Ep 43. A x Shocking x Tragedy

Gon, Killua, and Leorio head to the site where the fourth phase of the Hunter Exam is taking place. This phase of the exam is a survival game, and the trio learns that they will be competing against experienced and professional hunters. The game includes one-on-one battles between competitors, and the goal is to obtain their badge without losing their own.

As the game begins, Gon and Killua work together to secure a badge. However, Leorio struggles and is unable to obtain one. Consequently, he is met with violence as a hunter from the opposing team who is angry with him for interfering and wanting to be a doctor. With the brutal beating, the trio's hopes of passing the exam and achieving their goals are placed in jeopardy.

As the game progresses, Gon and Killua face off against the Phantom Troupe members, Kurapika's most feared foes. They fear for their lives, but they are determined to succeed in the game. However, things take a sharp turn when one of their competitors uses a forbidden technique, one that leads to the shocking and tragic death of a participant.

Gon, Killua, and the other competitors are left shocked and devastated by the tragedy that unfolds before their eyes. They are forced to question whether the cost of obtaining a Hunter's License is worth the risk of losing their lives. Meanwhile, the organizers of the game reveal their true intentions, which shock and outrage the surviving participants.

Hunter X Hunter (2011) season 1 episode 43, titled 'A x Shocking x Tragedy,' is an emotional rollercoaster packed with drama and suspense. As the game reaches its climax, the excitement is palpable, and viewers are left on the edge of their seats wondering what will happen next. Will the trio succeed in their quest to obtain a Hunter's License, or will the tragic events that have transpired crush their dreams forever? Only time will tell.