An Analysis of Friendship in Hunter X Hunter

[@mavhunter8753]

This is the best way to learn Philosophy!

[@HidinginPublic]

Glad you think so!

[@MudanTV]

Man, this series needs to continue, you just brought back so many feels that I forgot already

[@HidinginPublic]

It's been too long, I hope they do continue.

[@Peacuch]

Another really amazing video! Here's to Meruem and Komugi's love and friendship ( 7Q w Q)7

[@HidinginPublic]

I love - their love. It is perfect. forever. Also thanks, I'm happy you liked it

[@aninjathtpwndu]

Love your videos. Everytime I watch one I feel like something is learned from it. That feelings rare from many other anime youtubers

[@HidinginPublic]

Thanks for the sincere comment, man. I appreciate it.

[@bruh-kj1qw]

Yeah I agree I don't know why but whenever I listen to his videos I feel a calmness and a good vibe, just his way of analyzing anime and shit is so good!! I need more stuff like this in KZbinrs

[@WorthlessWinner]

I like that their friendship doesn't mean their lives revolve around each other, they can go off and do other things unlike in a lot of shows. Aristotle's idea of friendship is a bit odd, since he ties it to the class-structure of the time (i recall him saying that you have to be equals in rank to be friends because poor people will want stuff from richer ones). I'm unsure if i agree with him that liking someone just because you like them is better than liking them because of some reason, it seems like you've become 'addicted' to them at that point, seems like you'd find it harder to judge if your time is really best spent with them rather than on someone else if you get to that point, but i end up getting 'addicted' to people anyway. TBH i feel like all relationships are really instrumental but we trick ourselves into thinking that we like people in themselves. Leorio definitely risked a lot for Gon when he punched Ging so it does show their friendship has evolved to be important for leorio (and Killua takes risks to restore Gon), but it seems like a silly risk to me. Given how well recieved this anime was, i really hope it gets "finished" one day, but the long gap might mean that never happens =/

[@HidinginPublic]

I may be wrong here, but Aristotle talks about people needing to be similar 'rank' in terms of virtue, not in class, wealth, or rank like we would think of today. The idea is that people can't continue to align and improve one another, if one person is very strong in virtue, and one is weak. It takes two people of similar virtues to be friends. He uses different examples to illustrate his point, but it all comes down to virtue, not more arbitrary characteristics like looks, or status. For you, all relationships may be instrumental, and that is not bad ( as stated in the video), but it is hardly a trick if you commit yourself to die for another person and follow through, as many have through history. Especially of those people who don't believe in an afterlife. It may seem silly but can actually be an important part of self actualization for most people. I hope it's finished one day as well, it would be nice to finally close the book and have a conclusion. Hopes for the best.

[@WorthlessWinner]

@@HidinginPublic - I distinctly remembered him talking about differences in wealth for about a paragraph, but when i checked the text he only mentions it once and talks about differences in virtue for the rest of the treatment of "unequal friendships." Scary how you can be confident you remember something, but it turns out it's a fake memory.

[@HxH2011DRA]

"The same conviction which inspires confidence that nothing we have to fear is eternal or even of long duration, also enables us to see that in the limited evils of this life nothing enhances our security so much as friendship. Of all the means which wisdom acquires to ensure happiness throughout the whole of life, by far the most important is friendship."-Epicurus Welp that's another video in the playlist

[@cartersordack1279]

Ah yes I love your iconic playlist

[@HxH2011DRA]

@@cartersordack1279 thanks

[@KevinNyaa]

I only finished the series a few months back and every time I think about it, there's always something new to appreciate. Stunning work my guy!

[@HidinginPublic]

Thanks again man! It's been analyzed to death, but there is still more to take from it

[@TheUnknownOtaku]

*Angry Aleczandxr Noises*

[@Vmukherjee18]

Hiding in Public or Aleczandxr, don't know whose better...

[@spicysquire3521]

Honestly hiding in public is better.

