Every Nen Type Explained in 18 Minutes

[@animeinminutez]

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[@obsessedwiththegreatness]

Bro went straight to business. No intro, no build-up, none of that. Respect.

[@VictorGarcia-lb9pk]

fr liked the video just for that

[@Alienn-ó_ò]

ikr loved that

[@Outofcontexst]

I loved it more than you did

[@Montrell18]

Fr I like that

[@ivanbluecool]

Togashi went into nen so well. It's still crazy we don't have another system as good

[@ShakerGER]

Chakra could be similarly awesome but then it devolved into "random boom boom go" type of thing and fire never doing anything

[@ivanbluecool]

@ShakerGER chakra was almost there. It had the systems. The skills. Special moves only a select few could achieve with kekei genkai. Bloodline abilities. Etc. Nen has better basics while chakra has better specialized skills. But honestly early ninjutsu is very hax. Substitution jutsu is beyond broken in being a E rank jutsu that basically gives you a second chance

[@NoteCat540]

Stands come pretty close in my opinion

[@ivanbluecool]

@NoteCat540 stands come after dropping hamon and those are a lot more restricted by their general nature especially since mixing the two could have been interesting and useful Many stands only do what they can do and most don't really evolve or have evolution potential meaning if you're dealt with a bad stand you are basically stuck. Even Dio mentions it.

[@ShakerGER]

@@ivanbluecool IT USED TO HAVE HABDSINGS DID YOU KNOW THAT?! T.T

[@TheRealestWhiteknight]

Thanks for reminding us that bungee gum has both the properties of rubber and gum

[@RukoS-xy6jo]

Yes I always had to remind myself that bungee gum has both the properties of rubber and gum. Thanks

[@nivyan]

I'm so glad he mentioned that bungee gum has both the properties of rubber and gum, because I didn't know that bungee jump has both the properties of rubber and gum - but now I know that bungee gum has both the properties of rubber and gum and will keep in mind that bungee gum has the properties of rubber and gum the next time I read the manga, wherein bungee gum has the properties of rubber and gum.

[@arceus3105]

@@nivyan meh! your statement is boring because of over exaggeration. you stretched it too much like the bungee gum has both the properties of rubber and gum

[@blazervids]

Bungee gum has the properties of both rubber and gum ? No way! Who knew

[@WizardBear897]

Wait, rubber AND gum? Bro

[@拝啓_敬具]

Don't let that fact forget you that bungee gum has the properties of both rubber and gum

[@chigga5years173]

4:08...nah mate, this is the infinite rick roll in HxH 😭

[@TechnoTrex1089]

😂

[@AnimationsStudioza]

Frrr😂

[@Alienn-ó_ò]

yes 😂

[@alejandromiguelibarracaice9980]

You made me realize that maybe, if Kurapika dies before achieving his vengeance his post-mortem nen will come into action... that's very disturbing and badass...

[@Nyx-g4j]

been thinking about thisss after hisoka got his

[@Certifiedprecog27809]

I mean spider not killing him for this reason.

[@teddux]

Kurapika literally says it to leoriowhen he is sick after locking into zetsu chrollo

[@Usef000]

Thanks for stating that bungee gum has both the properties of rubber and gum, nearly forgot 😅

[@beanieburrito303]

I did what is it again

[@RoanoaLucilfQ]

That joke became so unfunny

[@anthonymartinez6875]

@@RoanoaLucilfQnot as unfunny as bungee gum containing the properties of both rubber and gum

[@heltonsmith6251]

⁠@@anthonymartinez6875 nah not gonna lie bungee gum having the properties of both rubber and gum is losing its funny charm

[@Alienn-ó_ò]

​​@@heltonsmith6251 it can lose its funny charm but never loose the properties of both rubber and gum

[@joshfuller4705]

Love your HunterXHunter videos. It is one of my favorite series but has some of the most detailed and confusing abilities, so you are doing good work explaining it all

[@apriljoyvillanueva6728]

best power system for me

[@obikenobi9851]

Hands down.

[@RaffyART1995]

No one argues with it, if there is they are biased.

