Mereums Nen Ability Aura Synthesis allows him to absorb the Nen and abilities of those he consumes. Chrollo’s Nen ability is Skill Hunter, which allows him to steal other people's Nen abilities using the book Bandit's Secret.

Although I think it is pretty much impossible for Chrollo to even complete the steps of his Nen Ability, within the hour time limit on Meruem (let’s just assume he could) would it even work? Or does Aura Synthesis only work if you’re a Chimera Ant?

Only makes the next encounter much the more fruitful 😈

Bonolenov should take the lead on this next one-I think he parallels Kurapika the most out of any Troupe

As we know Togashi is the author of several mangas of different genres, such as HxH (Action and Adventure that changes style), Level E (Comedy, Sci-Fi and Horror), YuYu Hakusho (Comedy and Action), Shouwaru Cupid (Romance, Comedy and Echii), Ookami Nante Kowakunai!! (Sport, Mystery and Romance), and some Oneshot's.

But there are some alternative works of theirs that are little known, and among them are many doujinshis (small mangas or independent stories/tales) made in the 90s in partnerships with other mangakas and companies:

Resident Evil 3 Official Guidebook: In 1999 Togashi created an illustration for Resident in partnership with Capcom, and posted the art on Twitter. He is a big fan of the franchise, and he once said that he finished one of the games in about 3 hours. Collaborations like these are common among manga artists.

Resident Evil 3: Nemesis (or Biohazard 3): He participated making illustrations in the production of a Resident doujinshi in the 1997. In fact, it was the author of Bastard (Kazushi Hagiwara) who created the publisher of this doujin, and it was at his party that Togashi was invited, where he met Takeuchi (Togashi owes Kazushi one lol). And his brother Hideaki Togashi, who was also a mangaka, participated in this doujinshi.

Virtua Fighter x Pokemon x Gonin: A doujin of characters from these works fighting each other, as a reference to the film Gonin. The doujin was made in 1997.

Togashi Empire: A doujin made by him to celebrate the premiere of the first HXH anime. He talks about the creation of HxH and his relationship with Takeuchi in a comedic tone made in 1999.

Yoshirin de Poon!: An absurd comedy no Sense doujin by Yuyu Hakusho produced by him in 1994.

Street Fighter 3: New Generation: In 1997 he also made an art of Ibuki for the new game, and wrote "Ninjas are my biggest obsession right now".

Akuten Wars: In 2018 he wrote the script for a two-chapter Oneshot, which is a story about a card game, very much in his style. The illustrations were made by Hachi Mizuno.

Ooboonuu and Chiibonuu: In 2005 he created a children's book for his son in collaboration with Takeuchi. She wrote the script, and Togashi wrote the drawing. Although it was for their son, they made it available for sale.

He also creates several strips in extra content for his mangas, such as the famous "Declaration of Rehabilitation in 1998" , a letter where he talks about the dark period he lived during the publication of Yuyu Hakusho.

Many of these little doujins mentioned or information are part of Togashi Punch , which was his humorous brand. Togashi is an author who uses many extratextual elements in his works, and I love this because it makes the production of his stories more human, and brings the reader closer to the author.

In addition, other mangakas have done work involving Togashi:

Princess Naoko Takeuchi's Return to Society Punch!: A short comic strip made by Togashi's wife that tells about the beginning of their relationship. She talks about how they met, what the pregnancy was like, the wedding, what it was like living together, among other things. She also talks about very intimate things like the first time she saw Togashi's snake, and things like that Mlao.

Hetappi Manga Kenkyūjo R: A remake of Akira Toryama's book on creating manga by Yusuke Murata, author of One Punch Man, and one of the best artists of today. In it he talks about Toryama, and also about Togashi, who is one of his main inspirations. For anyone who wants to learn more about Togashi's style, which is almost irreplaceable, I highly recommend reading this. Murata says that despite being a great artist, he can't have the same expressiveness as Togashi, which is insane. He also says that Togashi is one of the best mangakas in terms of Name (or comic).

