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Hunter × Hunter [ハンター×ハンター] #9
Hunter X Hunter, tome 09
Gon, Kirua, Leolio et Kurapika se retrouvent pris entre les organisateurs de la vente aux enchères de York Shin City et la brigade fantôme ! Kurapika est sur la piste des meurtriers de son peuple mais sera-t-il vraiment de taille?
192 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published July 4, 2000
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Yoshihiro Togashi
322 books1,323 followersYoshihiro Togashi (冨樫義博) is a manga artist. Credited in Chinese translations as Fu Jian Yi Bo.
He began drawing manga at an early age; while he attended college, the publisher Shueisha recognized his talent. Togashi has authored numerous manga series in different genres during the past three decades. He is perhaps best known for writing and illustrating the YuYu Hakusho and Hunter × Hunter series, both of which have been published in the popular Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine. Togashi is married to Naoko Takeuchi, the author of Sailor Moon.
He began drawing manga at an early age; while he attended college, the publisher Shueisha recognized his talent. Togashi has authored numerous manga series in different genres during the past three decades. He is perhaps best known for writing and illustrating the YuYu Hakusho and Hunter × Hunter series, both of which have been published in the popular Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine. Togashi is married to Naoko Takeuchi, the author of Sailor Moon.
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July 13, 2021
the fight between Kurapika and Uvogin is one of the best in the whole series.
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April 12, 2022KURAPIKA !!!!!!!!!
October 13, 2020
Kurapika is the best with no doubt 🧡
December 19, 2019
Almost all of the positives I had from the previous volume apply to this as well. Especially how interesting the battle between the three gangs is. Part of what I like so much is how well rounded each group feels. Hisoka, the flute girl, Kurapika and others all fight for their given group for their own individual reasons. The Phantom Troupe and Kurapika's crew each has its share of likeable characters. And none of them are ideologically opposed; they just happen to have conflicting goals. Even Kurapika's quest for revenge is a matter of circumstances.
For Uvogin, killing the Kurta was just another job. He had no issue with them, he just had a job to do. For Kurapika, the mission to get the treasure is just a means to an end. He want to pursue the Phantom Troupe. Gon just wants the treasure to follow his father's trail, but he's struggling to even show up to the dance. Hisoka allies with the Phantom Troupe simply so he can get closer to a fight with its leader. These people are brought into conflict with one another because each person is trying to fulfill their own goal, which leads to conflict. There's no grand cosmic plan that brought them together. They're all just living their lives and acting in their nature and inevitably collide with one another. It's a complex web of intersecting allegiance, goals, and relationships that always runs the risk of teetering into needless complication, but never does.
In addition, the series continues to impress with the sheer creativity of its characters. The battle between Uvogin and the Shadow Beasts had me on the edge of my seat waiting to see what strange new thing would happen. And each punctuated by a shocking level of violence and gross disfigurement that really hits home given the series's more cartoony art. These weird abilities aren't just interesting conceptually; they are a serious threat that can inflict cringe-inducing damage that can border on body horror.
This is followed by an exciting car chase that sees further application of incredibly creative abilities. I know "heist" probably isn't the right word. But the sequence between the auction and Kurapika's battle with Uvogin constantly brought that word to mind. It's a thrilling rollercoaster where people are suddenly killed off and people can be swayed by their own personal motives.
And in the margins we have Gon and friends' antics, slowly leading them to a confrontation with the Phantom Troupe, which they are woefully unprepared for.
Fuck, this is one of the best volumes of manga I've ever read.
For Uvogin, killing the Kurta was just another job. He had no issue with them, he just had a job to do. For Kurapika, the mission to get the treasure is just a means to an end. He want to pursue the Phantom Troupe. Gon just wants the treasure to follow his father's trail, but he's struggling to even show up to the dance. Hisoka allies with the Phantom Troupe simply so he can get closer to a fight with its leader. These people are brought into conflict with one another because each person is trying to fulfill their own goal, which leads to conflict. There's no grand cosmic plan that brought them together. They're all just living their lives and acting in their nature and inevitably collide with one another. It's a complex web of intersecting allegiance, goals, and relationships that always runs the risk of teetering into needless complication, but never does.
In addition, the series continues to impress with the sheer creativity of its characters. The battle between Uvogin and the Shadow Beasts had me on the edge of my seat waiting to see what strange new thing would happen. And each punctuated by a shocking level of violence and gross disfigurement that really hits home given the series's more cartoony art. These weird abilities aren't just interesting conceptually; they are a serious threat that can inflict cringe-inducing damage that can border on body horror.
