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Plot twist illumi is a really kind caring person that manipulated himself to become like this for whatever reason

Everyone thank this man for keeping HxH alive during these hard times of hiatus.

Best way to find out if a technique works is to use it on yourself and if Illumi isn’t afraid of doing that then there’s no telling what he is truly capable of.

Wait wait WAIT. What if, when Kalluto said he wanted to "get his brother back" by joining the Troupe, he meant NEITHER Alluka NOR Feitan... but Illumi? As in, the un-manipulated version of Illumi that he once was before manipulating himself. Removing such a self-imposed nen needle would likely require nen equally powerful. And as we know, Kalluto is also a manipulator, so maybe he was hoping to get strong enough to be able to do so himself.

I hope Illumi gets revealed to have unmatched power at least a little over Hisoka. I feel we seen so much of Hisoka we forgot how untouchable Illumi seems.

I personally subscribe to the idea that illumi’s personality was molded into what it is today due to the intense childhood that came from being the firstborn to 2 ruthless assassin parents. Not to mention that being the firstborn with no siblings to look too in such a traumatizing situation would definitely shape those more intense aspects of his personality. The intense lust for complete control of nanika’s power definitely checks out, and makes me think there might also be some resentment, considering that killua being named the heir to the family even though illumi was the firstborn means they think the roof on killua’s powers supersede his. All in all I view illumi as truly broken in, considering his stance on family and being willing to sacrifice himself all to be viewed in a higher place by them.

Cutout Illumi digging a hole was gold. Props to the editor.

We have mostly seen Illumi through Killua’s POV in the anime thus far, so it makes sense that there’s more we didn’t see. When Illumi talks to Hisoka over the comms in the Hunter exam arc, he is more casual and less demanding. Hisoka didn’t react much to the emotional actions of Illumi, and even knew exactly how to set him off. Because of the difference in relationships, Hisoka and Killua both know a different side of Illumi. I think we’re just getting to see hisokas side of Illumi now.

Finally an Illumi theory after so long, thank you! I swear we need more Illumi content! He's a character who, despite not being shown very much, is so interesting, especially with his past. Y'all undermine my boi so much, he's a master assassin for god's sake, one of the best Nen users here! Although weaker than him, even Hisoka shows interest in him, he is one of the few *humans* who come close to Hisoka! Even post-chimera Killua feared him. Also, he even tries to care for his family in his own distorted ways (can only blame Kikyo and Silva for that upbringing tho, he must have had it so hard. They just allow Killua to do what he wants, but im pretty sure he suffered pretty bad) And now he's a part of the PT too, cmmon guys show him some love. -Not an Illumi fangirl ^///^

Illumi is one of my favorite characters in all of hxh I really hope we get illumi and hisoka vs different groups in the troupe.

I think Illumi's true personality is similar to Hisoka... which is why they seem to get along... but he did something to himself to suppress his true self so that he can do his family's work... Edit: spelling error

The only reason Killuas family can be considered "loving" in any way is because everyone elses is even more screwed up

At this point, Togashi should just appoint you to finish the manga on his behalf

It seems utterly in character for Illumi to have put one of his manipulation pins in himself to be the best protector of his family as he could humanly be. Perhaps a series of pins, maybe even the ones all over his outfit that work as a priority system for what he cared about when he first started using them.

Let's pray for Togashi to finish this masterpiece that is Hunter X Hunter

I don’t think the Hisoka is Illumi theory is dead for one simple reason…they can both change their appearance! The Hisoka we see on The Black Whale 1 could be Illumi disguised as Hisoka in a double switch

Have you heard of the theory that Prenuptial Agreement/Engagement Ring is Illumi’s Nen ability? Essentially, by fulfilling the conditions of the prenuptial agreement (for example, kill Hisoka or help Hisoka kill the Spider), he can get full control over his target. Unlike with the Needle People, the target could complete many complicated tasks and not die from it. The theory states that he might have created this ability to control Nanika. There’s that scene where we look inside Illumi’s mind and see Alluka/Nanika manipulated by Killua manipulated by him. Basically “you control what I want and I control you.” If he uses that ability on Killua, he can fully control Killua without the risk of accidentally killing him, but before that, he needs to test it (on Hisoka).

