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Hunter x Hunter: Beware × of × Prisoners (2011)
Nice continuation
WARNING SPOILERS. Beware x of x prisoners was one of the more enjoyable ones soo far. It showed Gon being the gullible naïve boy he always is and it also called back to episode 4 (Hope x and x Ambition) when it told us about Kurapikas need for vengeance against the phantom troupe. Leorio however gets no development. He is presented as a raging jerk and a fairly unlikeable character. This episode continues with the 1v1 duels that we finished off with in Solution x is x Majority Rules.
Summary: It is Gons turn for his 1v1 and the opponent presents two options. A long candle or a short candle. Whichever one loses its flame first is the person that loses. The opponent lets Gon choose first and he decides to choose the long one. However the opponent had tricked him because they brought 2 long ones and two short ones which each had one tampered with which therefore results in a guaranteed win. However Gon puts his candle on the ground and quickly runs and blows the opponents candle out which results in an easy win. Next is Kurapikas turn. As said in a previous episode, he has vengeance for the Phantom Troupe and his opponent claims he is one of them. Kurapika punches him soo hard which knocks him out. Next is Leorios turn.
Hunter x Hunter: Solution × Is × Majority Rules? (2011)
Quite good
This was the first episode of phase 3 and i have to admit i was not too impressed however i was glad that the teams were 5 people each because the group together is always fun. Gon was an enjoyable character as always to watch and Tonpa and Leorios arguments are pretty entertaining. However, the thing that made this episode bad was that there was too much waiting around. There was not much to it and certainly didnt bring the excitement like in Showdown x on the x Airship or Hisoka x is x Sneaky.
Summary: Phase 3 is about to start when the airship arrives at a huge castle that looks like a prison. They are given 72 hours to get to the bottom of the tower to pass the challenge. However they need to have groups of 5. The group that us as viewers have our eyes on consists of Gon, Killua, Kurapika, Leorio and Tonpa. Tonpa is trying to get our team to lose and Leorio gets mad because of this. In the end, the group find themselves against five prisoners and learn that they have to engage in a 1 on 1 battle using each person. Tonpa forfeits his battle instantly and the next match is with Gon.
Hunter x Hunter: Showdown × on × the Airship (2011)
Pretty good episode
Showdown x on the x Airship is the highest rated episode soo far. However i think Hisoka x is x Sneaky was a better episode. Showdown x on the x Airship introduced Netero as an AMAZING character. There was a clear power imbalance between Netero and the 2 children
Neteros inroduction was incredible and we are also introduced to Killuas shadow-stepping technique which proves him a worthy assassin. Gons determination to at least be a worthy opponent to Netero is cute
Summary: Killua reveals he is part of a family of assassins. Netero sees the 2 young children and challenges them to a game in which they have to take a ball off him.
Hunter x Hunter: A × Surprising × Challenge (2011)
Not Very Good
This episode did not have much to it. People may view this episode as 'joyous' yet there is nothing that actually makes it that good. The Challenge is boring and a bad concept, it is veering off the main plot and is quite irrelevant episode in my opinion.
There is not much character development or dialogue, not much emotion and it made the episode quite meaningless and irrelevant.
Summary: The next challenge is underway and the woman in charge forces them to catch wild pigs. However when the woman who wants them to cook the pigs has too much picky taste, the task is changed. Chairman Netero is introduced and starts to take them to phase 3 of the exam.
Hunter x Hunter: Hisoka × is × Sneaky (2011)
Easily the Best Episode So Far.
Hisoka x is x Sneaky is an Amazing episode. It trumps any episode so far and the whole seen of Hisokas fights were awesome. Hisoka is portrayed as an overpowered antagonist in this episode as he kills many applicants.
There was amazing character development and dialogue including Leorio Kurapika and mainly Hisoka. There was also more dialogue including Gon and Killua.
Summary: The applicants continue their multi-marathon run through the Swindlers Swamp. They encounter mystical creatures. Hisoka is challenged to a fight with many applicants and he engages in a duel with Gon. Therefore i rate this 9/10.
Hunter x Hunter: Hope × and × Ambition (2011)
The First Genuine Good Episode
I really liked this episode. It is a nice step up from the first 3 episodes being average and it only gets better after this. Hope x and x Ambition builds up Killua and Gons relationship and Kurapika and Leorios relationship.
There was amazing character development for Killua this episode as him and Gon are becoming best friends. There is also very good character development for Hisoka who has a cool introduction when he kills the fake examiner and attacks the real examiner.
Summary: Kurapika reveals the reason he wants to become a hunter. The group partakes in a multi-marathon run as an endurance test.