EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting deep in the Chimera Ant arc, episode 88 follows Gon and Killua's earlier humbling defeats and channels that urgency into focused preparation before their critical rematch with Knuckle. The presence of senior Hunters like Netero and Morel keeps the broader Chimera Ant invasion simmering in the background, reminding viewers that individual growth is inseparable from the escalating threat. This episode serves as a bridge between initial failure and the next major confrontation, building toward pivotal power-scaling moments that will define the boys' roles in the arc's larger battles.