The Most MISUNDERSTOOD Character in Anime EXPLAINED!

[@_Sasutachi_]

I cried listening to Nick cry talking about a scene that has made me cry many times over 😅

[@XtheMagus]

Same

[@TRANSGENDER_EXTERMINATOR]

and i cried while watching him cry

[@theweebcommander]

Sorry! Lol

[@_Sasutachi_]

@@theweebcommander You sit on a throne of lies! 🤣

[@honchochaposrt7919]

Me to this shit was hard ash to watch 🫡❤️ this show really means a lot to a lot of people and it definitely needs a second season

[@atriggstr]

the end made me cry so hard man the scene the emotion behind it and the fact that nick was fighting his tears to get through the video hit hard. I loved Meruem’s development and the way he met his end it was a such a touching and wholesome moment for what turned out to be a fairly dark and intense arc for the show

[@NegaHumanX]

I love that fiction can help people through hard times and help them see their life from a different perspective. There have been a lot of times I've been reduced to tears like that, and it's always nice to hear someone else share their big moments and know that they've moved in a positive direction.

[@GatesOfAvalon1]

Definitely cried at the end as well, that shit was devastating

[@kyhxx]

. etc must gt my oldr brthr2wtch ths- nds this exprnc*

[@Neferpitou-]

I find it interesting how much Meruem and Gon mirrored eachother. One slowly became a human, while the other slowly became a monster.

[@LOTL1]

True

[@samuraitadpole5459]

I love that, we've seen humanity's darkest in lighthearted characters and humanity's best in the darkest characters

[@Zrytun]

Sounds like something a chimera ant would say

[@OGkush710]

That is one of the biggest themes of the chimera ant arc! Meruem finding his humanity and Gon becoming the monster 10 he wanted to destroy. Both events are triggered by the same human weakness nick talks about in the video as well.

[@honchochaposrt7919]

@@Zrytun 😂😂😂

[@photonhydra2324]

There were several times I started to tear up during this video. Your descriptions of Komugi made me draw parallels to my wife. How her goal of making sure everyone is taken care of and happy, while not one for one with Komugi wanting to do nothing but play a game of Gungi, feels similar. I was all but crying right beside you there towards the end of the video, Nick. Don't think you'll ever see this comment, but just know that I appreciate seeing you and your emotions play out while talking about one of your favorite characters. I'm glad I saw this, and can agree that Meruem is one of the most misunderstood but well written characters out there. Keep up the fantastic work man.

[@marcelinoquinones804]

We love you man. Thank you for all the content, the laughs and the eye-opening videos. If the Chimera Ant King helped bring The Weeb Commander to us, then he's one of my favorite anime characters too. May your life be long and storied, and may we continue to enjoy being along for the ride. ✊🤟

[@theweebcommander]

Happy to be here and make content for you! ❤❤

[@quidproquo954]

Long live The Weeb Commander

[@insanemakaioshin]

@@theweebcommander Please unban my email. I just wanted you to read my comments.

[@insanemakaioshin]

@@theweebcommanderyou have a bot in the comments.

[@loveitachi821]

[ADVICE] MY-PHILOSOPHY: "INNER-STRENGTH" I have found that simply "loving myself" (inner-child) is a powerful tool against most types of social-dependency/vulnerability. Example: In my mind, I visualise a picture of my younger self (family albums might help). And I 'remember' what the emotion of genuine love felt like. And then I project those emotions onto the mental visualization of my younger self. I meditate and hold that 'state of mind' for as long as I can. The result? I feel my conscious energy resignating with positivity and renewed strength. And my anxiety immediately evaporates away. At the very least, depending on my levels of anxiety, this mediation practice aids to 'evaporate' much of it. You can do the same thing with "trying to 'remember' temperatures, e.g. hot or cold. And then project that memory onto a visualised heat source (all within your minds eye). You will 'feel' the effects immediately." I hope this proved helpful.

[@noorulyaseen1100]

Didn't expect Nick to tear up shows how much he loves Meruem

[@GiraffeKing04]

I cried when I heard the quivering of nicks voice towards the end of the video.. this anime, and specifically that scene, means so much to Nick that even just talking about it makes him tear up

[@dontearrington4443]

I loved this video, and I'm happy that you're here. I've been following your channels for alittle bit and the emotion behind this one was palpable. Your interpretation of meruem's journey hits home for alot of us. Thank you.

