The Tokyo Summer Olympics features 33 sports with multiple events in each category. Like the athletes who compete in this globe-uniting event, the characters in Hunter x Hunter train to become stronger and improve their abilities. They also work to master their Nen – enhancing their own strength, manipulating objects, or using their aura in other ways.
Some Nen abilities match up perfectly with an Olympic sport, and some Nen users also have natural talents to go alongside their powers. If any of these characters took to Olympic events that allowed the use of Nen, they’d be in perfect condition to snag a medal or two.
10 Ikalgo’s Skills Are Right On The Mark For Shooting Events
Ikalgo has a Conjuration ability called Fleadom, which allows him to turn his tentacles into an air gun and use specialized flea bullets. He’s a master marksman, able to shoot targets outside of his visual range if given their coordinates. During the Chimera Ant arc, he took over a body using his Manipulation Nen and targeted Killua.
Though Killua was running and was hidden among trees, and though Ikalgo was perched on a rock far away, Ikalgo still managed to hit Killua with his fleas multiple times before Killua located him. With his expert shooting skills, Ikalgo could easily dominate any of the Olympic air rifle events, especially since they’re all at much closer range and unobstructed.
9 Feitan Would Make Quick Work Of Any Fencing Opponent
Feitan Porter is one of the most skilled and intelligent members of the Phantom Troupe. He wouldn’t event need to use his Transmutation Nen to win an Olympic event – he could easily earn a medal in fencing without any aura at all. As seen in his battle against the Chimera Ant Zazan, Feitan carries a sword concealed in the handle of his umbrella.
With skilled movements and expertise with his blade, he parried Zazan’s attacks and exploited even the smallest openings to deal damage. He used no Nen to enhance his swordsmanship, and he was adept enough that even Kalluto, one of the Zoldyck family’s expert assassins, couldn’t keep track of his movements. It’s safe to say that Feitan could enter any of the quick-paced fencing events and hardly need to lunge before he struck his opponent and won.
8 Razor’s Spikes Would Shatter The Competition
As the game master of Greed Island, Razor is considered powerful even by Ging Freecss, one of the strongest Nen users in the world. Razor was featured during the Greed Island arc when Gon, Killua, Hisoka, Bisky, and other players went up against him in a game of Nen-enhanced dodgeball. Though this wasn’t a volleyball game, Razor displayed proficiency in a few volleyball techniques.
When Gon sent a powerful throw at him using his Jajanken technique, Razor bumped the ball the same way volleyball players do, dampening its momentum and sending it where he wanted. He also used a jump spike infused with aura, and he was shown prior in the arc using another jump spike with a ball made solely of aura via his Emission Nen. In an Olympic volleyball match, Razor could be a powerful asset as a wing spiker and help lead his team to victory.
7 Pokkle Would Hit The Bullseye In Archery
Pokkle’s debut sees him carrying a bow and arrows during the Hunter Exam, and after passing and earning his License, he develops a similar style with his Emission Nen. His Rainbow ability lets him shoot arrows of aura with different effects.
Though it may not have been strong enough to defeat every Chimera Ant he came across, Pokkle’s skill in archery was undeniable and his precision flawless, landing every headshot that went unnoticed by his target. Pokkle could undoubtedly score a medal in individual archery events, and likely both with or without his Nen.
6 Tsezguerra’s Jump Would Soar Over His Competitors
During the Greed Island arc, Tsezguerra and his team joined up with Gon and Killua in their search for cards. The latter were looking for allies, and when they ran into Tsezguerra again in the game after meeting him previously in Yorknew City, Killua asked if Tsezguerra could prove his strength.
Tsezguerra demonstrated one of his abilities: he concentrated his aura in his feet then jumped over 16 meters into the air. Though Gon and Killua both quickly bested this record, Tsezguerra could still blow away any Olympic competition – the record for men’s high jump is 2.45 meters.
5 Killua Would Kickflip His Way To Gold
There’s more to Killua than just his strength and battle sense. Though it wasn’t featured much in the show, Killua’s skateboard is easily recognizable, and his dexterity on it is memorable. During the 287th Hunter Exam, Killua rode his skateboard for a portion of the first phase, easily passing other examinees, until he decided to stick with Gon.
Killua did a flashy dismount, spinning his board up into the air and catching it. Later in the penalty room during phase three, he was shown teaching Gon the same trick. Killua already has the cool attitude of a skater, and it stands to reason that he knows how to do plenty more tricks. If nothing else, as the brilliant prodigy he is, he could easily learn tricks on the level of an Olympian and surpass them.
4 Uvogin Would Be The Winning Weightlifter
Uvogin is already a naturally strong guy, but as an incredibly powerful Enhancer, he uses his Nen to boost his strength even more. He’s the arm wrestling champion of the already strong Phantom Troupe, can throw rocks at bullet-speed, and can tear apart opponents without a thought. His Big Bang Impact literally shattered the ground beneath him during his fight against the Shadow Beasts. Without a doubt, even a small amount of his Enhancement could bring him the gold medal in weightlifting, where pure brawn defeats all.
3 Gon Would Only Need One Good Punch
Gon has demonstrated on plenty of occasions that his Nen is only a part of what makes him a strong protagonist. However, his Nen technique Jajanken, based off of Rock Paper Scissors, is indeed his most powerful ability. By charging Rock, Gon can land one of the biggest hits in Hunter x Hunter, and with enough emotion behind it, it scares even the most experienced Hunters and villains alike.
All Gon would need to do in an Olympic boxing match is land one Rock and he’ll have won. In the meantime, he’s also shown, like during his battle with Hisoka in Heavens Arena, that he can make use of kicks and strategy as well. Combined, he’d make a fierce boxing competitor.
2 Netero Would Never Drop The Ball
As the Hunter Association Chairman for most of the anime, Isaac Netero is one of the most respected characters. The first time he’s seen in action is during the game he plays with Gon and Killua on the airship between Hunter Exam phases – a game somewhat similar to handball.
While the rules of Netero’s game were much simpler than those of handball, the general idea of keeping the ball in possession was the same. Without even using his right arm or left leg for the majority of their game, Netero bested both Gon and Killua, never letting them get the ball – even when Killua used his Rhythm Echo technique. Netero would be a huge asset on any Olympic handball team and could earn his team a medal while hardly breaking a sweat.
1 Cheetu’s Speed Would Make Him The Front Runner
The name of Cheetu’s game is speed, and though it doesn’t always let him defeat professional Hunters, it would definitely allow him to defeat professional runners. Rivals in any Olympic track event would be no match for him. He can run so quickly that he can’t be seen, reaching speeds of more than 200 kilometers per hour – much faster than even the fastest runners from around the world. Cheetu would complete the 10,000-meter track event – the longest in the Olympics – in no time, and his enhanced stamina means he wouldn’t even be tired at all.