Compared to the 1999 version, viewers noted that the 2011 series handled the blood and intensity of this specific encounter more effectively.
Hisoka encounters Leorio and Kurapika. In a display of "quick thinking" and strategic negotiation, Kurapika manages to talk Hisoka out of a fight, allowing them to escape at the cost of a single tag. Hunter X Hunter 2011 Episode 16
In , titled "Defeat × And × Disgrace," the story focuses on the high-stakes Phase 4 of the Hunter Exam on Zevil Island. Fans often consider this a "solid piece" of television due to its intense atmosphere and critical character development for Gon and Hisoka. Key Plot Moments Compared to the 1999 version, viewers noted that