Phantom Troupe Members Most Likely to Die in Hunter x Hunter's Current Arc (2024)

Death is commonplace in the ongoing Succession Contest Arc of Hunter X Hunter, and it's only a matter of time before it comes once more for The Phantom Troupe. Since the start of the arc, two members of the Spiders, Kortopi and Shalnark, have been killed, and it's inevitable that more will fall before the story reaches its conclusion.

Painful as it will be to see unfold, Chrollo, Machi, Feitan, and other fan-favorite members of the Phantom Troupe may lose their lives fighting against Hisoka Morrow. The powerful band of thieves is determined to avenge the friends Hisoka has already taken away from them by taking his head, but seeking revenge never ends well for characters in Hunter X Hunter, and Hisoka craves nothing more than to kill every last one of them.

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Kalluto Zoldyck is the least likely member of The Phantom Troupe to be killed by Hisoka. The youngest of the Zoldyck siblings and only twelve-years-old, Kalluto's relative weakness and inexperience are acknowledged by the rest of the Spiders, and they look out for him as a result. Phinks is the most protective of the young assassin of the older Troupe members, and now with his older brother Illumi a member of the group, getting to him would be an exceptionally difficult feat.

Aiding Kalluto's chances of survival is his lack of history with Hisoka. The two barely know each other, and it's impossible Hisoka would refrain from killing him if given the chance, simply out of fear of enraging Illumi. Kalluto's mission is to find Killua, and it's doubtful he'll die under any circumstances before the brothers are given the opportunity to reunite.

9 Illumi is Working for Hisoka

Illumi was Hired by Hisoka to join The Phantom Troupe

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Illumi Zoldyck is the newest member of The Phantom Troupe, and one who the rest of the Spiders are smart enough to know not to trust. The eldest Zoldyck sibling is a longtime friend and ally of Hisoka with no loyalty to the others. Illumi's only reasons for joining The Phantom Troupe are to look after Illumi, and to kill Hisoka, as the Magician paid him to.

It's entirely possible that Illumi isn't even on Hisoka's radar, or viewed by him as a true member of the Troupe. Neither this, nor their friendship, would necessarily stop the bloodthirsty Hisoka from attacking Illumi in his current state, but Illumi has always been portrayed as his equal in combat, and would give him the fight of his life if he did attempt to take him out.

8 Machi is Important to the Series Moving Forward

Machi Could Have Been Killed Off a Long Time Ago

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Machi Komacine is largely responsible for The Phantom Troupe's current woes. Chrollo killed Hisoka in Heaven's Arena but, in tending to his body afterward, Machi unintentionally activated Hisoka's Post-Mortem Nen, reviving him and providing him with untold new levels of power. Curiously, Hisoka quickly chooses to get his revenge on Chrollo by killing every Spider, but he spares Machi in this moment. This has been addressed by series author Yoshihiro Togashi, who explained that Machi was originally slated to die, but was spared because he had greater plans for her.

It's entirely possible Togashi's plans for Machi don't extend past the end of the Succession Contest Arc, but it's equally plausible that he intends for her to be a major player in the Dark Continent Arc. One of the most beloved villains in the series, fans aren't just rooting for her survival, but to see Machi make up for her massive mistake by putting down Hisoka for good.

7 Chrollo is the Head of the Phantom Troupe

Chrollo is the Most Powerful and Most Developed Member of the Spiders

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Chrollo Lucilfer is the Spider that Hisoka most wants to kill. As the man who defeated, humiliated, and killed him, Chrollo has enraged Hisoka like no one has before, and is the reason he's targeting the entire Phantom Troupe. As one of the greatest Nen masters in the world, however, killing Chrollo is a nearly impossible task.

Chrollo has already defeated Hisoka once and, even with the clown's recent power boost, it's uncertain if he's up to the task of faring better against him than he did in their previous fight. As the most heavily focused on member of the Spiders, and the face of the organization, Chrollo likely won't die until the Phantom Troupe's time in the story comes to an end. Hunter X Hunter loves surprising fans though, and nothing would raise the stakes further than Chrollo being one of Hisoka's first victims.

6 Nobunaga's Hatsu Remains Unknown

Nobunaga Won't Die Before his Abilities Are Revealed

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Nobunaga Hazama is one of the Phantom Troupe members that fans have gotten to know best. He's a founding member of the group, his deep friendship with Uvogin was explored in the Yorknew City Arc, and he even made an honest effort to endear himself to Gon and Killua. In spite of all the screentime he's gotten, the laid back swordsman's Nen abilities are the only ones among the Spiders that haven't been revealed.

