Hunter x Hunter - Episode 132 Reaction EARLY ACCESS

That is a good way to put it also, thanks for the insight.

SirMonkeySuit

Meruem did always enjoy testing himself and his wits with games, it's all he did before the invasion, so it's not too out of character to agree I don't think. He also doesn't remember much of anything right now, except that he asked Pitou to do something, so that's his best clue and his priority, but none of them know where Pitou is, she wasn't in Meruems En, so she's nowhere near the palace, he doesn't have much to do till she's found except look around. He's agreed to wait for Pouf to do his wing scales, which is really important to do anyway, then he'll get the rest of the intruders, while Pouf and Youpi go look for Pitou. Maybe Meruem could be a bit more proactive about everyone telling him everything they know right away, but, need to give the show some liberties or it can't tell the story it wants, plenty of anime are guilty of much worse. It's probably easy for us as viewers to get restless about it because we know how important the things he forgot are, but, he doesn't have any idea, could be something small.

ArtficialFlvrz

Thanks for the support man, I know he always liked playing games. I just thought right now he wants those memories back more than anything as you can see it's making him agitated not knowing. So I found it a bit odd. Brian Rho had a comment about it and it makes sense up above relating to the subject though.

SirMonkeySuit

I never had any problems with this part of the story so i guess it's kinda hard to understand what you're not liking here exactly. I mean Meruem always liked playing games, so him agreeing to have a contest seemed like a logical thing for me. You have a great analytical mind and it's always fun to see your thoughts after each episode, but sometimes you tend to be a bit too obsessive :D If you ever do a rewatch maybe you'll feel different. It's ok not to like certain things even if everyone else seems to like it, this is my second month being subbed to you and I have no plans of canceling it, keep it up :)

Atlasas

That makes sense I suppose. There is no way for Meruem to know if he asked what they were hiding, they would give it. I suppose Meruem must know he can outdo them and he must have confidence in beating them 100%. If that is the case then fair enough. Thanks for that perspective. I'll take that into the next episode. 😊

SirMonkeySuit

He understands that they are loyal and this means something to him now, after the explosion. He can also sense their resolve in hiding this secret from him. They feel its in his best interest. That's why he's not outright forcing them to reveal it. Especially since it may not even work, Pouf is already committed to sacrificing his life to guard this secret. But Meruem still wants those memories so this is one potentially easier way for him to learn their secret with the Guards' cooperation.

SoreDakeNoKoto

Meruem surviving definitely plays a part. I just am struggling to understand his motives right now for allowing a contest even though I thought his priorities was his memories.

SirMonkeySuit

I think shia and meruem stuff bothers you so much because you hate that meruem survived. I never cared about that so this was non issue for me. I am looking forward to the next episodes. this whole memory thing is boring anyway :)