[@theweebcommander]

Thanks so much! Happy to make content for you

[@RaccoonImpact3rd]

Meruem and Mewtwo were both born into similar circumstances as a strong and arrogant creature and ended up becoming better as they met certain individuals that changed their perspective completely where they realized that strength isn't everything. It reminded me of Mewtwo's quote when it also saw the light at the end of its existential crisis tunnel: “I see now that the circumstances of one's birth is irrelevent,it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are.”

[@trevonricks5975]

Mewtwo I can’t lie is a great comparison. My favorite Pokémon ever

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Fun fact: Meruem actually means, the light that illuminates all.

[@muustaache6619]

Do not hit that channel up

[@loveitachi821]

Thanks for the warning and heads up. I believe that user is likely an ISFJ IRL (vulnerable-narcissit neuro-psychology; at worst covert-sociopath). Anyway...

[@imawarrior3516]

Perpectly matched with his EN the most op showcased of EN in the story by far!

[@jewels7252]

@@muustaache6619why

[@kirkbupkis]

​@loveitachi821 what.

[@NeXus49]

Because I'm a creator myself it makes me sad to see a lot of shitty comments, that have nothing to do with what you've talked about here today... So !! This video was beautiful, heartbreaking, and simply awesome! PERFECT ANALYSIS OF PERFECT CHARACTER. THANK YOU FOR IT!!! I love videos like this where creators talk about stories and themselves simultaneously on personal and emotional levels... I'm sure that you've put a big piece of yourself into making this video, and it makes it infinitely times better than I expected when I clicked on it.

[@iamthatduck8808]

Finally a comment that fits the real message of the video

[@loveitachi821]

📍 MY-PHILOSOPHY:"INNER-STRENGTH" I have found that simply "loving myself" (inner-child) is a powerful tool against most types of social-dependency/vulnerability. ............................. "Evil" is the antithesis to the virtue: 'humanity'. Humanity is the characteristic that defines the human spirit. Humanity is symbiosis across humans and society. 'Humanity' exceeds 'social-darwinism'. ............................. NEURO-PERSONALITY ............................. "SENSORY-FEELERS" ARE LARGELY RESPONSIBLE FOR SPREADING DISINFORMATION AND HATE TOWARDS ENTJ/INTJ (AGAINST "THINKERS" IN GENERAL)-BOTH IRL AND ON THE INTERNET; DESPITE THOSE NEURO-PERSONALITY TYPES BEING A BLESSING TO SOCIETY AND ALL OF MANKIND! THEY DESERVE BETTER! 😤 'ESFJ', 'ESFP', ISFP and 'ISFJ' are a pathogen to humanity, and 'then' Cluster-B (depending on their neuro-personality). THEIR "FEELINGS 'IS' THEIR REALITY", THEY ALSO HAVE A MALICIOUS-MIND BY DEFAULT (low 'mirror-neurons' results in "SOCIOPATHIC-FEELER"; full of pathological hate, and highly chaotic). WHAT'S MORE, DESPITE HAVING MALICIOUS INTENT THEY ARE ALL EMOTIONALLY-WEAK AND PRONE TO COVERT/VULNERABLE-NARCISSISM (ISFJ especially; they impersonate and spread hate towards genuine INFJs). ............................... Also... To intelligent readers (who do 'not’ have a ‘pathological disregard for rationality and reality'). I recommend researching 'narcissistic personality disorder' (NPD) / 'cluster-B'; and know that they are the 'root of all evil' (especially 'ESFJ/ESTJ-narcissist'; Myers-Briggs reference, look it up)! European 'ESFJ' are the worst personality type, and they are responsible for inventing 'racism' and colonization! It is in their neuro-psychology!!! They are extremely 'manipulative' and often use 'looking pretty' to distract others from the witch's mind-games / mind-r@pe, e.g. gaslighting, playing the victim/damsel in distress, creating "flying-monkeys", and 'bribing' others (with money or BJ) to attack, or at times, kill someone for her. When caught, she will use her minions as scapegoats. European ESFJ are notorious for this especially in a racist context, e.g. Emmett Till. xSFP and ISFJ (2W1) are the most complicit, narcissistic-enablers. ISFP also tend to be 'oblivious-codependents' (look up the definition). Like ESFJ, XSFP's "feelings 'is' their reality." Most are covert/vulnerable-narcissists. ISFJ often perceive things only on the surface level (even by sensor standards), are suckers for a “pretty face", and their neuro-psychology makes them the ideal narcissitic-codependent and pawn to the ESFJ (blind-loyalty, surface level perception, susceptibility to covert-narcissism). Lastly, ISFJ are notorious for impersonating other people's identities IRL and on the internet; while ESFJ-9W1 superficially appears like an ENFJ, they have different 'neurology' and psychology. Both XSFJ are superficial by nature and perceive reality at face-value/surface level. SUMMARY Evil personality: 'ESFJ' (ALL), ESTJ (Cluster-b), ISFJ-2W1 (covert-narc/enabler). ESFJ-9W1 superficially resembles ENFJ; different 'neurology' and psychology. [Secretly] Evil and narcissist-friendly gunts/flying-monkey: ISFP (ALL), ESFP (ALL), and ISFJ (2W1 enable ESFJ). ☝️ALL of them are secretly emotionally-disturbed, hence their need to create conflict as a distraction (at other people's expense, truly evil). Spread the word! Thank you. ___________ Research ref: Raudha Athif, Ghislaine Maxwell, Marilyn Monroe, Karen, ESFJ-narcissists, ESFJ-neurology, Gaslighting, Amber Heard, Fake feminism, Rising of a shield hero (Malty-'ESFJ'; XSFX spread disinformation online. ISFJ is the main culprit, i.e. ISFJ largely perceive things on the surface level, and with malicious intent ISFJ impersonate others). Please research 'Brood-parasitism’- XSFJ natural psychology. //End

