The Most MISUNDERSTOOD Character in Anime EXPLAINED!

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  • @Neferpitou-
    @Neferpitou- ปีที่แล้ว +1268

    I find it interesting how much Meruem and Gon mirrored eachother. One slowly became a human, while the other slowly became a monster.

    • @LOTL1
      @LOTL1 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      True

    • @samuraitadpole5459
      @samuraitadpole5459 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      I love that, we've seen humanity's darkest in lighthearted characters and humanity's best in the darkest characters

    • @Zrytun
      @Zrytun ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Sounds like something a chimera ant would say

    • @OGkush710
      @OGkush710 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      That is one of the biggest themes of the chimera ant arc! Meruem finding his humanity and Gon becoming the monster 10 he wanted to destroy. Both events are triggered by the same human weakness nick talks about in the video as well.

    • @honchochaposrt7919
      @honchochaposrt7919 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Zrytun 😂😂😂

  • @_Sasutachi_
    @_Sasutachi_ ปีที่แล้ว +1058

    I cried listening to Nick cry talking about a scene that has made me cry many times over 😅

    • @XtheMagus
      @XtheMagus ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Same

    • @NaomiYoutube
      @NaomiYoutube ปีที่แล้ว +45

      and i cried while watching him cry

    • @theweebcommander
      @theweebcommander  ปีที่แล้ว +119

      Sorry! Lol

    • @_Sasutachi_
      @_Sasutachi_ ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@theweebcommander You sit on a throne of lies! 🤣

    • @honchochaposrt7919
      @honchochaposrt7919 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Me to this shit was hard ash to watch 🫡❤️ this show really means a lot to a lot of people and it definitely needs a second season

  • @atriggstr3816
    @atriggstr3816 ปีที่แล้ว +394

    the end made me cry so hard man the scene the emotion behind it and the fact that nick was fighting his tears to get through the video hit hard. I loved Meruem’s development and the way he met his end it was a such a touching and wholesome moment for what turned out to be a fairly dark and intense arc for the show

    • @NegaHumanX
      @NegaHumanX ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I love that fiction can help people through hard times and help them see their life from a different perspective. There have been a lot of times I've been reduced to tears like that, and it's always nice to hear someone else share their big moments and know that they've moved in a positive direction.

    • @GatesOfAvalon1
      @GatesOfAvalon1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Definitely cried at the end as well, that shit was devastating

    • @kyhxx
      @kyhxx 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      . etc must gt my oldr brthr2wtch ths- nds this exprnc*

  • @SpammytheHedgehog
    @SpammytheHedgehog ปีที่แล้ว +299

    Fun fact: Meruem actually means, the light that illuminates all.

    • @muustaache6619
      @muustaache6619 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Do not hit that channel up

    • @loveitachi821
      @loveitachi821 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for the warning and heads up. I believe that user is likely an ISFJ IRL (vulnerable-narcissit neuro-psychology; at worst covert-sociopath).
      Anyway...

    • @imawarrior3516
      @imawarrior3516 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Perpectly matched with his EN the most op showcased of EN in the story by far!

    • @PanPickle095
      @PanPickle095 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That's literally what the Chimera ant queen said

    • @jewels7252
      @jewels7252 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@muustaache6619why

  • @marcelinoquinones804
    @marcelinoquinones804 ปีที่แล้ว +524

    We love you man. Thank you for all the content, the laughs and the eye-opening videos. If the Chimera Ant King helped bring The Weeb Commander to us, then he's one of my favorite anime characters too. May your life be long and storied, and may we continue to enjoy being along for the ride. ✊🤟

    • @theweebcommander
      @theweebcommander  ปีที่แล้ว +77

      Happy to be here and make content for you! ❤❤

    • @quidproquo954
      @quidproquo954 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Long live The Weeb Commander

    • @insanemakaioshin
      @insanemakaioshin ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@theweebcommander Please unban my email. I just wanted you to read my comments.

    • @insanemakaioshin
      @insanemakaioshin ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theweebcommanderyou have a bot in the comments.

    • @loveitachi821
      @loveitachi821 ปีที่แล้ว

      [ADVICE]
      MY-PHILOSOPHY: "INNER-STRENGTH"
      I have found that simply "loving myself" (inner-child) is a powerful tool against most types of social-dependency/vulnerability.
      Example:
      In my mind, I visualise a picture of my younger self (family albums might help). And I 'remember' what the emotion of genuine love felt like. And then I project those emotions onto the mental visualization of my younger self. I meditate and hold that 'state of mind' for as long as I can.
      The result? I feel my conscious energy resignating with positivity and renewed strength. And my anxiety immediately evaporates away. At the very least, depending on my levels of anxiety, this mediation practice aids to 'evaporate' much of it. You can do the same thing with "trying to 'remember' temperatures, e.g. hot or cold. And then project that memory onto a visualised heat source (all within your minds eye). You will 'feel' the effects immediately."
      I hope this proved helpful.