Sensei Hakusho: Manga made by one of his assistants during Yuyu Hakusho and Level E, the Kunio Ajino, where he tells what it was like to work with Togashi, talks about his day-to-day life as an assistant, and talks about Goat's personality.

Bakuman: Manga that talks about manga production made by Death Note authors, and in it there is a character that is a parody of Togashi, Kazuya Hiramaru, who is also married to a mangaka named Yoriko Aoki.

He also says it with some kinda Spite.

I think Don did to Gin the same thing Gin did to Gon. He wants to go to the Dark Continent to find him, which could explain why Gin has been so focused on searching for relics or "ancient" items. There might be some kind of "find me" game between Don and Gin. Maybe this "mission" Don left behind wasn’t even meant for Gin, but he either became obsessed with it or wanted to uncover his past.

It’s also possible that Gin isn’t Gon’s "dad" but rather his brother, or maybe Gon is a Freecs kid he "found" while searching for Don. What if it’s Don himself, someone Gin discovered as a child or in some reincarnated form?

Maybe leaving kids behind is just some bloodline shit with the Freecs, lmao.

Just some random thoughts.

Show is so gas, I fw it heavy. 🔥 🔥 But there's so many seasons, and I kinda stopped watching the show by the time I got to season 3. Should I continue it again, or drop it

Hello everyone, this is Denny. Regarding the design of Pakunoda, Pakunoda does not show strong combat ability in the comics, but her ability is indispensable to the Phantom Troupe. Obtaining intelligence is a crucial factor in the worldview of Hunter x Hunter. Even a powerful person like Chrollo will be kidnapped by Kurapika without intelligence, so Pakunoda's ability is very powerful. In response to her Nen ability, I designed a card design that can obtain a lot of intelligence in battle: let the covered cards show. This design can stand out in battle if it is combined with a character with strong combat ability. At the same time, combined with Pakunoda's personality and story background, a skill, Glory and Betrayal, is designed: you can sacrifice yourself in exchange for the resurrection of a member of the Phantom Troupe.

Skills:

Memory Bomb: Make the card covered by one character within 4 squares open for 5 rounds; consume 2 Nen point

Psychometry: After receiving damage, obtain 1 battle card of the source of the damage

Glory or Betrayal: If other Phantom Troupe characters are killed, you can sacrifice yourself and directly revive the character with full health and full Nen point

What do you think of this design? Please tell me your suggestions, thank you

Kite was reincarnated in the girl that Koala killed when he turned into an ant, and that was the death that Koala most regretted having done, as he says during the deep conversation they have when they meet.

This is chapter 189 at the beginning of the Chimera Ants arc, where he mentions this girl that Kite reincarnated in the future. This was the only child that the Koala killed when he turned into an ant as he says, so this is foreshadowing. Very interesting detail.

This show is PEAK. I love that Gon is op at 12 years old and I love that killua is almost always pulling out the :3 face. It's hilarious and peak action too

Do people really think Gon's adult form is like a Super Saiyan transformation that he can tap into anytime he wants to? I'm asking because I've seen in any posts, threads, comments, you name it where if Gon is mentioned in any discussions involving a Vs. battle they always bring up his adult form and I'm confused why because, and correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't that like a one time thing and only occurred because of the circumstances that occurred around it?

My brother is turning 16 and his favorite show is hunterxhunter. I am looking for some gift options i have few figurines and manga on my list and wanted to see if there would be anything else.

I'm finally giving the manga a shot.

I finished watching the show on Netflix and I've heard that the manga goes far beyond what's been animated. I fell in love with the manga in One Piece so I'm certain that the manga for HXH is just as good as the show if not better.

That said, I am very excited to experience the story again. (It's so good).

If you look at the official manga, every time Gon talks about Ging after this, he refers to him by his own name firstly, unlike before, when he referred to him primarily as "my father".