[@bhchia]

I've been a fan of Nick's channel for a while, but this one really hits hard. Nick's analysis is always well done but seeing his emotions pour out... I hope whatever pain he went through (tattoo related) is something he can one day comes to term with. Stay strong Nick. You are awesome. You deserve self love as much as anyone else.

[@infernorider123]

meruem and komugis final scene is one of the few I cry at no matter how many times I see it.

[@kingsoindabuildin8036]

Very true

[@MStandforYourMom-]

RIGHT

[@Real._._.]

“You know nothing of the bottomless malice within the human heart. Just then the king felt true fear for the first time. These were not the words of a beaten and broken old man awaiting the icy grip of death. But one glance at the resolve written across his face made it clear he meant every.single.word.”

[@Orca_mammal]

Infinite potential for evolution*

[@nesoukkefka1741]

​@@Orca_mammalActually both translation are accurate, the japanese word use in this dialogue can mean both your and this comment translation.

[@UlissesRdz]

Coming from a survivor of an attempt with an extremely visible scar, the vulnerability in this video definitely made you one of my favorite content creators. Not only as a creator, but as a person.

[@NTW_dezani]

“You’re wanted here” thanks man I really needed to hear that. I have tattoos and favorite characters that bring out an emotional side of me as well so I felt what you were feeling.

[@YTCypher]

Meruem is an awesome character, gets amazing character development in such a short time. Very touching and moving end to his life

[@criptix8320]

Very touching end to a very complicated and interesting character

[@greenpandahbear]

not me crying at work 😭 this was so well explained and further proves why this arc is my all time favorite arc in all anime. meruem × komugi has changed my perspective on love and connection

[@galaxy_twirls3869]

I cried when I seen Meruem's relationship with Komugi , Meruem is amazing 🥺

[@samuraitadpole5459]

Same and not a few tears but straight up bawling

[@mizonami1934]

I did not. I don’t care about Mereum. I don’t care about Komugi. Their development was too basic and uninteresting. It’s also stupid to feel affectionate towards a being who wanted to make humans livestock for his species

[@catsdogzt3515]

​@@mizonami1934 this isn't about you lol

[@jackrabb1t791]

@@mizonami1934why are you on a video about Meruem then?

[@robertgabrielzaharie5405]

@@mizonami1934 wow... if " please notice me " was ever a person xD

[@raynegruber5368]

I love seeing him get emotional. You can really hear it in his voice the further along the video gets. Its nice to know others feel the same as me.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Meruem had great character development. He went from wanting to rule humans to wanting to protect them.

[@mizonami1934]

You forgot the part where he wanted to keep people on farms for the rest of their lives as livestock for the ants but sure, he was a greaaattt person

[@bitchyglitchy3615]

@@mizonami1934 he didn't say great person he said he had great character development and it's damn well true. Also in the very end of everything he very much had become a very respectable person. The ideology he had when saying that had completely changed by the end. Did you even watch the video?

[@FuckYoutubeAndGoogle]

​@@bitchyglitchy3615 Bro, the guy literally said that Meruem wanted to protect humans. That is objectively not true.

[@bitchyglitchy3615]

@@FuckKZbinAndGoogle yeah you're right he definitely don't want to protect humans but he was talking about like saving some like the 1s that were obedient or some shit not killing everyone..idk I can't quite remember but go watch when he was talking to neturo during the fight I think it was.

[@physicslawss]

me when I don't know how to read: ​@@mizonami1934

[@robertanderson523]

Bruh seeing how passionate you were and how much this meant to you made me tear up a bit, great video man. My favorite video of yours tbh.

