: 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.
: This episode is often cited by fans on platforms like Reddit as the moment Leorio shifts from comic relief to a more reliable, intelligent strategist, utilizing his medical knowledge to outmanoeuvre his opponents. Production Highlights Hunter X Hunter 2011 Episode 10
Leorio first bets 10 hours that Majtani is alive, which he wins. : In a parallel scene, Hisoka easily defeats
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. Production Highlights Leorio first bets 10 hours that
: 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 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.
: 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.