Gon’s passed out this episode. The examiner recaps what happened. Weird how every fight ends with whispering or talking to force a forfeit and it kinda boring. But Gon became furious when he learns about Killua and his brother Illumi.

itsmemaku

5 mo

Verified

I did not see that twist coming. My jaw dropped. It completely recontextualizes everything we’ve learned about one of the main characters. If you skip this, you’re ruining the whole arc. Stop what you’re doing and watch this right now.

reirei

6 mo

Verified

This felt like a strong aftermath of the Final Phase. It was twisted, chilling, and unpredictable. I really enjoyed this episode, and the story is getting even more intriguing.

Episode Context

Arriving at the tail end of the Hunter Exam arc, episode 20 follows the intense Gon-versus-Hanzo confrontation and pivots from physical endurance to psychological warfare, exposing the deeper stakes beneath the exam's surface. The spotlight on Illumi's influence over Killua plants critical seeds for the family dynamics explored in the next episode, 'Some × Brother × Trouble,' and the Zoldyck Family arc that follows. At just over 13% through the series' 148 episodes, this marks the emotional climax of Hunter x Hunter's opening arc and signals the show's permanent shift toward complex character psychology.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateFeb 19, 2012

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