Hunter x Hunter Episode 139: Alluka × and × That Thing
Spoiler note: This guide discusses events from Hunter x Hunter Episode 139. Major future-series spoilers are avoided unless needed for basic context.
Quick Facts
- Anime: Hunter x Hunter
- Episode: 139
- Title: Alluka × and × That Thing
- Story arc: 13th Hunter Chairman Election
- Original air date: 2014-07-23
- Canon/filler status: Canon / main-story episode
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Hunter x Hunter Episode 139 Summary
Hunter x Hunter Episode 139, “Alluka × and × That Thing,” follows the episode’s central events with a clearer focus on what actually happens on screen. Killua reunites with his sister Alluka and uses her as a leverage for them to be allowed to leave the Zoldick state, as her powers can only be used to heal Gon if she is close to him. Meanwhile, Illumi asks for Hisoka's help to stop Killua's plans, and with elections yet to reach a conclusion, the Zodiacs keep arguing about a possible way to bring it to end.
Detailed Episode Discussion
The episode’s main movement is built around this setup: Killua reunites with his sister Alluka and uses her as a leverage for them to be allowed to leave the Zoldick state, as her powers can only be used to heal Gon if she is close to him. Meanwhile, Illumi asks for Hisoka's help to stop Killua's plans, and with elections yet to reach a conclusion, the Zodiacs keep arguing about a possible way to bring it to end. PopRot readers should watch how the characters respond to the pressure of the moment, because the choices made here are what connect the episode to the larger 13th Hunter Chairman Election storyline.
In practical watch-order terms, “Alluka × and × That Thing” is not just a title card in the episode list. It marks the specific conflict, reveal, confrontation, joke, rescue, or turning point that the episode wants viewers to remember. The important details to track are who takes action, who gets challenged, and what new information changes the audience’s understanding of the arc.
This recap is written to help fans place Hunter x Hunter Episode 139 in context without losing the thread of the larger story. If you are moving through Hunter x Hunter in order, treat this episode as a checkpoint for the current arc’s momentum, character relationships, and next-step setup.
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