  • @noorulyaseen1100
    @noorulyaseen1100 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    Didn't expect Nick to tear up shows how much he loves Meruem

  • @just4universe219
    @just4universe219 ปีที่แล้ว +191

    There are very few moments in any media that made me cry , but Meruem & Komogi's last match and Your Lie in April had me in absolute SHAMBLES

    • @lynnsundrop
      @lynnsundrop ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Watch To Your Eternity! By ep 12, you will know true heartbreak 😂

    • @j-rod0259
      @j-rod0259 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nah bro this is literally what I was coming here to type💀😭🫱🏽‍🫲🏻

    • @ajeff1523
      @ajeff1523 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Violet Evergarden is a masterpiece that i PROMISE will ruin you😅

    • @akiharuse825
      @akiharuse825 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'd like to add to this conversation by saying Assassination Classroom's ending also made me cry like a lil b!#@$. As well as koe no katachi, grave of the fireflies and last but definitely not the least, Made In Abyss.

  • @galaxy_twirls3869
    @galaxy_twirls3869 ปีที่แล้ว +177

    I cried when I seen Meruem's relationship with Komugi , Meruem is amazing 🥺

    • @samuraitadpole5459
      @samuraitadpole5459 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Same and not a few tears but straight up bawling

    • @mizonami1934
      @mizonami1934 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I did not. I don’t care about Mereum. I don’t care about Komugi. Their development was too basic and uninteresting. It’s also stupid to feel affectionate towards a being who wanted to make humans livestock for his species

    • @catsdogzt3515
      @catsdogzt3515 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      ​@@mizonami1934 this isn't about you lol

    • @jackrabb1t791
      @jackrabb1t791 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@mizonami1934why are you on a video about Meruem then?

    • @robertgabrielzaharie5405
      @robertgabrielzaharie5405 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@mizonami1934 wow... if " please notice me " was ever a person xD

  • @GiraffeKing04
    @GiraffeKing04 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    I cried when I heard the quivering of nicks voice towards the end of the video.. this anime, and specifically that scene, means so much to Nick that even just talking about it makes him tear up

  • @RaccoonImpact3rd
    @RaccoonImpact3rd ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Meruem and Mewtwo were both born into similar circumstances as a strong and arrogant creature and ended up becoming better as they met certain individuals that changed their perspective completely where they realized that strength isn't everything. It reminded me of Mewtwo's quote when it also saw the light at the end of its existential crisis tunnel: “I see now that the circumstances of one's birth is irrelevent,it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are.”

    • @trevonricks5975
      @trevonricks5975 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Mewtwo I can’t lie is a great comparison. My favorite Pokémon ever

  • @YTCypher
    @YTCypher ปีที่แล้ว +92

    Meruem is an awesome character, gets amazing character development in such a short time. Very touching and moving end to his life

    • @criptix8320
      @criptix8320 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Very touching end to a very complicated and interesting character

  • @SpammytheHedgehog
    @SpammytheHedgehog ปีที่แล้ว +241

    Meruem had great character development. He went from wanting to rule humans to wanting to protect them.

    • @mizonami1934
      @mizonami1934 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      You forgot the part where he wanted to keep people on farms for the rest of their lives as livestock for the ants but sure, he was a greaaattt person

    • @bitchyglitchy3615
      @bitchyglitchy3615 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@mizonami1934 he didn't say great person he said he had great character development and it's damn well true. Also in the very end of everything he very much had become a very respectable person. The ideology he had when saying that had completely changed by the end.
      Did you even watch the video?

    • @FuckYoutubeAndGoogle
      @FuckYoutubeAndGoogle ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ​@@bitchyglitchy3615 Bro, the guy literally said that Meruem wanted to protect humans. That is objectively not true.

    • @bitchyglitchy3615
      @bitchyglitchy3615 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FuckTH-camAndGoogle yeah you're right he definitely don't want to protect humans but he was talking about like saving some like the 1s that were obedient or some shit not killing everyone..idk I can't quite remember but go watch when he was talking to neturo during the fight I think it was.

    • @physicslawss
      @physicslawss 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      me when I don't know how to read: ​@@mizonami1934

  • @dontearrington4443
    @dontearrington4443 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    I loved this video, and I'm happy that you're here. I've been following your channels for alittle bit and the emotion behind this one was palpable. Your interpretation of meruem's journey hits home for alot of us. Thank you.

    • @theweebcommander
      @theweebcommander  ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Thanks so much! Happy to make content for you

  • @infernorider123
    @infernorider123 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    meruem and komugis final scene is one of the few I cry at no matter how many times I see it.

  • @photonhydra2324
    @photonhydra2324 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    There were several times I started to tear up during this video. Your descriptions of Komugi made me draw parallels to my wife. How her goal of making sure everyone is taken care of and happy, while not one for one with Komugi wanting to do nothing but play a game of Gungi, feels similar. I was all but crying right beside you there towards the end of the video, Nick. Don't think you'll ever see this comment, but just know that I appreciate seeing you and your emotions play out while talking about one of your favorite characters. I'm glad I saw this, and can agree that Meruem is one of the most misunderstood but well written characters out there. Keep up the fantastic work man.

  • @raynegruber5368
    @raynegruber5368 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I love seeing him get emotional. You can really hear it in his voice the further along the video gets. Its nice to know others feel the same as me.

