Hunter x Hunter - Reaction - E139 - Alluka x And x Something

[@Kite7th]

Allukas introduction made me worried at first, but the elements of her power made her really interesting to me. Plus she makes Killua’s character shine and shows his growth through the series, I love their relationship.

[@DiegoGueva]

It is much more interesting when you know that it comes from the dark continent, in fact, in the manga Nanika is presented as one of the five calamities of the dark continent, life in gaseous form, Ai.

[@sentpain8354]

@@DiegoGueva its cool you know manga stuff dude, but stop spoiling it for others. For others, let them find this out themselves if they want to keep up with this story.

[@DiegoGueva]

@@sentpain8354 Sometimes people don't understand and forget that HxH is a series still in development, that it has probably not yet reached half of its trip and they are left with a bad perception of the story. I will be there to remind you that the story is not over.

[@sentpain8354]

@@DiegoGueva yeah I get that, but the way to do that is not by dropping a random ass spoiler from said Manga. But I guess its also just really a theory you dropped since its still not confirmed that Nanika is Ai.

[@DiegoGueva]

@@sentpain8354 It is confirmed that Nanika comes from the dark continent, and almost implicitly that it is one of the five calamities, the victims of this entity are twisted to death, exactly the same as those of Nanika and the name 'Ai' is precisely the most used word, as if it were part of her being. In addition, a brief description is given when it says "the codependency of desire" the same behavior exhibited by Nanika with Killua. All this, added to his special power, I consider that it is a rather powerful accumulation to believe that Togashi has revealed to us what it is. Is not just a theory

[@Okkotsu86275]

We need more scenes Hisoka and Illumi. Those two could definitely have their own spinoff.

[@lemonkatze7461]

hisoka and illumi wedding spin off

[@DiegoGueva]

@@lemonkatze7461 Now they are chasing each other, we'll see how it ends.

[@GoldenLeafsMovies]

I was scared Sam actually loss her head, it was so believable.

[@NileSwimmer]

Huh? Huh? I lol'd at that.

[@Charlie-FILM]

Hisoka looks different because his hair color changed. This one is more manga accurate.

[@proVaxxerLibertarian]

If they wanted to be truly manga accurate, they should have made it black and white.

[@rexibhazoboa7097]

the manga is in black and white, no?😭 Where is color coming from

[@thatweirdodaniel]

​@@rexibhazoboa7097the covers

[@Arkayjiya]

​@@rexibhazoboa7097 The manga has volume covers as well as colored spread in the Jump. Most of it is in B&W but we have enough official colored art from Togashi to know everyone's color scheme. That being said, I'm not sure Hisoka has an official hair color as he keeps dying his hair, he's had yellow/red and blue hair in official art for example, I don't remember if he had the pink ones too or not in official art but it's possible.

[@arimina5353]

@@rexibhazoboa7097 Maybe they got that from the covers of the manga volumes that featured him? I'm curious, not stating that as a fact. I grew up on the 99 version, so I don't know what the canon manga color of hair is for Hisoka. I'm still struggling with the fact that Kurapica's eyes are brown and not blue like they were in the first animation of this series. Colors are such simple things, you'd think they could be consistent from one media to another.

[@GrowingDownUnder]

If alluka asked for a request i'd try use jokes to save my life... she wants my organ, I give her a piano...She ask for a hand, i'd say "what do you need a hand with"...she can't kill me because technically I did do what she asked

[@duneslayer]

Ok but what if she asks for your duodenum lol

[@GrowingDownUnder]

@@duneslayer duo-denim... she wants 2 pair of jeans

[@Okkotsu86275]

It makes sense in confines of the series, that Alluka’s abilities have a lot of stipulations to them. If not, she would be near unstoppable force. Like Miss Morgan, I love seeing this softer side of Killua, the last image of him and Alluka was very sweet.

[@TamagoSenshi]

Killua and Alluka are too cute together, especially that kiss on the cheek at the end, absolutely adorable!

[@ushijimawakatoshi1429]

If I'm correct (you can correct me), Alluka's requests doesn't count as "3 requests" if she says "Brother". Because that's Alluka. If he was called Killua, that's where the actual request counts. And I think I actually get the other twist on Alluka/Nanika's power here that only Killua knows. Cause the way Killua asked Nanika to kill his mother, it isn't exactly a wish.

[@deancyril]

Fun Fact: Tonpa would be the next Chairman

[@EpicSubmarines]

He isnt an official hunter so he isnt a candidate, funny thought though

[@morlarav602]

@@EpicSubmarines he don't need one, because he is Tonpa, he gets wat da fuck he wants

[@Lightsephiroth]

I gotta say, the vibes are off when you're not in the same room 😢🙈. I feel like Parker isn't even focussed/interested

[@CrunchRosey]

Alluka identifies as female. I dont want to say "Confirmed transgender" because thats reductive (and I'd argue disrespectful irl)

[@dsheep9937]

This confusion is actually a translation error. in the original Japanese nobody but killua uses gendered language at all for alluka. The family doesn’t view her as human and so doesn’t assign her any pronouns. They’re actually using the word Kyoudai which means siblings. The translators chose to call her male based on the 2004 data book which lists all the zoldyck children as male. But here’s the problem. Those data books are notoriously unreliable. They’ve been known to differ and outright contradict the manga on multiple issue. On top of which togashi loves retroactive continuity. He may have just changed his mind.

