Naru suddenly went into Super Saiyan’s mode and started to build his powers. He then summons the great ball of fire from within, getting the power of the people as they raised their hands to give him the essence of life. Does this ring a bell?
Don’t even talk about Dragonball when you are watching Ghost Hunt with your wifey.
Note: Due to tons of detail, this summary post can be pretty long.
Episode summary
The ghost hunters were having difficulties repelling the zombies until Bou-san used one of his religious daggers to build up a barrier. John was protecting the family and guiding them to a safe place. However, Tazuki’s voice screamed out in fear, as white lights surrounded John as he repelled them with some difficulty. Just when John warned Mai not to let the white lights touch her, one of them went right through her stomach and she started to bleed. However, after feeling the pain, there was no wound and it was similar with Bou-san as the spirit went through his ankle. Bou-san then tried to repel the spirits, but they emitted a dark red aura as they escaped to the base.
It was at least over for now as Masako asked Bou-san to take a rest. However, Bou-san said that the barrier might fall off if he slept and hence it was better to wait til the morning before they did anything. The tide would go down slightly. As Lin said that his shikis were back, Masako realized that all the spirits in the house were in fact used by the same way, in which all their anger and resentment were abused by some being to do the things that they are involuntarily forced to do. The next day, Bou-san explained how the culprits were the monks who manipulated the other spirits and brought John along to exorcise. However, Ayako stopped them but Bou-san refuted her, saying that she was incapable of it. Ayako simply smiled confidently and said that she had a trick up her sleeve.
As they reached the grave of the three monks, Ayako said how this place was great since there were benevolent spirits near the shrine. She talked about a huge tree when she was young. It often talked to her, even on news that patients would die. However, her parents would scold her when she said so. Still, she admitted that she might not have that much power but still a miko nevertheless, with Mai saying that she sounded quite cool. As Ayako started the ritual, there was a very different feel to it as the trees started to sway. Spirits started to appear from the trees, and then the zombie spirits, followed by the monks were repelled by the ring of the bell as the bell acted as an invitation to pass on.
Ayako explained afterwards that there were no trees since she was borrowing the tree spirits to help her, but without trees, the mere presence of the spirit in the shrine would be effective to cleanse the spirits. She further explained that she was unable to repel the spirit within a human body (Ejiro) but only on mere spirits. Mai continued to ask why Ayako did not bring Ejiro over but Ayako said that it was not good to do it to waste the power of the tree. The power of the tree is not infinite and one usage would mean six more months for the trees to regenerate the power. It was better to keep it for something important. However, when Bou-san assumed that all spirits were gone, Ayako said that there was a power beyond the spirits that was not called into her ritual and it was a very dangerous force. Mai remembered how the word “monster” was said and Bou-san said the only thing that had that power was Ebisu.
Returning back to base, Naru was awake and he did not thank Ayako for saving him, as well as calling them stupid for not knowing it was the Ebisu (Ayako got rid of all spirits and rid Naru of the possession). Naru explained that there was a small passage from the shrine to lead to a small cave worshiping the ebisu. If the ebisu resided a very weak god, it would not require that much construction but it was a very powerful god. As people worshiped the ebisu, it prevented floods and natural disasters but it changed to a malicious spirit when offerings were not given. The land that was used to worship the ebisu had disappeared due to selling of land as well as separation. However, the ebisu felt that the people staying there should have worshiped it and they did not, which was why it caused trouble.
Naru said that it was time to exorcise, even though Bou-san added that it was Naru himself then who said monsters cannot be repelled. Naru said he had a debt to pay to him for suffering so much that his pride was hurt. As Bou-san started the ritual while the others looked, Mai could sense that the cave had a heartbeat and then deep breathing as though the whole cave was alive. The entrance also closed as the spirits appeared, with everyone trying to repel it with their own abilities but the spirits continued to grow. It was a losing battle but Bou-san then charged forward with his religious dagger as he plunged the dagger on the ebisu only to be repelled by the sheer power of the god.
John and Yasuhara then tried to get close to cause yet another stab at the ebisu but it was repelled effectively. Naru said sarcastically that their powers were only so much, only to earn a rebuttal from Mai. Mai said that everyone was working so hard to protect him and he was simply trying to use other people to fulfill his own pride in things. Mai said he should just do it himself if he wanted to revive his pride. Mai dragged Bou-san and was about to leave, but Naru moved forward. As Mai wondered what he was doing, she tried to touch him, only to feel a very strong membrane barrier around him. The energy started to rise from him as he released a huge force of power at the ebisu, destroying it as he looked nonchalant and left. Everyone was left speechless at the power that they had seen and Masako said that the place had became normal, with no residue of spirits.