  • @NeXus49
    @NeXus49 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Because I'm a creator myself it makes me sad to see a lot of shitty comments, that have nothing to do with what you've talked about here today... So !! This video was beautiful, heartbreaking, and simply awesome! PERFECT ANALYSIS OF PERFECT CHARACTER. THANK YOU FOR IT!!! I love videos like this where creators talk about stories and themselves simultaneously on personal and emotional levels... I'm sure that you've put a big piece of yourself into making this video, and it makes it infinitely times better than I expected when I clicked on it.

    • @iamthatduck8808
      @iamthatduck8808 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Finally a comment that fits the real message of the video

    • @loveitachi821
      @loveitachi821 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      📍
      MY-PHILOSOPHY:"INNER-STRENGTH"
      I have found that simply "loving myself" (inner-child) is a powerful tool against most types of social-dependency/vulnerability.
      .............................
      "Evil" is the antithesis to the virtue: 'humanity'. Humanity is the characteristic that defines the human spirit. Humanity is symbiosis across humans and society. 'Humanity' exceeds 'social-darwinism'.
      .............................
      NEURO-PERSONALITY
      .............................
      "SENSORY-FEELERS" ARE LARGELY RESPONSIBLE FOR SPREADING DISINFORMATION AND HATE TOWARDS ENTJ/INTJ (AGAINST "THINKERS" IN GENERAL)-BOTH IRL AND ON THE INTERNET; DESPITE THOSE NEURO-PERSONALITY TYPES BEING A BLESSING TO SOCIETY AND ALL OF MANKIND! THEY DESERVE BETTER! 😤
      'ESFJ', 'ESFP', ISFP and 'ISFJ' are a pathogen to humanity, and 'then' Cluster-B (depending on their neuro-personality).
      THEIR "FEELINGS 'IS' THEIR REALITY", THEY ALSO HAVE A MALICIOUS-MIND BY DEFAULT (low 'mirror-neurons' results in "SOCIOPATHIC-FEELER"; full of pathological hate, and highly chaotic).
      WHAT'S MORE, DESPITE HAVING MALICIOUS INTENT THEY ARE ALL EMOTIONALLY-WEAK AND PRONE TO COVERT/VULNERABLE-NARCISSISM (ISFJ especially; they impersonate and spread hate towards genuine INFJs).
      ...............................
      Also... To intelligent readers (who do 'not’ have a ‘pathological disregard for rationality and reality').
      I recommend researching 'narcissistic personality disorder' (NPD) / 'cluster-B'; and know that they are the 'root of all evil' (especially 'ESFJ/ESTJ-narcissist'; Myers-Briggs reference, look it up)!
      European 'ESFJ' are the worst personality type, and they are responsible for inventing 'racism' and colonization! It is in their neuro-psychology!!!
      They are extremely 'manipulative' and often use 'looking pretty' to distract others from the witch's mind-games / mind-r@pe, e.g. gaslighting, playing the victim/damsel in distress, creating "flying-monkeys", and 'bribing' others (with money or BJ) to attack, or at times, kill someone for her. When caught, she will use her minions as scapegoats. European ESFJ are notorious for this especially in a racist context, e.g. Emmett Till.
      xSFP and ISFJ (2W1) are the most complicit, narcissistic-enablers. ISFP also tend to be 'oblivious-codependents' (look up the definition). Like ESFJ, XSFP's "feelings 'is' their reality." Most are covert/vulnerable-narcissists.
      ISFJ often perceive things only on the surface level (even by sensor standards), are suckers for a “pretty face", and their neuro-psychology makes them the ideal narcissitic-codependent and pawn to the ESFJ (blind-loyalty, surface level perception, susceptibility to covert-narcissism).
      Lastly, ISFJ are notorious for impersonating other people's identities IRL and on the internet; while ESFJ-9W1 superficially appears like an ENFJ, they have different 'neurology' and psychology. Both XSFJ are superficial by nature and perceive reality at face-value/surface level.
      SUMMARY
      Evil personality: 'ESFJ' (ALL), ESTJ (Cluster-b), ISFJ-2W1 (covert-narc/enabler). ESFJ-9W1 superficially resembles ENFJ; different 'neurology' and psychology.
      [Secretly] Evil and narcissist-friendly gunts/flying-monkey: ISFP (ALL), ESFP (ALL), and ISFJ (2W1 enable ESFJ).
      ☝️ALL of them are secretly emotionally-disturbed, hence their need to create conflict as a distraction (at other people's expense, truly evil).
      Spread the word! Thank you.
      ___________
      Research ref: Raudha Athif, Ghislaine Maxwell, Marilyn Monroe, Karen, ESFJ-narcissists, ESFJ-neurology, Gaslighting, Amber Heard, Fake feminism, Rising of a shield hero (Malty-'ESFJ'; XSFX spread disinformation online. ISFJ is the main culprit, i.e. ISFJ largely perceive things on the surface level, and with malicious intent ISFJ impersonate others). Please research 'Brood-parasitism’- XSFJ natural psychology.
      //End

    • @bhchia
      @bhchia ปีที่แล้ว

      I've been a fan of Nick's channel for a while, but this one really hits hard. Nick's analysis is always well done but seeing his emotions pour out... I hope whatever pain he went through (tattoo related) is something he can one day comes to term with. Stay strong Nick. You are awesome. You deserve self love as much as anyone else.