[@itzmehDevi]

Since u were asking about Hisoka and Illumi..they are more than besties..they are engaged canonically

[@haafeez903]

hunter ex hunter is all about stretegies and deep mind and thinkings and every character even minor one can become center of story if togashi want it.. I know y'all didn't like our critics about ants arc

[@alexandriteqween9760]

Y'all do not listen to @jasonwilbert . He consistently comments anti LGBT things and spreads misinformation. Togashi has been writing queer characters since the start of his career. He even picthed a queer baseball manga called Trouble Quartet where the main character was a person of trans experience. Some notable trans characters in his orher series are Miyuki from Yu Yu Hakusho who stated that she may be a man in body, but she is a woman in her soul. Mikihisa in Level E who is a trans man who struggles to find love and ends up fully transitioning with the help of alien technology. Other notable queer characters are Sensui and Itsuki from YYH and Gel from HxH.

[@DisProfundis]

While Togashi tends to do that, you're deluded and looking for representation in media even when there isn't. Speaks of some personal insecurity.

[@alexandriteqween9760]

@@DisProfundis lol it's ok if you don't get it. The great thing about Togashi is that he writes for all reading levels. If you didn't get it, I'm sorry for you. Just means the surface is all you can manage.

[@DisProfundis]

@@alexandriteqween9760 Lmao we can see who is stuck to surface level when speaking about writing in a show. What can I say, keep up with the cope if forcing representation makes you feel better about yourself.

[@alexandriteqween9760]

@@DisProfundis you're at the surface and I'm connecting the dots between common themes in not only Hunter x Hunter, but ALL of his series. On top of the obvious subtext included in the entire arc. But go ahead and drool on the pages for me

[@maxdon2001]

Great reaction!

[@saidaissat2876]

It's not a spoiler but something not a lot of people know, Alluka is a trans girl and killua is the only perso that respects her transidentity, everyone else in the family refers to her as a boy except killua

[@Okkotsu86275]

Another reason why Killua is the best

[@JaswiL-_51]

that's just a fanmade theory, no official sources confirm this

[@aceashiya]

The debate surrounding Alluka's gender in Hunter x Hunter has sparked various theories and discussions among fans. Here's an expanded exploration of the theories regarding Alluka's gender: Mistranslations: One prevalent theory suggests that confusion surrounding Alluka's gender stems from mistranslations in the manga or anime adaptations. Translating from Japanese to English can sometimes lead to ambiguity or loss of nuance, particularly regarding gender-specific language. Zoldyck Family Tradition: Some fans speculate that within the Zoldyck family, regardless of an individual's biological sex, they are referred to using male pronouns. This theory suggests that the Zoldyck family adheres to a strict patriarchal tradition, where all members are addressed as male to reinforce the family's hierarchy and power structure. Cultural Context: Another explanation delves into the cultural nuances of the Japanese language. In Japanese, pronouns are often omitted, and context plays a crucial role in determining the intended meaning. Some argue that instead of using "he" pronouns, characters might have been referring to Alluka using gender-neutral terms like "sibling" or "child," which could have been translated into English as "he." Non-Binary Representation: With Alluka's character displaying traits that challenge traditional gender norms, such as fluidity in expression and identity, fans have proposed that Alluka may be a representation of non-binary or genderqueer identities. This theory suggests that Alluka's gender ambiguity is intentional, serving as a form of representation for individuals who don't conform to binary gender categories. Authorial Intent: Ultimately, until creator Yoshihiro Togashi explicitly addresses Alluka's gender within the story or in interviews, fans can only speculate on the character's gender identity. Some argue that Togashi may have deliberately left Alluka's gender ambiguous to provoke thought and discussion among viewers, emphasizing themes of identity, acceptance, and societal norms. These theories highlight the complexities surrounding Alluka's gender portrayal in Hunter x Hunter, inviting fans to engage in deeper analysis and interpretation of the character's identity within the narrative. Sorry for the long post. If some of you have more to share feeling free to expand. thanks chatgpt for fixing my bullet points.

[@shuaibmahammed5807]

@@78alJ0vle yeah im also confused as to how it even became a trans thing thats definitely not how I interpreted anything that has to do with alluka

[@saidaissat2876]

@@78alJ0vle Togashi is a grown ass man his opinions can change, transidentity is a common word in a lot of the mangas and togashi like to create gender ambiguity, Karuto for exemple is officialy a man even if he looks like a girl. As for Alluka: -The official databook lists Alluka's sex as male. -Two of Alluka's brothers, Illumi and Milluki, refer to Alluka as their 'brother'. -In flashbacks, Zoldyck servants call Alluka the masculine "bocchan" or "bocchama -Killua refers to her as his sister and she look like a girl" If you are smart enough your brain should understand what's happening

[@anandpachpinde3125]

👍👍👍👍

[@Red_Danielle]

18:29 with your hair like that you look like long hair Gon haha

[@leonr1985]

Damn, this pandemic really is still dividing us till this day

[@SWAGTVmusic]

7:39 Alluka is biologically male but identifies as a girl. Part of his family see's him as a boy while Killua see's her as a girl.

[@luismesia8092]

not true, but close.

[@alexandriteqween9760]

​@@luismesia8092very true

[@rexibhazoboa7097]

@@luismesia8092 what is it then? Nanika is male and Alluka is a girl?

[@SWAGTVmusic]

@@luismesia8092 true

[@redemption5763]

@@rexibhazoboa7097 the opposite if anything

[@amatatas]

if the wish is for healing there's no backlash.. instead alluka just sleeps. killua also unlock a certain command to Nanika.

[@proVaxxerLibertarian]

-delete this comment- Nah, never mind. On Patreon they already passed the point where this would matter. In that case, instead of this being a spoiler, it's just plain useless. So we dodged one here but you definitely aren't someone that should be trusted to comment.