At the start, HxH struck me as what the BOOK OF VIRTUES cartoon would look like if it encouraged kids to kick ass in between all the lessons about standing by your decisions and being humble. So, it truly fits that this episode opens not only with a father/son lecture about how Gon needs to apologize, but also an involved explanation of what a proper apology actually is. Despite all my complaints about the show, I’ve always appreciated how Togashi is keen to go deeper with his story morals, and throw his heroes into conflicts where they have to make decisions that don’t rely on trite platitudes.
That extends to the Koala Ant’s long description of his life, before and after his transformation…
== TEASER ==
When the “Chimera Ant” arc was good, it felt like seeing the innocent version of a dark fable, with a loads of eerie hints at deeper, philosophical issues which would eventually be explored in some darker deconstructionist work, years from now. Look at “the Greatest Robot in the World” and its remake, PLUTO, for a demonstration of what I’m talking about.
Looks like Togashi was playing the long game, because now that the arc’s been over a while, we’re finally getting a deeper exploration into all the off-handed remarks about the Queen ‘remaking’ her servants. I guess that answering all raised questions, at once, isn’t in the best interest of an ongoing serial, but I would’ve definitely been more likely to stick the “Chimera Ant” arc out if the show had gotten to stuff like this sooner.
It’s undeniably touching to see these best friends part ways at the end, but since the show opts to run a short clip show of Gon and Killua’s adventures during the credits, I really doubt their separation is going to last more than arc. That montage really puts a point on how little plot has actually been covered over 140+ episodes… and I expect that pace is going to continue before the next point about friendships and reunions is made.
Watch "Salvation × And × Future" and decide for yourself.
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