This is followed by an exciting car chase that sees further application of incredibly creative abilities. I know "heist" probably isn't the right word. But the sequence between the auction and Kurapika's battle with Uvogin constantly brought that word to mind. It's a thrilling rollercoaster where people are suddenly killed off and people can be swayed by their own personal motives.
And in the margins we have Gon and friends' antics, slowly leading them to a confrontation with the Phantom Troupe, which they are woefully unprepared for.
Fuck, this is one of the best volumes of manga I've ever read.
June 8, 2025
Ten tom przypomniał mi dlaczego tak właściwie lubię tę serię. Togashi w tej części zaczął rozkwitać.
February 25, 2024
Phantom Troupe 😤🕷️
February 7, 2025
Kurapika quel homme
January 7, 2019
In this one, we finally got a proper battle between Spiders and those against the Spiders, though primarily against the Spider known as "Uva", who's basically your circus strong-man, turned up to 11 and with a serious taste for blood and violence. Kurapika also gets his first chance at revenge against those who destroyed his family, in a one-on-one, to-the-death battle against Uva.
Curious to see how this battle will turn out, and whether there'll be any interruptions to it.
Notes on chapters below for reference:
Curious to see how this battle will turn out, and whether there'll be any interruptions to it.
Notes on chapters below for reference:
July 1, 2020
4 of 5 stars
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I would have loved to see that arm wrestling with Leorio in an animated version. The anime really downsized his physical strength, even his whole existence.
Now, we get to see one of the best fights in HxH. Kurapika versus Uvogin. We've got a glimpse of badass Kurapika, with his rage surrounding him, his scarlet eyes and lethal conjured chains, which makes him so much more dangerous. He was soooo cool!!
He first seemed to be a manipulator as he always displayed his chains out and gave everyone a wrong impression of his true ability. With his one-on-one battle with Uvo, we get to learn the truth about his Nen ability. His chains were actually conjured, not an actual chains, which gives him a chance to hide it with the help of In. That technique completed the camouflage of his ability and provided him an upper hand of a suprise attack. Though he can't conjure an unbreakable chain, he can however conjure a chain close to that. With the condition of using his Chain Jail, the chain in his middle finger, only against the Spiders (Phantom Troupe), it would make his chain more powerful. But breaking that condition would have ended his life. The more strict the condition, the more powerful his chains would be. His Chain Jail not only captures his target Spider even in their full physical strength, it can also removed the Spider's aura through Zetsu, which will disabled the opponent's Nen ability.
But that's not the end of Kurapika's suprising ability. Aside from being a conjurer, he's also a specialist but only when his eyes turned into a scarlet color. And his specialization ability can maximized all the other nen groups into full power if he wants. That was a pretty powerful ability! Such a badass!! I can never get tired of seeing Kurapika fight!! I want more of it!!
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I would have loved to see that arm wrestling with Leorio in an animated version. The anime really downsized his physical strength, even his whole existence.
Now, we get to see one of the best fights in HxH. Kurapika versus Uvogin. We've got a glimpse of badass Kurapika, with his rage surrounding him, his scarlet eyes and lethal conjured chains, which makes him so much more dangerous. He was soooo cool!!
He first seemed to be a manipulator as he always displayed his chains out and gave everyone a wrong impression of his true ability. With his one-on-one battle with Uvo, we get to learn the truth about his Nen ability. His chains were actually conjured, not an actual chains, which gives him a chance to hide it with the help of In. That technique completed the camouflage of his ability and provided him an upper hand of a suprise attack. Though he can't conjure an unbreakable chain, he can however conjure a chain close to that. With the condition of using his Chain Jail, the chain in his middle finger, only against the Spiders (Phantom Troupe), it would make his chain more powerful. But breaking that condition would have ended his life. The more strict the condition, the more powerful his chains would be. His Chain Jail not only captures his target Spider even in their full physical strength, it can also removed the Spider's aura through Zetsu, which will disabled the opponent's Nen ability.
But that's not the end of Kurapika's suprising ability. Aside from being a conjurer, he's also a specialist but only when his eyes turned into a scarlet color. And his specialization ability can maximized all the other nen groups into full power if he wants. That was a pretty powerful ability! Such a badass!! I can never get tired of seeing Kurapika fight!! I want more of it!!
March 5, 2025
I always get a little bored with in depth explanations of nen and all of their abilities. It's necessary and I understand that, but not what I'm trying to delve into most nights.
I also forgot just how useless the Shadow Beasts are. They serve as little more than a distraction for Kurapika and arguably make no significant impact on the storyline. Sure, they're scary Mafia guys. But when you get dropped by one of the Spiders alone, it makes you seem more like cannon fodder. That said, I loved that it was SO much gorier than the shows. I never realized how much more they would show!
