The flashbacks showing Kurapika and Pairo’s childhood in the Kurta village.
Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge is a rather than an episodic series, so there is no "Episode 1". Released in 2013, it is the first movie in the franchise and follows a standalone, non-canon plot centered on Kurapika's past and a mysterious former member of the Phantom Troupe. Plot Overview
The thief is revealed to be Omokage , the former #4 member of the Phantom Troupe (preceding Hisoka). He uses "Soul Dolls"—Nen puppets created from memories—to steal the eyes of living people to give his puppets sight.
While the overall film is considered (non-canon), it incorporates a specific backstory for Kurapika based on a "Volume 0" prequel manga written by creator Yoshihiro Togashi.
You can watch the full 96-minute movie on platforms such as Netflix , Amazon Prime Video , and Apple TV+. Hunter × Hunter: Phantom Rouge | Hunterpedia | Fandom
While investigating rumors of a Kurta Clan survivor, Kurapika encounters his childhood friend, Pairo , who unexpectedly attacks him and steals his eyes.
Gon and Killua encounter a young puppeteer named Retz , who is eventually revealed to be a puppet of Omokage’s deceased sister. Meanwhile, Killua struggles with internal guilt and a fear of betraying Gon, triggered by "Soul Dolls" of his brother, Illumi.
