Hisoka Morow is Hunter x Hunter’s most unpredictable element. Neither hero nor villain, the magician-themed fighter serves only his desire for worthy combat. His presence makes any situation dangerous—for enemies and allies alike. Here’s why anime’s creepiest jester has become one of its most beloved characters. Anime scene illustration The Wildcard’s Appeal Hisoka artwork Unaligned … Read more
Kurapika walks a path anime rarely explores honestly: revenge that consumes rather than liberates. The last survivor of the Kurta Clan does not find peace through vengeance—he finds isolation, deterioration, and the slow death of everything else that matters. Hunter x Hunter uses Kurapika to examine what revenge actually costs. The Kurta Massacre Kurapika artwork … Read more
The Chimera Ant arc doesn’t ask if you’re ready—it simply devastates you. Spanning 61 episodes (76-136), Hunter x Hunter’s most ambitious arc transforms a shonen action series into philosophical exploration of humanity, violence, and love. Here’s why it’s considered not just Hunter x Hunter’s peak, but one of anime’s greatest achievements. The Setup: When Hunter … Read more
Killua Zoldyck should be a monster. Raised from birth as the Zoldyck family’s heir, trained through torture and assassination since he could walk, conditioned to kill without hesitation—everything about his upbringing designed to create the perfect assassin. Instead, Killua became something his family never intended: a boy desperately seeking friendship and willing to sacrifice everything … Read more
The Yorknew City Arc (episodes 37-58 in the 2011 adaptation) represents Hunter x Hunter at its darkest—a crime thriller disguised as shonen anime. Where previous arcs showcased adventure and tournament fighting, Yorknew plunges into mafia warfare, psychological horror, and the series’ most morally complex conflict. Here’s why it remains a masterpiece of anime storytelling. Gojo … Read more
Hunter x Hunter: Will It Ever Finish? Gon and Killua standing together in their classic poses It’s the question that haunts every Hunter x Hunter fan: will Yoshihiro Togashi ever complete his masterpiece? After decades of hiatuses, health struggles, and some of the most brilliant storytelling in manga history, the series remains perpetually unfinished. Yet … Read more
Gon vs Killua: Who’s Actually Stronger? Split battle image Hunter x Hunter fans have debated this since Killua first appeared. On paper, Killua seems stronger—trained as an assassin from birth, mastered Nen faster, and possesses abilities specifically designed for killing. But Gon keeps winning fights he shouldn’t, displaying raw power that surprises everyone including himself. … Read more
Killua Zoldyck: Powers, Abilities & Analysis Hero image Hunter x Hunter is filled with complex characters, but none quite capture the heart like Killua Zoldyck. Born into the world’s most notorious assassin family, trained from birth to be a killing machine, Killua defied everything he was conditioned to be when he chose friendship over darkness. … Read more
Hero image Nen is widely considered the most sophisticated power system in anime and manga. Created by Yoshihiro Togashi for Hunter x Hunter, Nen rewards intelligence over raw power, makes every fight a strategic puzzle, and creates consistent rules that even genius characters must operate within. Understanding Nen transforms how you watch HxH—suddenly, every battle … Read more