Hey guys! So this video is essentially a much better presented, more insightful and more cohesive version of the Phantom Troupe video I released in 2016. That one was in need of an update of sorts, so I thought to put together a short little piece communicating the resonance of the Spider. I kept the individual character sections out because I felt like adding something like that would make this one feel bloated and unfocused and take away from the message I was trying to present. Anyways, hope you enjoy this one.

The scene where Pakunoda meowed at the kitty always makes me very sad, it was the moment that I realised how much I liked her and that she was going to die

It's crazy how Togashi created characters like these (especially Chrollo and Hisoka) with little backstory

The Phantom Troupe is great and all, but look how cool Killua's skateboard is.

"Go wild." CHILLS.

I love the Phantom Troupe, despite how popular the main characters might be, the villains in Togashi's works leave a big impact on the viewers, which makes them just as interesting. Thank you for your hard work! Making and editing these videos must take a lot of time and dedication :D

These videos are like therapy to me. Many thanks for existing

For me the most disturbing thing about the troupe is their lack of enjoyment. There are a few moments where they are happy but overall they seem to be severely marked by their hard lives, but it is so natural for them because they presumably have never known any other way of living. It's quite interesting that Kalluto seems to fit in even though he has a family but Killua just wouldn't because he has that strong desire for happiness and is fully capable to feel it.

"Of man I can believe nothing less easily than invariabitilty: nothing more easily than variability."- Montaigne

They really are the greatest group of villains in anime. They commit such horrific acts, yet their humanity and sense of purpose makes them sympathetic and respectable on a profound level. One can only hope we get a proper conclusion to their stories

the phantom troupe reached out to me even better than the entire rest of the plot. the need to know that everyone acknowledges your existence resonates deeply within me. after all, we both felt as if nobody gave a damn about us for too much of our lives. these people were so well written and portrayed.

I'm a simple man. I see Chrollo? I click.

8:14 “Your heart will be penetrated by my chains if you say meow to a cat.”

Mamoru Miyano makes everything sound simultaneously epic and soothing.

The Spiders are quite cold individuals, probably because they built solid walls around their hearts. I believe Chrollo led them to care deeply about each other's life by creating the rule that the Spider is more important than the individual legs. Somehow, he gave them an excuse to protect each other and bond together. They are working towards a common goal, and that's what make them a family. Well, I think there are more reasons as well, but I like this theory. Thanks a lot for this one, I almost screemed when I saw you posted another Troupe-related video

I love that each character has their own ideology in life and it isn’t easily swayed by the “ main character”. Seen that way to many times in naruto and it’s “talk no jutsu”

What makes me love HxH is the complexity of every character, mainly the villains. And even tho Mereum and the Royal Gaurds along with Chrollo and the Phantrom Troupe are villains who do terrible things I dont see them as just evil like most other shonen villains.

Honestly mate, all your videos are truly outstanding and we are so lucky to have you share your ideas on an already awesome show! Thank you for all your time and effort that you put into making these; it is very much appreciated!

I got here faster than Killua's Godspeed

The Phantom Troupe are truly profound and the origin and concept for them is truly haunting and beautiful. Lonely, in a way, but bittersweet. There's nothing like them in anime.

If you listen closely... you can hear the voice of Aleczandxr throughout the video 👍🏾👍🏾

Your HxH videos are consistently my favorite on your channel. I must have watched them at least a dozen times each.

Pls do one essay on Tonpa, the god of spiked orange juice and the strongest nen user alive. Great vid btw.

Just looking at the volume 36 cover's makes my heart so heavy...

I feel like you HxH videos are the connection between Togashi and the viewer/reader. Despite having seen and read the show several times, I learn something new about what is by far my favourite anime every time you upload. P.S.: I have read several comments of you stating that your old HvH videos are bad and hard to watch. I heavily disagree, as I have seen every single one at least once (most more than that) and I thoroughly envoyed every single minute.

for me, it was always a shock that chrollo was the leader of the phantom troupe. he was simply so kind and graceful. despite being in crazy situations he was always so polite and such a gentleman. it’s hard to believe that this man is the leader of a scary group of murdering villains.

Gyro may change Meteor City when he makes his move in the final arc

The way this group is written and shown is so charismatic and interesting that even though I condemn most of the actions they perform, I still could watch them do that all day.

Wow I was wishing you'll upload a hunterxhunter video and I'm so happy when you did

I just want HxH to be back already 😭

The first paragraph of this script reminds me of the many favelas throughout Brazil. The familiarity aches at the heart.

You know its going to be a good friday night when Aleczandxr drops a new video.

This was wonderfully done. I think you have done a fantastic job capturing the underlying theme and the emotions thurout! As always ur voice makes me feel zen as all get out. I loved that you used the subbed for this! As always thank you for making this❤

Many thanks for creating this.

Your voice is very soothing and your videos are so mesmerizing. You managed to make me relaxed after a day of hard work. Thanks for once again making my day :)

When i think of the leader of the Phantom Troupe i think of that time when Hisoka got off the Blimp to fight Chrollo and when he found out that he couldnt use Nen the face Hisoka made had me rolling on the floor

So excited to see another post! My sister is finally almost finished hxh and I've been waiting to send on your channel once she is not in danger of major spoilers 😊💛

Wipe your hiatus tears..........alec’s here

Always a good time when you upload :D

Your video is still a masterpiece again and again.

despite being one of my 2 favourite piece of media, I never actually rewatched the whole series, but I rewatched episode 41 multiple times , and basically only to watch this one scene where the PT gathers and gets the first order from chrollo to steal everything from the auction. the shots with the members half-smiling while Uvo screams always fills me with joy ( 2:27 ), just the fact that these people found a place in the world and are so happy is just so liberating to watch.

