Long-time characters from the Hunter Exam arc face a brutal reality. Pokkle is paralyzed by Zazan and taken to the Queen, while Ponzu is killed and eaten by a gun-toting ant, marking a definitive end to the "safe" feeling of early arcs.
The series is available on Tubi , which hosts the dubbed version as part of Season 2.
Watch Hunter x Hunter (2011) English dub Episode 80, titled for a dark turning point in the Chimera Ant arc that shifts the series' tone toward total desperation. Why You Should Watch Episode 80 Watch Hunter x Hunter 2011 (Dub) Episode 80 for...
With Pokkle’s capture, the Chimera Ants gain a subject who can teach them about Nen, potentially creating an unstoppable army.
The first half of the episode is dedicated to a haunting, nearly ten-minute flashback detailing the life of Gyro, the shadow leader of NGL. It explores the profound abuse he suffered from his father and how his disillusionment led him to create a kingdom built on malice. Long-time characters from the Hunter Exam arc face
This episode is famous for its unsettling atmosphere and critical narrative shifts:
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After finding Ponzu’s remains, Kite realizes the lethal synergy between the isolation of the NGL and the evolution of the Chimera Ants, calling it the "worst pairing imaginable". Where to Watch (Dub)