![]() Meruem had never desired this before because it had never occurred to him that he was anything less than perfect. Even though he continued to lose, he ended up enjoying his matches against Komugi. It was through his interactions with Komugi that Meruem gained a quintessential aspect of humanity: the desire to improve oneself. It began as simply wanting her around so he could beat her, but over time grew into genuine affection for the girl. He had gone through his entire life, short as it was, being far more powerful than everyone around him and had never encountered a true challenge until his matches with Komugi. Komugi not only defeated him, she showed no fear towards him and was even willing to die if she lost. Meruem was shocked by this, every other human he had met was terrified of him, but gradually grew to respect and even care for Komugi. It was through these matches that Meruem first began to respect someone else. Komugi had devoted her entire life to mastering one game, making her the one opponent who could defeat him. He was certainly powerful, but that’s all he was. Through his repeated matches with her, Meruem began to learn that he wasn’t completely perfect. Here was this weak little creature that he could kill in an instant, and yet he couldn’t beat her at a simple board game. They played for days, with Meruem constantly improving, but still unable to beat Komugi even once. She appeared to be such a lowly creature, and yet Meruem could never beat her. And he didn’t lose to just anyone he lost to a blind little girl named Komugi with a speech impediment and a perpetual runny nose. Then something strange happened: he lost. Doing so only further enforced his belief that he was a perfect being, since none of them could even challenge him. One by one he called in the masters of each game, and one by one he defeated them. His identity was the all-powerful king of the Chimera Ants, and that was all he needed at first.Īfter taking over a small dictatorship, the king decided to kill some time by playing various board games. His belief in his own perfection only strengthened this, since a perfect being wouldn’t need to question himself or try to improve. He had just been born, so all he truly knew about himself was his role as king and his own immediate desires. In spite of all that, the king was still a child on the inside. All that mattered to him was using his power to rule. He had no regard for anyone else, not even his own mother. After all, he knew he was the all-powerful king, so it was only natural that all other beings serve his will. Meruem was born fully grown and fully aware of his role as king. He was far more powerful than any of the other Chimera Ants, and was perfectly willing to use that power to get anything he wanted. For this part, I’ll be looking at one of the best characters in the arc: Meruem, the king of the Chimera Ants. Instead, parts one and two of this will each look at one of the arc’s best aspects, while part three will be why it’s also such a mess. Explaining exactly why would take far too long for a single editorial, so I’m splitting this into three parts. I was originally going to go over all the reasons it’s so good, but doing that would take far too long and wouldn’t let me go in depth with anything. It’s also the show’s best and messiest arc yet. Clocking in at around 60 episodes, it’s by far the longest and most densely packed arc in the anime. There’s a lot to be said about the Chimera Ant arc in Hunter x Hunter. Spoiler Warning: This post contains major spoilers for Hunter x Hunter. We've updated this list about the ages of all the main characters in Hunter x Hunter. Fans can't wait for the latest arcs in the manga to be animated, but nobody has the slightest clue when that's going to happen. Updated on March 15th, 2023 by Ajay Aravind: Yoshihiro Togashi's Hunter x Hunter is currently undergoing a long-term hiatus, although the most recent chapter was released on December 26, 2022. ![]() Hunter x Hunter includes characters of all ages, from young teens to the elderly. They also have many different personality traits, but one that viewers often overlook is the difference between their respective ages. RELATED: 10 Most Important Hunter X Hunter Deaths (In Order)Īll of the characters have unique qualities that make them appealing and relatable, unless they're irredeemable villains. ![]() ![]() Most fans would agree that the lovable and complex characters are the focal point of the series. Originally aired in 1999 and remade in 2011, the anime has received appreciation from critics and viewers around the world. The classic series, Hunter x Hunter, is a favorite among many anime fans. ![]()
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