Hunter x Hunter may not be airing anymore for some time but its fandom is still going strong as fans celebrate the 10th anniversary of “one of the best anime episodes” from the series.
The episode fans are celebrating today is also from the Chimera Ant Arc. It’s Episode 131, titled ‘Anger x And x Light’. This episode not only has incredible animation, direction, and visuals, but it’s also one of the most significant episodes of the entire series.
Anger x And x Light is known as the episode where Gon unleashes his rage mode. After the gruesome fate Kite received from Neferpitou, Gon is uncharacteristically looking for revenge. He gives Pitou the time to heal Komugi after the Chimera Ant begs him, on the condition that Pitou will heal Kite too after they’re done with Komugi.
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However, when Pitou fails to do so, Gon unleashes all the rage inside him and transforms into an adult form so powerful that he takes a blink to kill Pitou. This episode is dark, poignant, and absolutely heartbreaking as Killua has to look in horror as his happy-go-lucky friend continues to beat Pitou’s corpse.
“The most impactful and unforgettable episode since seeing Goku go Super Saiyan for the first time,”one user on X saysas they celebrate the iconic episode turning 10.
“Time stopped in this episode and this Chimera Arc, my god!! This is one of the top arcs in the history of anime,” shares another.
“Greatest anime episode ever,” comments a third.
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Anamika Das was an Anime Writer on Dexerto’s UK team. She previously wrote for platforms like Otakus' Notes and Seinen Manga. Anamika is an avid fan of anime, the shounen genre in particular. She loves My Hero Academia, Haikyuu!!, Jujutsu Kaisen, Boruto, and is obsessed with One Piece.