[@wingman2h]

Besides jojo stands theres still no other power system as complex and unique as nen

[@kazdots3802]

@@wingman2hEhh lowkey stands are kinda overhyped. This is from a jojo fan, having it as my favorite anime of all time. The thing with nen I love is that it is always balanced. if both opponents are equally experienced in nen and all, the battle can go either way. The only reason why some opponents are way stronger than others are because they are more experienced in using nen. Of course some are outliers like the chimera ants, but they are just massive nen freaks and have special genetics. In jojo, if you get a trash stand, you are basically cooked. No matter your experience, there is no way you can win against a stand like golden experience requiem. I just really like the nen system and I like certain things about it. Like how conjurers can put limitations on the objects they conjure and make them stronger. I love stands. They are interesting, but not always balanced. I would even choose to have a stand over nen in real life (if i could choose the stand at least)

[@Alienn-ó_ò]

​@@kazdots3802 also the fact that they kept nen so secret in the beginning of the story. Its was so mysterious, loved it!!

[@notazazel]

I love Gon’s transmutation into adult form and using pure enhancement and emission techniques in his rock-paper-scissors move. It’s just like the super saiyan transformation.

[@nightmare5004]

I swear Hunter X Hunter is soo peak!! Love all your vids.

[@dimitriospsaroulis8461]

Just searched for it and found the video by you, whom I learned about berserk and started reading it, now I've finished it and I'm thankful at you for it❤

[@PerfectDark0]

Has anyone else thought extensively about what their own Nen ability would be? Or just me...

[@Slhazzard]

I’d probably have a teleportation hatsu Dr.who’s tardis style but it has to be locations I’ve been to or an impenetrable 10 feet diameter barrier that surrounds me when activated.

[@shogun6309]

Yeah, I would be an natural transmitter, and my Nen would prolly mimic the properties of water

[@ShakerGER]

​@@shogun6309I never heard someone go "Yeah I wanna be the basic ass water devination test! "😂

[@shogun6309]

@ShakerGER LMAO nah, it's just a reflection of personality up to this point, adaptability and water are two things that are easily compared yk

[@BlueSpiritFlame]

@@shogun6309Morel’s friend can produce a lot of water called TUBE

[@aresu423]

I find it interesting that I randomly got curious about the different nen types and came across this video uploaded an hour ago. 😂 Lucky lucky

[@JBoy_1ne23]

Nen is by far the best power system in anime. Gege tried with cursed energy, but it just isn’t as good.

[@TheNegaMatt]

I like the concept that words mattered in JJK, I think if you combined nen with that you end up with cursed energy

[@bluefacebaby4167]

He really did try. They are both really good at making a power system

[@lain5858]

Sadly gege is Just too lazy

[@DankSouls37]

Ironically, Gege made Cursed Energy very convoluted, and there were so many "exceptions" to the rules it didn't feel cohesive at times. There were multiple occasions where there was a far simpler fix, with better ways to use CE, but it ended up being too raveled

[@Blackvoidwithwhiteside7193]

​​@@DankSouls37what do you mean so many exception? There are only , maki zenin , toji fushiguro, saturo with six eyes , sukuna , kenjaku , yuji itadori , todo (he is the exceptions 🗿) , okkotsu , Hakari, Yuki and 9 death paintings. Also , special mention, Mahito!

[@x5ilco]

No intro or anything? My full respect has been earned, and this very free sub

[@MightLetHaDoiT]

This is without a doubt something all humans can tap into & have NEN

[@OgpBosnia]

Not all. You know better.

[@yuwi1783]

@@OgpBosnia Actually, as per latest chapter in manga, it was explained that all humans have already a innate affinity towards a Nen type. So yeah, all humans "can" tap into Nen (given that they are given the opportunity to learn it).

