This episode is often cited by fans for its shift in tone, blending the series' typical adventure with . It explores themes of "equivalent exchange" and the burden of self-interest, as well as Killua's deep, protective love for his sister despite her terrifying potential.
The episode's title refers to the transactional nature of the entity known as , who resides within Alluka: 138 : Request x and x Wish
(オネダリ×ト×オネガイ, Onedari × To × Onegai ) is the 138th episode of the Hunter × Hunter (2011) anime series. It serves as a pivotal chapter in the 13th Hunter Chairman Election arc , introducing one of the series' most complex and terrifying power systems through the character Alluka Zoldyck. The Mechanics of Alluka’s Power This episode is often cited by fans for
Once three requests are fulfilled, Alluka's appearance shifts (becoming "Nanika"), and she will grant almost any wish, regardless of its scale. It serves as a pivotal chapter in the
Silva and Illumi Zoldyck view Alluka as an "it"—a dangerous tool that must be contained due to the risk her powers pose to the family.
Alluka makes three "requests" (or "favors") of a person. These can range from innocent acts, like asking for a hug, to horrifying demands, like asking for internal organs.
Desperate to heal Gon after his near-fatal battle with Pitou, Killua returns to the Zoldyck estate to enlist Alluka's help.