" Those in the know: *sweating nervously*

[@aziouss2863]

I just noticed something. It is the transmuters who change outfits quite often! It fits hisoka's personality index!

[@jamsjars9505]

I think Sam was talking about the guy that has a trained monkey at the Hunter exam at 6:30.

[@PGT860]

I know it's been a year since you commented this but I was glad to see I wasn't the only one!

[@renyeer]

For 2 years of rewatching hxh, I didn't notice that they spoil Leorio being an emitter here lmao 💀

[@omg323-xd]

grow out of his clothes you say......🤔

[@roses_are_rosies-g4h]

OHH

[@YaboiiLando]

Paused the reaction to look for this comment. 🤣

[@JessYapping]

3:50 Sam might be on to something Morgan’s been extra silly and bubbly with the hat on😂🤣

[@GabrielRibeiro-nm5uv]

When Kurapika analyzes the situation and comes to a conclusion, his conclusion is obvious and his explanation is unecessary. But when things are not explained it is not noticed or understood at all! Like for example, reasoning spoiler, Kurapika being misscategorized as manipulator because he porposefully leaves his chains on the open to misslead people;

[@moonchild4306]

Also it’s a very typical anime thing to go through a situation and then explain it in extreme detail later on. It’s why Eric from Blind Wave says all the time “I love it when anime shows me things and then explains it to me right afterwards” because it’s something he loves.

[@happilyevernever4289]

He's not supposed to tho. Like the troupe would've technically found out way earlier who the chain guy was when they handed Kurapika the false eyesballs. So it is an animation error.

[@GabrielRibeiro-nm5uv]

@@happilyevernever4289 When he fights Uvo Kurapika explains that this was his intention in leaving the chains out. Also, the troupe didnt found out when he got the eyes because Shalnark put the auctioneer in automatic.

[@timothypolanco8622]

Sorry but yah are wrong, Togashi is one of the most genius writers in manga and yah will see that soon. Btw Togashi manga's(Hunter x Hunter, Yu Yu Hakusho) went on to inspired many of your favorite anime/manga series 💯

[@Guy_Dude]

There's nothing "genius" about Togashi, he writes to the intelligence level of 15-16 year old boys. His writing is incredibly childish compared to Miura, Inoue and Otomo. Yu Yu Hakusho has some of the most GARBAGE and unintelligent writing in manga and anime history.

[@elighbudziszewski1270]

L opinion

[@moonchild4306]

@@Guy_Dude you’re on every comment being a hater man that’s just so sad. Togashi has proven with the chimera ant arc and current succession war arc that he is more than capable of writing much higher than “16 year old brain capacity”. And stop insulting 16 year olds, I’ve met teens that are way more intelligent than adults. They can comprehend and understand stories far beyond their years.

[@ravwoofles3858]

@@Guy_Dude Do you have a personal grudge against Togashi or something? I can understand that you may like topics and style of writing that other mangaka have and even not liking Togashis' style of writing, but denying that he's good at what he does is being willfully ignorant. Clearly he can write smart characters if he wants to, but he also keeps in mind the ages of the characters and what information those characters are actually working with; and he keeps it constant. Kurapika is clever for a teen, but clearly not as clever as an adult with similar intelligence but more experience. I'd like to argue more but I'm not exactly sure what you mean by childish exactly, since a lot of different people have a different interpretation of what being childish is.

[@poog6064]

@@Guy_Dudelegit just dead wrong even from an award standpoint his mangas were so fucking high in sales and in writing it’s so intricate making legit some of the best animanga and peoples favorite shows even now you’re just wrong

[@roses_are_rosies-g4h]

I like Sam's voice so much

[@Jrmy_Makaveys]

14:00 you though we were in hunter hunter but it was me DIO !!

[@hemmojito]

Sam trippin' on Killuas outfits is gold🤣

[@Jrmy_Makaveys]

11:32 You mean why I wouldnt let her do that...

[@JaswiL-_51]

18:34 I believe the author Togashi, is a genius at storytelling. However, it's not a perfect-flawless writing. Then again, I don't think any piece of fiction is perfect. Every story has its flaws. So props to Togashi, he writes a flawed masterpiece. as King_Recon said... PEAK FICTION!

[@timothypolanco8622]

What do mean by flaw ?

[@Guy_Dude]

You must be 15 years old if you think Togashi of all people is a GENIUS at storytelling when he writes at a 15-16 year old boy level. Study some Miura, Inoue and Otomo, seriously...

[@jelloz1235]

@@Guy_Dude jesus christ get out of ur basement

[@Lightkie]

If this episode felt a little slow, it's because most of the second half was added in the anime.