As they went out of the cave, Naru collapsed as Lin rushed forward. The next scene was Naru in the ICU, as Lin explained to Mai that Naru had a very strong power since young, even the abilities to control poltergeist-like powers. Hence, as his body was unable to handle the power, Lin taught some of his techniques but still the release would hurt him. Mai realized that her provocation was the cause of him releasing and endangering his own life but Lin said that if Naru had stayed calm as he usually did, he would not be provoked that easily. It was perhaps his great pride that caused it and he would not be feeling too good. A few days later, Naru recovered and continued his arrogant and narcissistic ways. He also asked Mai to get him tea, earning the wrath of Masako as she wanted to help Naru as well and be asked by him.
Thoughts
It’s over. Ghost hunt is over with this arc, and I have to say that the ending for this arc is pretty complex than what I expected. I mean, it’s a very good plot to twist it back to the ebisu because I have been thinking for a long time what the ebisu is about and in fact, I have also suspected that it’s perhaps the mastermind of all the trouble in the vicinity. However, what I did not expect is the well construction of the ending to fit everything in. I also apologize for my lack of comments recently as I am a bit too addicted to talking to my wifey, so do not flame me for these few days. I am enjoying her company too much.
I must say for a start that I am very fricking impressed by Ayako. Readers here know how much I despise Ayako for her inability to do anything about exorcising and repelling spirits on the whole. When Bou-san said that she was not powerful enough to do it, her strange confidence made my heart stutter for a moment. My head was thinking “God, she actually has something on her sleeve and her smile is very different”. When she eventually started it, I knew that there was something special. What I did not expect is how fricking cool she is.
Honestly, just take a look at the series even without the subs, it’s good enough to see that she is able to use the spirits of the tree as a source of channeling power to dispel all the spirits at one go. It is like those powers that require a certain pre-requisite but when it does fulfill the requirements, it will be a very powerful force. That is why I am amazed at Ayako’s maturity and respect for nature not to use her powers until necessary. So, even though it was just one instance, I do have to apologize on my imprudence at Ayako’s ability and admit that my disgust of her has all but dissipated.
As said by many of the Animesuki forumers, I do agree as well that this episode’s special person is Ayako, even though Naru did show some incredible strength. Let me explain a little. We have always expected Naru to be mysterious and we are waiting for him to release his power. Hence, when he did release that oh my god crazy power of his, it is perhaps not that surprising even though the sheer power of it is totally insane. Ayako, on the other hand, has been shown to be useless and hence the surprise and the crazy ultimate power she held makes it totally impressive. I am sure most will agree with me.
I am in fact right if you remember some of my speculations about the ebisu being the final control. It’s disturbing how spirits without offerings turned into vicious spirits and manipulated spirits with resentment such as those that were killed around as a form of shiki, unable to control themselves and become slaves of something they did not wish. I always hate such things, no matter whether they were alive. I will apologize ahead of time for Naru’s fans, but I felt that Naru was way too impulsive this time. Yes, we did see him solve the problem but it seemed more like a personal grudge for his pride to be hurt and it was wrong for him to abuse others for it. I did not agree with his actions and I feel that Mai scolded him correctly.
I also would not blame Mai for forcing Naru to do such a thing that would endanger him. The fact is that she does not know, and you can see how much she is repentant about causing danger. I swear Mai will never do it if she knew, but well, she’s just too kind a person. I do not like the ending scene by the way because Masako and Naru are meant to be together. That said, Masako in a normal dress is just so cute that it’s sinful. I think wifey nearly died from my swooning, and I nearly died hearing her swoon about Lin. In fact, I am forced by coercion to just put a screenshot of Lin in the third set of pictures, because if not, she will impose her ability as her wifey very strictly. Sigh.
On the side issues, I am enjoying the fact that John was fighting away the white spirits, which makes him look pretty cool. Bou-san, as usual, is the consistent guy that is fending off all the spirits. It’s amazing and I am glad for him. Yasuhara is pretty useless but still cute!