Plus, now that we finally see Kurapika realize some serious potential though, I can't hate this book!
I also forgot just how useless the Shadow Beasts are. They serve as little more than a distraction for Kurapika and arguably make no significant impact on the storyline. Sure, they're scary Mafia guys. But when you get dropped by one of the Spiders alone, it makes you seem more like cannon fodder. That said, I loved that it was SO much gorier than the shows. I never realized how much more they would show!
Plus, now that we finally see Kurapika realize some serious potential though, I can't hate this book!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 28, 2024
we finally get some high quality phantom troupe high-jinx. get some good kurapika fighting uvo and some of the working intricacies of the phantom troupe and kurapika’s nen abilities. you don’t really get much scenes of the 2 goofs together since it’s mostly a kurapika centric volume
August 3, 2021
been to long since read the last volume and was very confused will need to restart series
October 10, 2021
3.5 ☆
Te quiero, Kurapika.
Te quiero, Kurapika.
June 22, 2022
Kurapika <3
August 14, 2025
This Kurapika fight is an all timer.
August 21, 2025
3.5/5 bc kurapika's cool and his teacher is hot
October 13, 2024
3.5 Stars
January 5, 2025
As interesting as Kurapika's backstory is, I find him really hard to connect to as a character; the most interesting part of this volume for me was his conversation with Hisoka.
June 29, 2022
Te amo Kurapika
September 8, 2024
kurapika is slaying hardcore
August 13, 2025
The Yorknew adventures continue
January 16, 2023
KURAPIKA 🔥🔥🔥
September 12, 2017
Kurapika! This volume belongs to him and his red eyes of vengeance. Summary:
- We see a little more of the Phantom Troupe's power, and they are starting to get a little scary. This volume mostly features Uvogin, who is your typical brute. The fight scenes are things of savage beauty.
- I totally forgot about the Shadow Beasts. How weird looking is that Porcupine dude? Their fight with Uvo is disgusting - poke, chomp, LEECHES!
- Kurapika unleashes the chains! Hisoka meets up with him later to discuss teaming up to take down the troupe. Hot-headed Kurapika of course leaves him hanging. That's his main weakness, and one that keeps him from becoming my favorite character.
- I'm looking back through the volume so that I don't miss anything and my goodness, the Phantom Troupe killed several semi-significant people.
- Meanwhile, Gon, Killua and Leorio are still trying to get some $$$ so they can buy Greed Island at the auction. They stumble upon a mafia-led hunt for the Phantom Troupe members at 200 million a pop. Welp, good luck with that. If only they could find their red-eyed friend.
- Kurapika and Uvo finally do battle - the first Spider caught in the web. If you're wondering how Kurapika became so powerful as a Conjurer, it's actually an acceptable and brilliant method. Our knowledge of Nen continues to expand, creating endless storytelling opportunities.
- We see a little more of the Phantom Troupe's power, and they are starting to get a little scary. This volume mostly features Uvogin, who is your typical brute. The fight scenes are things of savage beauty.
- I totally forgot about the Shadow Beasts. How weird looking is that Porcupine dude? Their fight with Uvo is disgusting - poke, chomp, LEECHES!
- Kurapika unleashes the chains! Hisoka meets up with him later to discuss teaming up to take down the troupe. Hot-headed Kurapika of course leaves him hanging. That's his main weakness, and one that keeps him from becoming my favorite character.
- I'm looking back through the volume so that I don't miss anything and my goodness, the Phantom Troupe killed several semi-significant people.
- Meanwhile, Gon, Killua and Leorio are still trying to get some $$$ so they can buy Greed Island at the auction. They stumble upon a mafia-led hunt for the Phantom Troupe members at 200 million a pop. Welp, good luck with that. If only they could find their red-eyed friend.
- Kurapika and Uvo finally do battle - the first Spider caught in the web. If you're wondering how Kurapika became so powerful as a Conjurer, it's actually an acceptable and brilliant method. Our knowledge of Nen continues to expand, creating endless storytelling opportunities.
September 16, 2024
We don't like the cover. Moving ahead with a chapter-wise breakdown and detailed review:
74. September 1st: Part 3
The auction has gone horribly awry thanks to the Phantom Troupe. However, the troupe members leave empty handed because someone had emptied the vault before they arrived on the premises. We see the leader of the Troupe, Chrollo, and that is one impressive villain to be sure. The troupe discuss what needs to happen next, now that they have sufficiently angered the Ten Dons by messing up the Auction.