[@louierose8969]

Meruem's passing makes me cry everytime without fail. It was simultaneously the saddest and most beautiful moment in all of hunterxhunter. There can be no greater gift in all the universe than to pass quietly in the arms of someone you love. No mercy greater than to know that you will not outlive your closest companion for long. And no promise sweeter than agreeing to continue together after. Thank you for covering such a beautiful transformation of character and thank you for being so genuine with us, your audience

[@oscarestrada8847]

Love your break downs HxH is a story with characters we can all take something away from. People love what you do. You are important brother keep doing what you love and we will be here to enjoy the content you put hard work in to.

[@MB-ul5me]

Man, I'm glad you teared up describing the ending scene with Kimoki and Meruem in the dark... I've consumed way over 100,000 hours of media in my life, and nothing else I have watched throughout history has ever even come remotely close activating such sharp and gut wrenching emotion as this scene. Feelings so strong that I had to explain them to people who don't know what Anime is, let alone hxh. Truly amazing story telling and scene setting.

[@Gamble396]

Tbh, for me, the ending of Code Geass was just as much gut-wrenching as this

[@MB-ul5me]

@ArpitNandwani Didnt even come close, voice acting was garbage for code geass which ruined my immersion

[@TheJPKaram]

I hate how hard it is to get through the final part of Meruem's story with Komugi.... I don't know a single person who doesn't start to at least choke up, and I would not trust anyone who doesn't get emotional to that story.

[@liksmith8367]

I’ve actually never not cried watching that scene. And when you started describing it and crying yourself that hit

[@xrinkashi8473]

Not only do we now understand Meruem better but we now know you on a whole new level. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and your soul 🙏

[@ShanksFreecss]

As someone who just finished hxh meruem and komugi brought me to tears and im sad togashi won't finish this story

[@loredanamihaelacodreanu4597]

I've never cryed on a KZbin video before, but this was truly amazing. I love your perspective on Meruem and I had lots of insghts hearing you. Also, that tattoo is sooo cool. 🤍

[@TamurlaneAloia]

I loved the deeper analysis on Meruem's character, it put concrete words to what I was feeling at the end of his character arc. It being a few years since I watched HxH, I had entirely forgotten Meruem even mentioned world unification or erasing borders and inequality. All I could remember were his and Komugi's last moments and how deeply impactful they were. Also its nice to know I'm not the only one who tears up every time they remember this story. Love ya man.

[@Jayys_Karat3]

Truly nick I wanna thank you for pouring your soul into this explanation of meruem..dude I don't even know where to start. All I can say is that the truly inspiring message of love and who you can truly turn out to be as a person, and your understanding of the weakness that comes with people that truly you care for was just amazing..it's very hard to feel worthy of people a lot of times let alone love, sometimes life even. Through your passionate understanding of one character in a masterpiece..I feel as if you've helped me realize something that's been missing for so long. Also because you had the courage to be vulnerable with us my man, I understand maybe it's okay to be a little emotional every once in a while😅

[@shotarokaneda7525]

I just realized that I also cried for their final scene. If you watched the whole anime it is hard not to. It is like those emotional moments in Vagabond. Seeing such a misguided character come to terms with what true strength is and being honest with themselves is always cathartic...

[@SubStandardPoker]

Damn bro. The story of Meruem and Komogi was so well written. You take someone who had no concept of what love and acceptance was only knowing power and cruelty, and slowly develop their relationship. Something that clearly didn't make much sense. An all powerful being and a girl who was considered somewhat slow and only good at one thing. Both never truly experiencing what love really meant until they played their game. Hearing you tell that story again with such emotion and meaning brought back how great HXH truly is. That being said your story telling, humor, and emotion are what keep me listening and watching. You are wanted as well bro. Thanks for sharing!

[@eastmoonside]

I had a hard time realizing why you were crying until you said you might not be here today without this realization. After that, i started crying myself.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

One of the Greatest logics that Meruem said was to a bunch of dancers is this. "If you see a cow, do you spare it when it begs for mercy?"

[@maylabrown4584]

That isn't logical at all since cows can't talk.

[@supergoji7511]

When has a cow ever begged for mercy? Does a cow hear out the cry of an insect he accidentally eats while eating his grass and considers the morality of the issue? Cows have no complex thoughts and if it was ever shown that they did only the repugnant of humanity would continue to feast on cows. Yet Meruem killed his mother, and fellow ants who merely for one cared about the queens well-being and for trying to wipe off the kings tail. Yet this ant has the gall to call out humans despite him killing for far less?