[@VictorBR45]

@@Vmukherjee18 who's

[@InfernumDeus]

Nah Aleczandxr should like this

[@ralphmolina2443]

im so stoked that this came out just as i finished the series for the first time. i've realized how much this series has taught me about friendship and this hits the nail on the head. i'm devouring all of aristotle's content on friendship now. thank you. that is all.

[@HidinginPublic]

Thank you, I'm glad it was informative and enjoyable :)

[@Lowart]

Badass video, my man

[@HxH2011DRA]

It's good stuff

[@HidinginPublic]

Thanks brother, happy to see you down here again

[@juanloser209]

Thanks for an amazing video! HxH is one of favorite animes and Gon & Killua’s friendship is one of a kind.

[@lifeisanenigma213]

Wow, that was amazing. Bless you for coming out in public~

[@HidinginPublic]

Glad you enjoyed :)

[@r0kus]

Thank you for this excellent analysis. I interpret one point differently. Beginning @4:04 you describe Killua's action at the end of the Hunter Exam Arc as a reaction to the unfair suffering endured by Gon. But if that were true, why would Killua kill Bodero? Hanzo would be the more natural target since he was the one who inflicted the suffering. I see the situation as more of the actions of a shattered heart and soul, after being forced by his brother Illumi to essentially abandon his friendship with Gon.

[@Sivarte]

this video made me tear becauae of how it shows friendship and live for each other because my parents have sometimes trying to remove what i love and replace it for good education while i have no intrest into be a smart student but a confident kind student what i lack alot is communications with other people because of how i just only watch yt and that is why i abandoned my intrest for art because i lack of communication from other people this year has been really different from the past year this year i got friends that i enjoyed talking to a friend that i like and this year taught me more about friendship with other people on the online i am getting supported by my art but i was never alloud to use them for school

[@elquesopodrido]

I dunno how,but you keep dazzling me with your videos. Keep the good work man!

[@HidinginPublic]

Thanks man, I'm glad I am. Hopefully I can somehow continue to.

[@OpticalHeadShot]

Love this anime and this video so much, wish i could of replied yesterday but work is work and school is..well school i guess. Keep it up man, love it!

[@HidinginPublic]

Hey man, you're good, I'm glad you liked it.

[@filmisjustmovingpictures]

What an interesting and well made video. The depth you went into about the theme of friendship is admirable. Really enjoyed it!

[@Polo-rp9hk]

I’ve never been as sure of a friendship as I was with Gon and Killua.

[@gildan2599]

It’s right in your face the whole story that killua and gon only see each other as friends

[@cartersordack1279]

I've see many an analysis on hxh but never have I seen one that relates to any of Aristotle's ideas. Truly eye-opening content. Keep it up.

[@HidinginPublic]

Thanks man, I'm happy you think so.

[@lAdeptl]

Great video! I was just thinking of something similar recently. That, the effort we make to make friends and the effort to maintain that relationship is quite hard but I think the reason this video resonates with me is how you talk about the stages of friendship and how you become friends with people in the first place, which, in my own opinion, partially answered my thought.I hope that one day I can put my words out there in a video as well and watching yours continues to light that fire in me to do so. Thanks for the video!

[@Layra151301]

You work hard, and it shows

[@HidinginPublic]

Thank you

[@drater6615]

I spoiled it this for myself but it was worth watching yet another great vid keep up the good work, looking forward to the next:)

[@HidinginPublic]

Thanks man, happy you liked it regardless

[@d3dface321]

i recently found your channel and i really enjoy your content. keep up the good work man!

[@HidinginPublic]

I'm happy you enjoy it, and thank you, I will!

[@pianoanime3462]

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[@emocomebackfromhell]

I so thoroughly enjoy your commentary and analysis. I makes me sad to think of the day when you stop making videos.

[@HidinginPublic]

Thanks man, I hope it doesn't have to be for a long time

[@addie699]

Killua's theme playing at the beginning! U do know how to make me cry sir

[@sunain7966]

same man, same

[@kylefitzpatrick2141]

Really good video man!