  • @vaibhavselvakumar4924
    @vaibhavselvakumar4924 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Meruem is a actually a good character and i felt sorry that he died

  • @greenpandahbear
    @greenpandahbear ปีที่แล้ว +15

    not me crying at work 😭 this was so well explained and further proves why this arc is my all time favorite arc in all anime. meruem × komugi has changed my perspective on love and connection

  • @UlissesRdz
    @UlissesRdz ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Coming from a survivor of an attempt with an extremely visible scar, the vulnerability in this video definitely made you one of my favorite content creators. Not only as a creator, but as a person.

  • @MB-ul5me
    @MB-ul5me ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Man, I'm glad you teared up describing the ending scene with Kimoki and Meruem in the dark... I've consumed way over 100,000 hours of media in my life, and nothing else I have watched throughout history has ever even come remotely close activating such sharp and gut wrenching emotion as this scene. Feelings so strong that I had to explain them to people who don't know what Anime is, let alone hxh. Truly amazing story telling and scene setting.

    • @Gamble396
      @Gamble396 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tbh, for me, the ending of Code Geass was just as much gut-wrenching as this

    • @MB-ul5me
      @MB-ul5me ปีที่แล้ว

      @ArpitNandwani Didnt even come close, voice acting was garbage for code geass which ruined my immersion

  • @robertanderson523
    @robertanderson523 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Bruh seeing how passionate you were and how much this meant to you made me tear up a bit, great video man. My favorite video of yours tbh.

  • @SpammytheHedgehog
    @SpammytheHedgehog ปีที่แล้ว +16

    One of the Greatest logics that Meruem said was to a bunch of dancers is this. "If you see a cow, do you spare it when it begs for mercy?"

    • @maylabrown4584
      @maylabrown4584 ปีที่แล้ว

      That isn't logical at all since cows can't talk.

    • @supergoji7511
      @supergoji7511 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      When has a cow ever begged for mercy? Does a cow hear out the cry of an insect he accidentally eats while eating his grass and considers the morality of the issue? Cows have no complex thoughts and if it was ever shown that they did only the repugnant of humanity would continue to feast on cows. Yet Meruem killed his mother, and fellow ants who merely for one cared about the queens well-being and for trying to wipe off the kings tail. Yet this ant has the gall to call out humans despite him killing for far less?

    • @Orca_mammal
      @Orca_mammal 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      ​@@supergoji7511I think Meruem was pointing out the hypocrisy in humans asking Meruem to spare them on moral grounds. As we always eat animals that are not as strong as us without a care, so if Meruem who's stronger than us comes around to eat us, we shouldn't complain, as that's exactly what we've been doing.
      What we should do instead is, show Meruem his place (netero goes brrr).

  • @NTW_dezani
    @NTW_dezani ปีที่แล้ว +5

    “You’re wanted here” thanks man I really needed to hear that. I have tattoos and favorite characters that bring out an emotional side of me as well so I felt what you were feeling.

  • @oscarestrada8847
    @oscarestrada8847 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Love your break downs
    HxH is a story with characters we can all take something away from.
    People love what you do. You are important brother keep doing what you love and we will be here to enjoy the content you put hard work in to.

  • @ShanksFreecss
    @ShanksFreecss 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    As someone who just finished hxh meruem and komugi brought me to tears and im sad togashi won't finish this story

  • @xrinkashi8473
    @xrinkashi8473 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Not only do we now understand Meruem better but we now know you on a whole new level. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and your soul 🙏

  • @TheJPKaram
    @TheJPKaram ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I hate how hard it is to get through the final part of Meruem's story with Komugi.... I don't know a single person who doesn't start to at least choke up, and I would not trust anyone who doesn't get emotional to that story.

  • @louierose8969
    @louierose8969 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Meruem's passing makes me cry everytime without fail. It was simultaneously the saddest and most beautiful moment in all of hunterxhunter. There can be no greater gift in all the universe than to pass quietly in the arms of someone you love. No mercy greater than to know that you will not outlive your closest companion for long. And no promise sweeter than agreeing to continue together after. Thank you for covering such a beautiful transformation of character and thank you for being so genuine with us, your audience

  • @TheHemingWay
    @TheHemingWay ปีที่แล้ว +18

    You have given me a greater appreciation for HxH and meruem as a whole! Thanks bro! Loved this display of knowledge and emotion

  • @husseneluis9163
    @husseneluis9163 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    You know a character is well written when you even feel for something that happens to them. It's very rare, but they are out there, and what we need to do is find them and understand them.