75. September 1st: Part 4
There is a face off between dozens of mafia men and one of the Troupe members named Uvogin who easily defeats and murders all of them on his own, needing no support from the rest of the Troupe members. Kurapika and the other Nostrade family bodyguards look on from a distance when they sense the first Shadow Beast (elite mafia bodyguard) enter.
76. September 1st: Part 5
The Shadow Beasts put up a good fight against Uvogin and yet, are unable to defeat the guy. Uvogin is poisoned and weakened after his fight though and asks Shizuku to suck the poison and leeches in his body out through her nen-conjured weapon, Blinky. We find out that Blinky can only suck dead things and the leeches put in Uvogin's body by one of the Shadow beasts are alive.
77. September 1st: Part 6
While the troupe is discussing on how to proceed, chains suddenly wrap around Uvogin and he is whisked away from his friends. We know Kurapika is the chain user but I was pleasantly surprised at Kurapika's strength and how strong a nen user he's become in this time. We learn about Chain Jail and how this is an ability Kurapika can only use against the Spiders -a condition he set upon himself to strengthen his ability.
The Phantom Troupe is chasing Kurapika's car to free Uvogin when some more Shadow Beasts interrupt the chase and Kurapika and his fellow bodyguards escape with a captive Uvogin.
78. September 1st: Part 7
Kurapika and the others try to interrogate Uvogin but the guy is utterly uncooperative and in no way fearful of his circumstances. Kurapika eventually goes on to meet Hisoka after the latter contacted him about something, leaving Uvogin with the other Nostrade bodyguards. Hisoka reveals to Kurapika that he only joined the Phantom Troupe because he wanted a chance to fight the leader, Chrollo but that he hasn't been able to corner the guy alone once in all this time.
Back in the hotel, Uvogin's troupe members come to rescue him, tailoring their appearances as mafia men. Uvogin, once free, vows to take revenge on the Chain user for daring to capture him.
79. September 2nd: Part 1
Kurapika ends his meeting with Hisoka once he receives a call from Melody, learning about Uvogin's escape and the death of the head Nostrade bodyguard. Light Nostrade puts Kurapika in charge temporarily. Kurapika moves Neon and the bodyguards to a new location, assuming that Uvogin would be looking for revenge.
80. September 2nd: Part 2
We're back with Gon, Killua and Leorio in this chapter and they're still trying to get enough money to buy a copy of Greed Island, the game soon to be up for auction. They are approached by some mafia men in their arm-wrestling booth corner who offer them bigger betting options in another arena and the three agree. There they hear an announcement of a huge bounty on capturing Troupe members, dead or alive.
On the other end, we see Uvogin and Kurapika meeting again and the latter suggesting they move to another location to fight.
81. September 2nd: Part 3
Gon, Killua and Hisoka look for Phantom Troupe members for the bounty money.
Kurapika and Uvogin get ready to fight after a heated debate on morality, murder and general mayhem.
82. September 2nd: Part 4
Kurapika and Uvogin's fight continues. K really blows my mind by how strong he is now.
83. September 2nd: Part 5
We learn that although Kurapika is naturally a Conjurer category nen-user, he still worked hard into specializing in conjuring as well as enhancing techniques, making him a Specialist nen-user. We learn about Kurapika's nen-contract and rules that have made him so strong so quickly. Kurapika's chains cannot be used on anyone who's not a spider or else his very life would be forfeit, that's a pretty big restriction, making the contract and nen strength super strong.
74. September 1st: Part 3
The auction has gone horribly awry thanks to the Phantom Troupe. However, the troupe members leave empty handed because someone had emptied the vault before they arrived on the premises. We see the leader of the Troupe, Chrollo, and that is one impressive villain to be sure. The troupe discuss what needs to happen next, now that they have sufficiently angered the Ten Dons by messing up the Auction.
75. September 1st: Part 4
There is a face off between dozens of mafia men and one of the Troupe members named Uvogin who easily defeats and murders all of them on his own, needing no support from the rest of the Troupe members. Kurapika and the other Nostrade family bodyguards look on from a distance when they sense the first Shadow Beast (elite mafia bodyguard) enter.
76. September 1st: Part 5
The Shadow Beasts put up a good fight against Uvogin and yet, are unable to defeat the guy. Uvogin is poisoned and weakened after his fight though and asks Shizuku to suck the poison and leeches in his body out through her nen-conjured weapon, Blinky. We find out that Blinky can only suck dead things and the leeches put in Uvogin's body by one of the Shadow beasts are alive.
77. September 1st: Part 6
While the troupe is discussing on how to proceed, chains suddenly wrap around Uvogin and he is whisked away from his friends. We know Kurapika is the chain user but I was pleasantly surprised at Kurapika's strength and how strong a nen user he's become in this time. We learn about Chain Jail and how this is an ability Kurapika can only use against the Spiders -a condition he set upon himself to strengthen his ability.