[@OgpBosnia]

@@yuwi1783 we not talking about manga :)

[@stefanroman1865]

In both Netero and Bisky's cases, it's not Manipulation that they are using, but Conjuration, as the constructs the are summoning are not existing objects but conjured ones. So in Bisky's case as a Transmutter she is actually using a much closer Nen type to her own, which is why her ability is so effective. Otherwise, for a Transmutter, Manipulation would be the absolute worst Nen type to choose an ability to create with since it's completely opposite to theirs. If the Buddha was an already existing object that Netero would use Nen on, then it would've been Manipulation. Same with Bisky's power.

[@hungry_khid1007]

can u only create one ability after unlocking nen? like are u locked into that? like for example can kurapika like change his ability from making chains to making swords or something?

[@Alienn-ó_ò]

yes they are conjuring

[@zaiyu7070]

@@hungry_khid1007yes you can create new abilities, a lot of characters actually use multiple of them, like gentru little flower and countdown. As for kurapika, we learn that conjuration training requires a lot of practice and image training. Theorithically he could learn to conjure swords or other things but its just not worth the training when he can create a new chain related ability more easily.

[@JoshuaBelanger-c2r]

Bro, I rolled my eyes whenever he started saying if you haven’t known he soak his bungee gum, has the same properties as rubber and gum. He literally says this every fight.

[@aloyporridge]

omg really

[@JoshuaBelanger-c2r]

@ get out you know this if you watch Hunter Hunter, every single time he appears bungee gum, has the properties of rubber and gum

[@madeofmandrake1748]

My nen ability would be nen-transfer. An enhancement ability that would allow me to steal other users nen through my palms. The other half gives the ability to increase the healing factor of anyone I touch with an open palm, including myself. The transfer rate isn't instant, and it's stuck at a set value against unwilling targets. Furthermore, any stolen or borrowed nen can't be used for combat, only healing. I can borrow from multiple willing targets at once if each additional lender rests their palms on another lender. Stealing all nen from Zushi, the kid from Heavens arena, would take about 5-10 seconds of palm contact. Stealing all nen from Kurapika, probably minutes (keep in mind this weakens the enemy as it continues). Stealing everything from Meruem would probably take days. Basically I wanted an ability that would heal Gon after his Pitou fight in a "everyone lend me their strength!" ability. I still doubt this would be enough to save him, but I gave it my best shot. P.S. Also maybe it's too broken but maybe I could also lend my personal nen to another user. So even if I borrowed everything from Netero, I couldn't give all that fighting power to Leorio, just my own supply. Naturally the 'only for healing' restriction wouldn't apply to this ability, so the reciever could fight using my nen.

[@LC_Theren]

That is an amazing nen ability, well thought out and more grounded/possible, this seems like a practical ability that someone could genuinely achieve rather than some poorly thought out, catch all, OP ability. I’m assuming it would work best in a group where everyone else is powerful given its nature, also someone in your group having an ability like chain jail to restrict an opponent from moving while you siphon their nen would be nice.

[@Theguywiththefries]

Bro did not give me enough time to pause 16:24

[@Outofcontexst]

😐

[@babyecho-_-3610]

ONG I WAS JUST ABOUT TO SAY

[@neoinfinity5204]

It’s amazing this is still the best power system and world builder so far the closest thing is maybe chakra which post time skip lost its meaning to bloodlines and random gimmicks

[@Cyhemeheyward-cm9ys]

I can tell gege got some inspiration from togashi with conditions vs binding vows, nen beast vs cursed spirits, hunter ranks vs grades, everyone's abilities being specific to their personality. No wonder I like jjk so much

[@ILoveBluePeople]

Some of the fights in his manga are clearly influenced by hxh

[@naaga7932]

Domains are very inspired by bankais too, jjk feels like a big love letter to Shonen manga

[@SuperiorIronMan0]

Bro likes mid😂

[@SuperiorIronMan0]

​@@naaga7932 not a love letter

[@ky1at]

nen beasts and cursed spirits is kind of a stretch

[@hala7180]

Top tier vid 😮☝🏻 No boring introduction Very catchy thumpnail 🤩

[@hiba-lh4xh]

This is better than math

[@Outofcontexst]

Not hard

[@jakobmiller8075]

Gotta love the risk/reward system in nen. Kinda reminds me of the majority of items in dark souls that add buffs with drawbacks.