  • @camerinwalker1365
    @camerinwalker1365 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The way you perfectly described kumogi's symbolization and how our (vulnerability is a better word than weakness imo) is what makes us human was extremely eye opening and damn near genius. It made me think of the fact that the happiness you get from having someone you love from the bottom of your heart can surpass anyone, no matter how powerful they are physically or monetarily. We're all human at the end of the day. I will remember this

  • @branddo20
    @branddo20 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I am in tears watching this video, not only because of the Hunter X Hunter story but because you allowed yourself to be vulnerable publicly. Most of us wouldn’t be so brave. I’ve been watching your videos for a long time, and I can honestly say you have a fan in me forever! Not sure if you’ll see this comment, but thank you. You have no idea how much this means to so many of us! 🙏🏽❤️

  • @Real._._.
    @Real._._. ปีที่แล้ว +5

    “You know nothing of the bottomless malice within the human heart. Just then the king felt true fear for the first time. These were not the words of a beaten and broken old man awaiting the icy grip of death. But one glance at the resolve written across his face made it clear he meant every.single.word.”

    • @Orca_mammal
      @Orca_mammal 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Infinite potential for evolution*

  • @MisterRorschach90
    @MisterRorschach90 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Props to being able to keep it together when describing his last moments. I know you started to tear up, but this is definitely one of those scenes where you normally bawl your freaking eyes out.

  • @SpammytheHedgehog
    @SpammytheHedgehog ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Remember. Meruem told the Chimera Ant Queen to shut up when he busted out of her womb.

  • @tamurlane_aloia
    @tamurlane_aloia ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I loved the deeper analysis on Meruem's character, it put concrete words to what I was feeling at the end of his character arc. It being a few years since I watched HxH, I had entirely forgotten Meruem even mentioned world unification or erasing borders and inequality. All I could remember were his and Komugi's last moments and how deeply impactful they were. Also its nice to know I'm not the only one who tears up every time they remember this story. Love ya man.

  • @SubStandardPoker
    @SubStandardPoker ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Damn bro. The story of Meruem and Komogi was so well written. You take someone who had no concept of what love and acceptance was only knowing power and cruelty, and slowly develop their relationship. Something that clearly didn't make much sense. An all powerful being and a girl who was considered somewhat slow and only good at one thing. Both never truly experiencing what love really meant until they played their game. Hearing you tell that story again with such emotion and meaning brought back how great HXH truly is. That being said your story telling, humor, and emotion are what keep me listening and watching. You are wanted as well bro. Thanks for sharing!

  • @chuloyouth7656
    @chuloyouth7656 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "You're wanted here". What a beautiful way to end an amazing video. You sir, have earned a new subscriber.

  • @Jayy_Kicks
    @Jayy_Kicks ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Truly nick I wanna thank you for pouring your soul into this explanation of meruem..dude I don't even know where to start. All I can say is that the truly inspiring message of love and who you can truly turn out to be as a person, and your understanding of the weakness that comes with people that truly you care for was just amazing..it's very hard to feel worthy of people a lot of times let alone love, sometimes life even. Through your passionate understanding of one character in a masterpiece..I feel as if you've helped me realize something that's been missing for so long. Also because you had the courage to be vulnerable with us my man, I understand maybe it's okay to be a little emotional every once in a while😅

  • @freespirit4574
    @freespirit4574 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great video. Meruem is one of my top 5 most beloved anime characters. The last scenes with him and Komugi always kill me. I have watched the Chimera Ant arc so many times and I always end up crying like a baby.

  • @EternalOneX
    @EternalOneX ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This was a truly beautiful explanation and video ! Meruem is definitely one of the best anime characters of all time. His death with Komugi might be the best “feels” scene of all time. I cry every single time I watch it ❤

    • @jamesmayle3787
      @jamesmayle3787 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Bible is truth.
      To understand this read genesis, Mathew, and one book of the Bible you chose yourself. As you do this practice forgiveness. It's about what's in your heart, love Is the key. If there's love in your heart you forgive. The act proves the truth. To be forgiven we must forgive. Start with your parents, they've loved you, they're easiest. Look inside for the grievances we all build up there and Genuinely forgive from within. It teaches you something you can learn no other ways. You have to learn first hand by what this process does inside your soul. Please trust me. Break down before Jesus Christ and ask for forgiveness today. It's not too late. God loves you. Please trust me.
      Jesus Christ is the way truth and life.

  • @ghallgt6369
    @ghallgt6369 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I don't think I've witnessed such sheer passion and appreciation for another and their journey in a long while. Outstanding, Nick.

  • @dsgtacotickler7064
    @dsgtacotickler7064 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Beautiful message at the end of the video, I'm glad you made it and are here to bring us these videos that help people who are or were in the same situation you were in. Thank you for being you nick 💙

  • @courtiusmaximus5150
    @courtiusmaximus5150 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Geez crying is contagious too it seems. Seeing this video helped me remember the emotions I felt watching Meruem and Kumogi interact and it truly was beautiful 😢

  • @TheStewysToes
    @TheStewysToes ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Meruem has always been my favourite character since I watched hxh (my first anime) and I can’t stop myself from crying every single time I watch his final moments. He is a perfect character from start to end and has helped me through a lot, I now have love all around me and can’t believe I ever wanted to end it all, thank you Meruem

  • @arirauda324
    @arirauda324 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can honestly say, your words, and your take on this topic (especially at the end) hit me a lot harder than I expected. I am truly grateful to have come across your content a long ass time ago. Please keep it up, and just know, you are loved, and you are wanted.

