Hunter x Hunter Episode 20: Baffling Turn × Of × Events
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OSHIMETER
10.0
13 Fans
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PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
haikal17198
VerifiedGon’s passed out this episode. The examiner recaps what happened. Weird how every fight ends with whispering or talking to force a forfeit and it kinda boring. But Gon became furious when he learns about Killua and his brother Illumi.
itsmemaku
VerifiedI did not see that twist coming. My jaw dropped. It completely recontextualizes everything we’ve learned about one of the main characters. If you skip this, you’re ruining the whole arc. Stop what you’re doing and watch this right now.
reirei
VerifiedThis felt like a strong aftermath of the Final Phase. It was twisted, chilling, and unpredictable. I really enjoyed this episode, and the story is getting even more intriguing.
katana
VerifiedI love how the Final Phase was presented as a story told by Satotz to Gon. The unexpected twists, chilling atmosphere, and tense moments keep you hooked from start to finish.
sandaime
VerifiedThis was a great episode that made me REALLY look forward to what’s next and what Gon will do. Don’t provoke my boy like that—it just makes things more intense!
surgezx
VerifiedIn this episode its highlight killua's match with his brother illumi after there face off, killua become berserk.
And in this episode also highlight the dark side of the zoldyck family and killua upbringing and remind us that not all battles are visible.
And in this episode also highlight the dark side of the zoldyck family and killua upbringing and remind us that not all battles are visible.
victor
VerifiedThis episode feels heavier than expected. Beneath the competition, there’s a strong sense of pressure and control that makes certain moments uncomfortable to watch. It quietly shifts the focus from physical trials to psychological weight, and that emotional tension lingers.
zaxxx
Illumi thinking he could kill everyone including the chairman netero is one of the funniest scenes in the episode.
alrickalmight
The episodes keep surprising me, the way everyone works together now, just a few episodes ago they were all enemies.
with leario in danger and saving him may cause more casualty, only Gon would be stupid enough to go save him as always.
with leario in danger and saving him may cause more casualty, only Gon would be stupid enough to go save him as always.
pendragon
This episode is a total curveball, and honestly? Kinda wild. Gon literally wakes up from his fight only to find out the exam's already over. My thoughts and prayers for our silver hair assasin.
charliereviews
It was really a surprised on who failed in the exam. And the big reveal between Killua and Gittarackur's character left me asking for questions. This ep touched something in my heart and me sympathize for Killua. I really feel bad for him for what happened in his fight.
kuringkuring
exam arc wraps and Killua's family situation hits different here. Illumi finally reveals himself and the dynamic between the brothers is deeply unsettling. Gon refusing to celebrate without Killua thooo. must watch before the next arc 🌟
jennmalo
A heartbreaking episode where we learn a little more about Killua and a powerful revelation. It also leaves us with a life lesson: "Sooner or later, what you run away from yourself comes back to catch up with you".
EPISODE CONTEXT
Arriving at the tail end of the Hunter Exam arc, episode 20 follows the intense Gon-versus-Hanzo confrontation and pivots from physical endurance to psychological warfare, exposing the deeper stakes beneath the exam's surface. The spotlight on Illumi's influence over Killua plants critical seeds for the family dynamics explored in the next episode, 'Some × Brother × Trouble,' and the Zoldyck Family arc that follows. At just over 13% through the series' 148 episodes, this marks the emotional climax of Hunter x Hunter's opening arc and signals the show's permanent shift toward complex character psychology.
QUICK TAKES
haikal17198
VerifiedGon’s passed out this episode. The examiner recaps what happened. Weird how every fight ends with whispering or talking to force a forfeit and it kinda boring. But Gon became furious when he learns about Killua and his brother Illumi.
itsmemaku
VerifiedI did not see that twist coming. My jaw dropped. It completely recontextualizes everything we’ve learned about one of the main characters. If you skip this, you’re ruining the whole arc. Stop what you’re doing and watch this right now.
reirei
VerifiedThis felt like a strong aftermath of the Final Phase. It was twisted, chilling, and unpredictable. I really enjoyed this episode, and the story is getting even more intriguing.
katana
VerifiedI love how the Final Phase was presented as a story told by Satotz to Gon. The unexpected twists, chilling atmosphere, and tense moments keep you hooked from start to finish.
sandaime
VerifiedThis was a great episode that made me REALLY look forward to what’s next and what Gon will do. Don’t provoke my boy like that—it just makes things more intense!
surgezx
VerifiedIn this episode its highlight killua's match with his brother illumi after there face off, killua become berserk.
And in this episode also highlight the dark side of the zoldyck family and killua upbringing and remind us that not all battles are visible.
And in this episode also highlight the dark side of the zoldyck family and killua upbringing and remind us that not all battles are visible.
victor
VerifiedThis episode feels heavier than expected. Beneath the competition, there’s a strong sense of pressure and control that makes certain moments uncomfortable to watch. It quietly shifts the focus from physical trials to psychological weight, and that emotional tension lingers.
zaxxx
Illumi thinking he could kill everyone including the chairman netero is one of the funniest scenes in the episode.
alrickalmight
The episodes keep surprising me, the way everyone works together now, just a few episodes ago they were all enemies.
with leario in danger and saving him may cause more casualty, only Gon would be stupid enough to go save him as always.
with leario in danger and saving him may cause more casualty, only Gon would be stupid enough to go save him as always.
pendragon
This episode is a total curveball, and honestly? Kinda wild. Gon literally wakes up from his fight only to find out the exam's already over. My thoughts and prayers for our silver hair assasin.
charliereviews
It was really a surprised on who failed in the exam. And the big reveal between Killua and Gittarackur's character left me asking for questions. This ep touched something in my heart and me sympathize for Killua. I really feel bad for him for what happened in his fight.
kuringkuring
exam arc wraps and Killua's family situation hits different here. Illumi finally reveals himself and the dynamic between the brothers is deeply unsettling. Gon refusing to celebrate without Killua thooo. must watch before the next arc 🌟
jennmalo
A heartbreaking episode where we learn a little more about Killua and a powerful revelation. It also leaves us with a life lesson: "Sooner or later, what you run away from yourself comes back to catch up with you".
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