@0:24 Liam : "He's probably the purest manipulator in HxH, Rarely if ever splashes into other affinities" I agree with the fact that his mastery of manipulation is the greatest we've seen so far. Yet I would actually ALSO (Liam's voice) argue that his mastery and subtle display of emission nen is INSANE!!! One of the simplest ways to recognize emission nen type is with aura detached from the user's body (like Kurapika needed Emission nen for judgment chain to work on Chlorro remotely). In Illumi's case, the needle he's placed on Kirua was still working fine while both of them were on completely different continents (Best example is Kiruaa being on greed island while Illumi, as far as we know, was not). Kurapika as a natural conjurer had to use Emporor Time condition/vow to tap into 100% emission mastery to do that on Chrollo with judgement chain. Knuckle, who's also a conjurer, His potclean stops adding interest if the target is beyond 100 meters radius (see chapter 235)... Which is a distance so short an non nen user athlete can cross under 12seconds. Let alone pro hunters... Emitter nen mastery for natural conjurer is 40% max, and it shows with Knuckle. And 80% max for natural pure Manipulators like Illumi. This feat alone (having his needle work on a target who's physically teleported miles away in an area surrounded by nen master's nen at that, tells me that his mastery and display of emitter nen category is pretty much very close to 100% if not as good as Kurapika's in Emperor time mode, aka 100% 😎

If illumi thought for a second that a needle to his own brain would give him a power buff he would try it

Okay, fine, I'll watch HunterXHunter again...

Being from a severely dysfunctional family myself I love how the whole zoldyck family has been written and set up cause it’s very realistic in terms of dynamics, to my own life

Maybe Illumi always hated Killua? Illumi is the first born and already extremely powerful, yet his father and grandfather has already designated Killua (a child back then) as the heir and next leader of the Zoldyck family. Maybe the needle were orders from his father, with the simple commands: 1. Love Killua, 2. Protect Killua.

Illumi and Hisoka both have the ability to change appearances. They probably are each other rn

I think this is why Kalluto joined the troupe. If he could convince Chrollo to take Illumi's hatsu, which would turn it off

It's an interesting theory. I like it. We've seen Hisoka, but we still haven't seen him use Bungee Gum. It's possible that Illumi and Hisoka have switched places with each other. Rereading Hisoka's lines, they all seem like something Illumi would say. It reminds me of his talk with Gon after the Hunter Exam. He might've used his needles to make himself look like Hisoka.

Togashi should hire this guy as a creative consultant. I dare say other than Togashi himself no one understands his work better than him.

Did Killua just take that toaster... That's the darkest joke I've seen in a while lol

I was so into the theory of Illumi being Isoka in disguise, I like to especulate more but damn man, with so many legends of mangaka dying in the recent past years I'm more terrified than ever of hunter x hunter being totally unfinished

I’ve always wondered why Illumis ability is so much better then Shalnarks. He doesn’t need a remote controller and he can manipulate so many at once.

Illumi also bargained in the hunter exam against Killua that if he quits he would spare Gon. So although I could see a pseudo self manipulation happening, particularly because psychopaths are known to push needles inside them, this might not exactly be the case.

Illumi desiring a power like Nanika's could be why he is on the voyage to the dark continent.

I'm screaming right now. Finally, some recognition. Been a fan since 99, episode 30

How to help Kurapika get the rest of the eyes: "Hey, Illumi, the 4th prince says he wants to do Killua"

8:46 the "Reallumi" if you will...

Hey Liam, I love these videos so I've wondered if the video about the other HxH power system from the iceberg will ever come out?

Also, the idea that Illumi broke the needle he put in his own head and is now potentially stronger for it, is so amazing. It mirrors how Hisoka also got stronger. And to see them both level up reminds me of Gon and Killua breaking their respective mental ceilings to achieve new heights in the ant arc. Hopefully we get to see a new and improved Illumi in action.

Your hunter hunter theories are one of the very few video notifications I leave on/drop whatever I'm doing to watch. I love you man. Keep it up!

I like the idea of Illumi being on autopilot as a baseline. It provides a very interesting contrast on class within the world as well. Where Shalnark only uses autopilot to finish something he couldn’t otherwise win. And Illumi using autopilot as baseline, and may very well just depend on his actual mind when pushed out of autopilot mode. Shalnark being poor growing up, feeling like nothing would get him out of meteor city except Nen. And depending on Nen in form of autopilot to win hard battles. Whereas Illumi grew up incredibly wealthy and from a prestigious family of assassins, trusts himself to get the job done because he comes from the background to do it. I like the idea that if he comes into a specific situation that he would come out of autopilot and potentially be even stronger. Using autopilot to handle the monotony of his everyday life kind of makes sense and would be incredibly efficient.