  • @RicoSuave951
    @RicoSuave951 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man you brought so much tears and emotions out in me. So much of that hit home . Thank you for always being so real and jus a pure joy. I look forward to your content. Stay strong and know you made a difference in someone’s life today.

  • @davidreaper0394
    @davidreaper0394 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I cried watching it and trough this whole recap I was in tears the whole time,the way they showed it on the anime was so nice I cried and was happy at the same time bc they found true happiness

  • @zacklcie5242
    @zacklcie5242 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I wasnt expecting it to get so deep and emotional at the end. Ive watched many vids talking about Meruem and all the ideology behind him but none hit as hard as this one. I think its really obvious how passionate you feel about him and I believe we can all enjoy a video that has this much effort behind it

  • @Winter_Blood
    @Winter_Blood ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is by far my favorite video of yours. The in-depth character analysis is amazing, of course. But what resonates with me the most is your passion and intelligent connection to the whole Meruem story. I just love your videos so much, man. So amazing. When you started getting emotional towards the end of the vid - made me tear up. Not only do you make great content of these animanga stories and characters, you bridge the important themes into relatable and profound life lessons. 10/10 haha ✌🏼👍🏼👌🏼

  • @Anonymous-yh4ol
    @Anonymous-yh4ol ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This video was incredible. Thank you for getting through it and sharing. You helped me expand my view of and dive deeper into the character. This was emotional like I never thought it was or would be. You definitely connected. Thank you!

    • @jamesmayle3787
      @jamesmayle3787 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Bible is truth.
      To understand this read genesis, Mathew, and one book of the Bible you chose yourself. As you do this practice forgiveness. It's about what's in your heart, love Is the key. If there's love in your heart you forgive. The act proves the truth. To be forgiven we must forgive. Start with your parents, they've loved you, they're easiest. Look inside for the grievances we all build up there and Genuinely forgive from within. It teaches you something you can learn no other ways. You have to learn first hand by what this process does inside your soul. Please trust me. Break down before Jesus Christ and ask for forgiveness today. It's not too late. God loves you. Please trust me.
      Jesus Christ is the way truth and life.

  • @danielpedigo72
    @danielpedigo72 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Meruem is one of the best written characters ever. He had so much depth and growth. It was extremely impactful when he died and it was tragic cause he was finally finding his humanity... I really wish he survived but continued to grow. Same with Pito. Some of the Ants survived & get to continue growing, but imagine if Gon didn't finish off Pito & she helped Meruem kill Puff for plotting behind their backs... then they continue becoming human & become important members later on.
    Granted, this would be extremely less impactful & probably wouldn't work with the story (unless they went with the next expedition to the dark continent cause that'd be interesting) but I just really like Pito & Mereum & I was so sad when they died... especially Pito cause she died so fast.

  • @Sobersunrise
    @Sobersunrise ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an incredible video, Nick! This is probably my favorite video you've made and the one I found myself tearing up over as listening to you detail those events evoked deeply intense feelings harkening back to when I first saw the anime.

  • @J-O-E-IsMe
    @J-O-E-IsMe 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Brother I watch all your videos but I rewatch this video all the time because how passionate you are about what you do. I’m a 30 year old man with 3 daughters and I sob everytime I watch this video. At the end when you say “you’re wanted here” that gets me everytime!! You make another human happy and it takes me out of some dark places sometimes so thank you so much! I honestly love you

  • @SteppaPig96
    @SteppaPig96 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Glad you’re still here to give us this quality content my brother, much love ❤️

  • @chasickle
    @chasickle ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love your openness in this video. Your understanding and vision on the way this character was written shows that the lessons and values embedded within anime extend far beyond entertainment, they have a much more important reach. I’ve always enjoyed your videos at face value, but I’m sure someone else out there took in your words for more than entertainment today. Mental health and self love are a genuine issues that a lot of us internalize, and you opening up a bit on that was valuable.

  • @ithinkicanwrite
    @ithinkicanwrite ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful video, thanks so much! And I don't see this being said enough here, but thanks for being so open, vulnerable, and talking about mental health publicly through this video and concept - that ain't easy. Fantastic video!

  • @justinchildree5810
    @justinchildree5810 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    After that comment, I am so glad that scene exists. So glad you're still here and sitting in that seat to make these videos. There has been points that your videos have helped me make it and still be here so I thank you for it

  • @SpammytheHedgehog
    @SpammytheHedgehog ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Remember. Meruem hit all 3 of his Royal Guards and they still lived.

  • @jont6389
    @jont6389 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nick crying is something I didn't think would make me sad but it does. Meruem really got him 😩

  • @kaim.5292
    @kaim.5292 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The best video I’ve seen in a long time. Thank you for your honesty and vulnerability 🙏🏾 hands down best explanation of the beauty in confusion and finding ones self. Thank you

  • @DayXDay27
    @DayXDay27 ปีที่แล้ว

    My man was going through it. Hell, I started crying. Thank you for this insightful video and thank you for your hard work on your channels. They have really helped me through rough times.

