We’ve finally got to the arc we’ve been building up to in Hunter x Hunter: Chimera Ant arc! And because we have so much to discuss, we’re splitting this up into two episodes. This first half covers everything up until the palace invasion - Kite, NGL, Gyro, Knuckle, the Phantom Troupe, and more - so check it out and stay tuned next week for the remaining part of the discussion and our final thoughts.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction - our most anticipated conversation so far for Hunter x Hunter

2:12 Why we both love the Chimera Ant arc so much

4:15 The reception of the arc, comparing then vs now?

10:34 Kite - did him not being introduced in the 2011 anime affect our feelings on his character?

14:35 NGL section - the beginning section of the arc, a new (even) darker tone

19:27 Gyro - his role in Chimera Ant arc and his potential for the future with Gon

25:22 The Phantom Troupe vs the Chimera Ants - Hunter x Hunter at its most conventional fanservice?

29:24 The excellent cast of side characters - Knuckle, Shoot, and the chimera ants

39:32 Critiques with Palm, her ‘relationship’ with Gon, and her presentation

43:40 Do we agree with any critiques of the Chimera Ant arc?

49:24 End of first half of the discussion - tune in next week!