The Phantom Troupe is chasing Kurapika's car to free Uvogin when some more Shadow Beasts interrupt the chase and Kurapika and his fellow bodyguards escape with a captive Uvogin.
78. September 1st: Part 7
Kurapika and the others try to interrogate Uvogin but the guy is utterly uncooperative and in no way fearful of his circumstances. Kurapika eventually goes on to meet Hisoka after the latter contacted him about something, leaving Uvogin with the other Nostrade bodyguards. Hisoka reveals to Kurapika that he only joined the Phantom Troupe because he wanted a chance to fight the leader, Chrollo but that he hasn't been able to corner the guy alone once in all this time.
Back in the hotel, Uvogin's troupe members come to rescue him, tailoring their appearances as mafia men. Uvogin, once free, vows to take revenge on the Chain user for daring to capture him.
79. September 2nd: Part 1
Kurapika ends his meeting with Hisoka once he receives a call from Melody, learning about Uvogin's escape and the death of the head Nostrade bodyguard. Light Nostrade puts Kurapika in charge temporarily. Kurapika moves Neon and the bodyguards to a new location, assuming that Uvogin would be looking for revenge.
80. September 2nd: Part 2
We're back with Gon, Killua and Leorio in this chapter and they're still trying to get enough money to buy a copy of Greed Island, the game soon to be up for auction. They are approached by some mafia men in their arm-wrestling booth corner who offer them bigger betting options in another arena and the three agree. There they hear an announcement of a huge bounty on capturing Troupe members, dead or alive.
On the other end, we see Uvogin and Kurapika meeting again and the latter suggesting they move to another location to fight.
81. September 2nd: Part 3
Gon, Killua and Hisoka look for Phantom Troupe members for the bounty money.
Kurapika and Uvogin get ready to fight after a heated debate on morality, murder and general mayhem.
82. September 2nd: Part 4
Kurapika and Uvogin's fight continues. K really blows my mind by how strong he is now.
83. September 2nd: Part 5
We learn that although Kurapika is naturally a Conjurer category nen-user, he still worked hard into specializing in conjuring as well as enhancing techniques, making him a Specialist nen-user. We learn about Kurapika's nen-contract and rules that have made him so strong so quickly. Kurapika's chains cannot be used on anyone who's not a spider or else his very life would be forfeit, that's a pretty big restriction, making the contract and nen strength super strong.
March 1, 2023
Los objetos de la subasta han desaparecido y se ofrece una recompensa por atraparlos. El líder del equipo de Kurapika que ellos también los atrapen, sin saber que los está llevando a todos a su muerte. Por otro lado, Gon, Killua y Leorio siguen tratando de conseguir dinero.
Que buen tomo. Ya el G.R. se pone en movimiento y Kurapika se acerca más a ellos, me encanta que este arco se enfoque en sus historias porque son de mis momentos favoritos que ha creado Togashi . Hablando de él, me ha gustado mucho que se tomase momentos para explicar en una cara los poderes de los integrantes del G.R, agregando también los motivos de porque estos personajes deciden usar su Nen de cierta forma.
Una de las revelaciones mas fuertes es que Hisoka pertenece al G.R., totalmente inesperado volver a verlo y que su único propósito es el de pelear con Chrollo. Me preocupa demasiado que quiera “aliarse” con Kurapika porque nunca sabes cuando te traicionara, pero también se que es una fuente de información perfecta.
En este volumen hay peleas hasta de sobra y hay una que es mi favorita en todo el manga de HxH: La de Kurapika vs Uvogin. No solo porque ambos tienen habilidades asombrosas sino por todo el trasfondo de la pelea. Para Uvogin solo existe el pensamiento de matar, que toda la muerte que genera le da igual, y esto choca con Kurapika, en especial por el hecho de que ni siquiera Uvogin recuerda el haber matado al clan Kurta. La apatía y la fuerza de voluntad que tiene en su Nen son cosas que lo hacen un enemigo peligroso.
Lo que no iba a predecir Uvogin es que Kurapika tiene mas voluntad que cualquier personaje en este manga porque su odio le da fuerzas. Es tanta su determinación que no le importa arriesgar su propia vida y usara este pensamiento para reforzar su Nen, convirtiéndolo en un usuario muy especial.
Este arco es muy ágil y es de mis favoritos porque se muestran nuevos personajes, misterios y poderes. Tengo muchas ganas de que nuestro grupo se junte porque siento que cuando se separan durante mucho tiempo terminan tomando decisiones que atentan contra sus vidas.
