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Oct 26, 2007 3:46 PM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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yo 1 whole episode of being in some stupid swamp doing... nothing... lol 8D
Aug 7, 2009 12:06 PM
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Doing nothing? I actually liked the episode... it's probably a BS because I just happen to like that Hisoka character.. xD
Jan 3, 2010 2:00 PM
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And so, another Gon's special ability revealed! Not only he's good at dealing with angry animals, have night-wision, perfect hearing, but even can take a smell like a dog! xD
Apr 16, 2011 12:36 AM
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you can't use a skateboard in a forest :/
Jul 31, 2011 3:27 PM
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Gon behaves almost like Goku, what's missing is his big stomache.
Aug 10, 2011 2:42 PM
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Hisoka definitely seems like a great character. All good anime need an interesting antagonist :)
Aug 18, 2011 11:09 PM
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killua and gon are the interesting bunch and Blondie too.
but damn is gon a super hero in disguise?


Jul 1, 2012 10:58 AM
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Nice ep again, looking forward to watching more.
Jul 24, 2012 10:17 AM
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Gon is the perfect Hunter lol. Aill save judgement for later. ANyway, people keep falling!
Mar 6, 2013 3:21 AM

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Quite an interesting episode. All the gang past the first phase. Can't wait for next test.

Jul 4, 2014 6:44 AM

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It's interesting that out of the three versions that happen about the swamp encounter, none of them are really the same. The biggest changes occur when it comes time for Hisoka to go after our protagonists, I won't talk about what was changed in particular but when it concerns to that moment, this may be my favorite version of it. It's definitely between the anime versions for that particular moment.

I think this was probably the best episode so far, mostly because of Hisoka. I still haven't been that impressed with this adaption but then again, my love for this series didn't really start until the second phase in the manga & the third phase for MH's.
Jul 28, 2014 1:52 PM

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Just when I thought Hisoka couldn't surprise me anymore, that shout of joy as he chased the applicants was priceless. I still prefer the heavy rape vibes that come with Namikawa Daisuke's voice in the remake, but Hisoka is still Hisoka and will keep things amusing no doubt.
Aug 11, 2014 2:15 PM

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And now for the 2 questions you have all been waiting for:

1. How can Killua use a skateboard in the swamp?

2. How did some people survive this tests often enough to redo them 35 times?
Dec 8, 2014 11:04 PM

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jacobpaige said:
you can't use a skateboard in a forest :/
EXCUSE YOU
MasterQuest said:
And now for the 2 questions you have all been waiting for:

1. How can Killua use a skateboard in the swamp?
Killua does what he wants. Swamp is a loser, anyways.


(Idk idk)

It is weird how dangerous they're making him appear. Lol, calling Killua weird is becoming a tradition. But uh, interesting. Makes him less likable, I think, and extra weird when he super reacts for comedy. Still, interesting, plus arguably more realistic for what he is.
Aug 14, 2015 2:20 AM

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That joker looks cool :D :D
Dec 23, 2016 2:15 PM
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currycurry said:
jacobpaige said:
you can't use a skateboard in a forest :/
EXCUSE YOU
MasterQuest said:
And now for the 2 questions you have all been waiting for:

1. How can Killua use a skateboard in the swamp?
Killua does what he wants. Swamp is a loser, anyways.


(Idk idk)

It is weird how dangerous they're making him appear. Lol, calling Killua weird is becoming a tradition. But uh, interesting. Makes him less likable, I think, and extra weird when he super reacts for comedy. Still, interesting, plus arguably more realistic for what he is.

My exact thought when he started skating "Only a badass can board in a swamp."

And I have got to say I am starting to like how these older versions act less childlike than their MadHouse counterparts. It is like young Goku vs young Gohan; this series is Goku and they have been through some stuff in life, while the 2011 series is Gohan and they are just kids being kids...
Jun 1, 2017 11:03 AM

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Pretty decent progression of this trial, let's find out what's next!
Oct 28, 2017 1:30 PM
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It's the same as usual he said! IT'S THE SAME AS USUAL!!!
That is definitely not usual Kurapika...

Hisoka is terrifying, that's all I can tell now...
Oct 25, 2018 7:42 AM

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Damn I really should stop reading episode discussion comments, they spoil stuff for the 2011 version...

I know that Hisoka is a popular character, but so far I don't see why. He just seems to be an asshole.
Dec 29, 2019 3:35 AM
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Hisoka's character is interesting, we see a lot more of him in this episode. All of our current protagonists managed to make it to the second round of the hunter exam, they got approved both by the actual examinator and by Hisoka, which is intriguing.
Jan 30, 2020 12:10 PM
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Hisoka is such a nutjob haha, but he's awesome.
Aug 3, 2020 9:47 PM

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Hisoka’s nature got revealed, a kind of sadistic assassin, without other interests, as far. Gon explaining to Killua what happened was hilarious.
Apr 13, 2021 6:48 PM
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I have too say I liked it! I learned much more on how much gon is capable of, and hope to see him devolp and get better.
Mar 27, 2025 1:39 AM
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I think Hisoka's VA is a bit too active. Its not bad but the modern version gets his icy coolness and psychotic sadomasochism perfectly.

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