Hunter X Hunter: Phantom Rouge Episode 1 -

Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge is actually a standalone feature film rather than an episodic series. While it serves as a "side-story" to the main anime, it is widely considered non-canon (filler) because it contradicts the established timeline of the Yorknew City and Greed Island arcs. 🎭 The Verdict: A Mixed Bag for Die-Hard Fans

: It is one of the few times we see the core four (Gon, Killua, Kurapika, and Leorio) working together after the Hunter Exam. Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge Episode 1

: The film adapts Kurapika’s previously unpublished backstory fairly well, giving emotional weight to the massacre of the Kurta Clan. Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge is actually a

: Surprisingly, the movie dives deep into Killua’s feelings of inadequacy and his fear of betraying Gon, which teases later canon themes. ❌ The Low Points HXH The Phantom Rouge/Last Mission Review - DeviantArt Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge Episode 1