Que buen tomo. Ya el G.R. se pone en movimiento y Kurapika se acerca más a ellos, me encanta que este arco se enfoque en sus historias porque son de mis momentos favoritos que ha creado Togashi . Hablando de él, me ha gustado mucho que se tomase momentos para explicar en una cara los poderes de los integrantes del G.R, agregando también los motivos de porque estos personajes deciden usar su Nen de cierta forma.
Una de las revelaciones mas fuertes es que Hisoka pertenece al G.R., totalmente inesperado volver a verlo y que su único propósito es el de pelear con Chrollo. Me preocupa demasiado que quiera “aliarse” con Kurapika porque nunca sabes cuando te traicionara, pero también se que es una fuente de información perfecta.
En este volumen hay peleas hasta de sobra y hay una que es mi favorita en todo el manga de HxH: La de Kurapika vs Uvogin. No solo porque ambos tienen habilidades asombrosas sino por todo el trasfondo de la pelea. Para Uvogin solo existe el pensamiento de matar, que toda la muerte que genera le da igual, y esto choca con Kurapika, en especial por el hecho de que ni siquiera Uvogin recuerda el haber matado al clan Kurta. La apatía y la fuerza de voluntad que tiene en su Nen son cosas que lo hacen un enemigo peligroso.
Lo que no iba a predecir Uvogin es que Kurapika tiene mas voluntad que cualquier personaje en este manga porque su odio le da fuerzas. Es tanta su determinación que no le importa arriesgar su propia vida y usara este pensamiento para reforzar su Nen, convirtiéndolo en un usuario muy especial.
Este arco es muy ágil y es de mis favoritos porque se muestran nuevos personajes, misterios y poderes. Tengo muchas ganas de que nuestro grupo se junte porque siento que cuando se separan durante mucho tiempo terminan tomando decisiones que atentan contra sus vidas.
September 30, 2018
Este volumen nos muestra principalmente peleas. La acción de la serie escala considerablemente introduciendo tres grupos de adversarios bastante poderosos, chocando y enfrentándose en una especie de todos contra todos. Tenemos al ejército de los mafiosos, a las arañas y a los guardaespaldas a los que pertenece Kurapika.
Podemos ver escenas de acción bastante buenas y medir el poder de nuestros protagonistas contra otros personajes.
Para mí, los highlights de este volumen es la aparición y la propuesta de Hisoka. Nuevamente sus motivos me eluden completamente y no sé a qué está jugando o qué lo mueve.
El poder de Kurapika, es finalmente revelado y es muy sorpresivo e interesante. Si killua me parecía muy fuerte, creo que no hay más fuerte que Kurapika en los protagonistas. Sus habilidades son realmente sorpresivas y si las desarrolla se volverá en un rival peligroso para todos.
Al mismo tiempo nos muestran un poco del plan de Gon, Killua y Leorio para obtener dinero. Parece ser que al fin el camino de los 4 protagonistas se cruzará.
Espero que en el siguiente volumen podamos ver más peleas contra las arañas, aunque por lo que he estado viendo en Hunter X hunter, aunque logren desarmar al equipo, seguramente el jefe escapará y será un rival posterior de los protagonistas. Así lo hemos visto con Hisoka y con otros personajes que han antagonizado a los protagonistas brevemente como a manera de provocación para que el lector siga leyendo.
El plot sigue sin mejorar considerablemente, pero tenemos mejor acción, y un poco más de trasfondo en algunos personajes.
Podemos ver escenas de acción bastante buenas y medir el poder de nuestros protagonistas contra otros personajes.
Para mí, los highlights de este volumen es la aparición y la propuesta de Hisoka. Nuevamente sus motivos me eluden completamente y no sé a qué está jugando o qué lo mueve.
El poder de Kurapika, es finalmente revelado y es muy sorpresivo e interesante. Si killua me parecía muy fuerte, creo que no hay más fuerte que Kurapika en los protagonistas. Sus habilidades son realmente sorpresivas y si las desarrolla se volverá en un rival peligroso para todos.
Al mismo tiempo nos muestran un poco del plan de Gon, Killua y Leorio para obtener dinero. Parece ser que al fin el camino de los 4 protagonistas se cruzará.
Espero que en el siguiente volumen podamos ver más peleas contra las arañas, aunque por lo que he estado viendo en Hunter X hunter, aunque logren desarmar al equipo, seguramente el jefe escapará y será un rival posterior de los protagonistas. Así lo hemos visto con Hisoka y con otros personajes que han antagonizado a los protagonistas brevemente como a manera de provocación para que el lector siga leyendo.