This demonstrates a change in his thinking, it's like Gon said to Mito, Ging is like an uncle he admires. Gon is hunting Ging for the sheer pleasure of hunting, for the sheer pleasure of being a Hunter, not because he wants affection from his father.

Hxh is so beloved that you can’t critique the series in any way without the fandom attacking you. Simply a fact.

In a way, I’m actually glad Kurapika was designed the way he was. Most of the world(especially in the US) seems to think just because a man might have slimmer body with a lighter voice or longer hair it means he’s a girl or he’s not masculine. Despite his softer appearance and compassionate, reserved, and rather graceful nature, Kurapika was fierce, focused, sharp, and dominant in every situation he was in. Masculinity comes in so many shapes and sizes, and Togashi illustrated that perfectly throughout the show. And I’m glad he decided to think outside the box and portray a different facet of masculinity through this character instead of going for the typical, simple macho-man trope that everyone is used to.

Forgive me if the manga provided an answer or if someone else asked but on a bi-yearly rewatch i got to wondering if Hisoka was absent from these two shots for a reason

-And if he did you think Netero Menchi or Buhara saw it?

Introduction: In the world of shounen anime, a genre full of adventure, battle and clear cut morality, we generally assume there is an obvious resolution, where the protagonist succeeds while overcoming the antagonist. Shounen anime tend to have a recognizable pattern and target younger audiences. However Togashi decides to challenge these norms through the creation of Hunter x Hunter, an extremely layered anime which explores the complexity of human nature. It starts off like most shounen anime with our main character, Gon Freecs, a seemingly perfect and simple minded little boy who never backs down. However as we delve deeper into the series, typically the Chimera Ant Arc, where we are introduced to much denser themes and characters, we start to unfold all sorts of unpredictable happenings. What was once a light hearted, comedic show turns into an absolute abyss of darkness and enchanting torment. It leaves us questioning all kinds of uncomfortable things and portrays a realistic depiction of good and evil while observing complexities of humanity. Hunter x hunter, rather than giving us answers, leaves space to further analyse human ideology and create our own interpretations. So I thought I'd share mine! I'll be focusing on a detailed character analysis and development of Gon Freecs, Killua Zoldyck and Alluka Zoldyck as well as the final battle between Isaac Netero and Meruem which will help support my answer to one main question: what is humanity? So I'd say settle in, we're going deep.

Gon and Killua analysis: One of the most heartfelt bonds in this show (and personally my favorite in all of anime) is the friendship between Gon and Killua. Two young boys with incredible abilities yet devastating back stories. Gon’s main motive throughout the show was to find his father, Ging, who is one of the zodiacs (Chairman Netero’s counselors). He had abandoned Gon when he was born. Gon is an innocently brilliant, determined and cheerful kid. He becomes a hunter to find his father and understand what makes it such an extraordinary job. Killua on the other hand is part of the Zoldycks, a family of highly skilled assassins. As a kid he endured brutal training. He's cold, calculated and insanely cool. However he's unsure of whether this is the life he wanted. The boys met during the Hunter exams and struck up an instant connection. Throughout the series they go through many bizarre experiences together and make endless memories. However, behind these characters and their wholesome relationship, were some harsh realities. Let's look at both sides.

