everybodys gangster until Hisoka gets turned on

everybody: *fighting for their life* hisoka: ✨😌💕💅🏻👌

Chimera Ant Arc: *exists* Hisoka: "Ight Imma head out"

Chrollo - “He used his justice chain on my heart, I have no nen left” Hisoka - 💧-.- ⭐️

You forgot the most important thing: "It has both properties of rubber and gum."

the dead bodies were fake ⭐-_-💧

Hisoka literally owns the freaking screen every time he talks 😫

Gon: *Breathes* Hisoka: "BUNGEE GUM HAS THE PROPERTIES OF RUBBER AND GUM"

He's a joker. A joker in most card games fills any role you need. That's why he's the balancing factor.

Hisoka's unpredictability terrifies me

"I'll kill Alluka to recive Killua's wrath, then I'll kill Killua to earn Illumi's wrath."

I accidentally said "volleyball" instead of "dodgeball" in this video. Now act accordingly and burn me at the stake.

MAN I was happy to see Hisoka and Illumi again in the election arc.

i love that pervert

Its probably a good thing he wasnt in the chimera ant arc...he'd of creamed himself to death.

When I started HxH and saw the opening and Gon running to punch Hisoka, I was sure that Hisoka was supposed to be t he final villain of the ARC. I had no idea that he would appear throughout the rest of the story and even work as a temporary protagonist. You're certainly right about Hisoka bringing the dark tone to the beginning of the show to keep people interested. I thought it was going to be a really child aimed anime from the start but Hisoka would make it darker during the exam. Turned my thinking from "This looks like a fun anime that will be upbeat" to "Ooo this is a bit darker and more interesting".

Bungee Gum has the properties of both rubber and gum.

You're making this hiatus a lot more bearable. You're the best

My whole childhood and life, I have been saying “Hunter Ex Hunter” instead of Hunter Hunter ........

He’s definitely my favorite character and I always get so excited when I hear his theme start to play

**inhales deeply** **begins to rant about how much I love hisoka**

Well his name does mean "secret" in Japanese so it's no wonder he's such a mysterious character

Y'all can say Hisoka is bad but he didn't let Gon and Killua fight in the 200th floor until they learned nen.

when hisoka's theme started playing i was like "some shit's about to go down"

I love how togashi took the trope of a character being excited about a fight and took it literally as where hisoka gets aroused at the thought of a good fight there's nobody like him he's such a great character

When Hisoka explained the origin of his Nen abilities, it got me thinking "That sounds like something Gon would do". And true enough, halfway trough the Greed island arc, that was exactly how & why he developed the Jajanken. This led me to start thinking of Hisoka as a true "protagonist-in-the-dark", a representation of what Gon could become if he wasn't balanced by friends with a decent moral compass. To this extent, he is a much better foil Gon then a a more traditional Struggle of opposites, like Batman vs. Joker. The latter is two almost completly different personalities, with most similarities being incidental or exaggerated in the characters mind. Gon & Hisoka, on the other hand, are eerily similliar. All the way down to their likes and social interactions.

hisoka is my favorite character in all anime

the chimera ants arc was so dark and mentally straining to watch so i can confirm i got sooo happy once i saw hisoka again. Even though he's a "villain" he can lighten up the mood anytime!! He deserves a whole season dedicated to his past after that i'll die in peace ._.

Things I hate: 1. pedos 2. clowns Togashi: Challenge accepted.

SCHWING! Great video. So glad you pointed out how important he was in each arc. Without saying too much, I felt like people forgot this during the most recent events of the manga when trying to guess what would happen next. Also, quote of the year: "Sometimes you just need a clown man that gets horny when he fights a strong opponent, because this adds tonal balance." - Aleczandxr

hisoka vs pouf would be hilarious: pouf: *reads hisoka's mind* hisoka: *smiles* pouf: *scratching his eyes out* hisoka: *laughing* and the fight continues with pouf unable to (or just won't) use his ability on hisoka.

Hisoka also is one of those characters in anime that could legit kill any major supporting character at any point. Which is pretty uncommon in most anime, not so much in HxH but still. There is something about him that manages to make him utterly terrifying even when he most likely won't do anything in an arc other than be creepy in the background.

Hisoka is representative of the amoral Fool in tales of old. They are clever, allign with the heroes of villains to get closer to their own goals and are usually powerful. Most are supernatural, and judging by Hisoka's name (secret) there is certainly a mysterious allure to him that can be compared to "supernatural". He is a catalyst for many characters, the template for Gon to surpass, the thorn in everyones side. He isn't just a loveable side character; he's a force of nature. If it wasn't obvious enough, he is my favorite character :)

Yay! I love it when people discuss Hisoka's character! And you're right, his character is a good balance to the rest of Hunter X Hunter.

