Anonymous
8/8/2025, 1:09:14 AM No.281280929
Unlike traditional shounen series that follow a linear progression (hero gets stronger, beats stronger enemies), Hunter x Hunter often subverts or restructures these arcs:
The Chimera Ant Arc, for example, isn't just a power-up saga. It's a multi-layered political, philosophical, and psychological narrative that explores war, evolution, and morality.
Yorknew City Arc flips the typical “revenge arc” by sidelining the protagonist (Gon) and giving Kurapika a morally grey path filled with real consequences.
Gon, the protagonist, is far from the “good guy” trope. His descent into darkness is earned and terrifying. He’s selfish, stubborn, and at times sociopathic — but still relatable.
Even minor characters (like Meruem’s guards or Knuckle) have emotional weight and motivations.
Villains, especially the Phantom Troupe and Meruem, are given as much depth as heroes. Often, they feel more real and sympathetic than traditional heroes in other series.
The Chimera Ant Arc, for example, isn't just a power-up saga. It's a multi-layered political, philosophical, and psychological narrative that explores war, evolution, and morality.
Yorknew City Arc flips the typical “revenge arc” by sidelining the protagonist (Gon) and giving Kurapika a morally grey path filled with real consequences.
Gon, the protagonist, is far from the “good guy” trope. His descent into darkness is earned and terrifying. He’s selfish, stubborn, and at times sociopathic — but still relatable.
Even minor characters (like Meruem’s guards or Knuckle) have emotional weight and motivations.
Villains, especially the Phantom Troupe and Meruem, are given as much depth as heroes. Often, they feel more real and sympathetic than traditional heroes in other series.
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