[@hakimalam7753]

What makes Nen types different from other power system is the condition and limitation that need to be set. The archetype itself is already present in most anime for example the concept of enhancer is just like armament haki on one piece, and emission is the KI being used in dragon ball like kamehameha, Naruto chakra system actually had all these archetypes just not focused and not named like Nen, etc.

[@webblorin9614]

Took the Crunchyroll nen-type test since I don’t want to subconsciously pick whatever I like best. And I ended up getting specialist!

[@lockedparadox]

Never thought about it but it's interesting that conjugation is farthest from emission ik ppl can still overlap their apposing types to an extent, just not nearly as efficient as related types But yeah since emmision is just detaching said nen from the user and conjurers can create separate entities from their nen I assume that it's just using the basic principle of emmision to "separate" a user's creation so that it can exist without their presence or even conscious thought

[@pzfxx]

12:57 it was shown that when nanika healed gon that there was a massive amount of nen being used plus other nen users could sense it although to my knowledge alluka herself can’t use nen just the entity that lives within her

[@Kal911]

I think Alluka managed to be a perfect host for nanika because she unconsciously is a specialisation that allow nanika to display her power with a sort of control

[@pzfxx]

@ it’s possible although it might not be likely because of her hair colour being black which is a constant trait of being a natural manipulator in their family line because all with black hair except her have been said to be manipulators (her mother and all 3 other black haired siblings) so it’s assumed she’s a manipulator by many

[@milsharkie]

the Nen that was released when Nanika healed Gon was actually GON'S aura, not Nanika's. Basically, Nanika released Gon from his subconscious vow ("I don't care if this is the end, so I'll use everything"), which saved his life while also expelling all the Nen he generated through the vow. Note how the visual design of the Nen outburst is nearly identical to the Nen outbursts from Gon's previous rage moments

[@pduron1]

thanks for your videos, great video

[@John_323b]

you should've talked about On it's such a unique variant of Nen😭🙏

[@iustitiamerchantxiv5872]

Are there any passable Nen-type tests on the Internet? I found a few, but all of them lack substance so far-like questions that are giveaways or do not make sense.

[@kakerumasumoto3275]

Damn, the video started just like my VHS tape does when I continue watching where I left off.

[@Boshek2019]

“isn’t widely known by most people, bungee gum has the properties of both rubber gums” Wow

[@xtxerm4101]

9:50 what is killua on?

[@AA-tz2bm]

lol

[@K1LLU4FRØST999]

Killua from temu 💀

[@franciscatahan6413]

🤣🤣🤣

[@klaussmith6273]

The good old mystery bungee gum. Who knows its ways?

[@Blackvoidwithwhiteside7193]

Legends say , it has property of rubber and gum

[@Emmanuel-ws3qo]

I'd probably be a conjurer, but a thought i'd like to share is how conjurers could make up for their distance from enhancement by increasing their body density. And transmutation can at least somewhat immitate enhancement. Yet we don't see much like that in the story.

[@stev8035]

Thats it? No introduction? How will i know who are you? 10/10, i will subscribe

[@teddux]

I have all the volumes. All hunters can use abilities that are not their hatsu. This in between thing works for everyone. Biscuit also trains them in other categories so that they can become stronger in their own category

[@arthurkairupan5228]

Imagine if we can get HxH as a dedicated Action RPG/Strategy game on multiple platforms... 🤔

[@Alienn-ó_ò]

I don't play games, but they made one I definitely will!!!

[@teddux]

It toom me quite some time but I created my own ttrpg based on pf2e of hxh. We just started the testing campaign

[@dbza4107]

I never took the time to understand Ben but damn is it great it's simple yet complex at the same time with techniques that can take on the personality of a character genius

[@Certifiedprecog27809]

Nen is so good you think it's real and can explain some phenomenon in real life

[@zoddai5950]

Nen and spirit energy are my favorites because of design, but I like the complexity of nen because I do see the balance, hard to make a system that good.