El plot sigue sin mejorar considerablemente, pero tenemos mejor acción, y un poco más de trasfondo en algunos personajes.
January 6, 2025
Gon and Killua are trying their level best to make billions of money to buy the Greed Island game. They try everything from gambling 🎰 to arm wrestling but they are unable to make that much money for the Auction where some copies of the game will be sold.
Kurapika on the other hand has joined as a bodyguard to the Mafia Boss's daughter Neon. Neon has divination ability which leads them to the clue of the Auction hosted by them to be in jeopardy as some people will try to steal the auction items.
But nothing helps as still the items are stolen. They try to get the items back but nobody is able to stand the Phantom Troupe. But Phantom Troupe also doesn't have the stolen items.
Kurapika somehow with help of others catch one of the Phantom Troupe member Uba who has great physical strength. He can even handle a Bazooka. But he is not under their care for long as his team members save him and killing the Boss whom Kurapika reports to. Kurapika becomes the interim boss and relocate Neon to a safe place. He fights with Uba and wins revealing his power.
Also Hisoka is one of the Spider 🕷 member and wants revenge against his boss and thinks with Kurapika he can have a chance.
On the other hand Gon, Killua and Leorio try to reach out Kurapika to ensure they can help him whenever needed and maybe get some info on the Spiders on whom a prize money 💰 of 2 Billion is set to capture them alive or dead.
Kurapika on the other hand has joined as a bodyguard to the Mafia Boss's daughter Neon. Neon has divination ability which leads them to the clue of the Auction hosted by them to be in jeopardy as some people will try to steal the auction items.
But nothing helps as still the items are stolen. They try to get the items back but nobody is able to stand the Phantom Troupe. But Phantom Troupe also doesn't have the stolen items.
Kurapika somehow with help of others catch one of the Phantom Troupe member Uba who has great physical strength. He can even handle a Bazooka. But he is not under their care for long as his team members save him and killing the Boss whom Kurapika reports to. Kurapika becomes the interim boss and relocate Neon to a safe place. He fights with Uba and wins revealing his power.
Also Hisoka is one of the Spider 🕷 member and wants revenge against his boss and thinks with Kurapika he can have a chance.
On the other hand Gon, Killua and Leorio try to reach out Kurapika to ensure they can help him whenever needed and maybe get some info on the Spiders on whom a prize money 💰 of 2 Billion is set to capture them alive or dead.
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May 8, 2024
Début de l'arc York Shin City.
Lors d'une vente aux enchères, les objets mis en vente ont été volés par les Bêtes de l'Ombre (combattants des différentes organisations mafieuses) et les acheteurs et membres de l'organisation de l'enchère capturés et tués par la Brigade fantôme.
Une mise à prix de plusieurs milliards de jénis est offerte pour la capture des membres de la Brigade fantôme. Kurapika et ses collègues capturent Uvoguine (qui a tué la moitié des Bêtes de l'Ombre sans grand effort juste avant). On apprend que Kurapika s'est imposé une condition et un serment afin de donner un immense pouvoir à sa chaîne : il ne peut l'utiliser que contre un membre de la Brigade fantôme. Dans le cas contraire, il mourra. Ce serment est restrictif, de fait il donne un pouvoir très puissant à Kurapika. On apprend également que ce dernier est du nen de la spécialisation (en tout cas, quand ses yeux deviennent écarlates. Sinon, il est de la matérialisation).
La fin du tome voit Kurapika et Uvoguine engager leur combat.
Gon, Léolio et Kirua tentent de rassembler l'argent nécessaire pour acheter le jeu Greed Island. Ils se demandent également où est Kurapika. Toutefois, ils ont confiance dans le fait qu'il les contactera si besoin. Ils participent à la vente "conditionnelle" qui cache en vérité la chasse aux membres de la brigade fantôme que j'ai citée au-dessus.
Lors d'une vente aux enchères, les objets mis en vente ont été volés par les Bêtes de l'Ombre (combattants des différentes organisations mafieuses) et les acheteurs et membres de l'organisation de l'enchère capturés et tués par la Brigade fantôme.
Une mise à prix de plusieurs milliards de jénis est offerte pour la capture des membres de la Brigade fantôme. Kurapika et ses collègues capturent Uvoguine (qui a tué la moitié des Bêtes de l'Ombre sans grand effort juste avant). On apprend que Kurapika s'est imposé une condition et un serment afin de donner un immense pouvoir à sa chaîne : il ne peut l'utiliser que contre un membre de la Brigade fantôme. Dans le cas contraire, il mourra. Ce serment est restrictif, de fait il donne un pouvoir très puissant à Kurapika. On apprend également que ce dernier est du nen de la spécialisation (en tout cas, quand ses yeux deviennent écarlates. Sinon, il est de la matérialisation).