  • @KichirouSageMode85
    @KichirouSageMode85 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You always do such great work but this one takes the cake. The passion you put into telling Meruem “TRUE” story places those video on a whole other level!!! Truly to you I can say when your passionate about something others will share in that passion. Kudos to you sir for an amazing video

  • @JujuToobootie
    @JujuToobootie ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This was upload was EVERYTHING I needed today ‼️
    "Who am I? Why am I here?"
    The existential question of purpose is something that we all experience at one point or another. And sadly some of us never get to find an answer.
    An in depth character analysis that gave me a newfound respect & appreciation for Meruem. And for you Nick.
    While I knew majority of the information presented, you've breathed new life into my perspective, fueling my own character development that I've been undergoing the last several years.
    For that, I want to say thank you.
    This video was a love letter & a token of gratitude to Meruem's character & the passion you have radiates during the whole video.
    Then you do something which most people would consider a sign of weakness(society be trippin'), & most other creators wouldn't do: allowed us to experience a moment of vulnerability with you.
    But I'd argue it takes real strength to know you can allow yourself to be vulnerable. A kind of strength one gains thru experience.
    Crying is something we all experience. Doesn't matter the reason. We've all shed some tears before. And it's another thing that connects humanity as a whole.
    Because that's all we are at the end of the day: people.
    Everybody is somebody.
    You matter.
    You are WORTHY.
    You are ENOUGH.
    I LOVE EVERYONE. Be good to each other.
    Be good to you.💜

  • @Robeebert
    @Robeebert ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I knew I was not the only person whose response to this arc was weeping through bittersweet yet biting sorrow.

  • @BiblePoetry
    @BiblePoetry ปีที่แล้ว +2

    wow, impressive and thorough analysis, especially love the development of how meruem relates to people, and how kamogi's vow is much like a nen vow

  • @jeremiahthorne3221
    @jeremiahthorne3221 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As always nick absolutely amazing video the characterization the emotion and the highlights 10/10 it doesn't get no better than this much love and may you continue to give us character analysis for years to come.

  • @Mastershake0592
    @Mastershake0592 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’ve been waiting for this since the beginning of the channel!❤️ Meruem is also my favorite character of my favorite anime. Edit: his end alongside komugi brings me to tears LITERALLY every time.

  • @nelsonthedestroyer5262
    @nelsonthedestroyer5262 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man this is the best video you have put out, I’ve never looked at this character in this light, with this meaning behind him. This video really meant a lot to me. Thanks for making me cry bro.

  • @chi-chiiitvvv9984
    @chi-chiiitvvv9984 ปีที่แล้ว

    I barely like videos but this video here, deserves wayyy more than a like. The scene of them dying together at the end always makes me cry. Its love in its purest form

  • @137_Diego_
    @137_Diego_ ปีที่แล้ว +5

    There is a Meruem story in all of us and whether that's good or bad is totally up to you.
    Fight your ego and be worthy of the love you deserve. Perhaps even learn to extend that same human compassion/love to all the other creatures we share our life and world with.
    But that's just how I see it. Another great video breakdown.

  • @justenhartley5295
    @justenhartley5295 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I don’t normally comment on videos but I really do appreciate the time and effort u put into your videos and I’m glad that this character made you push through your hard times!

  • @HesoMelo22
    @HesoMelo22 ปีที่แล้ว

    Going through a rough patch, that little part at the end really helped brighten things up! Amazing video as always, thanks man!

  • @ThaWaverunner
    @ThaWaverunner ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I cannot believe what I just watched man... You're fuckin' incredible! Something that I wish this world cared more about is the importance of art that connects to people uniquely in such a way that it can convey what sits in the depths of the human soul. You're not only a consumer of that art... You're a fuckin' translator of it. Thank you for sharing this moment, and this blessing with us all.

  • @salvsays
    @salvsays ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I FUCKING LOVE YOUR REACTION. It was beautiful to see you well up as you explain one of the most beautiful and genuine moments in history. It 100% is something worth crying about because of how untainted by the world their relationship is. It breaks me every time i see it.

  • @ResistantPig69
    @ResistantPig69 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    For one, I want to say you look great man; and thanks so much for all the insane amount of time and effort you put into these videos for all of us. I think it’s amazing that you feel comfortable enough as a human being and also with your audience to let us all see how much you love these stories and universes presented in these worlds and how much they impact you as a person. I just hope you know how much you impact all of US as people; because I can only speak for myself but I KNOW that they’re so many other people who feel the same way and feel the same anticipation waiting for you next post and the same joy whenever a new one happens. Watching your channels grow has been honestly insane from finding just your first channel a a few thousand subs to now and I just truly hope you know how much happiness you’ve brought to your viewers along with amazing theories and insight, and showing everyone how good and genuine of a person you are. Thanks a lot dude! Please don’t ever stop this shit lol keep up the fantastic work and don’t ever change the kind of person you are because we are severely lacking in them these days.