[@Tomatorecipe99]

This power system is good for an RPG game.

[@rey-rk2gt]

what type is Gin from? I was always confused ab his powers

[@muhibbhussain2262]

Nen abilities are so thorough and peak i gotta watch that again to understand 😂

[@Rico-v9e]

Never change Nick. Your channel is perfect

[@WANDERINGMAN82]

Then some random God of Destruction blew up their planet in a milli second.

[@vaantsy]

take a shot whenever Hisoka mentions bungee gum has both the properties of rubber and gum

[@omardalki7037]

After reflecting so many times over the course of 3 years I will be an enhancer for sure

[@muhibbhussain2262]

I think I'd be similar to Melody. Manipulator but can emit. I haven't put much thought into it tho 😅

[@thiscommentwasdeleted.]

HxH is the best anime in terms of power system.

[@sanjiifrit2524]

I’ve always wondered why people say that Netero was using manipulation instaed of conjuration on his ability now I know thank u

[@ATMOSK1234]

Parasitic nen beasts are sort of a special category too I feel.

[@Estrellasdeojos]

HEy guys! If you didn't catch, Hisoka's Bungee Gum has the same properties as rubber and gum!

[@anginribut123]

love your content.

[@dragonic22]

Emperor Time has to be among the most confusing nen abilities in the fandom. I've heard people say it does different things, so much that I still dont know what it does. That settles it. Im reading the manga just to find out

[@ShakerGER]

Sad that you missed hisokas personality analysis for the specialist and the legendary knives that still have his aura in it. IDK if that's considered post mortem or not

[@TheNegaMatt]

Like the videos, can you do a dark mode version? I was watching your videos on my TV last night and I was blinded

[@chifumujmanda7643]

9:33 any one can actually do this, it's not exclusive to Manipulators (Wing, for example, opened Killua and Gon's aura nodes in the same way, and he isnt a manipulator)

[@xxleoproxx7495]

17:40 thank you for the Pokémon symbols

[@micahfuqua]

Is mearum a specialist or muniplulater can’t tell by his ability he might be an enchencer

[@anthonymartinez6875]

My guy...okay I can get that specialization is something you are either born into or not, but there are ways to get to the specialization naturally. In most cases, you HAVE to be either be born into conjuration or manipulation in order to have any hopes of having a specialization ability, but it's been shown that manipulators and conjurers have the best shot at sliding into specialization. The 2 biggest examples that are staring you in the face are Kurapika with the use of the scarlet eyes and alluka when under the possession of nanika (though you can make the argument that it is unknown whether alluka was born into conjuration or manipulation, but my point still stands).

[@MalevolentRizz]

Yeah HxH even stated manipulators and conjurors are placed closest to specialists because even if they aren't born specialists they have the highest chance vs other affinities to become one at some point in their lives (though this is still a very small chance). Also in the recent chapters we learn specialists actually have 100% affinity for all categories - so that part in the video is also incorrect.

[@teddux]

Nanika is tha AI of desire. I don't think is a particular category.

[@AuGTN01]

Since Togashi added the personality spectrum to work alongside the power type system, I'd say a lot of people would have double affinity, since most people are rarely single emotional beings. I myself would be a mix of Enhancement and Emission, cause I see Leorio's temperament as something as close as my one psyche.

[@Kal911]

Togashi also explained that it’s as unreliable as deducing your personality by your blood type (or in western term by your zodiac sign) the very moment Hisoka used it on Gon.

[@fifefafo]

is the death note a manipulator or conjurer ability?

[@toluijiyemi2328]

most likely specialist because u aren't conjuring the book or necessarily manipulatin the book

[@fifefafo]

@@toluijiyemi2328 you can manipulate other people before dying

[@pencintahewan234]

​@@fifefafobut can they manipulate reality like death note does?

[@ayo123]

Explained really well

[@zoramboa]

But did you know that Bungee gum has the property of both a rubber and a gum?

[@uuh4yj43]

the thing about netero's ability imo is that the reason he can foray outside his affinity so well is bevause he is old as fuck, so has had more time than anyone to study those categories and implement them to his hatsu. everyone else simply hasnt had time to go that deep studying nen.