[@gallem7029]

Gon will for sure grow out of his outfit later in the show but it's down the road a bit 👏

[@treyrobertson7187]

THE ONE PIECE IS REAL

[@jksuh5449]

BTW, congrats for winning the World Cup, man.

[@awsmawm7921]

Wait what ??? They r from Argentina?

[@jksuh5449]

@@awsmawm7921 No, but Parker looks like Messi so I was just joking.

[@NoName-fz9qm]

Drip god killua

[@TheTwizlerx]

"Curry their flavour" Jesus Christ Morgan lmao!

[@Okkotsu86275]

Great catchphrase

[@drewpaupanekis4710]

Kinda racist not gonna lie.

[@acultural_]

🥴🤪🤪

[@thewld2]

Were you referring to the guy in the hunter exam that had a pet monkey and not the monkey pretending to be the examiner?

[@polarissolaris-q3x]

The switch-up from being disgusted by Melody when they thought she was a guy to finding her cute and endearing once they knew she was a female is mind-boggling.

[@losikasame1541]

Gon does kinda change clothes

[@dailymadness5159]

I never understand how people can't tell that Melody is a girl.

[@happilyevernever4289]

Coz guys are also voiced by girls at times and Melody looks like a bald dude.

[@oneaboveall7515]

Yooooww

[@dandylawe8875]

Lets Go HxH and everyone's watching blind now

[@Okkotsu86275]

While I’m sad that they will be no more ‘Disclaimer Sam and Nicole’ I’m really excited for you guys to get deeper into this arc. It’s my favorite of the series. This is also when the series starts getting raw.

[@johnrodriguez799]

The way I'd be Sam's dog 🐕🐕🐕

[@staynemarkov8375]

Bro please, some self respect

[@johnrodriguez799]

@@staynemarkov8375 overrated

[@NileSwimmer]

Welcome Nicole, welcome Sam. Haha. Kurapika's bodyguard is here, y'all are going to love Melody!

[@Okkotsu86275]

Oh Morgan your going to love how Kurapika wields his chains, it’s highly cool and stylish.

[@Kishiwii]

ALECZANDXR is a youtuber who breaks down the beauty of togashis writing. If youve never known what a genius is then its no surprise you think it can apply to anyone and that you could ever think togashi is not one of the only genius minds in all of fiction. He made the show with a story so good and character that are so layered and charming that he never needed to dumb down the show for you to love it. He doesnt insult your intelligence. Only the viewer or reader can insult themselves like that when reading his work. Dont blame togashi. You can only blame yourself. Enjoy

[@danurusursus]

I’m sure soon enough they won’t even flinch when someone like the butler gets killed so casually

[@bakagakure6435]

17:11 ...👀

[@jobinmcgooch]

Pretty obvious that that’s a girl 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@halt9072]

Nationalities in HxH are pretty weird, often they can be mixes of cultures or represent some kind of countries. For example the Zoldyck have mixes of chinese cultures with jewish culture Hanzo and Basho are from a country that's the equivalent of Japan Yorknew is definitely New York there'll be other countries like that but yeah it's often either a bit of a mix or not elaborated a lot

[@acultural_]

where can i read up more on this? Hunter wiki?

[@halt9072]

@@acultural_ This page is pretty useful but be aware you can be spoiled from some stuff The character pages are more careful when it comes to spoilers than these ones

[@Kishiwii]

Something you need to know about togashi is that he thought out and planned everything. This isnt one piece where most of your shit is made up on the spot so that they can keep making more money from the series. Togashi writes like hes devine. His stories have so many layers and with so much detail that you can start unraveling that shit and never run out. You can rewatch this series a dozen times and find out new thing's that you never realized or new before. The critcal breakdowm analysis some youtubers make about the show are some of the best videos ive ever seen flat out. Their world is living and breathing. Even some of the biggest facts and symbolism you can discover arent spoon fed to you. People love how souls games give you lore and story and togashi does something similar. You look for beauty in meaning in his show and you never run out. He doesnt even bring any attention at all to some of the most important things in their universe. You can learn more about each character that youre never going to be told about just by playing close attention. Take the hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, and muslim symbolism. Bet you never knew killua and his family are jewish. The only time they made something like this more apparent is with chrollo but thats his whole motif along with the troupe. Theres more but i dont want to spoil it and there are videos on it if you want to learn more. Togashi is one of the only writers ever to write genius characters well while also being a genius. The only other auther that could ever compare to togashi is j.r.r. Tolkien. Thats it.