Air Date: November 20, 2011
Written by: Atsushi Maekawa
Directed by: Hiroshi Kōjina
Summary:
The third phase of the Hunter Exam begins in earnest, taking place in the mysterious Trick Tower. The candidates face a series of psychological tests that challenge their decision-making skills and ability to work as a team.
Key Plot Points:
- Arrival at Trick Tower:
- The candidates are dropped onto the roof of the Trick Tower, a massive structure filled with traps and trials designed to test their wits and cooperation.
- They are given 72 hours to escape the tower, with their fates tied to how well they can work together.
- Team-Based Challenges:
- Gon, Killua, Kurapika, and Leorio, along with another candidate, must make decisions by majority rule to progress through the tower.
- The team faces various trials, including battles against convicted criminals and moral dilemmas that test their resolve.
- Tension and Trust:
- As they navigate the tower, tensions rise within the group, particularly when their differing values clash.
- Despite the challenges, the group manages to stay together, though not without moments of doubt and conflict.
Highlights:
- Psychological Tension:
- The episode excels at building tension through the characters’ moral and strategic decisions, making each choice feel weighty and significant.
- Team Dynamics:
- The differing perspectives and personalities of the team members lead to interesting interactions and decisions.
Quotes:
- “Sometimes, the hardest choice is the one that everyone can agree on.” – Kurapika
- “We have to trust each other if we’re going to get out of here alive.” – Leorio
Themes and Motifs:
- Decision-Making and Morality: The trials in Trick Tower emphasize the complexity of decision-making under pressure, particularly when morality is involved.
- Trust and Unity: The episode underscores the importance of trust and unity, even in the face of conflict.
My Thoughts:
This is by far my favorite episode so far. All four of our heroes, Leeorio, Gon, Killua and Kurapika all end up stuck with the old man that is trolling the whole Hunter exam in a “majority wiles” style competition that starts with them at the top of a tower in the sky having to use brawn and brain power to reach the bottom!
Be sure to check out episode 8 of HxH for yourself and be sure to leave your thoughts below in the comments section.
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