To end off, I must say that I am a bit disappointed that we still know nothing much about Naru, that reeks so much of a “I need a second season”. Honestly, if there is something I am concerned about, it’s the lack of novel material for this, and even if there is a second series, it will take a while before it arrives. So, we are probably stuck on both ends. Thanks everyone for visiting T.H.A.T Anime Blog for the 25 episodes of Ghost Hunt. I started off just writing for fun and I am glad that many of you have provided insightful comments and very interesting findings that have helped me along in this. Cheers and I hope that many will come back for my coverage of other series.
Cheers!
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I’m first wow! That episode is totally awesome, and I’m happy with the way it ended. I am sad that it is ending though. Watching Ghost Hunt has been awesome. Thanks for blogging it.
I was mind-boggled when Naru released his, oh-so-powerful-and-magical thing, Ghost Hunt has been seriously wonderful, and reading the blogs have been helpful in my impatience for the subs. Thanks!
The story seriously isn’t over this way. -_- I’m not going to be able to shut up until I learned the truth about dream Naru and Naru and Mai’s powers and many more. I think this SHOULD have a second season, but based on its rating on Japan, I’m not too confident they’d do that.
Or maybe they will after the manga is finished. By that time, I probably already read all of it.
Ayako rocks! I’ve been waiting for her to shine and I finally saw it. Who’s the weakest link now, huh? Bou-san haha XD I loved how Naru got a rude awakening when Mai gave him an earful.No matter how I look at it, Mai is the one for Naru. He actually is affected by her. And did you notice how he turned away from her when he asked her for tea? ^.^ ^.^ If he just said it so nonchalantly, it wouldn’t have been so suspicious to me. x.x He prolly couldn’t look at her in the eye cuz of what she said to him in the cave.
I think the ending with Mai seeing the GH staff as her family and wanting to always be together with them is so sweet. Orphan love *__* lol Overall, I think the way they ended the series is 7/10. I WANT MORE.
Lastly, thank you impzie for blogging this! I enjoyed reading your thoughts and summaries. ^.^
The manga in Japan has only reached the same point as the anime, even though the novels progress further (and reveal the mystery behind Naru). I’ve not personally read them, but the novels past this story arc (I think) are told from a different viewpoint, so that might act as a second deterrent. Also, the author has stopped writing for a while, so a second season is highly unlikely. We can only hope that the manga will continue ^^
;_; is it really over? I hope there’s a possibility of a second season!
I was definitely glad Ayako proved herself in this arc and as well we got to see Naru’s awesome power XD I’ve suspected him of having some kind of psychic ability in the beginning, but do you this power of his might also be the reason he’s in Mai’s dreams?
anyhoo wow Ghost Hunt has come a long way! YAY!
Hmm. Very, very interesting conclusion.
NOW I WANT MORE.
This one confirms my suspicions that Ayako has LESS POWER when “disconnected from nature”, i.e inside urban areas or inside a building, where her earth gods can’t assist her. That’s why she seems practically useless for most of the series. Now that she’s close to mother earth as any Miko should be…
Also, if you come to think of it, Naru’s Kamehame*KOFFKOFFKOFF*…ahem. Is perfectly reasonable. Naru’s probably a human battery – these have hyperactive nervous systems that actually allow them to affect lighting and appliances nearby – and bulbs light up if they hold it in their hands. Note also that Geller was himself seen as a human eel, since the scientists who tested him surmized that he must have been using electricity to “soften up spoons” before bending them (and they did, in fact, manage to detect an EM field around him). There was also a famed poltergeist case in what was then Russia, where it turned out the culprit was also someone with hyperactive nervous electrical impulses…
I’ve got to say, I’m slightly disappointed with the ending. What’s the mystery behind Dream Naru??? If anime and manga both ends here, does that mean that no one knows who or what Dream Naru is yet, whether manga reader or not? (except for the manga writer/draw-er) Because seriously, it ain’t over until that mystery is revealed.
I think Naru is feeling guilty from his actions too, which is why he went POWER UP and blew off the ebisu. I think Lin said something about that to Mai, outside the ICU. Well, I agree with Impz, though, that his actions this episode isn’t all that mature. Not a good note to end an anime with, IMO. I would much rather have had him being his usual super duper cool self with deadpan sarcasm rather than his biting, bitter, prideful display here.