Not to be one of *those* people, but I absolutely love Hisoka. I acknowledge him as a villain/antagonist (two traits that I am aware do not necessarily mean the same thing), but at the same time, he feels familiar both to myself as a watcher/reader, and to Gon and Killua who I consider the main characters, and in that way, it’s hard not to consider him a sort of “home base” in the hunterxhunter universe. We all know that the only reason he hasn’t killed Gon yet is because he’s waiting for Gon to reach his full potential, but it never feels like that point has come, more often than not, they’re interactions feeling hostile but light-hearted and not fueled by hate in the way shounen protagonists tend to interact with their long-term antagonists. Hisoka seems to be like a character that just doesn’t die and that’s why it feels like everything will turn out alright when he’s around (in my opinion at least). As to the whole “He’s a sociopathic pedophile argument”, I honestly don’t think he has any interest in Gon simply because Gon is a little boy. I think he’s more interested in the opponent Gon will become and I sincerely doubt he gets off on the idea of intercourse with Gon. Going back to my previous point, what makes Hisoka so interesting to me is that he isn’t hated by Gon, instead acting as someone Gon wants to beat simply because Gon is the type of simple-minded, lowkey selfish character with the desire to be strong. Gon doesn’t necessarily like Hisoka, but he doesn’t hate him the way he hated Pitou or even the rest of the phantom troupe (post finding out that they feel emotions despite being killers) and at the same time, Hisoka never seems to be in anything because he hates something else. He just seems to be there for the ride, hoping a good fight will come along. Needless to say, Hisoka is just a character that I’ve grown attached to as much as the main protagonists at this point.

Hisoka almost single-handedly drew me into Hunter x Hunter when I first began delving into the series, having never seen a character portrayed quite as brilliantly before in my entire life -- whether in books, television, film, etc. You clearly get the idea that he's dangerous very early on, as well as that he can't really be trusted, but all the while it never really made sense to me to classify him as some kind of villain. More than anything, I think, Hisoka is drawn to power, but in the most unconventional way. He's almost the polar opposite of a megalomaniac. He could care less about acquiring power for the sake of power, but instead only wants it to satisfy his own personal desires. There's something almost more dark and sinister about this because his motives now can't be defined in any natural way, yet his quest to defeat the most powerful just for the thrill almost redeems him entirely. In the end, Hisoka is just fun. He's a true wild-card who is wildly clever, wildly gifted and wildly neurotic. He is both sentimental and dispassionate, and how he values a person entirely depends on what they're able to pull out of him. Too many times in stories involving superpowers, especially anime, the characters are just one dimensional. Their motives are simple, their speech is basic, their origins are uninteresting and ultimately their outcome is entirely predictable. Hisoka is anything but. He is multi upon multi-dimensional, and even after watching the series a half dozen times I still have zero idea how his story will be resolved. For that, and that alone, he is a fascinating character and should be used as the benchmark for any fantasy/science-fiction story looking to improve in the area of character development. Every show could use a Hisoka, IMO. Perhaps not a killer clown who has a thing for children, but a character with intense energy and mystery who will always keep you guessing. So long as this series has him, it can never get boring.

hisoka is bae

They should do a separate anime just about Hisoka and his story!! That'll be so awesome!!!!

Everybody gangster until they start hearing salsa music faintly playing in the background

9:40 ''And that is exactly what we needed after some dark stuff'' -''Hisoka provided all of tha..''- *LEORIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO*

hisoka is one of the best fucking characters ever. i literally love him so much. he’s so well written

I'm going to be honest. There was a time I took a break with Hunter x Hunter. It's not because I disliked it, but because I was watching with someone and we ended up stopping right before Gon and Killua were able to get past Hisoka's nen and participated more in the tournament fights. What was most interesting to me is the reason I came back. Hisoka himself felt like he was taunting me. He was the one directing me to come back, even in my dreams scary enough. When I came back I of course started at the beginning since I forgot so many details. It's suiting that when I caught up to where I was, it was also the moment I felt changed the series completely. I paused before commenting the following, so you probably say something similar... but I'm going to type it. Hisoka is the embodiment of curiosity in a dark world. The first three openings I felt intentionally repeated that animation of him taunting Gon because of this fact. It's interesting that a character that I know was written and drawn by someone influenced me to watch this show again. It felt that he did to Gon what he did to me, making sure they entered the world right when it was about to shatter. I feel Nen was the very key to the truth of Hunter x Hunter's world. The moment you can see the world around you, the more you understand it. He constantly taunted me to come back. Me personally as the reader, and as a story teller that has researched and study the art of story telling to the point I can see past the curtains? That's impressive. It's suiting that he's a magician. Knowing the tricks doesn't mean the magic's gone, that just means the true fun is just beginning.

