A collection of absolutely stunningHunter X Hunterfan art confirms the series’ best potential couple, but it’s not what fans think.Hunter X Hunterremains one of the most well-rounded series in the current anime and manga market. Like fellow industry giants such asOne Piece, Yoshihiro Togashi’s series is colorful, goofy, and family-friendly. However, aside from the overarching, light-hearted adventure storyline,Hunter X Hunteralso contains some unexpectedly dark themes like Kite’s death and Killua’s struggles with past abuse.
TheHunter X Huntermanga is currently in its 9th arc as of September 2024.The Succession Content arc (also known as Succession War)once again follows Kurapika on a mission to recover a pair of the last remaining Scarlet Eyes taken from his fellow, now deceased, clan members. The arc has been met with glowing reviews from fans, some ranking it alongside the series’ most iconic storyline,the Chimera Ant arc.
Since March 2006, Togashi has taken unexpected, extended hiatuses due to severe back pain, which forced him to receive a very serious surgery in 2014. Nevertheless, Togashi has persevered and continues torelease manga chapters for his current arc.Along with Kurapika, Melody, a music hunter introduced during the YorkNew City arc, makes a return. As her role becomes more pivotal in the series,old fan art of Kurapika and Melody has begun to resurface,depicting them as the best potential couple in the series.
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Artist Sayoko Hints at the Relationship That Kurapika x Melody Fans Deserve
In a gorgeous collection of pieces depicting Kurapika and Melody’s relationship,artist Sayoko on pixivhas created a stunning visual for those wondering what might happen if Melody returned to her former self. During his time as a Nostrade bodyguard, Kurapika meets Melody, a Music Hunter who has also joined the Nostrade’s security team with an ulterior motive. Her goal is to find and destroy the “Sonata of Darkness,” a musical piece supposedly composed by the Devil himself. Upon hearing it, Melody’s friend died of severe mutilation. While Melody survived, her appearance changed dramatically, and her skin was gravely damaged.
However, inSayoko’s collection of works, she providesHxHfans a sneak peek at what she believes Melody would look like if she accomplished her goal of returning to her previous self. Not only is Melody absolutely gorgeous, but Sayoko’s art also explains how well Kurapika and Melody would work as friends, or perhaps more than that. Kurapika’s pensive, sedulous personality couples perfectly with Melody’s soothing voice and brilliant musical abilities.
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In YorkNew City, Kurapika and Melody share multiple vulnerable moments, most notably on the rooftop, sharing their pasts and goals as a Nostrade bodyguard. Melody shares her story about being cursed in appearance. Surprisingly, Kurapika almost immediately discredits her story, questioning the existence of such a sonata that would curse a listener just by hearing a short excerpt. In response, Melody lifts her sleeve, exposing the condition of her skin to Kurapika, which visibly shocks him.
Now, as thetwo characters have returned once againinHunter x Hunter’smost recent arc, it is more likely than ever that Sayoko’s concept art will become a reality.Hunter x Hunteris far from a romance anime. However, Togashi has proven time and time again that his series is so much more than a typical Shonen anime. Fans of Kurapika and Melody can only hope that once the two accomplish their goals, a budding relationship will become the focus of their storylines.
Until then, theHunter x Hunterfandom can enjoy Sayoko’s gorgeous fanart that confirms that Kurapika and Melody are truly the series’ best potential couple.
Hunter X Hunter
Hunter × Hunteris a Japanese manga and anime franchise created by Yoshihiro Togashi. The story follows Gon Freecss, a boy who discovers his father is a legendary Hunter, and embarks on a journey to become one himself. Along the way, he encounters friends and foes in a world filled with martial arts, adventure, and paranormal elements. The franchise spans manga, multiple anime adaptations, films, OVAs, and video games.
