As promised, here’s the second part of our Hunter x Hunter Chimera Ant arc discussion, where we finally go into the depths of Netero and Meruem, highlights from the palace invasion, and decide if this really is the best shonen arc of all time?
Timestamps:
0:00 Re-introduction - second part of the Chimera Ant arc discussion
0:39 Netero vs Meruem (Humanity vs Chimera Ants) - one of the best shonen fights of all time
12:06 The anti-climax quota: the lack of Gon’s inclusion in the final fight, how Meruem lost
15:32 Meruem, the royal guards, the journey of the chimera ants
21:25 Komugi - her relationship with Meruem, her part in saving humanity, and her resolution
26:44 Gon and Killua’s relationship across this arc; Killua’s liberation and Gon’s revenge
35:16 Other favourite scenes: Gon’s dark expression, Colt and Reina’s reunion with their mother
36:54 The intention of the two corrupt leaders who survived their corrupt countries
38:49 Kite is reborn as a little girl after the birth of the Meruem - what’s that about?
40:29 Is Chimera Ant arc the best shonen arc of all time?
44:03 Samu’s Recommendation: Bleach (Thousand Year Blood War arc) by Tite Kubo
45:30 Enzo’s Recommendation: Rurouni Kenshin (Kyoto Arc) by Watsuki Nobuhiro
47:48 Overview and final scores