I am still not a Lin fan. Even Naru as a sulky and prideful boy is more interesting to me than Lin. Although ok, I don’t dislike him. I just don’t have any feelings for him. Bou-san, on the other hand. *big geeky grin* Now THAT is a man.
Impz, it’s so obvious that Mai is the one for Naru. I’m afraid you are delusional. 13sugars, knock that Masako obsession out of his head!
It’s past time our dear blogger is converted to the Mai x Naru ship.
I’m still sore that we still don’t know if Dream Naru is Real Naru. At this rate, I would have to put down my Dream Naru = Real Naru banner.
Oh well. It’s been fun. Bye, Ghost Hunt. Please come back for another season! Barring that, I’ve got to hunt down the manga again.
Forgot to mention, Naru looks REALLY cool when he’s powered up. *starry eyes* Really, really, really, really, REALLY cool. *nods fervently*
You wanna know some answers to the mysteries? …. Well, dear readers, Impz has a guest contributor joining his blog for a special one time only column that will hopefully provide some of those Ghost Hunt answers you’re seeking.
And who is the guest contributor? Me. For better or worse. :/
After the English sub for episode 25 is released, I’m going to write a blog entry that explains what I know about the unanswered questions. I should offer a disclaimer here and now. I have not read the novels. However, I have been researching the novels’ information and have been pestering Shadow Dreams who has read the novels with bunches of questions. Some of the questions were inspired by comments made here on the blog. My essay may not be 100% accurate, but you’ll have a much better picture of the Ghost Hunt jigsaw puzzle afterwards. That much I do promise.
Look for my post within a day or so of the release of the English sub.
Man I had to watch it RAW,I couldn’t wait for subs….Ghosthunt I will miss thee..
Let’s see. I’m a little bit disappointed when they showed Naru’s power and the ending itself. I felt that Naru’s power was a bit exaggerated. It reminded me of Yusuke’s spirit beam in Yu-yu Hakusho. I mean we all know Naru is special, I just thought that his powers would’ve been more impressive and special in a subtle and suave way. As for the ending, it could’ve been so much more satisfying than what it was. Ouran High School Host Club pulled it off quite nicely, but Ghost Hunt left the readers a bit hanging especially when it seems as though there’ll be no second season at all. It would actually be a miracle now if an OAV is released, which I’m sure we’re all praying to happen.
But then again, I guess it’s a good trick to get more profit. Since the anime left the viewers with so many questions, most of the viewers will be so curious that they’ll be forced to buy the manga in order to assuage their curiosity. (I refuse to be entrapped by this technique
)
~Rycarix~ “Ayako rocks!
Oh, I forgot to mention another disappointment I have in this episode. Yasuahara’s scenes in here didn’t give him the credit he deserved. If one will think about it, had he not made his research about the case and go all the way to where the SPR gang was, they’d probably still be clueless on how to solve the case particular when Naru was unconscious then.
Briar@”At this rate, I would have to put down my Dream Naru = Real Naru banner.”
Not yet comrade lol Actually, after I saw the flashback of kawaii lil Naru-chan, I got an even stronger feeling that he doesn’t have a twin. If he did, Lin could’ve hinted something about it but nada.
A Chicken passeth@“There was also a famed poltergeist case in what was then Russia, where it turned out the culprit was also someone with hyperactive nervous electrical impulses.
@ Ricaryx : “Btw…Does anyone here have any idea about what’s the ‘Go Go Ghost hunters’ episode about? Y’know the one that was supposed to be the 26th episode? -_-”
I can tell you what it was in the manga, Ricaryx. Go Go Ghosthunters was a 2-page omake. It opens with Mai suggesting the gang (minus Yasuhara because it happens before he joins the cast) take a vacation together during the upcoming Golden Week. Mai suggests they all go to the mountains together. John says he would be happy to go. Bou-san, Ayako, Masako say that they don’t want to go for various reasons. Mai then suggests that they go to the seashore together. John says he would be happy to go. Bou-san, Ayako, Masako say that they don’t want to go for various reasons that are nearly exactly the same as the reasons for not going to the mountains. Ayako suggests that Mai ask Naru to go with her on vacation. Mai says there’s no way Naru would go to the seashore with her on vacation. Naru walks in at that moment and says that he will go to the seashore with her. On business. The next panel shows Mai at the shoreline being chased by a Halloween-style ghost. End of manga omake.