[@Orca_mammal]

​@@supergoji7511I think Meruem was pointing out the hypocrisy in humans asking Meruem to spare them on moral grounds. As we always eat animals that are not as strong as us without a care, so if Meruem who's stronger than us comes around to eat us, we shouldn't complain, as that's exactly what we've been doing. What we should do instead is, show Meruem his place (netero goes brrr).

[@Robeebert]

I knew I was not the only person whose response to this arc was weeping through bittersweet yet biting sorrow.

[@MisterRorschach90]

Props to being able to keep it together when describing his last moments. I know you started to tear up, but this is definitely one of those scenes where you normally bawl your freaking eyes out.

[@justinchildree5810]

After that comment, I am so glad that scene exists. So glad you're still here and sitting in that seat to make these videos. There has been points that your videos have helped me make it and still be here so I thank you for it

[@ghallgt6369]

I don't think I've witnessed such sheer passion and appreciation for another and their journey in a long while. Outstanding, Nick.

[@TheHemingWay]

You have given me a greater appreciation for HxH and meruem as a whole! Thanks bro! Loved this display of knowledge and emotion

[@freespirit4574]

Great video. Meruem is one of my top 5 most beloved anime characters. The last scenes with him and Komugi always kill me. I have watched the Chimera Ant arc so many times and I always end up crying like a baby.

[@zacklcie5242]

I wasnt expecting it to get so deep and emotional at the end. Ive watched many vids talking about Meruem and all the ideology behind him but none hit as hard as this one. I think its really obvious how passionate you feel about him and I believe we can all enjoy a video that has this much effort behind it

[@husseneluis9163]

You know a character is well written when you even feel for something that happens to them. It's very rare, but they are out there, and what we need to do is find them and understand them.

[@J-O-E-IsMe]

Brother I watch all your videos but I rewatch this video all the time because how passionate you are about what you do. I’m a 30 year old man with 3 daughters and I sob everytime I watch this video. At the end when you say “you’re wanted here” that gets me everytime!! You make another human happy and it takes me out of some dark places sometimes so thank you so much! I honestly love you

[@Winter_Blood]

This is by far my favorite video of yours. The in-depth character analysis is amazing, of course. But what resonates with me the most is your passion and intelligent connection to the whole Meruem story. I just love your videos so much, man. So amazing. When you started getting emotional towards the end of the vid - made me tear up. Not only do you make great content of these animanga stories and characters, you bridge the important themes into relatable and profound life lessons. 10/10 haha ✌🏼👍🏼👌🏼

[@arirauda324]

I can honestly say, your words, and your take on this topic (especially at the end) hit me a lot harder than I expected. I am truly grateful to have come across your content a long ass time ago. Please keep it up, and just know, you are loved, and you are wanted.

[@davidreaper0394]

I cried watching it and trough this whole recap I was in tears the whole time,the way they showed it on the anime was so nice I cried and was happy at the same time bc they found true happiness

[@Cristian-im4eh]

There is one thing to make an artpiece so beautiful that will make a man cry, there is another thing to create an art piece that even when watched countless times will make that man cry when speaking about it and it is a whole other thing to make such an artpiece that a review from a man that empathasizes so much with that artpiece will make thousands of other men to cry. A true definition of an artist

[@vaibhavselvakumar4924]

Meruem is a actually a good character and i felt sorry that he died

[@kaim.5292]

The best video I’ve seen in a long time. Thank you for your honesty and vulnerability 🙏🏾 hands down best explanation of the beauty in confusion and finding ones self. Thank you

[@courtiusmaximus5150]

Geez crying is contagious too it seems. Seeing this video helped me remember the emotions I felt watching Meruem and Kumogi interact and it truly was beautiful 😢

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Remember. Meruem told the Chimera Ant Queen to shut up when he busted out of her womb.

[@BigGhost420]

Beautiful message at the end of the video, I'm glad you made it and are here to bring us these videos that help people who are or were in the same situation you were in. Thank you for being you nick 💙

[@johnlindsay7301]

20:26 at this point where he tells her he will not wait to be healed and that if she delays he will kill her, she tells him to kill her on the kungi board. Kill her in the game. It is here that he realizes the shame and puerile nature of might makes right. That a win in a fight is not the only value of strength. It is such a profound moment in his growth that it rivals the moment where he saves her from the hawk. She pretty much shames him into following her lead and he follows because he knows she is right. That killing her would be tantamount to throwing a tantrum and tossing the board over. So he allows himself to be healed and continue the game. It’s so brilliant and one of the moments that makes this the greatest series of all the anime series.