Nobunaga is known to be one of the Troupe's primary fighters, but he's never engaged in a real fight. While not impossible, it's unlikely such a developed character will be killed off before this critical aspect of him is showcased. If Nobunaga does reveal his Hatsu, then his odds of dying in the Succession Contest Arc skyrocket, as there would be nothing left for him to show off, and his death would evoke a massive emotional response from fans.

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Next to Chrollo, Feitan Portor is the strongest member of The Phantom Troupe. Mixed with a stellar design and a snarky, sadistic attitude, Feitan is absolutely adored by fans. Unfortunately for the Spider's torture expert, these factors make him a prime target for Hisoka to cut down.

Hisoka's greatest love in life is fighting and killing strong opponents. Outside his boss, this makes Feitan the Troupe member who Hisoka would most crave to slaughter. Losing Feitan would be a major loss for his friends, both on a personal level, and on a practical one, putting them fully on defense. Feitan's untimely death would also be one that sparks outrage among fans, as Hunter X Hunter enjoys doing.

4 Phinks is a Terrible Match-Up Against Hisoka

Phinks Being the Physically Strongest Member of The Phantom Troupe Won't Protect Him from Bungee Gum

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Phinks Magcub takes his role as a protector of the Troupe's weaker members seriously. His physical strength is unmatched by any of his comrades, making him a perfect shield for Kalluto, Shizuku and, prior to their deaths, Pakunoda, Shalnark, and Kortopi, but his lack of versatility would make him easy pickings for Hisoka.

Phinks' Hatsu, Ripper Cyclotron, only makes him able to punch even harder than he already can. This ability is countered completely by Hisoka's Bungee Gum, which has the properties of both rubber and gum, leaving him with no options against him in a fight. And because of his power, it's a given that when Hisoka begins his hunt in earnest, Phinks will be near the top of his list to eliminate.

3 Franklin is All Alone on the Black Whale

Franklin is Waiting for Hisoka to Come to Him

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Franklin Bordeau has taken a bold approach to hunting Hisoka. While the rest of the Troupe have split into groups to search the Black Whale for him, Franklin is content to sit in one spot, by himself, and wait for Hisoka to make his move.

Franklin appears fairly strong by the standards of the Spider, but he isn't held up the same way Chrollo, Phinks, Feitan, and Nobunaga are. His Nen ability, Double Machine Gun, would also be useless against Hisoka's Bungee Gum, as it simply fires Nen bullets from his fingers at a rapid pace. Perhaps Franklin will get lucky, but he may not live long enough to wish he'd chosen to hunt Hisoka with his friends.

2 Bonolenov is Underdeveloped Compared to His Friends

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Bonolenov Ndongo is the biggest enigma among the surviving members of The Phantom Troupe. He isn't a founding member of the group, his reason for joining remains unknown, and he's received minimal pagetime, with his only significant moment being his fight against a Chimera Ant.

Bonolenov makes sense as the next Spider to die specifically because fans have little attachment to him, and presumably each death in the arc will be intended to have more of an impact than the previous one. The dancing warrior is also currently searching the Black Whale alongside Chrollo and Shizuku, the character Hisoka most wants to kill, and the character readers most expect to die, respectively.

1 Shizuku is Prophesied to Die

Shizuku's Fate Has Been Sealed for Decades

Shizuku Murasaki is one of the most easily lovable Spiders, which makes it all the more tragic that her death is seemingly guaranteed. During the Yorknew City Arc, The Phantom Troupe had the opportunity to learn about their futures through Neon Nostrade's Lovely Ghostwriter ability. These fortunes have overtime proven to be accurate, and Shizuku's makes it clear to everyone that her death will come in the near future.

With Pakunoda and Kortopi dead, Shizuku is currently the second-weakest member of the Spider, only being more powerful than the twelve-year-old Kalluto. She knows she could never fight Hisoka herself, and is instead aiming to help Chrollo find him. Whether she's successful, or if Hisoka finds them first, it would be more shocking for this not to be where her prophecy is fulfilled, as she's seemingly certain to be slain by him.

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Hunter X Hunter

Hunter X Hunter is a long-running manga from YuYu Hakusho creator Yoshihiro Togashi. It has had two anime adaptations, one in 1999 and one in 2011, along with several films, OVAs, and video games. Hunter X Hunter follows the adventures of Gon Freecss as he tries to follow in his father's footsteps to become a Hunter by passing the notoriously difficult Hunter Trials. Along the way, he teams up with other characters, including Kurapika, Leorio, and Killua.

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Yoshihiro Togashi

First Film
Hunter × Hunter – Jump Super Anime Tour 98

Latest Film
Hunter × Hunter: The Last Mission

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Hunter x Hunter

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Megumi Han , Mariya Ise , Cristina Vee , Matthew Mercer , Erika Harlacher , Miyuki Sawashiro , Junko Takeuchi

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Hisoka Morow , Kurapika , Gon Freecss , Killua Zoldyck
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