7:05 Don’t lie to us Liam, we KNOW hisoka said something other than “kill” 💀

1 thing to note about the “Illumi threatening Hisoka” scene In Japanese, the word usage Hisoka used AND his hand gesture suggested Hisoka wanted to…. bed Killua as well

he is just my favorite character from the whole serie!!!

Man ! I love what your doing. Every analysis you put is something that resonates with me. Much love.

Nice, a video on my favorite Zoldyck family member.

I want to ask. There are buttons on both sides of Illumi's shirt, which resemble his needles, a lot. Could it that maybe the proof that he's indeed needle himself for a purpose?

I appreciate these HxH videos so much

I've been speculating on his personality shift in later chapters for a while. I can't believe I never considered him using a needle on himself 🤯 this is definitely one of my favorite theories I've seen about him

Illumi took self-control to another level

Thank you !!! Please don't stop making content !!! 💥🏆

Hisoka didn't say kill...

I edge to illumi

Would love to see a video covering all known threats and magical beasts. The ants can still breed and continue phagogenesis. An overview of all ants still alive would be interesting.

I think it would be interesting if it comes to find that Hisoka's amplified ability allows him to now wrap people in his texture surprise and control them rather than just it. It would be quite the plot twist, and could set up an interesting situation if Illumi ever gets out or if he has been killed already and Killua find outs. and the Illumi already being dead also makes a lot of sesne. As Illumi's powers don't really invite for an entertaining forward fight. hisoka ranked illumi incredibly high which means he was or was near "ripe for picking". and will push killua out of rage and retaliation. Similar to Gon with Pitou when he lost his mind.

Bro how do you manage to make new content for years even when the source manga has been on hold for years lol

Illumi might have multiple personalities that have different goals and he keeps them in check by manipulating himself

Keep up the awesome work and videos Liam love the video

I think it’s multiple needles. 1- tone down his power hunger 2- inject bed directing into his body by padding the need for massive ten output because he’s injecting into specific body parts 3- fall back nen reanimating him like how how hisoka revived himself

another fun video, thank you milord Liam!~

Could you do more phantom troupe theories on the black whale if you have any Liam? Thanks for the great videos!

He's probably aboard the black whale to try and get to the Dark Continent, that way he can gain the power he wanted from Alluka/Nanika.

Illumi is a cat boi the look of his facial features. His eyes, can't convince me otherwise.

That guy and hisoka scared tf out of me when I was a child. That's why I refuse to watch HxH on TV when I was a child.

The most important part of the "Isoka is actually Ilumi" theory is that Illumi has absolutely no reason to be on that ship. Unless NOW he wants to explore the new world to find clues about nanika. But that seems unlikely. He should be looking for ways to get Killua to his side either by manipulation or just negotiation, or maybe he can pretend to be good bro to use both nanika and aluka. Neither of those objectives have something to do with the new world.

I just realized that killua’s god speed is akin to in ‘Bleach’ when Ishida can use the reishi as strings to control his body as a puppet and to go beyond its human capabilities. I wonder if togashi was inspired after watching Ishida’s Quincy power. 5:16

There’s no real evidence to suggest Hisoka would kill-murder kalluto if he is in disguise as illumi… kinda seems more likely he wouldn’t given his response to illumi when he mentions killing Killua.. Hisoka is a whore for a good fight and illumi is arguably the next best thing to chrollo, and yet he turned down the opportunity even after goading illumi to the point of being fully battle ready…? I think Hisoka has a more thoughtful side than we’ve been shown up to now, and I also think illumi is one of the few he considers to be a friend/acquaintance. Also: it’s worth noting the Zoldyck family is a much older and more enduring group of nen assasins than his current adversaries the spiders…not sure even Hisoka would willingly put himself at odds with 2 of the most powerful groups of men users(killers) in the world

If illumi is self manipulating that's genuis on so many levels but the fact he can't be manipulated is the best insurance he could ever want or need as an assassin bit it's not like he needs the insurance anyways

I wish you could make a video about, "Killua and Nanika is also in the Black What 1"

Zaza sacrificed her beauty to become extra tough. She ripped her tail off. I don't think she manipulated herself, I think she sacrificed for power like gon did.