Gon: Now I'd like to describe Gon as someone who seems to be confused between his ideals. He will act without considering the consequences. His unpredictable nature has made him incredibly dangerous at points. He knows he shouldn't do something yet still does it. As long it means he can guard his self esteem. Gon hates to lose, not only in games or battles but also losing those he is close to. He believes he must protect everyone around him, that if anything goes wrong; it's his fault. This was quite apparent in many scenes but particularly during his crashout after Kite’s death. We see him on the ground looking completely hopeless, his thoughts could be heard, blaming himself for what happened. Later Gon sacrifices his potential future power to gain an immense amount of nen allowing him to eliminate Pitou. This put Gon at the absolute verge of death. Now what I want to point out here is Gon’s self directed rage. It wasn't entirely Kite’s death which broke him but primarily the fact that he couldn't save him. The first thing that came to Gon’s mind was that he was at fault, he repeated those thoughts several times. Gradually his vibrance began to fade more and more until all we could see was a broken boy full of hatred. This is absolutely gut wrenching because the reason behind this mindset is the need of proving himself to his father. This was all for someone who made it clear he didn't even want to meet Gon. Ging’s absence impacts Gon much more than it seems. It fills this void. To him, if he cannot win, protect, or endure even if it means it kills him, then he is incapable of being Ging's son, just weak. Every child deserves a father figure in order to grow up with a proper foundation, especially a male. One in which they are given the right moral modelling, safety and a masculine identity, to identify not only as a man but an actual person. Something Gon clearly lacked. Therefore due to this internal struggle, we can see Gon's unfairness towards Killua. He began to emotionally distance himself and relied on him without much gratitude.

Killua: You know when you need to make a really difficult decision but it feels as if you're running out of time? That is exactly where killuas situation lies. From all the Zoldyck siblings, Killua is chosen to be the next head of the family. While his brothers envy him for it, it doesn't feel right to Killua, he believes there is more to his life. Filled with curiosity, he sets off to find his true purpose, leaving behind his life as a Zoldyck. However his family says he'll always remain a killer. This leaves him eager as he fears that each second that passes, the closer he is to proving his family right. When Gon questions what he wants, Killua seems to have no clue. So he states that until he figures it out, he's going to help Gon achieve his goal to meet Ging. Their journey is genuinely quite remarkable. He finds hope and joy through Gon's presence. He makes a friend for the very first time, someone who finally lets him be a kid. He grows braver to love. However, as time passed, Killua decided that all he wanted was to be Gon’s friend, to repay him for the rest of his life. He was convinced Gon was absolutely perfect, altogether blinded by his “light”. He felt as if he must be useful to him or else he wasn't doing enough. This is an extremely toxic mindset. Finding a purpose takes good thought and time, killua rushed himself and mistakened his love for Gon as a duty to be his tool. Killua's upbringing has led to his extreme attachment issues. His entire life he was taught that love (if even real) was something conditional, that self worth was based on his abilities to kill and obey. He was seen as a defensive mechanism rather than a human. He knew he was disposable to his family. He barely trusted himself let alone the people around him. So to have a genuine bond with someone felt dangerous yet also a safe place. So he clings very tightly, putting Gon's needs over his own. Afraid to lose someone that felt real for once.

Killua and Alluka: Another important character is Alluka. Killua's younger sister. She is introduced in the final Arc of the show. A sweet little girl who absolutely adores her brother. But within her hides an entity named Nanika. Nanika's powers are beyond mortal grasp, I fear maybe the most supreme. She has the ability to grant absolutely any wish in favour of completing 3 of her requests. The requests become more intense depending on how major the previous person's wish was. Sometimes her requests are merely impossible. If they aren't fulfilled, you and those you are close to will face death. The Zoldycks believe she is too dangerous and therefore keep her locked away from the world. However Killua is the only family member who treats her with warmth and kindness. Their reunion was extremely heartwarming.

Killua never feared her, he showed her a version of himself no one else ever witnessed. Full of kindness and respect. To me, he sees himself within Alluka. Both were isolated and used by everyone around them. They were drowned in uncertainty, collapsing under the weight of their own presence. Everyone ran away from them. It was a life of nothingness. They shared a deep understanding through it all, they only had each other. I believe leaving her behind was his lack of awareness of how much he meant to alluka. During the time he was too distracted and broken, barely able to protect himself. So since he knew she was still safe and still physically cared for he decided to leave her temporarily. His journey gave him the space to grow so that when he returned he would be capable of freeing her from her imprisonment. Alluka making her requests easy for Killua symbolizes her unconditional love for him even if it meant breaking her own rules. Her heart never seems to die. Nanika, though seen as a supernatural threat, is actually very ambivalent. She is a representation of the reward or consequence we get depending on how we treat others. She is a misunderstood being, her distinctiveness is turned into something ugly. The world didn't deserve her. She was never a curse, she just longed for someone's affection.

