Hunter X Hunter finally saw the return of a beloved member of the original main cast after years of absence, but many fans missed it. This finally opens the door for an eventual return and an increase in his role in the story, and recent developments could make that happen.
In chapter #404 of Hunter X Hunterr, Prince Halkenburg began vomiting after Balsamilco poisoned him with TSK-1 gas, and he had to be rushed to the hospital by paramedics. One of the paramedics was none other than Leorio Paradiknight. This is his first appearance in over 8 years, and he has been away from the manga for 43 chapters, which is the entirety of the Succession War arc. Furthermore, the reason why people might have missed his appearance is that chapter 404 contained much bigger events and developments, so it is very natural for fans to discuss this instead of Leorio’s short cameo.
Leorio’s role could increase once again
The future doctor may be needed once again
An important criticism Hunter X Hunter is that Leorio didn’t have as much screen time compared to the other members of the main cast, like Kurapika and Killua, and that’s very valid. The 13th Presidential Election arc changed that and made him one of the most prominent in the arc, solidifying him as one of the best characters in the series. Furthermore, your becoming a member of the Zodiacs alongside Kurapika made it seem like from now on he would get the respect he deserved, but so far it seems like the status quo hasn’t changed.
While it made sense that he wasn’t involved, as the series took its time developing the new characters like the 14 princes, the guards, Kakin’s three mafia families, and even giving a flashback to the Phantom Troupe, it was still quite disappointing that Leorio, and largely some of the Zodiacs, were absent for most of the arc. Fortunately, the War of Succession arc is reaching its boiling point and becoming much deadlier than ever, and with the end of the arc on the horizon, Leorio will definitely become more importantespecially since he’s one of the few people on the ship that Kurapika can lean on.
Hunter X Hunter paves the way for a reunion of its original cast
Leorio and Kurapika can join forces
Hunter X Hunter is famous for featuring many characters who take the main role in the story. The current arc focuses a lot on Kurapika, but many new characters are also in the spotlight. While that’s certainly exciting, longtime fans of the series are always clamoring to see the original main cast back together and in the middle of the action. Although Gon and Killua are not on the Black Whale ship (at least as far as it was revealed in the manga), Leorio and Kurapika are, which creates an interesting chance for a reunion.
As the Black Whale moves closer and closer to the New Continent and eventually the Dark Continent, Leorio will become more important. With the number of deaths and casualties on the boat increasing by the day, doctors can play an increasingly important role, which opens the door for Leorio to have his time to shine, and fans will be able to see him put his skills to good use. medical skills for the first time, as that’s the reason he’s on the ship. Hunter X HunterHopefully the most underrated member of the main cast is about to finally become more relevant as the series’ deadliest arc yet intensifies.