[@AtlasSSBM]

Dope essay man, I really liked the shinji/deku video too. Im interested in seeing more from you, since rn im trying to formulate my own shonen storytelling and taking what i can from the stories before it. What do you think Shonen is wanting/missing rn. I feel as if MHA has taken the role as the next sincere shonen, improving the existing formula to create a better piece, do you feel as if there is room for something similar or perhaps something like Hunter that takes existing concepts and subverts or deconstructs them. I know this is a subjective question and really vague, im just interested to hear what you have to say. Keep up the good werk homie :P

[@vaginalarthritis1753]

If i could interject, i know you weren't asking me, but i think that 1 shounen that has the potential to for the HxH comparison is World Trigger.

[@AtlasSSBM]

@@vaginalarthritis1753 I haven't read or watched it but I have heard of it.

[@vaginalarthritis1753]

@@AtlasSSBM Read the manga, don't watch the anime. And the reason i like it is how the author utilizes shounen tropes. For all the talk Hunter gets for deconstructing and subverting, by people, i'd argue that it embraces those tropes even more than it subverts, it just plays with them. Trigger is the same for me; i honestly appreciate how it does this better than MHA tbh.

[@AtlasSSBM]

@@vaginalarthritis1753 Subverting expectations at the right time is a mark of a good writer. Eva and Hunter are considered deconstruction because it replaced the building blocks of shonen/mecca troupes with something that would impact said troupes in the long run (shinji and gon's personalities). Im wondering what would be most refreshing/innovative for the genre as a whole.

[@vaginalarthritis1753]

@@AtlasSSBM I don't think those 2 can be considered deconstruction tho. They have certain deconstructionists elements, such as the character arc of Gon, but they aren't straight deconstruction.

[@keithsweatshop]

Aleczandxr better watch out! These videos are getting too fire.

[@HidinginPublic]

Hey thanks man, I appreciate it.

[@ae86.mp43]

This makes me want to watch hunter x hunter from the start but actually finish it this time.

[@ahmadtaufiq2526]

Goddamn I love your channel

[@Polo-rp9hk]

I swear, I’m not crying

[@redthief4623]

MY FAVORITE ANIME!

[@HxH2011DRA]

Great taste

[@waspoppin4784]

The Hunter x Hunter 2011 Dickriding Association lmao

[@acooliemoore]

SAME🤝

[@theradionicrevival8068]

Actually kurapika does have a moment like this in the dark continent arc SPOILERS OBVIOUSLY Ill try to keep it breif for any person who decided to read past the warning; While not as dramatic as leorios during the continent arc kurapika thinks to himself and openly acknowledges this fact. He states something along the lines of te fact that for a long time all he wanted we’re to get the eyes and nothing else mattered. That was his drive for living and thats all he had left to fight for. However he admits that he’s found new meaning and things worth fighting for through kurapika, gon and leorio. This is important considering within the dark continent arc kurapika is very close to completing his goals and getting the eyes and is wondering what he’ll do once he collects them all

[@soph8189]

dude. I literally have no idea who you are but each video I watch of you the more I feel attracted. Damn.

[@HidinginPublic]

Well thanks, that's a more rare compliment haha, noted and appreciated

[@DefCatofficial]

DAWG if you remember sudostef i used to do msuic for him and talk with him for videos, i'd love to talk sometime.

[@HidinginPublic]

That's cool. Idk if I need unique music, but If you join the discord, you can send me a request, if not you can DM me on twitter, if you want to talk

[@glorioustigereye]

You can also see this in the royal guards Storge: Yupi and how he serves the king because he feels it’s his job. Philios: Is Pouf. Pouf only serves his idea of the king not the king himself and the relationship nearly breaks down because Pouf realized the error of his ways. (I think when he died he wanted to have an actual friendship relationship with the king) Eros: Is Pitou she respects Mereum’s change and even tries to sacrifice her body to protect the things he loves. Agape: Is Komugi because (it’s stated in the video)

[@WhackashitCollaborations]

Did you just.....call her.......Moogie? lmao

[@franciman2]

Wonderful. How are you feeling at the mo?