[@TheStewysToes]

Meruem has always been my favourite character since I watched hxh (my first anime) and I can’t stop myself from crying every single time I watch his final moments. He is a perfect character from start to end and has helped me through a lot, I now have love all around me and can’t believe I ever wanted to end it all, thank you Meruem

[@Anonymous-yh4ol]

This video was incredible. Thank you for getting through it and sharing. You helped me expand my view of and dive deeper into the character. This was emotional like I never thought it was or would be. You definitely connected. Thank you!

[@jamesmayle3787]

The Bible is truth. To understand this read genesis, Mathew, and one book of the Bible you chose yourself. As you do this practice forgiveness. It's about what's in your heart, love Is the key. If there's love in your heart you forgive. The act proves the truth. To be forgiven we must forgive. Start with your parents, they've loved you, they're easiest. Look inside for the grievances we all build up there and Genuinely forgive from within. It teaches you something you can learn no other ways. You have to learn first hand by what this process does inside your soul. Please trust me. Break down before Jesus Christ and ask for forgiveness today. It's not too late. God loves you. Please trust me. Jesus Christ is the way truth and life.

[@EternalOneX]

This was a truly beautiful explanation and video ! Meruem is definitely one of the best anime characters of all time. His death with Komugi might be the best “feels” scene of all time. I cry every single time I watch it ❤

[@jamesmayle3787]

The Bible is truth. To understand this read genesis, Mathew, and one book of the Bible you chose yourself. As you do this practice forgiveness. It's about what's in your heart, love Is the key. If there's love in your heart you forgive. The act proves the truth. To be forgiven we must forgive. Start with your parents, they've loved you, they're easiest. Look inside for the grievances we all build up there and Genuinely forgive from within. It teaches you something you can learn no other ways. You have to learn first hand by what this process does inside your soul. Please trust me. Break down before Jesus Christ and ask for forgiveness today. It's not too late. God loves you. Please trust me. Jesus Christ is the way truth and life.

[@137_Diego_]

There is a Meruem story in all of us and whether that's good or bad is totally up to you. Fight your ego and be worthy of the love you deserve. Perhaps even learn to extend that same human compassion/love to all the other creatures we share our life and world with. But that's just how I see it. Another great video breakdown.

[@KichirouSageMode85]

You always do such great work but this one takes the cake. The passion you put into telling Meruem “TRUE” story places those video on a whole other level!!! Truly to you I can say when your passionate about something others will share in that passion. Kudos to you sir for an amazing video

[@RicoSuave951]

Man you brought so much tears and emotions out in me. So much of that hit home . Thank you for always being so real and jus a pure joy. I look forward to your content. Stay strong and know you made a difference in someone’s life today.

[@branddo20]

I am in tears watching this video, not only because of the Hunter X Hunter story but because you allowed yourself to be vulnerable publicly. Most of us wouldn’t be so brave. I’ve been watching your videos for a long time, and I can honestly say you have a fan in me forever! Not sure if you’ll see this comment, but thank you. You have no idea how much this means to so many of us! 🙏🏽❤️

[@chuloyouth7656]

"You're wanted here". What a beautiful way to end an amazing video. You sir, have earned a new subscriber.

[@salvsays]

I FUCKING LOVE YOUR REACTION. It was beautiful to see you well up as you explain one of the most beautiful and genuine moments in history. It 100% is something worth crying about because of how untainted by the world their relationship is. It breaks me every time i see it.

[@BiblePoetry]

wow, impressive and thorough analysis, especially love the development of how meruem relates to people, and how kamogi's vow is much like a nen vow

[@JujuToobootie]

This was upload was EVERYTHING I needed today ‼️ "Who am I? Why am I here?" The existential question of purpose is something that we all experience at one point or another. And sadly some of us never get to find an answer. An in depth character analysis that gave me a newfound respect & appreciation for Meruem. And for you Nick. While I knew majority of the information presented, you've breathed new life into my perspective, fueling my own character development that I've been undergoing the last several years. For that, I want to say thank you. This video was a love letter & a token of gratitude to Meruem's character & the passion you have radiates during the whole video. Then you do something which most people would consider a sign of weakness(society be trippin'), & most other creators wouldn't do: allowed us to experience a moment of vulnerability with you. But I'd argue it takes real strength to know you can allow yourself to be vulnerable. A kind of strength one gains thru experience. Crying is something we all experience. Doesn't matter the reason. We've all shed some tears before. And it's another thing that connects humanity as a whole. Because that's all we are at the end of the day: people. Everybody is somebody. You matter. You are WORTHY. You are ENOUGH. I LOVE EVERYONE. Be good to each other. Be good to you.💜