What JC Staff planned to do with that little omake is unknown. My guess is that they meant to do a comic episode along the lines of the Park Ghost story (episode 11) probably involving much Mai and Masako jealousy scenes. Many Animesuki regulars were hoping for swimsuit scenes. LOL
sob.. sob.. sob.. T_T
finally, it’s over…. TT_TT
anyway my great thanks to impz and all for the summaries.
love you all forever
p/s: anyone knows any websote that i can demand the second season? @_@
Ok I can’t take this ..can someone please tell me a website where i can read the manga starting from volume 7?…please?
LOL “Goshujin-sama”. If you wear a maid outfit while calling him that 13sugars you’re going to give him some major nosebleeds LOL!
@melody, you’re probably going to find it very hard to find the manga online since its been licenced over here.
And Mai and Naru belong together not Mai and Masako, get it straight Impzy!
I will miss this show a lot and have to agree with 13sugars, the ending really isn’t very satisfying because it still leaves us with so many unanswered questions.
But I was really impressed with Bou-san throughout this arc and I agree John really got to shine too ^-^
@Ricaryx: First important point, he is simply couldn’t-be-bothered to see Mai’s face and that his pride was hurt in the process after being provoked into action. There’s nothing about Mai which is that she is for Naru. Masako is working hard for it too! Ayako definitely rocks though, and it’s really a very redeeming issue that the two characters that I found lacking in abilities (Ayako and John) are pretty impressive ^^
@Silverya: I am a little depressed but what you say is totally true. Even though there has been some rumors that the author for the manga might start writing soon, it will be a long while before anything comes. Coupled with the lack of interest of Ghost Hunt in the DVD market, it’s sad that there will be little chance.
@riz: actually, it is pretty apparent that Naru has powers but that is one thing that the ending did not provide for me. Who exactly is the world is Dream Naru? That recurring character needs some explainations and I did not get it.
@A Chicken passeth: I didn’t really know that mikos have to do with nature. Perhaps, due to my laziness, you can explain a little since you do know a bit more! ……..Hmmmm, human battery. I do not think that the electricity built up in any human is possible to release that much of it. that is merely myth, i will believe.
@Briar: That is yet another qualm of mine, the very fact that Naru relied on his instincts/pride rather than his brain. Well, people on the other side can say that it is probably due to his pride that took a huge beating by Mai which is why he released it. However, it is still a bit out of character considering that he is often able to control himself with harsher words (YOU ARE A MURDERER? rings a bell)…That is not a good note imho.
@LKK; go go go, can’t wait ^^
@Wifey: Stop calling me goshujin-sama ._. We will always disagree on the Naru x Masako x Mai triangle because Masako is so hot!!! Masako in plain clothes is so so so so so hot!!!
On the whole, I do have some questions that I might have addressed or not.
1. What do you think about the whole arc compared to the previous one?
2. Who do you feel is the coolest in this arc?
@LKK I can’t wait either!
@Impzy
1- Well for action this arc cannot be beat. But I think the Urado arc had way more suspense and really made us work with the speculating, so I’d have to say the previous arc was superior.
2 – Bousan for me was the coolest, he really stepped up when Naru was out.
“I’ve heard of internal combustion incidents but not like this. ^_^ Can you fill me more on this? Or like a link to an article will be more than enough lol I’m quite interested.”
http://amasci.com/weird/unusual/zap.html – anecdotes from the public, but what’s more important are the links at the bottom of the page, which details the phenomena.
Unfortunately, I couldn’t find the Russian case since I can’t for the life of me remember the name of the office block which sparked it off. -.- Damn, I knew it started with an R…
Oh, and http://www.zem.demon.co.uk/elec.htm is a short article on what the Guardian (UK Paper) thinks how Geller bent spoons, published in 1975. I can’t find the research material anymore.
“……..Hmmmm, human battery. I do not think that the electricity built up in any human is possible to release that much of it. that is merely myth, i will believe.”
It’s not just myth – tho the phenomena is not as high profile as SHC (Spontaneous Human Combustion). Scientists call it SLI (Street Lamp Interference), since the most common sign of this power is a street lamp turning off on its own as the person walks below it, and back on after he passes (while the rest on the same circuit remain on).
Most people suffering from SLI can’t control their abilities (which usually means they must stay well away from machines – either that, or things will “just work” around them). Naru may be unique in that he’s the only one who can control it.
