Hunter X Hunter: 2011 Episode 10

: Reviewers from YouTube have noted the episode's effective use of sound, using "playful bass" and "jazzy piano" to underscore Leorio’s improvisational and panicked personality.

: The conflict between Kurapika and Leorio illustrates a central theme. Kurapika’s refusal to "dirty his hands" even for the sake of the team contrasts with Leorio's willingness to use any means to win, reflecting their different motivations for becoming Hunters. Hunter X Hunter 2011 Episode 10

He then bets 40 hours that Majtani is conscious. By threatening to drop Majtani off the arena edge, Leorio forces him to reveal he was faking unconsciousness. : Reviewers from YouTube have noted the episode's

In Hunter x Hunter (2011), Episode 10, titled , the narrative focuses on the psychological tension within the Third Phase of the Hunter Exam at Trick Tower. The episode primarily highlights the contrast between Kurapika's strict moral code and Leorio's pragmatic desperation, alongside the introduction of the formidable prisoner Leroute. Episode Summary He then bets 40 hours that Majtani is conscious

: While Leorio secures a 2-1 lead for the team, his poor betting in the final rounds results in the team losing 50 hours of their total time limit. Critical Analysis and Themes

: The contrast between the stillness of Kurapika and the chaotic movement of Hisoka’s fight—often referred to as having a "filmic energy"—helps maintain pacing during an otherwise dialogue-heavy episode.

: In a parallel scene, Hisoka easily defeats Togari, a former examiner seeking revenge for scars Hisoka gave him the previous year. Hisoka becomes the first to pass the Third Phase, finishing in just over six hours.