[@Graciousgates]

I’ve been a follower of your page for a while along with many other anime KZbinrs. I give a like, watch in depth explanations and go on to the next. But hearing your in depth analysis of your favorite character in your favorite show, and how this character’s insight has kept you alive from depression is something I can’t thank enough cuz you didn’t have to. I’ve dealt with it like a lot of others and thankfully I haven’t lost the battle. And hearing from you that a fictional character was pivotal in your life leads me to believe that I won’t lose the battle anytime soon. I believe I will be able to come back to this video if things get too overwhelming and will find the strength to keep moving forward

[@Graciousgates]

@@slevinchannel7589 i feel your comment is unnecessary

[@Graciousgates]

@@slevinchannel7589 true but idk why you’re telling me

[@ResistantPig69]

For one, I want to say you look great man; and thanks so much for all the insane amount of time and effort you put into these videos for all of us. I think it’s amazing that you feel comfortable enough as a human being and also with your audience to let us all see how much you love these stories and universes presented in these worlds and how much they impact you as a person. I just hope you know how much you impact all of US as people; because I can only speak for myself but I KNOW that they’re so many other people who feel the same way and feel the same anticipation waiting for you next post and the same joy whenever a new one happens. Watching your channels grow has been honestly insane from finding just your first channel a a few thousand subs to now and I just truly hope you know how much happiness you’ve brought to your viewers along with amazing theories and insight, and showing everyone how good and genuine of a person you are. Thanks a lot dude! Please don’t ever stop this shit lol keep up the fantastic work and don’t ever change the kind of person you are because we are severely lacking in them these days.

[@cheyennemoore8380]

Didn't expect to nearly cry hearing about a character I never knew existed. Thanks Nick. The way you explain things is so moving. I'm proud of you for being open with your emotions, and I'm glad both Meruem and you exist.

[@Mastershake0592]

I’ve been waiting for this since the beginning of the channel!❤️ Meruem is also my favorite character of my favorite anime. Edit: his end alongside komugi brings me to tears LITERALLY every time.

[@thomashughes2894]

Oh Damn! I had to rewatch that episode to remember it and man! Nick held it in better than I I ever could.

[@justenhartley5295]

I don’t normally comment on videos but I really do appreciate the time and effort u put into your videos and I’m glad that this character made you push through your hard times!

[@170skeith]

I love it Gon is an extremely human and kind hearted kid who slowly loses his humanity and grows into a monster while meruem is a monster born a god who grows to become human and gaining respect and empathy for life the mirrored paths of Gon and Meruem is one of my all time favorite character arcs in anime

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Remember. Meruem hit all 3 of his Royal Guards and they still lived.

[@captprice9852]

This is a comment to express the Love and unexplainable emotion I felt for Meruems last moments, for this video, amd for Nick. There isnt a word, a feeling, or thought big enough to express my appreciation for all od this. Thank you.

[@chasickle]

Love your openness in this video. Your understanding and vision on the way this character was written shows that the lessons and values embedded within anime extend far beyond entertainment, they have a much more important reach. I’ve always enjoyed your videos at face value, but I’m sure someone else out there took in your words for more than entertainment today. Mental health and self love are a genuine issues that a lot of us internalize, and you opening up a bit on that was valuable.

[@ThaWaverunner]

I cannot believe what I just watched man... You're fuckin' incredible! Something that I wish this world cared more about is the importance of art that connects to people uniquely in such a way that it can convey what sits in the depths of the human soul. You're not only a consumer of that art... You're a fuckin' translator of it. Thank you for sharing this moment, and this blessing with us all.

[@jont6389]

Nick crying is something I didn't think would make me sad but it does. Meruem really got him 😩

[@TheReaper9105]

I’m a long time subscriber to your main channel and once I watched all the videos, I moved over to this channel. I love that I have more content to watch even though it’s anime’s I’ve never seen before. I stopped watching hunterxhunter just because I couldn’t make the time to watch it but watching your video brought me to tears not only because of the vulnerability you showed at the end but because of when you said it doesn’t matter the life you lived, you are still worthy of love. I haven’t lived a life worth being loved for yet my in laws have shown me time and time again that I am worthy of love. A new love I am still trying to understand. Thank you Nick for your content. I’m grateful you are still here. I am grateful for your high quality content and passion for anime. Thank you for your love. Much love to you Nick

[@SteppaPig96]

Glad you’re still here to give us this quality content my brother, much love ❤️

[@rickxama]

I understand your feelings that final moments between meruem and komugui is what made hunter hunter my favorite anime. Meruem learned to be human with komugui because she had deep scars and those deep wounds is part of what makes us human and even though meruem didnt understand komugui's pain on a counscious level he helped her heal because he respected her for no other reason then what she is and no one ever did that before. And in doing so, by helping another person heal meruem finally became human, the love we share s human beings is sometimes the only medicine. That's why this scene hit so hard because it's real.