Which happens to give him plenty of power, mind you – since all spiritual phenomena is electromagnetic in some form or other. He could have easily disrupted spirits into nothingness – INCLUDING Urado. Something Masako thought he was going to do in Episode 6, and something that Rin actively keeps on preventing him from doing for an unknown reason (or maybe because the attempt would likely be not-quite-so healthy to Naru).
Now we know why Naru’s being watched, ne?
LKK, I’m going to be waiting with bated breath.
And waving my Dream Naru = Real Naru banner all the way. 
Ricaryx is right; it’s too early to give up.
@ Impz:
“1- What do you think about the whole arc compared to the previous one?”
Personally, I still think the last arc is much better, in all ways except for side character development. There’s very little Naru exploration in this arc, except for the almost Deus ex machina of Naru POWERING UP, and solving everything with one single blast. Not to mention the whole issue of Naru being rather petulant, which I felt didn’t make a good note to end an anime.
In terms of action, this arc is more plentiful, although not necessarily better. I prefer the previous arc’s suspense and less overt action as well.
In terms of Bou-san and John and Ayako, yeah, this arc is better… but they aren’t the reason I watch Ghost Hunt, unfortunately. I want Naru to be the key character! This arc has him sleeping most of the time, then getting all immature and rash and sarcastic, then getting faint, then getting to a hospital.
Nope. Previous arc better, IMO.
“2 – Who do you feel is the coolest in this arc?”
Much as I’m tempted to say Naru, he is sooo not. Not cool enough, not smart enough, not controlled enough, not matured enough. Although he does look super duper kawaii when he’s all powered up.
I yeah, I agree with DJ. Bou-san is the coolest in this arc, displaying both leadership and physical and magical power. I just love the man for taking charge so naturally. He’s a natural leader with a lot of chrasma, not to mention no slouch in the ghost banishing area.
Briar: “Bou-san, on the other hand. *big geeky grin* Now THAT is a man.”
I couldn’t agree with you more! If I had to pick a guy out from the lot, I’d pick Bou-san despite Naru’s prettiness. Bou-san’s just been mindblowing this arc, obviously the man and leader of the group. I *heart* him
ThirteenSugars: “I’m a little bit disappointed when they showed Naru’s power and the ending itself.”
Me2 me2. It felt like there was not enough closure, for me at least. The big surprises in this episode happened to be in the two or three pages of manga I managed to read online quite a while back, so I guess I’ve been spoiled for a long time. I really really really hope there’s a second season instead of OVA, since I feel like there’s enough material left in the story (not necessarily out on manga) for another 26 episodes.
Speaking of Ouran High School Host Club, I think that and Ghost Hunt are the only two shows so far that I’m hoping would get another season. I’m dreading the thought of possibly having to read the Ghost Hunt manga, cuz the anime art is soooooooo much better
than the manga. Same can probably said about Ouran.
btw, thanks LKK for sharing that Go Go Ghost Hunter part
I was wondering what that episode would be about as well.
Lastly, thanks Impz for the 25 wonderful entries on Ghost Hunt. It’s been a fun ride.
Impz: “First important point, he is simply couldn’t-be-bothered to see Mai’s face and that his pride was hurt in the process after being provoked into action. There’s nothing about Mai which is that she is for Naru. Masako is working hard for it too!”
I actually thought that that particular moment was uber cute. Just seeing Naru unable to act cool and aloof like his usual self towards Mai is total joy. Mai is someone he can’t ignore or even pretend to ignore and that’s a fact. Masako can work hard all she wants, but in the end, it’s Mai whom Naru is going to ask for tea! *waves a humongous Naru x Mai banner*
“That said, Masako in a normal dress is just so cute that it’s sinful.”
This is pure speculation on my part, but I think those were Mai’s clothes Masako was wearing. Her kimono was messed up and she probably didn’t have a spear, so she could have possibly asked Mai.
And since Mai always dresses cute, it’s natural that Masako looked cute too. *evil grin*
“1. What do you think about the whole arc compared to the previous one?
2. Who do you feel is the coolest in this arc?”
1. I still think the Urado arc is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen. Sure, Bou-san, Ayako and even John got their moments in this arc, but there was less suspense and too much of sleeping Naru, IMHO.