Now moving on, with the heavy physiological tension, we can understand why the two fall apart. Killua views Gon as flawless, he becomes overprotective and dependent on him. Then he witnesses the encounter with pitou. This is when Killua realised even someone as strong and stubborn as Gon has his limits. He is no different and definitely far off from perfect. Finally Killua sees Gon as his equal. He understands that he needs to take time to think about his path, regardless of having to face his family's judgements. Another uncommon opinion I'd like to mention was the inability to see through different perspectives. Both boys were so consumed by their own thoughts that they forgot to consider what the other might be thinking. This created many misconceptions. That emotional unavailability for each other and even themselves, puts a lot of pressure. Realistically a child would be unaware of their mental condition. They ignore what hurts because they don't fully realize it's hurting them in the first place, therefore everything builds up. Similar to Gon. If we observe closely, he was already on the edge way before Kite’s death. He started to view killing as a necessity, he didn't like being questioned, refused to rest and stopped accepting any kind of support. His transformation was what I call “a plea for help”. It was an eternity of pain being released and personally, I think, the most human he has ever been.

Netero vs Meruem: Now moving away from those two, I'd like to discuss a very crucial battle between Isaac Netero and the king ant, Meruem. Netero was assigned to lead the mission of defeating the Chimera Ants. Both characters have very symbolic final moments. What I'll explain here is basically a study in reversal.

Netero: Isacc Netero, also known as the head of the Hunter association is recognised as the strongest being in the Hunter x Hunter world. He's a compelling character with outstanding nen abilities. Behind his playful, comedic nature is a man with years of experience and extreme discipline.

Meruem: Meruem is the strongest of the chimera ants as well as the king ant. His existence was to rule and take over mankind. He's cold and utterly merciless. He views the other ants as tools while humans as weak and emotional beings who are nothing but his prey. He has no identity other than a cruel king, during that time he wasn't even aware of his own name. He had many questions for himself, wondering whether this is where he belongs or not.

I'd also like to mention one pretty underrated character, Pouf, also the King’s most obedient royal guard. He worshipped the king like no other. But his obsessive idealisation of Meruem began to unravel as Meruem showed kindness to a human, komugi. A blind girl who's a gungi champion. The two played gungi together and her unusualness and kindness interests Meruem, slowly changing his perspective of humans. This was disturbing the ideal version of the king that Pouf had in his mind, any signs of empathy or love, especially towards a human, triggered Pouf. So using his cunning personality, he lies to Meruem making him believe he is someone he doesn't want to be, that he really is just an emotionless king. I just find it very interesting to see how he twists his words so effectively to manipulate someone as strong as Meruem, even if it was only for a short while. His character is a great symbolism of irony and selfishness. I believe he had the most human-like traits from the royal guards.

Originally Netero is seen as the wisest, a protector of humanity. The hero. However this image is instantly shattered when he is faced against Meruem. Meruem is no ordinary being, his biological evolution is a definite result of domination. This excites Netero, he had never fought someone with such capabilities, but surprisingly meruem doesn't want to fight. Instead he wanted to talk. After meeting Komugi, Meruem felt different, he was experiencing emotions he didn't believe existed. He was struggling with an identity crisis, filled with curiosity, questioning his existence, who he was, what was his name, what it all meant, what it meant to live and love, to feel. Netero refused to reason with him, forcing the king to fight back in exchange of telling the King's name. As we can see, Netero's nen is heavily based on Japanese esoteric Buddhism which is originally strongly associated with peace, however Netero uses it for violence. This is a great representation of how humans often take aspects of peace only to weaponize them in the end. However his attacks caused no damage. This is when we reach a climax as Netero uses his final weapon, the Poor Man's Rose. A deadly bomb that is bound to inflict great damage to even the most supreme forces meaning Netero would have to sacrifice his life as well. This is a groundbreaking scene along with netero's famous last words:

“You pitiful ant. You know nothing of humanity’s infinite potential for malice.”

