What did you think of Gon’s final punch? Did you cry when they had to leave? Let me know in the comments below! Hunter x Hunter (2011) is streaming on Crunchyroll and Netflix.
If you thought Hunter x Hunter was just a fun adventure about a boy finding his dad, Episode 50 is where the series looks you in the eye and says, "No. It’s about so much more. And it’s about to get so much darker." hunter x hunter season 1 episode 50
On the surface, this episode marks the climax of the Heavens Arena arc. Gon and Killua have finally mastered the fundamentals of Nen. They’re no longer rookies. They’re standing across from Hisoka, the bloody magician who has haunted Gon since the very first episode. And Gon is determined to land a single hit. What did you think of Gon’s final punch
Warning: Major spoilers for Hunter x Hunter (2011) up to Episode 50. Hunter x Hunter (2011) is streaming on Crunchyroll
Gon doesn’t want to go home. He wants to chase Hisoka. He wants to get stronger now . The look on his face when he realizes he has to leave—that raw, childish frustration mixed with understanding—is heartbreaking.
This is the moment Hunter x Hunter reminds us that it is not your average shonen. In any other show, the heroes would stay at the arena, climb to the 200th floor, and fight increasingly powerful enemies. But Togashi (and Madhouse) subvert that expectation completely.