The previous arc had it all. It was bloody, spooky, the location was awesome and Naru looking delicious in pajamas while bringing Mai a comforting cup of tea and asking whether she’s okay is a sight I will most likely never forget.
2. I think everyone was great. Bou-san with his leadership, Ayako with her miko abilities, Mai with her dreams, John with his holy-water-thing, Masako chanting mantra!, Lin just being Lin and comforting Mai, Yasuhara with his boldness and Naru with his powers.
Everybody did great, it’s just that this kind of an ending will never satisfy me. The anime is too good to simply.. end already. >.>
Bah. Anyone have a link for manga downloads? I’m giving into temptation, because I simply MUST find out the truth behind Dream!Naru. It’s that or not sleeping well for the rest of my life.
Bleh, what an ending…going all the way from actual paranormal research in the first arc – to the basic sentai and DBZ-likeness in the final arc. They could as well shoot fireballs from their fingers at ghosts, it would be the same thing…bleh.
@Myu: you can dl the manga off of #lurk if you know how to dl via irc. If not I can upload them for you (Im assuming youd want english?)
@Impz: I think I can post!! btw what did you think of Masako in reg clothes??
I personally loved the ending, Naru’s power came off much better in the anime then the manga since well…vol 9 wasnt drawn too well but Im not complaining!
Anime followed the manga to the end and for that reason stuff wasnt explained but maybe…just maybe…we’ll get another season d(^_^)
@Briar: I cant wait to see your reaction to LKK-sensei’s spoiler post ^__^
whoops forgot to answer Impz’s questions (didnt know if the blog would let me post or not XD)
1. What do you think about the whole arc compared to the previous one?
Well…I thought the Urado arc was better overall. Now I know I whined about not have alot of Naru in this arc but I think that the Urado arc was scarier and more intense…it was LKK’s theory that the novelist want to tone down this arc after the Urado one. I was pretty disappointed in epi 23 and almost wrote off 24 as well til the zombies showed up…that scene was freaking awesome!! 25 made up for it with Saiyan Naru doing his thing plus I missed his cynical attitude ^_^
2. Who do you feel is the coolest in this arc?
(like most of you didnt know I was gonna answer that, if been awaiting this epi since decemeber!!)
Naru
But props to John, Yasu and Bou-san, I think they did a great job and it was nice for other character development while Naru-bou was out of commission XD
@ Myu : Bah. Anyone have a link for manga downloads? I’m giving into temptation, because I simply MUST find out the truth behind Dream!Naru. It’s that or not sleeping well for the rest of my life.
The truth about dream!Naru isn’t in the manga yet either.
For everyone who is considering reading the manga in order to learn what happens beyond the anime timeline, I must tell you that the manga stops exactly where the anime stops. There may be more manga to come in the future but that’s uncertain. For right now, there are no more scenes beyond the little ending spat between Mai and Masako.
However, the truth about dream!Naru is known fortunately. That’s one of the topics I’ll cover in my essay that I’ve promised you.
ok guys i’ve enjoyed reading all ur comments ^^ as usual
it’s been a pleasure knowing all ur thoughts, and i can’t believe tht its over *sob,sob*
i hv to say tht i wasn’t satisfied at all with this ending, i was like WT? is that it!! wt about DR naru? wt about naruXmai? wt? why? when? i hv like a million Q in my head so it was a big Disappointment for me, and um goin to buy the manga no matter wt
Impz: “First important point, he is simply couldn’t-be-bothered to see Mai’s face and that his pride was hurt in the process after being provoked into action. There’s nothing about Mai which is that she is for Naru. Masako is working hard for it too!
wow i ddnt notice tht i wrote tht much ^^
The previous arc was the best… it was far more suspenseful(sp?) and satisfying… The manga looks too different from the anime to get me to want to read it….but there are questions … and I want answers….
Oh yay I just saw that my 2 posts from yesterday actually showed up!!
Naru’s power level > 9000.
Man, a ‘life goes on’ ending is the worst kind of ending. Oh well, I still enjoyed this show a lot. Although it is a disappointment that we don’t even see the connection between Mai and Naru in her dreams.
“@Briar: I cant wait to see your reaction to LKK-sensei’s spoiler post ^__^”
Well… that sounds perfectly onimous… o_o
But until I’m proven wrong, I’m going to continue waving my Dream Naru = Real Naru banner.