  • @rayxaivertm
    @rayxaivertm ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dawg this is my first video watching on this page and dude...this was amazing. I immediately subscribed and liked after the video. I got to know a little more about you and it made me cry...that's rare. You already had me on NC Hammer now I'm fully on board 💪🏾

  • @alexrittmuller6910
    @alexrittmuller6910 ปีที่แล้ว

    You showing that much emotion in a video is extremely brave of you and I have found a new way to respect you, and I subscribed on the spot. Thank you for showing me that men can cry in public and still be courageous.

  • @craigford33
    @craigford33 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    (This dude made me cry harder than the anime) This video made me respect this man’s analysis and writing ✍️ skills even more. It’s insanely difficult to stay objective for this type of subject matter. Mad respect ✊🏾

  • @TheAbsolutLeo
    @TheAbsolutLeo ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was masterfully and beautifully made Nick. Seriously. You will never know how much your last line means to me in this current phase of my life.

  • @PharoahOD
    @PharoahOD ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeah you’re genuineness about this topic got me to sub, W vids my dude almost got some tears out of me

  • @thecontentblacksmith2502
    @thecontentblacksmith2502 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I got this noti and expected it to be a video about Griffith 💀

  • @SpammytheHedgehog
    @SpammytheHedgehog ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Meruem just wanted to have a conversation with Netero. And what happened? Netero swatted him around and exploded all over him. Lol

  • @animez9669
    @animez9669 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This anime was the first anime that made me cry. That ending was beautiful.

  • @liksmith8367
    @liksmith8367 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’ve actually never not cried watching that scene. And when you started describing it and crying yourself that hit

  • @bobjim245
    @bobjim245 ปีที่แล้ว

    I fuckin love this channel so much. Honestly man your content has gotten me through some dark times and I love the upbeat yet sincere stuff you post, keep on keeping on dude

  • @TheGrossMeta
    @TheGrossMeta ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Meruem was born a Chimaera Ant, but died a human. We are all worthy of love, no matter our origin.
    I am Meruem, you are Meruem, we are all Meruem. ❤

    • @shadowslayer9988
      @shadowslayer9988 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤢🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

    • @TheGrossMeta
      @TheGrossMeta ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@Shadow Slayer get well soon, you are loved!

  • @MrEman5112
    @MrEman5112 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Damn bro, you can tell the emotion this man feels for this story, this is some raw emotion

  • @johnnypollack3243
    @johnnypollack3243 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the video and keep up the great work nick

  • @Anonymous-ih4ct
    @Anonymous-ih4ct ปีที่แล้ว

    i love you man, at the end of the video you say “you’re wanted” and so are you, idk if you’ve heard this recently, but you’re loved, and i’m glad you made it to where you are, not just for us, but for you as well❤

  • @abdullahIrfan30
    @abdullahIrfan30 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I literally finished the Chimera Ant Arc yesterday lmao 😂😂. That's what you call great luck 😄😄

    • @kanekikingstorm2113
      @kanekikingstorm2113 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I guess your nen ability is a luck probability boost

    • @abdullahIrfan30
      @abdullahIrfan30 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kanekikingstorm2113 lmao 😂😂

  • @SineWav0101
    @SineWav0101 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for this heartwarming analysis. Meruem was always one of my favorite characters in the series, but it wasn't until watching this video that I finally understood why. I now believe that the reason for the excessive exposition and slow pacing was intended so that the audience could process the beauty of his character development and reach this exact conclusion. Unfortunately, the shift was too jarring for many of us, even for other prolific creators covering the arc. Needless to say, I'm now extremely motivated to revisit it and will now watch it with an open mindset.

  • @wjbecker15
    @wjbecker15 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey man, I've enjoyed your content for a good little while and I want to say I'm here for all of it. Honestly anime and youtube got me through some tough times in the military. And seeing how emotional you got with this and your tattoo reminds me of others who could've used inspiration like that. If I ever see you walking the streets (which probably won't happen since I live in alaska) I'll give you a hug on spot. Keep doing what you're doing!

  • @bossrob2073
    @bossrob2073 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your best take away video and that's saying a lot. Thanks Nick, I needed to hear this.

  • @JommoDZoldyck
    @JommoDZoldyck ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Man I teared up with you nick I love HxH so much 😭😭😭

  • @PlasticFlamingoo
    @PlasticFlamingoo ปีที่แล้ว +12

    In the future could we get a video over Shiapouf? He was another key character for me in the arc and I have never wanted to see a character reach a worse fate then him. I hated him during that arc but was still really really drawn towards him. Great video by the way! Meruem is such a fascinating character and your breakdown of him was incredible. Keep up the great work Nick!

  • @captprice9852
    @captprice9852 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a comment to express the Love and unexplainable emotion I felt for Meruems last moments, for this video, amd for Nick. There isnt a word, a feeling, or thought big enough to express my appreciation for all od this. Thank you.

  • @emilecaelen2044
    @emilecaelen2044 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your passion is the number one reason we all love your videos and can enjoy them so much. You achieved that same kind of passion you were talking about in the video. The kind of passion even meruem would have respected. (You Are doing an amazing job and your videos light up my day. I hope there are many more to come)

  • @ferraswansen4909
    @ferraswansen4909 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Video aside i'm impressed you put yourself out there like that at the end you have upmost respect.
    Sidenote this was a really great analysis loved it. HunterxHunter is so beautiful