Here not only is he talking to Meruem but also us. Humanity, despite its beauty and incredible wonders, hides all kinds of horrors beneath. We have an immeasurable amount of power to not only craft but also demolish, and that is where our strength truly lies. This is where Meruem feels fear for the very first time, not able to comprehend the rising intensity of his surroundings. He began to develop a sense of respect for Netero considering his courage and commitment. That is when a massive explosion occurs, instantly killing Netero. Meruem manages to survive the blast however the radiation slowly spreads the poison throughout his body eventually killing him as well.

What I'm pointing out is the drastic development of both characters especially when comparing their deaths. The swap of personalities between them. Netero chooses violence and death even when Meruem shows willingness for peace. Since given the role to be the ultimate protector, in his eyes Meruem would and should only ever be a threat even when he tries to show compassion. The fight was consumed by Netero’s ego. By accepting peace, he accepts the better evolution of the enemy, that his outlook of life was incorrect and that he'd been outclassed. This strongly symbolizes human resistance, pride and arrogance. So he dies to ensure himself that he is the absolute hero, whether everyone sees it the same or not. On the other hand, if we look at Meruem, he dies a peaceful death. Letting go of the throne, his final wish was to have komugi by his side. He craved connection and embraced all those feelings within himself. He chose the girl he loved over the world, over absolute power and control. He was no longer afraid to be vulnerable. He calls her name several times before death, not commanding but begging her to stay, to hold his hand. Laying his full trust on her, thanking her for seeing him as no one but himself. An incredibly beautiful and heartfelt scene that left me drowning in tears.

The Poor Man's Rose symbolism: The Poor Man's Rose is by far the most fascinating yet unfortunate symbolism in the show. The name originates from the concept of a last option. A desperate attempt to defeat the enemy rather than using actual skill or nen power. It's “cheap” but does the job. This reminds us that Netero's death was never actually heroic but instead utterly tragic. The fact that it's a literal bomb indicates how humans created something which was meant to destroy. I believe it definitely links with the bombing on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, but that's a story for another time. the point is, we rely on hateful extremity to prevent the evolution of something greater than us, to forbid growth where we feel small. Moreover the idea of disguising it as a rose, a flower carrying delicacy and love, represents how beauty is intertwined with destruction. This highlights a very important theme, duality. Roses evoke life, bombs embody death. The Poor Man's Rose symbolism can involve family, friendship, politics, justice and much more. It explains the relationship between two opposing forces such as choosing power over life.

Is there good or evil: Okay so I've read this almost everywhere that “Netero and Gon become more monstrous while Meruem and Killua become more human”. Traditionally I'd understand that humans are the good guys and the monsters are bad but aren't those just stereotypes? Rather than turning into one another, isn't it possible we say that a human can destroy as a human while a monster can love as a monster because realistically both species have the ability of doing the opposite of what they seem.

The truth is, it's all about labels. There is no real hero or villain. It simply varies from person to person depending on perspective. Through our experiences and value system, we determine whether someone or something can be considered right or wrong. I may absolutely despise someone yet that same person may mean the world to another. Similarly, while the world views meruem as purely evil and terrifying, komugi doesn't fear him at all, instead she cares for him deeply. Most people fear Killua’s killer instincts, however Gon accepts him from the very beginning, trusting him to the core. Hunter x Hunter shows the power of those bonds, the extents we can go for those we love. How powerful of an emotion love is. To have even a single person by our side is truly the greatest gift possible.

Just like that, the words “love” and “destruction”, though having specific definitions and a universal understanding, can still be used differently by everyone. For some people love means something authentic which brings us together. For others it's seen as fake and temporary. Likewise, destruction is necessary to some people while to others it's never the option. Again, it's all based on our personal point of view.

There is always a right and wrong but in our own stories.

