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Hunter x Hunter Episode 120: Fake × And × Real

July 8, 2026 · Anime, Episodes, Hunter x Hunter

Spoiler note: This guide discusses events from Hunter x Hunter Episode 120. Major future-series spoilers are avoided unless needed for basic context.

Quick Facts

  • Anime: Hunter x Hunter
  • Episode: 120
  • Title: Fake × And × Real
  • Story arc: Chimera Ant
  • Original air date: 2014-03-12
  • Canon/filler status: Canon / main-story episode
  • Watch or skip? Watch

Hunter x Hunter Episode 120 Summary

Hunter x Hunter Episode 120, “Fake × And × Real,” follows the episode’s central events with a clearer focus on what actually happens on screen. Morel decides to make the first move and unwillingly frees Pouf from his restrain. Upon realizing that Shoot is missing, unaware that he was taken by Knov to be treated, Knuckle confronts Youpi, assisted by Morel, whose options are drastically reduced upon having his pipe stolen by Pouf, who after realizing that the king is nowhere to be found, decides to rejoin Pitou, who is still working to stabilize Komugi under Gon's vigilant eyes.

Detailed Episode Discussion

The episode’s main movement is built around this setup: Morel decides to make the first move and unwillingly frees Pouf from his restrain. Upon realizing that Shoot is missing, unaware that he was taken by Knov to be treated, Knuckle confronts Youpi, assisted by Morel, whose options are drastically reduced upon having his pipe stolen by Pouf, who after realizing that the king is nowhere to be found, decides to rejoin Pitou, who is still working to stabilize Komugi under Gon's vigilant eyes. 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 Chimera Ant storyline.

In practical watch-order terms, “Fake × And × Real” 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 120 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.

Characters in This Episode

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