Incredible video as always keep you the good work and can’t wait for your next video on the troupe

Everytime this man uploads, BANG. (I'm calling his uploads bangers)

Oh yeah Aleczandxr and a video about Hxh. Best notification I can receive from KZfaq.

Phantom Troupe has got to be my favorite anime group (good or bad). Such enjoyable characters to watch collectively

Dope vid as always. Your insights have only sharpened my enjoyment of your content!

Hell yeah man, keep up the great work

The boy is back with another Hunter X Hunter vid🔥

i enjoy videos like these i feel like i know more about them through this

Beautiful video. Was practically brought to tears

You seriously make the best deep analysis videos on anime and I'm glad I found your channel.

Dude the best thing ever is that after such a long time u can still make videos analyzing HXH ur the best and this series is the best

Can't express how glad I am that I found this channel. You're seriously the best.

i just finished all your HxH videos in one day, I had just finished the anime, and was reading the manga. your videos are always great as well

hell yeah, a hunter x hunter video!

I am really in awe how you analyze every characters.. what an excellent job

Great Video as always. Love the Bravely Default music too.

Ok I'm seeing scenes from the anime that I don't recognize

Great stuff as per usual. Loved it!

Man your content is one of the best i saw on KZfaq so far

A return to the classics I see... A HunterxHunter video is always a treat. =)

how did togashi even create hisoka legally

AAAAAaa when he said destruction i got serious chills ! Great video !

Yay my favorite content creator is back

Another video instantly watched upon receiving the notification ! Perfection.

Man, you are 30K away from 200K on KZfaq. Keep up the good content man! Edit: 200k subs

LETS GOOOOO ALECZANDXR JUST UPLOADEDDD

A while back I saw your initial video on the phantom troupe before I got into hunterXhunter. Now I have started it and while I am still not that far, I look forward to binging all of your analysis videos when I catch up.

This was deeply philosophical.

Just commenting to help the algorithm.

Alec the guy too type the wrong essay in English and still get an A

* Watches a Hunter x Hunter video from Aleczandxr * ME : *IT'S INSTANT LIKE TIME*

I'm digging these recontextualized versions of your OG videos (which are still great, btw). It makes your growth as a writer and analyzer all the more prominent.

Amazing video. I love this new video speed changer that I have lol

Gorgeous. What a beautiful take on the Troupe. I don't know how you manage to hit on them so perfectly. I cried at this one. Jeez. 💖💖💖💖

uhh thank goodness your still uploading,im new here so i saw 3 hunter videos and i instantly fell in love with your videos,then i saw last video 2 weeks ago and i panic ed lul,well at any rate,keep on the good work!

Thanks for always making amazing videos

Yes yes yes I love hearing you talk about the troupe!

Gonna save this content for tonight looks great mang.

I watched hunter hunter over 3 years ago and I still don't get tired of these videos

What a combo, the best anime ever and an amazing content creator.

Please keep this format up, I love it!

I was not ready

If they are to leave this world for good, they will not submit to the society that tried to smother them. This resonates on a deeply spiritual and cellular level.

Excellent retouch on your previous work

Ah, Phantom Troupe will, I think, always be one of the most interesting and fascinating "villain groups" in all of fiction. I always find time to watch your HxH videos, since I love your interpretations of characters and the story. They inspired me to dig deeper, inform myself even more about HxH and solidified it's place as my favourite anime. Great video, by the way!

Always love your videos especially the HxH ones and man you got me all sad with remembering with the members getting killed. Which is awkward since I love Hisoka lol.

Adding Paku’s death scene right after that cute bit really hurt. Now that’s *my* proof for existence, thank u for that. Great analysis!

Finally! you uploaded!

It's videos like this that make me wonder where Togashi is going to take the story in general, as it seems like The Phantom Troupe almost have this greater purpose in the world. All of it just gets me so excited to see more of what's to come in this series. Thanks for making this great video! (ALSO HEY IT'S ME "KING_OF_VOICES" FROM MYANIMELIST, HEH.)

FINALLY! Some good content on KZfaq.

I have watched all your HXH vids and death note because both are my favorite anime I am amazed by your analytical skills you are so good at deduction and theory you need more people subscribing

I like his personality..

amazing as always

damn im 15 seconds into this and i already know im gonna love this.

It’s always a pleasure to see a new HXH video from you! Can’t wait to see how the dark continent brings this all to a conclusion

Thank you for such moving insight on one of my favorite shows ever. I think there's an interesting comparison between Chrollo's desire for this "existence" and Bojack Horseman's desire "to be seen". While Bojack's self image was dysfunctionally constructed by abusive parenting and celebrity culture, Chrollo didn't even have the basic societal luxuries that are often lauded as the pride and product of capitalism, like shelter or medicine or or hardly anything recognizable from the "developed" (colonizers') world. And so while Bojack at least could at least find some superficial catharsis through acting, as the Horse from the very famous 90s sitcom _Horsin' Around_ (hold your applause), Chrollo was left to fester in squalor, orphaned and forgotten by a world he could do little more than grow to loathe. And yet, both live their lives in pursuit of "recognition," whether by playing the game and garnering fame for the sake of acknowledgment and validation by society, or by making an existentialist declaration to the heavens that they *will* leave their mark on history like a red-hot, cast iron brand on Cthulhu's ass.

The Phantom Troupe creates such conflicting feeling in me. A group of hideous humans who would do anything for each other. I love your videos and you should knos that tour work is very much appreciated!

This actually makes even more sense to me after running across another video that brought up the fact that netero and Maha Zoldyk were both insanely old yet youthful because of something they ate on the dark continent. I'm pretty sure that's a huge reason why the Troupe is actually going to the DC

Amazing video The phantom troupe are my favourite organization in anime