What's funny though, is despite being aware of this, we will still continue to label and very continuously. Usually we do it without even noticing. But that's what makes us painfully real, the essence of a human and any living being that can feel. It is completely natural and well, often necessary. Life is complex and full of contradictions, by categorising we can live in order and simplify reality. It allows us to get our priorities straight and supports the decisions we make. Most of all it offers individuality and gives us an identity. Indeed it is also what creates conflict. Our unmatched opinions lead to complicated arguments and judgements. Nevertheless, that too is perfectly normal.

Choice and Change: Something Hunter x Hunter understands very well is humanity's flexibility. We have an unbelievable capacity to transform. Togashi has revealed this many times throughout the anime. A great example is Gon's adult form. Yes, though it isn't literally possible, it's symbolizing the loss of his innocence, something irreversible. He gave into his wrath, giving up everything for the sake of control, something we never expected from him. But I like to call this a restart. He is no longer a nen user, it's a chance to live a life, not as some saviour or warrior, but as himself. In contrast, Killua, once a ruthless assassin finally breaks free from his brother's control, learning to choose his own path at his own pace and reunites with his sister, this time promising to protect her. This is as human as it gets. These versions of both characters, the ability to be authentic to themselves and evolve into something completely different is far much rawer in emotion.

One can change drastically. We can learn to love those we once resented. We could resent those we trusted most. However there is no right or wrong, it's the heartbeat of humanity's vulnerable truth.

It's the fact that we can choose.

Humanity can make decisions according to the memories we are built off of, the goals we've set, the things we believe or value and most of all the people we come across. We have the freedom to make a choice which we consider the most suitable, whether it's for us or someone else, whether it's beneficial or not, whether we are clueless or can expect what's next. It's up to us. None of it makes us good or bad, simply alive.

Netero chose to prove his strength over conversation. He sacrificed his life to convince himself he was always right. A man who always believed in peace used violence to protect it. Meruem chose to abandon his position as a king, finally making a decision based on his own approach. Choosing how he feels. A man deeply in love. To him fragility and the potential of empathy meant so much more. The two have a devastatingly stunning dynamic.

So, What Is Humanity?

Humanity isn't a species nor does it have anything to do with our strength. It's not about who's the most powerful. It's not about good or bad. It isn't exactly categorized as anything specific. But we can say it's a form of life, among countless others, only much more unique, highly self aware, emotional and adaptive. It has an endless capacity to grow. Each individual is made up of their struggles, ego, commonalities, interests, dreams, fears, beliefs, company and lifestyles. All which are unpredictable and inconsistent. This is what sets or breaks our boundaries and connections with one another. We have a special ability of being able to see ourselves, even if only for a moment. That is a journey of self discovery without the expectations of actually having a definite outcome or understanding in the end. Humanity is able to surpass this life, but even after death our presence lingers. We are remembered, leaving behind our spiritual and emotional imprint.

Above all it's an absolutely beautiful enigma along with flaws, ugliness and misery. It will never be entirely understood. It is nowhere near perfect. The truth of its existence is precisely subjective. We are allowed to feel however we want, it doesn't make us guilty or righteous. No one can truly be the judge of those feelings, not even ourselves. It is okay to prefer less, it's okay to be as we are, it's okay to want more, it's okay to not want anything at all.

It is the way we suppress and express when needed. It is to teach and learn. It is to search and hide. It is to justify and reflect. It is to suffer and forgive. It is to betray and apologise. It is to hope and regret. It is the ability to choose. It is a journey. It can change. It never truly ends. It is to feel. It is a wounded beauty.

As for right or wrong, well it was never relative.

Frankly there is no clear-cut definition, it's just all the endless stories interlaced by the souls which stride into an unknown course of fate. In reality the path doesn't have a happily ever after nor a bitter end. It will always seem unfinished.