Hisoka played an important part for Gon to pass the hunter exam.. He leads the path when they were in the swamp.. He helped Gon get the number of his target. Hisoka challenged Gon to give back the number with a powerful hit. Making Gon master Nen in a short period of time. Hisoka helped Gon in greed island during the dodge ball match.. I think Hisoka is not antagonist but some kind of a moivator for Gon to keep going stronger.

I think this wouldn't be a good show without Hisoka, he's like an Anti-hero even though he is a secondary character. That unpredictability and balance makes this show what it is.

I've always said that Hisoka to Gon is kinda like what Toguro was for Yusuke.

You deserve way more than 4k subs.

1:28 "This is the brilliance of Hisoka..." _*Proceeds to display his litteral brilliance_

"What you see is what you get" is somewhat ironic considering he takes the magician persona.

The hype when a new HxH/Berserk video of yours pops up is unreal.

He's the creepiest, yet simultaneously the most badass and insane character in the anime. I mean he deliberately gets his limbs cut off in that arena fight just to expose Kastros weak spot. Though he does know Machis nen stitches can patch him back up but still.

"there will always be a hisoka in the backround" The Chimera ant section:

Oh what I would do to watch HxH for the first time again

I just stopped the video at 0:00 and I must say : I am not convinced!

Gay for Hisoka club! Anyone else? Just me? ... OK then...

Gon: *breathes Hisoka: Spanish guitar intensifies*

This man has a jojo villain theme and pose and I love it

Hisoka and Kurapika will work together on the dark continent i feel it. Theres so many factions going to the island so its only right. after hisoka killed Shal and Kortopi. he stated hes coming after the rest and who's doing that?? I predict a time skip will occur while the dark continent happens. because Gon no longer has Nen. while we focus on Kurapika and Leorio during this arc, gon and kil are gonna be off training. since gon lost his Nen i was also thinking his type may have changed to Specialist. if that turns out to be the case i cant even inagine the new ability Togashi eill give him.

if only hisoka saw gon se his nen against pitou and do tha transformation

It’s been years since I’ve seen HxH and Hisoka was always the first thing I thought of when someone mentioned the anime. I’ve always wondered why he captivated me so much and I am convinced it’s his charisma and those contradictory moments that made you realize there’s more to him than meets the eye. it’s like an unquenched thirst because whenever we see a new, unpredictable and different side of him, we think we’re going to get more substance behind his actions or a deeper analysis of his persona but like this video wonderfully articulates, he tends to maintain a surface level disposition despite it all. This allures me and adds to his mystery and I ask why is he the way he is? What’s his background? What’s his past? Why does bungee gum have properties of both rubber and gum? Lmao jk but he is that one character we tend to irrationally take sides with like those bad people in movies that you can’t help but hope they don’t get caught.

Seeing both Hisoka and Illumi back in the forefront as villians was very sorely needed after the 61 episode marathon that is the Chimera Ant arc.

"The audience savours every moment that we have with him" - you put my feelings into words so accurately. I thought I was alone in this given his antagonistic nature; like who craves more of the bad guy!!? But he is just soooo(ooooo) unique compared to the other antagonists. (the rest are special in their own ways I guess but nothing beats ⭐Hisoka💧) I don't think I looked forward to any other character as much I did him. This is actually the first video of yours that I watched! Your perspectives are really thought provoking and deep! Awesome work! thank youuu~ :D

Hisoka is the wild card in this anime... he has no friends and no enemies.. he just seeks his own entertainment... and that makes him unpredictable... and awesome xD

Hisoka saved the show for me. The beginning is too lighthearted and childish for my taste, until he makes that random guy who bumps into him pay with his arms. Heavens Arena is the arc where I really started to like the story, and each arc that followed further hooked me into the series. But I have Hisoka to thank for keeping me invested early on.

*666K views* The KZfaq algorithm definitely picked the most appropriate time to recommend this.

Hisoka is life!!!