La fin du tome voit Kurapika et Uvoguine engager leur combat.
Gon, Léolio et Kirua tentent de rassembler l'argent nécessaire pour acheter le jeu Greed Island. Ils se demandent également où est Kurapika. Toutefois, ils ont confiance dans le fait qu'il les contactera si besoin. Ils participent à la vente "conditionnelle" qui cache en vérité la chasse aux membres de la brigade fantôme que j'ai citée au-dessus.
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October 30, 2024
Las distintas líneas narrativas comienzan a entrelazarse a medida que Killua y Gon se suman a la cacería de las Arañas, motivados por la generosa recompensa ofrecida por cada uno de sus miembros. Ahora, si antes habíamos visto un atisbo de algunos de los integrantes del Genei Ryodan, este volumen revela plenamente su impresionante poder: los guardaespaldas de élite son eliminados sin esfuerzo, lo que destaca la habilidad de Kurapika y lo prepara para sus dos grandes hazañas en este arco: 1) su plan para contrarrestar al Ryodan y 2) la captura del miembro más fuerte, Uvogin.
Los capítulos transcurren en una secuencia de acción frenética, culminando en el épico duelo entre Uvogin y Kurapika. Aunque la pelea es intensa, las condiciones que Kurapika establece para maximizar su habilidad hacen que su victoria sobre Uvogin, el más fuerte en ataque físico y dominio de Refuerzo, sea contundente y reveladora. Este triunfo demuestra que, si él puede derrotar al mejor en combate físico, los demás miembros no representan un obstáculo insuperable. La explicación sobre las habilidades de Kurapika es excelente y, aunque Hunter x Hunter puede ser denso en detalles, cada elemento narrativo y técnico va cobrando mayor valor conforme se desvela la historia. Así, el volumen cierra anticipando el momento en que el "emperador" desatará su ira contra esos "pequeños insectos".
Los capítulos transcurren en una secuencia de acción frenética, culminando en el épico duelo entre Uvogin y Kurapika. Aunque la pelea es intensa, las condiciones que Kurapika establece para maximizar su habilidad hacen que su victoria sobre Uvogin, el más fuerte en ataque físico y dominio de Refuerzo, sea contundente y reveladora. Este triunfo demuestra que, si él puede derrotar al mejor en combate físico, los demás miembros no representan un obstáculo insuperable. La explicación sobre las habilidades de Kurapika es excelente y, aunque Hunter x Hunter puede ser denso en detalles, cada elemento narrativo y técnico va cobrando mayor valor conforme se desvela la historia. Así, el volumen cierra anticipando el momento en que el "emperador" desatará su ira contra esos "pequeños insectos".
September 5, 2022
This is Hunter x Hunter at its peak.
The Yorknew arc has been seriously build-up since the beginning of the Heaven's Arena arc, during the Hunter Exam when Hisoka whispers in Kurapika's ear the place they should meet.
The Phantom Troup is now being developed, and they are absolutely amazing villains. Yoshihiro Togashi does have a fantastic way of creating remarkable villains, such as Toguro from Yu Yu Hakusho.
This one goes into hunting the Phantom Troup after they stole the goods from Yorknew's action.
As a teenager, I watched the 1999 anime, and the fight between Kurapika and Uvo heavily impacted me. I loved Kurapika's nen abilities, and the whole fighting sequence made that anime mark me deeply, even though I did not dedicate myself to it at the time.
Now, as I read the manga and watched the well-adapted 2011 anime, this fight was even more interesting, and this looks like the manga at its best.
I should stop giving 5 starts to Hunter x Hunter but I just can't.
Next volume, please.
The Yorknew arc has been seriously build-up since the beginning of the Heaven's Arena arc, during the Hunter Exam when Hisoka whispers in Kurapika's ear the place they should meet.
The Phantom Troup is now being developed, and they are absolutely amazing villains. Yoshihiro Togashi does have a fantastic way of creating remarkable villains, such as Toguro from Yu Yu Hakusho.
This one goes into hunting the Phantom Troup after they stole the goods from Yorknew's action.
As a teenager, I watched the 1999 anime, and the fight between Kurapika and Uvo heavily impacted me. I loved Kurapika's nen abilities, and the whole fighting sequence made that anime mark me deeply, even though I did not dedicate myself to it at the time.
Now, as I read the manga and watched the well-adapted 2011 anime, this fight was even more interesting, and this looks like the manga at its best.
I should stop giving 5 starts to Hunter x Hunter but I just can't.
Next volume, please.
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