Of the many episodes in Hunter x Hunter, the most popular is undoubtedly the "Chimera Ant Arc." It's the ultimate episode, packed with all the best parts of Hunter x Hunter, including a fierce battle to the death with the overwhelmingly powerful Chimera Ants and a shocking finale. However, for that reason, many people are probably burned out by the "Chairman Election Arc" that began immediately after the "Chimera Ant Arc" and don't remember a thing about what happened. For those people, we've put together a quick summary of what happened in the "Chairman Election."
Chairman Netero dies in the "Chimera Ant Arc"
First of all, when explaining the Chairman Election Arc, it is important to remember that Chairman Netero died in the "Chimera Ant Arc".
Defeating Meruem in an Unexpected Way
Netero is one of the strongest characters in the series, but he is overwhelmingly outmatched by Meruem, the king of the Chimera Ants, and at one point it seemed like victory was hopeless. However, Netero has a hidden weapon: a small nuclear bomb called "Miniature Rose." As soon as he realized he had lost, he and Meruem self-destructed with "Miniature Rose," and succeeded in defeating the Chimera Ant King, who is known as the strongest creature in the series.
Netero's Will
Netero died in the Chimera Ant arc, but he had anticipated this situation and left a will in which he asked for the next chairman to be decided by "election." Since this was the will of the previous chairman, an election will be held within the Hunter Association to decide the next chairman.
The key is "12sin"
In the Chairman Election arc, new "12sin" members, the highest-ranking executives of the Hunter Association, will appear. Each member is given a code name of one of the 12 zodiacs, and they are so thorough that they even change their appearance and character to match the code name they have been assigned. As they are the highest-ranking executives of the Hunter Association, there is a fierce information battle among the "12sin" to become the next chairman, and they can be said to be the key people in the main story. Here, I would like to introduce the main "12sin" who play a particularly important role.
Child Pariston Hill
Vice-president of the Hunter Association. Although he excels at speaking, he always has a smug expression and seems to look down on others, so he doesn't seem to be well-received among the "Twelve Zodiacs". In the election for president, he will be running as the "leading candidate for the next president".
Ox Mizaistom Nana
A two-star hunter who wears cow-patterned clothing. He is also a lawyer and a private security company manager. During the chairman election campaign, he will work hard to keep the unreliable Pariston away from the chairman's position.
Dog Cheadle Yorkshire
A three-star hunter with the appearance of a dog. He is a legal scholar and also a hunter for incurable diseases. He has a quick mind and excels at accurately analyzing enemies, unifying the situation and taking swift action. In the presidential election, he works hard to prevent Pariston from winning.
Ging Freecss, Boar
He is the father of the main character Gon and a ruins hunter who is a qualified two-star hunter. His apprentice Kite says, "He just doesn't apply because it's too much of a bother, but he's actually just as good as a three-star hunter." Although he had no intention of winning the chairman election, he will fight in the election just to enjoy bargaining with Pariston.
Ging Freecss appears! !
The biggest event in the chairman election was undoubtedly the appearance of Gin Freecss, the father of the main character Gon. In this chairman election arc, one of the long-standing mysteries, Gon's father, will finally be revealed.
What do people think? ?
Gin, who miraculously recovered from a hopeless state, met Gon at the chairman election, but was so poorly evaluated that he was described as an "unshakable idiot" by those around him. However, this does not mean that he is incompetent, and although everyone recognizes his abilities, he is admired with awe because everything he does is out of the ordinary and it is hard to know what he is thinking.
He is quite a smart guy! !
As Gon's father, he is not only skilled, but in the chairman election, he was not inferior to the brilliant psychopath Pariston, and engaged in a super-advanced battle of wits.
Ging vs Pariston!!
The hottest battle in the presidential election is undoubtedly the "Gin vs. Pariston" battle. Unlike previous battles using Nen abilities, this battle is refreshing and highly advanced, using only the brain, and I'm sure many readers were drawn to it.
Advanced brain battle
Pariston is a true psychopath who will break anything for his own ambition without losing face, and Gin is annoyed because he doesn't care about his opponents and only thinks about having fun himself. The two failed humans have a sophisticated battle that feels almost insane, and it's a battle that draws you in when you watch it.
Gin: "I don't have to win"
However, Pariston had no intention of winning this battle of wits, and Gin, who simply had no interest in the position of chairman, ended up destroying his vision of the chairman election. This scene is a clear example of Gin's strength as a gambler.
The unexpected leading candidate is "Leorio"!!
Although he has been active since the beginning, Leorio has not been active at all because he has to study as a medical student. However, in the president election, he will be the leading candidate for the next president.
Blow Ging away
Who would have thought that a character would suddenly appear in a shounen manga who punches the protagonist's best friend, his father? By hitting the hated Ging, Leorio gains overwhelming support and instantly becomes a leading candidate for the next president of the Hunter Association.
Withdraws from the election due to Gon's resurrection
Leorio was expected to be the only rival to Pariston, but in his speech he declared that he was running for the election to save Gon, and when Gon returned in the middle of the election, he had to withdraw from the election.
Killua saves the dying Gon
Behind the scenes of the chairman election, where many powerful hunters compete fiercely, Killua was working to save Gon, who was on the verge of death after his battle with Pitou.
A Curse That's Too Heavy
At first, they entrusted the restrictions on Gon to a hunter with the ability to exorcise spirits, but the restrictions Gon placed on himself were so heavy that they were helpless.
Resolved by Nanika's power
At one point, Gon's life seemed hopeless, but with the help of Nanika, the strongest sister who grants her brother Killua's wishes unconditionally, Gon was able to survive.
The new president is Cheadle
As soon as Gon survives, the next president of the Hunter Association will be decided.
The winner is Pariston! ?
The only viable candidate, Leorio, withdrew due to Gon's revival, so the election ended with Pariston winning first place.
Unexpectedly, he was selected as the next president
However, Pariston unexpectedly declined the chairmanship, and Cheadle, who was nominated as vice chairman in second place, became the new chairman.
New Zodiacs
Gin and Pariston had a lot of trouble during the chairman election, but with the death of the previous chairman, Netero, they will step down from their duties in the Zodiacs. In response to this, the former "Zodiacs" under the new chairman, Cheadle, will welcome two new members.
Leorio
Leorio, who became famous after punching Ging during the chairman election, was praised for his boldness and refusal to be afraid of Ging, and was chosen as a new member of "The Zodiacs."
Kurapika
Leorio's recommendation led to Kurapika's ability being recognized, and he joined the new "Twelve Zodiacs" in exchange for information on the "Scarlet Eyes".
Summary
What did you think? The "Chairman Election Arc" didn't get much attention because it came right after the overwhelming blockbuster "Chimera Ant Arc", but did you realize that quite a lot of events happened in it? If you missed anything, it might be a good idea to look back on HUNTER×HUNTER again.