[@ILoveBluePeople]

Same as gon's dad haha remember he can copy moves just by feeling how the nen feels... He's basically at that level just not as old id assume 😅

[@AS-ov6wj]

Because he's an enhancer as well, he has a better balance over the multiple affinities required for his hatsu over somebody who was a manipulator. Who would be good at manipulation but not so much for transmutation or conjuration. Whereas Netero would be better all round.

[@F0rr0r]

It's that, but also the restrictive vows he uses to magnify the potency of what would otherwise be weaker affinities - example: bypassing what would normally be sluggish manipulation on the bodhisattva's movements as an enhancer by tapping into the prayer-motion restriction - that is, he has to physically gesture a unique prayer to evoke a specific movement. The combination of his massive aura, experience, intelligence, and just sheer knowledge of how nen actually *works* granted him a singularly devastating hatsu for any scenario requiring direct combat.

[@fahimaa8181]

is prince kacho nen beast considered post-mortem nen?

[@pranavnathtiwari998]

4:10 is what you’re looking for

[@Alienn-ó_ò]

Is Morena Prudo a Manipulator?

[@phillipskyler8048]

Transmutation which I kinda expected ngl

[@bludgeoningangel]

gon didnt completely lose his nen he just got reset to before it was awakened, if he got trained again he could have his nen back

[@brichouse2117]

Emitter, always have and likely always will

[@ForgottenRip-n3b]

I'd be a transmuter (nen ability random craft box, basically allows me to craft anything i think of but i can create weak living things like trees,bugs birds,small wild cats also theses are artificial creatures that mimic living things 👁️👄👁️) basically my nen ability mimics a Minecraft inventory XD

[@dongoteniro]

for enchancing irl will be great and also emitter if ur a hunter i think the others wont be much of a use irl

[@MohamedToumi-r6v]

almost 50k fallowers dude

[@jamaabdi3299]

Hisokas bungee gum has properties of rubber and gum🎉

[@kaio0777]

i might be a specialist or manipulator.

[@obviouslyanonymous]

Wouldn't Machi's strings be Conjuration since she can actually stitch with them?

[@cryingsockoyli6331]

If i had nen, my power would be to become super small, and if you step on me i die

[@luizrafael7939]

Correction: APR is probably an emission based beast, as it's invisible to non nen users.

[@Lupinemancer87]

And just in case you don't. Bungee Gum has the proterties of both rubber and gum.

[@Ant-ct4qk]

Wasnt it stated that bisksys transformation happened over time and wasnt part of a nen ability

[@Alienn-ó_ò]

6:36 poco ;_;

[@rendynurmansyah4626]

I just know now that meruem, zeno, and silva is an emitter

[@notdeagle1346]

Correction for what you said about Gon during the neferpitou fight, he didn't lose all of his nen afterward, he lost the ability to control his nen.

[@RaffyART1995]

Exactly since all living things have nen.

[@Dandyman69]

I feel like I’d be a manipulator since I’m an INTP so I’d only make sense. I am argumentative and logical so it makes sense that I’d get the one that describes such character traits.

[@Kinger_of_the_circus]

I honestly don’t know what kind of nen I would specialize in

[@oldcowbb]

specialization is a cop out for togashi to write stand power when he feels like it

[@skyyjohnson2469]

Facts😭☠️

[@DTE_Lew]

What would your hatsu be?? 😮

[@vexobeto]

oh yeah bungee gum is made out of both rubber and gum

[@mixedpapi9020]

Melody said go touch grass

[@minezweeper2976]

Specialization is my favourite

[@ArtSalas-c6m]

If I would choose an Affinity, I would like to be an Enhancer or an Emitter.

[@cartielsilver]

I’m surprised counter type wasn’t included

[@EduArdo-vp4tn]

Could've been more accurate on Kurapika Emperor's Time

[@فيصل-و3ي]

The Pokemon sun and moon emblems 😂😂

[@gabrieldecastro3855]

Black toji 8:26