During the chimera ant, as Illumi says, he was playing hide and seek with Kuroro and missed Meruem tho... 😂

No one: Absolutely no one: Still not a single person on earth: Hisoka: Bungee gum has the properties of rubber and gum

*"You should have come to shiratorizawa"* Shoot wrong anime-

I think Pariston Hill is also an interesting character, hope we get more of him on the dark continent arc.

Thank you for yet another great analysis! One way of thinking about Hisoka is his alignment, as in the classic D&D 3x3 alignment matrix. I think he is clearly chaotic evil. Once in a while he will act "chaotic neutral", as in the Greed Island arc His overall nature, though, seems to derive pleasure from the pain of others. He does seem to have the capacity for friendship, as he exhibits with both Illumi and Machi. Maybe he is just completely using them, but it seems he really does enjoy their company in even a calm setting. HxH 1999 adds an extra phase to the Hunter Exam arc. Episodes 18-20 involve cooperation, where all the candidates must work together in order to survive. It may not be cannon, but it is interesting. At the end of it, after everyone almost dies and is exhausted and passed out, we see Hisoka and Illumi, calmly steering the ship and seemingly happy. (This might be the first time we saw the real Illumi, not as his Gittarackur facade.) It was the first time I thought, "This Hisoka guy isn't all bad."

Hearing Hisoka’s signature guitar music with the black screen honestly scared me for some reason

Aleczandxr: "...this is the brilliance of Hisoka." Hisoka as he says that: *Crotch shines brilliantly*

Would Hisoka have a chance against super saiyan Gon?

the importance of Aleczandxr: helping us reach a deeper understanding of the masterpiece that is hunter x hunter

“Long, draining, emotional vacations”; I think you’re vacationing wrong :P

Hey man great video as always. Your videos always takes viewers on a philosophical journey and your narration is perfect for analysis like this, please keep making more of this beautiful work.

I've been waiting for a video about hisoka!!!

Schwing! A video on my favourite character. I lived him so much my friend actually bought me a Hisoka Dakimakura as a joke birthday present a few years back and I could't bring myself to get rid of it, haha.

Your in depth narration and break downs of different aspects of hunter x hunter makes me love it 10x more than I already did. And it's my favorite! Love from New York 💕

Hisoka is almost like a creepier version of hidan

I am so in love with Hisoka.

I loved him more in Greed Island arc when he helped Killua and Gon catch the ball. And of course when he said that Gon wouln’t want to win just by dodging it, catching it would make his victory more satisfying. 🥳🥳🥳

I really love your analysis videos! you are amazing

This is a really insightful and thoughtful analysis and was a pleasure to listen to. Thanks 🙏

Random but after watching this video I got so hyped for next year. We will get more Berserk and maybe just maybe Togashi will make 15 chapters next year!!! Hyped!!!!

He’s one of my favorite characters in the series. 🃏

Watching this after first seeing your more recent videos makes it so obvious how much you've improved in just one year.

OMG Thank u sooo much for crediting me!!! Absolutely amazing content and I'm proud to contribute something to it. I hope the subtitles are good enough :)

Honestly you're the best analyzer/reviewer for this type of content. You deserve way more subs man keep it up!

Hisoka is my favorite in the series. I am creating a persona based off of hisoka for a haunted attraction I work at and this insight into his personality recapping the entire series is a great help.

Your narration is good, the introduction made me anticipate what was to come XD

I'm glad to have found your channel- this is very great work! I'll definitely watch your other videos related to HxH since this analysis is very solid in terms of approach and all that you cover.

I actually had a crush on him back when i was a kid, I did find his strength and charisma inviting although I was kind of confuse if he's a bad guy because of all the shit he did but fuxk it I still love the anime anyway huhu nothing can change that.

Mmm... frikin delicious content you're providing here :)) i just love it

Rewatched the video. You're definitely one of my favourite channels ever. Keep going Alec. Greetings from Italy.

the mere fact that there exists a 14 minute long video explaining the importance of hisoka in Hunter X Hunter makes me happy 💧-_-⭐️

Well, in all honesty if you keep this up I will eventualy run out of good things say and end up having dull comments. Still I must congratulate you on yet another brilliant analysis of an important character, good argumentation, opening and conclusion. Can't wait for the next one. Also I know that this might sound strange but would you like to be friends? Like on facebook or something, it would be awesome yo have someone like you to talk to about anime, or in general to chill with, since I don't have many friends that share my interest in anime/manga. Well, until next time I bid you adieu.

Illumi!!!!

Great insights, this was really well laid out!