[@TipsyActual]

This was masterfully and beautifully made Nick. Seriously. You will never know how much your last line means to me in this current phase of my life.

[@PharoahOD]

Yeah you’re genuineness about this topic got me to sub, W vids my dude almost got some tears out of me

[@craigford33]

(This dude made me cry harder than the anime) This video made me respect this man’s analysis and writing ✍️ skills even more. It’s insanely difficult to stay objective for this type of subject matter. Mad respect ✊🏾

[@jeremiahthorne3221]

As always nick absolutely amazing video the characterization the emotion and the highlights 10/10 it doesn't get no better than this much love and may you continue to give us character analysis for years to come.

[@rayxaivertm]

Dawg this is my first video watching on this page and dude...this was amazing. I immediately subscribed and liked after the video. I got to know a little more about you and it made me cry...that's rare. You already had me on NC Hammer now I'm fully on board 💪🏾

[@SineWav0101]

Thank you for this heartwarming analysis. Meruem was always one of my favorite characters in the series, but it wasn't until watching this video that I finally understood why. I now believe that the reason for the excessive exposition and slow pacing was intended so that the audience could process the beauty of his character development and reach this exact conclusion. Unfortunately, the shift was too jarring for many of us, even for other prolific creators covering the arc. Needless to say, I'm now extremely motivated to revisit it and will now watch it with an open mindset.

[@G0odGames]

this is pobably top 1 video "where i thought multiple times that i should push thumbs up button", thank you for your brake down and your emotions

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Remember Meruem once called Komugi an "Important Guest."

[@swiggydswirl330]

That was said in the video

[@murtadhaalsultan5934]

I almost never comment on videos, may be give a like. But what leaves from the heart, goes directly to the heart. I lived your feelings and passion. It hit deep and strong, I just had to write and say great job man. Also, liked your closing statement, I didn't see it at the time.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Meruem just wanted to have a conversation with Netero. And what happened? Netero swatted him around and exploded all over him. Lol

[@nelsonthedestroyer5262]

Man this is the best video you have put out, I’ve never looked at this character in this light, with this meaning behind him. This video really meant a lot to me. Thanks for making me cry bro.

[@PlasticFlamingoo]

In the future could we get a video over Shiapouf? He was another key character for me in the arc and I have never wanted to see a character reach a worse fate then him. I hated him during that arc but was still really really drawn towards him. Great video by the way! Meruem is such a fascinating character and your breakdown of him was incredible. Keep up the great work Nick!

[@jasonwillis2327]

You explained this so beautifully I'm tearing up now...thank you 😢❤😊

[@MrEman5112]

Damn bro, you can tell the emotion this man feels for this story, this is some raw emotion

[@alexrittmuller6910]

You showing that much emotion in a video is extremely brave of you and I have found a new way to respect you, and I subscribed on the spot. Thank you for showing me that men can cry in public and still be courageous.

[@camerinwalker1365]

The way you perfectly described kumogi's symbolization and how our (vulnerability is a better word than weakness imo) is what makes us human was extremely eye opening and damn near genius. It made me think of the fact that the happiness you get from having someone you love from the bottom of your heart can surpass anyone, no matter how powerful they are physically or monetarily. We're all human at the end of the day. I will remember this

[@b0r3d0n1ine]

This is WITHOUT A DOUBT one of my favorite videos I have ever watched on KZbin...I even created a 'Save to' folder on KZbin to add it to...

[@danielpedigo72]

Meruem is one of the best written characters ever. He had so much depth and growth. It was extremely impactful when he died and it was tragic cause he was finally finding his humanity... I really wish he survived but continued to grow. Same with Pito. Some of the Ants survived & get to continue growing, but imagine if Gon didn't finish off Pito & she helped Meruem kill Puff for plotting behind their backs... then they continue becoming human & become important members later on. Granted, this would be extremely less impactful & probably wouldn't work with the story (unless they went with the next expedition to the dark continent cause that'd be interesting) but I just really like Pito & Mereum & I was so sad when they died... especially Pito cause she died so fast.

[@kiburilive]

Awww man, I just wanna give you a hug and tell you you’re doing a great job

[@animez9669]

This anime was the first anime that made me cry. That ending was beautiful.