Plot twist Illumi is a nice and caring person at base but started manipulating himself to be more ambitious and power hungry since it makes your Nen stronger. He was probably more akin to the zombies he creates with manipulation until a certain event (like finally finding true ambition in controlling Nanika’s powers) caused the needle to break at the moment most advantageous to strengthening his power

Your ability to continue making content on something so dry of new things to talk about amazed me a year ago. Now im just baffled 😂😂

3:47 the clearest example of this is Pitou’s Tepsichora (if I spelt it well)

Liam is doing all the heavy lifting for togashi keeping this series alive he should cut him a check

This is a sick theory!! Nice one!

Wow, Killua popping a toaster bath to charge up was hilarious

that itachi arc. we need it

Something i noticed when i watched the illumi orgasming at allukas power scene recently was how much illumis hair resembled pap. A lot like gons did. And the whole feeling of pleasure stuff that goes along with pap too. Idk! Something to think about!

The question is when is the series coming back? No monthly release?

Carry the HxH fandom, NewWorldReview

Big bro who does your art?

"If any character in the series has performed a self-lobotomy, it's Illumi." God, I love this line so much.

Another way to see the change in how Illumi refers to himself is a change in general mindset. Ore is his work persona. Boku is when he is on personal time. Meaning Illumi could indeed have gone rogue. He is not operating as the assassin for his family but for his personal interests. And just like his "friend" Hisoka he is a bit childish as a person. About the only way to confirm this is for us to see him recieve a contract, though. As for the bargaining...he really only does that for Killua. I think it shows two things. One is that Illumi does see Killua as an equal. You only bargain with equals. If you are superior you make demands. If you are inferior you get demands made of you. So Illumi doesn't see his position as being superior to Killua. Two Illumi realizes Killua is intimidated by Illumi. So mind games through negotiation had a good chance of success. Just more manipulation. I think Illumi does care for his brother. But in a family as toxic as the Zolducs even friendly rivalries can be lethal. So there is no telling how absolutely nonsensical the reasoning Illumi is using in his quest to "help" his brother.

I feel like Hisoka could have gotten around auto pilot tbh otherwise auto pilot could have been something Chrollo used to quickly get rid of him

I'm thinking that Illumi is Hisoka, and the Hisoka there is probably Illumi in disguise.

Yeah, all what Hisoka meant was to "kill" Killua and not something else @6:09 💀

Illumi during election arc: throwning needles at anyone and everyone without a care who he runs into. sending an army after his brother aka target. Illumi on black whale: Id like a room with a shower. Yeah im pretty sure its hisoka as illumi

He's been needling himself from the Hunter examinations, distorting his face.

My theory is that because illumi is the first child, he is also like 7 years older than milluki something must've happened so that he was no longer the heir. We don't know if silva or zeno has siblings, but considering illumi was the only child for a long while, i assume he must've had an even worse childhood than killua. The other kids seem as a reaction. The parents went too far with illumi but not enough with Milluki which is why he was so lazy. They felt killua was perfect but had two other kids quickly after that because kikyo was getting older and wouldn't have been able to have kids as easily as she got older.

Kind of random question but I’m rewatching HxH and was curious what people thought about something that came to my mind during the killua/shoot fight. If killua had taken out the needle before this fight, could he have beaten shoot and would that have changed the story at all?

This is a great theory! Could someone other than illumi forced him to self manipulate? Maybe he was cornered by silva because illumi's ambition was putting the whole zoldyk dynasty at risk.

I truly love your vids.

Damn this is a really good fan theory

I really wish that illumi become friends with hiso hiso🃏. Both of them don't want to (or togashi. Let's say) it's just sad that they're gonna kill each other💔

I just wanted an inside out version of HXH but mostly for Illumi T^T

Are there still chapter coming out slowly or is it done officially?

So what if Gon becomes a hunter hunter later in the manga, like he "hunts" hunters, i never even thought of the word play togashi could have used, and it doesnt necessarily mean he has to use nen, he could just find them then alert the actual good fighter people

I had a really dumb idea, what if the Illumi in the succession war arc is not even a person but a Bungee Gum clone hisoka post mortemed into existence.

Anyone know what chapter the panel @ 1:18 is from?

Lemon grabs eyes: This izzz unexeptaaaaable UnEXEPTABLEE!! Dungeon 4 million years!!

Is there any updates on HxH???😢

I'm sure he is Hisoka who can now change his appearance using Bungeei gum