[@HidinginPublic]

I'm feelin' alright

[@franciman2]

@@HidinginPublic for real yeah? spending time with people? They sometimes suck but there are moments worth staying I promise ya

[@franciman2]

Sorry preachy I know

[@kuza.the.artist]

omfG this was brilliant

[@sunain7966]

am watching this and crying

[@MalikRockie00]

Make similar videos about Gintama please. I promise you that it has as much depth in writing as HxH if not more.

[@TerrorOfTalos]

Which arcs in particular? Because I know gintama is mainly a comedy series with some serious moments here and there but I haven't had time to watch or read it yet

[@MalikRockie00]

@@TerrorOfTalos The spider arc, the kabukicho arc, the shogun assassination arc and so many more. Gintama gets very serious at certain arc. some arcs are at the level of the chimera ant if not better.

[@ironwill6148]

8:05 I believe you meant to say “son”.

[@TheUnknownOtaku]

8:55 "Is when killua tries to stop gon from going all the way" I knew it was a Yaoi... Killua couldn't let GON go with all the way with her

[@vaginalarthritis1753]

Too easy a jk even for u mate.

[@YOUFREAKINNERD]

Am I at the second stage of friendship? Because I find your content pleasurable. Not like that! Stop! -/////-

[@HidinginPublic]

Am I being flirted with?

[@GabrixEnte]

I thought at the end you were going to say "and this is why we hate togashi" Maaan i need HxH in my daily life 😭

[@Amaling]

Fuck yes, I’m tired of people talking shit about Leorio just going off to study. It’s one of my favourite parts about the show, having something like Gon + Killua is special and it’s obviously overused in anime. It’s cool that Kurapika and Leorio just go off and do their own things, and is how friendship works in real life.

[@LUC4Z3]

Hello there, again

[@HidinginPublic]

Hello

[@Reicia-kk7do]

uhhhhhh, this is an interesting analysis and I think Its really well done… but your unfortunately missing a very large amount of underlying meanings… Komugi and Meruem were friends but Its very implied they were in love without realizing it. Its something many english readers have no idea about but sealed this idea at the end of the arc. Komugi uses an old fashion japanese marriage line acceptance line as her final words to Meruem. “Though I may not be worthy, allow me to join you.” If you wanna see their relationship as platonic thats totally fine too, but This is something a lot of the fandom is clueless to. On the flipside, its fair to view gon&killua as just friends, because obviously they are and the story is about their friendship, but friends can also have feelings for eachother too. Togashi has made their relationship ambiguous on purpose. for a tiny example Why else would Killua be born on Tanabata, a romantic holiday about a girl who weaves for her family and is so good at her job, but she becomes depressed because she can never have a real relationship. her father lets her leave because he loves her but only in a twisted way, because he wants her to come back and work for him. There is an insane amount more to that reference and so much more subtext in the story, I suggest looking into it. Hxh is written in an ambiguous way so people can view these relationships however they choose.

[@ethanhudson2009]

Idk if I agree with how you attack such a broad idea as friendship as an exact science

[@joseramirez-hh2sw]

I like meruem. I like characters like him. I can relate and enjoy and find a feeling of comradery with characters like him. I like him. I haven't watched the show or read the manga and while I've only seen a snippet of him on an anime clip I can feel a strong sense of fraternity with the character. Mainly I watched the part where he cuts his arm. Having watched that I had to stop watching as I was overcome with the swelling sensation of wanting all of it, of wanting to know all of it, of wanting to know right now to verify if we're the same. I get those kinda feelings sometimes. I've listen to this video god knows how many times. And I've listen to it a lot more since I began wanting to watch your content in earnest. But only today did I actually watched it and I'm glad you chose to use such scene for them (don't spoil me on the context of the scene tho I want to enjoy this). The scene made me want to watch more and having watched a little more I've fallen hook line and sinker. I want to watch this. Edit: I might skip to ep 91

[@settratheimpenetratable901]

their friendship is still far better than Fairy tail's

[@franz8072]

Episode 135 destroyed me.

[@Jackisboy]

If I could kiss 1 man it would be the woman who raised Gon whatever her name was.

[@Arizzic]

"Man"

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[@Griswo35]

congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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