It’s just too bad I can’t find the novel material. But I guess the pressing question is still who and what Dream Naru is, as well as whether Mai and Naru will end up totally. Although, seriously, was there any doubt in the latter? It’s only a matter of time, IMO.
Does anyone know LKK’s blog address? I’d love to read her essay on GH.
@Lian – reread LKK’s first comment, it says there :p
There’s going to be a copy of my GH essay here on Impz’s blog as soon as the mechanics of publishing it to the blog get worked out.
I am actually not that surprised to see everyone think of the Urado Arc as the better arc. I must say that the Urado Arc is way better in terms of suspense, but I did like this arc much more due to the fact that there is a refreshing experience where we see much more of the others rather than Naru taking everyone as a pawn to be moved.
We have Ayako doing her flashy moves, Bou-san controlling the group carefully and fending it off, Mai doing her own things too, Naru with his Super saiyan powers and John doing a thing or two (…which i don’t know what).
The thing is that I always find it cool to learn about something new in Ghost Hunt, which is why it makes it so intriguing.
I personally felt that Ayako is the best sparkling in this episode. My thoughts above should well explain why I totally gargled at her appearance.
@Lian: His entry will also be out in my blog on April 4th, so look out for it ^^
~Laboosh~ I’m telling you to watch SaiMono, you won’t regret it. ^^
~Myu~ I second your speculation about whose regular clothes Masako was wearing and why she looked cute wearing them. ^^
~Goshujin-sama~ Urado’s arc is the best arc for me, and Lin-sama is still the coolest no matter what arc he is in; nuff said! ^+^
Now that I have watched the episode I see Super Saiyan is a good analogy. But when Naru did his fancy move I couldn’t help thinking: “Now he’s gonna yell ‘Super Glowing Sailor Star Blaster’” ^-^;;
I wish this anime lasted longer it was so good i just finished ep 25 there and i was not happy with the ending what about naru being in her dreams ect some things never got told. . . . But this is an anime that i will rewhatch it was so good thanks for bloging this anime it was done realy well.
IMPZ,so this is the last one of GH?but I thought GH has 26 ep,Amaaaai sa!?????????,Naru is not even change he’s still the high and proud guy?And who is dream Naru anyways,oh my?I am very,very disappointed!
Gah… I just watched it. yeah great ending, showing Naru’s power. But Ghost Hunt is in manga, isn’t it? Do they go on in the manga version?
The filler episode was canceled, so Na2niet, this (epi 25) IS the last episode. Unfortunately.
Bruna, the manga does go on; I think LKK has said that the next volume will come out in April. However, up to this moment the manga stories ended at the same place as the anime.
i hope for a second season .
@na2viet: Ya, as said by Briar, the episode 22 is removed due to whatever reasons. Naru is still the proud being that everyone knows and loves (or hates).
@Bruna: Hmm, they did go on in the manga version and as stated, the major spoilers will be out in LKK’s manga spoilers. God, I read it and was spoiled forever.
@Naru: Who doesn’t? But it seems highly unlikely, as much as we wish for it. ;_;
@ Impz : “@Bruna: Hmm, they did go on in the manga version and as stated, the major spoilers will be out in LKK’s manga spoilers. God, I read it and was spoiled forever”
Um, Impz … isn’t being spoiled forever the whole point of a spoilers essay?
A Chicken Passeth “It’s not just myth – tho the phenomena is not as high profile as SHC (Spontaneous Human Combustion). Scientists call it SLI (Street Lamp Interference), since the most common sign of this power is a street lamp turning off on its own as the person walks below it, and back on after he passes (while the rest on the same circuit remain on).”
That is pretty scary to know, since this would often happen to me when I was younger. Thankfully it hasn’t happened in quite a while.
Mostly lights I would stand by would buzz and turn themselves off until I would move away from them, whilst the lights in the next room would be perfectly fine. Even lights in the same room would be okay until I stepped near them.
I had expected (or at least, hoped) that the anime will follow the sequence of the novel instead of the manga. I was craving to see Naru’s background exposed. Darn! Looks like I’ll have to wait for the next volume of the manga to be released.
Where can I see those episodes…
I don’t know where to watch them cuz in YouTube they still don’t show more than ep 24 or something like that, and everything else is in pure Japanese/Chinese…
PLZ send me the website where I can watch ALL of the episodes at draka_turquoise@hotmail.com
THX!
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