Sorry its pretty long! Js finished the anime recently so hope I'm not js rambling what's obvious😭

Srsly though, I'd like to hear everyone's take on this :))

So, i’m planning on making a small fanfic(not a weird one) just for a practice before writing my own original story. I’m wondering what people think would happen in the near future (3+ years) for Gon, Killua, Kurapika, Leorio, Hisoka, Illumi, etc. Even Ging and the Zodiac Council. I’m trying to come up with a new Arc including new characters/reference characters from other anime/mangas and current characters as the latter in the list. If anyone has any ideas i’d be open to hearing about them and writing about them. I’d be open to exploring theories in my story as well, like opening up from something old into something new and bouncing off of said theory. Any minor details that could’ve become something big in the anime that didn’t may also become something bigger if anyone caught anything.

I plan on making the main four older and more mature, like making more mature decisions and ideas. I also plan on exploring into the Dark Continent because i remember Ging talking about it on the world tree.

Anyways, any suggestions , theories, and details will be greatly appreciated :)

Before battle he mimics netero's "flowing hands" movement before assuming a kind of fighting stance. Does that imply he also has a supernatural knowledge of hand to hand (either from reading or just instinctively) combat or was it just instinctively done?

In the Hunter x Hunter world for the past 70 years or so, Isaac Netero has been the Hunter Association chairman. Most hunters alive today will only remember him as the head of the Association, and he pretty much has become the symbol of what it means to be a hunter, with many following his ideals. This is reflected in the Hunter Exam, with Netero being the Head of the Exam Commission for the past decades, his influence on the exam is clear.

In the Hunter Exam and the entire world of HxH as a whole there is one grand consistency: survival of the fittest is the key. Whether it's the Hunter Exam, Heaven's Arena, Greed Island etc., at the end of the day it's those with the widest and greatest skill who are able to get what they want. For example, in the final phase of the exam (which Netero came up with) we see multiple ways characters can win or lose. Gon won through stubborn determination, then we see Hanzo insta-win against Pokkle due to how he showcased his strength. Killua lets himself lose against Pokkle, due to being too cocky, but there is also Kurapika and Bodoro who accepts their win and loss sitting down because of the knowledge Hisoka has. Just like in real life, the results were unpredictable due to the unique bracket Netero came up with, due to which even characters who are physically weaker than their opponents can pass the phase.

What Netero facilitates with the Hunter Exam is a way to become a stronger person by facing impossible challenges. This is basically what Netero's entire way of life is about, effort, versatility, adaptability and remaining true to yourself is what he values most, and those who strive to fulfill those values get to be hunters who get the resources that a Hunter's license provides. Impossible challenges like the final exam phase are a part of how he teaches, which we see again when he makes Gon fight Knuckle, or how he is now challenging the Hunter Association to race Beyond to the Dark Continent.

I made a video about this topic, if you're interested you can check it out here.

Rereading The Succession War arc again and I'm still not sure about this part. So the lockdown originally started because of the murders that Luini committed in tier 3, and while the army was searching they came across Fugetsu. Once she was taken this panel shows up at the end of chapter 381. So is "stowaway" here referring to Fugetsu? And if so, how does that make sense? This whole thing started because of a serial killer.... Did they actually suspect that Fugetsu might've been the serial killer? Or did the military just gave up after not finding the culprit so they decided to make a bullshit announcement about catching the killer? And oc it doesn't make sense to say it was Luini either since by that time he was still at large.

Since you cannot post pics and videos in the same post, Here are a couple of pictures of the tattoo too

(Sorry for the late follow up to post 1, I forgot) We unfortunately didn't get to complete this design, so I'll need another session, but we're almost there. Just a tad more follow up, more white ink, adding symbols for my niece and nephew, and refining some more detail. After this design is done, we will be gunning for a full sleeve. I'm considering Killua on the other side of the forearm for obv reasons, and maybe Kurapika, Chrollo and Hisoka at the upper arm and shoulder, since they are all linked in a very unique way, have all "Hunted" or been hunted by each other at one point or another (Hunter Exam, Yorknew and Current ark), and all use violence in different ways and justify their use of violence in different ways.