Hunter x Hunter is a popular manga about hunters that is serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. The main character is Gon Freecss, whose goal is to become a great hunter and find his father. Hunter x Hunter's appeal lies in its combat and Nen abilities, which combine with extremely deep psychological warfare. There are also many other characters with strong personalities, and the fact that the story is so unpredictable is also the secret to its popularity. In this article, we will take a closer look at the appeal of Killua Zoldyck, one of the most popular characters in Hunter x Hunter and the main character's best friend.
A former assassin and a powerful character! Who is Killua Zoldyck?
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Killua Zoldyck is a secondary protagonist in Hunter x Hunter, characterized by his curly silver hair and sharp eyes. He is usually very calm and possesses excellent analytical skills and logical thinking. However, this can also be seen as cowardice, and he will not take on opponents of a higher rank than himself. Furthermore, despite being a former assassin, he also has a sensitive and gentle side, and is very caring towards his friends. However, he is not very honest, and is often unable to say thank you directly, and he also has a tsundere personality. He is the third son of the Zoldyck family, a famous family of assassins, but has since retired from the business and is now working as a professional hunter.
Killua Zoldyck wants to escape the family rails!!
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As mentioned earlier, Killua Zoldyck was born into a family of assassins, and from a young age he learned the knowledge and techniques of a killer. Although he was an extremely skilled assassin, he took the Professional Hunter Exam because he didn't want to follow the path laid out by his parents and wanted to find out what he wanted to do. He failed the Hunter Exam once for cheating, but passed the exam after that. He is currently traveling with his younger sister, Alluka.
Killua Zoldyck is a transformation-type ability user
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In the world of Hunter x Hunter, there is a concept called Nen, and by using Nen, various special abilities can be unlocked. There are several types of Nen abilities, including Enhancement, Transformation, Manipulation, Materialization, Emission, and Specialization. Killua Zoldyck is a Transformation user, and fights by transforming his Nen into electricity. It is an extremely flexible Nen ability that can be used for both attack and evasion. He is also able to store electricity within himself using a stun gun, etc. He occasionally uses a yo-yo as a weapon.
Lightning-Fast Attacks: Swift Attacks Using Electric Signals
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Killua has several special moves at his disposal, allowing him to overwhelm even superior opponents. The first is Lightning-Fast Attacks, which transform his Nen into electricity, allowing him to move his body more quickly and freely. This makes it extremely powerful, as it allows you to attack before your opponent can move. Furthermore, a derivative technique called Kanmuru (God Speed) is available, which applies an electrical load to the entire body, forcing the body to move more freely than lightning-fast, allowing for sustained movement.
The Ultimate Reaction Beyond Reflexes! Swift Wind and Lightning
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The next special move from Killua is Swift Wind and Lightning. Swift Wind and Lightning allows Killua to move faster than reflexes by directly electrifying his brain. This allows him to land counterattacks on his opponents. In the story, the enemy's ability causes a dart to pierce his body, and he blocks it before it reaches his brain.
Lightning strikes from above! Narukami (Lightning Strike)
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The last of Killua's special moves is Narukami (Lightning Strike). Lightning Strike (Narkami) is an ability that showers enemies with electricity from above, immobilizing them as if struck by lightning. Furthermore, by working together with Meleoron, it is possible to strike the enemy with lightning (Narkami) without revealing oneself. This also inflicts damage on Chimera Ants, making it an extremely powerful technique.
What are the fascinating characters related to Killua Zoldyck?
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So far, we've introduced Killua Zoldyck's personal profile and characteristics. So, who are the characters closely related to Killua Zoldyck? Among the many characters, let's take a look at the relationships between Killua Zoldyck and some particularly important characters.
Killua's Best Friend!! Gon Freecss
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Gon Freecss is Killua's best friend and the protagonist of Hunter x Hunter. He's the same age as Killua, and they've been constantly together ever since they met during the Hunter Exam. Unlike Killua, he has a very honest personality. As a result, they sometimes fight, but they complement each other's shortcomings and have an extremely strong and solid bond.
Killua is Gon's most important friend in the world, and Gon's kindness has saved him many times.
Silva Zoldyck, Killua's kind father, watches over him
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Silva Zoldyck is Killua's father. Like Killua, he has long, wavy silver hair and sharp eyes. He is an extremely skilled assassin and Nen user. While he often completes his missions perfectly, he treats them as just a job and is so thorough that he will immediately stop assassinating his target if the client dies first. As a father, he is very kind, taking an interest in Killua's recent activities and listening carefully to what he has to say. He is also not particularly angry that Killua decided to stop his assassination career of his own volition. He has a very good relationship with Killua and is a good understanding person.
Illumi Zoldyck: A Man with Overprotective Brotherly Love!
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Illumi Zoldyck is Killua's older brother, characterized by his cat-like eyes and long black hair. As the eldest son of the Zoldyck family, he cares for Killua exceedingly. However, this is an extreme case of overprotection, and he will use any means necessary, such as inserting needles into people's brains to manipulate their thoughts. Furthermore, he is a particularly cruel person, having no qualms about involving ordinary people in order to achieve his own goals.
A Girl Inhabited by Creatures from the Dark Continent!? Alluka Zoldyck
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Alluka Zoldyck is Killua's younger sister. She is characterized by her long black hair and bandana, and has a kind and honest personality. Although she dresses like a girl, her actual gender is unknown. Alluka Zoldyck has a personality called Nanika, a creature that lurks on the Dark Continent, and because she suddenly changes personality and begs for things, she was held captive at the Zoldyck household. However, she was rescued by Killua and is now traveling with him.
Biscuit Krueger looks like a young girl! He's actually a muscular master!
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Biscuit Krueger is a professional hunter and becomes Gon and Killua's master during the Greed Island arc. She appears to be a girl the same age as Killua and Gon, but her Nen ability has transformed her appearance, and she is actually a muscular middle-aged woman. She is extremely skilled and can defeat many enemies with a single blow.
A sensitive and gentle former assassin! The charm of Killua Zoldyck
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Killua Zoldyck displays incredible concentration and fighting ability during missions and combat. This allows him to often slash or instantly kill his enemies with overwhelming speed. However, his playful side, such as his childlike competitive nature and tendency to get addicted to gambling, creates a contrast. Also, while he admires Gon's straightforwardness, which he lacks, he also has a sensitive personality that easily becomes anxious, wondering if he might not be able to protect the people he cares about at the risk of his own life. Perhaps it is this contrast between his strength and his emotional fragility that makes him so popular. Killua also has many famous quotes, and his many words and actions that appeal to the chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) fan, which could be said to be his charm.
[Hunter x Hunter] An Elite Hunter from a Family of Assassins! A Thorough Analysis of Killua Zoldyck's Appeal
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This time, we've thoroughly explored the appeal of Killua Zoldyck, a key character in Hunter x Hunter. Hunter x Hunter is also a demanding series, featuring complex psychological battles and grotesque depictions. However, even in the midst of such brutal fighting, there are many warm and tender scenes depicting friendship. The battle scenes are very powerful and the story is deep, so you'd be missing out if you didn't read it! Although the story has the disadvantage of not progressing very quickly, the dense content makes it enjoyable to read over and over again.
