Episode 63 (1999)

Spider x Corpse x Fake is the 63rd episode of the original Hunter x Hunter anime and the 1st episode of Season 1 OVA episodes. It aired on January 17, 2002

Synopsis
Kurapika tells his friends about his abilities and the oath he made in order to defeat the Phantom Troupe. Killua gets mad at him for telling his abilities to them, fearing that there are still remaining members of the spiders specifically Pakunoda because of her ability. Meanwhile at the hideout of the Phantom troupe, Kuroro tells all the members that they will be leaving the place by the next day and plans to steal all the treasures by night, however Nobunaga refuse and argues with Kuroro about his intent to find the chain user and have his revenge for the death of Ubogin.

Killua worries about Kurapika, for revealing his abilities to them, that if ever they crosses path again with the troupe then they will learn a lot from them regarding about the identity of the him. Kurapika also tells them about Hisoka. Kuroro uses the ability he stole from Neon Nostrade, And foretell Nobunaga's fortune written to a paper. The group deciphers each words written on it and discuss the Chain User and the Scarlet Eyes, Kuroro lectures Nobunaga about each members role on the group. On the other hand Kurapika plans to collect his clan eyes back, for him believing that the leader of the troupe is dead and other members, suddenly Kurapika receives a text from Hisoka containing a message that says the Phantom Troupe corpses are fake then Melody calls and reports that the community gives up on pursuing the troupe and learns that the troupe members came from the place called Meteor City.

Gon still wants to keep pursuing the spider even though the bounty has been removed and Killua thinks it is a bad idea, On the other hand other members of the troupe have their fortune foretell by Kuroro using the nen he stole. Hisoka is one of them, Pakunoda asks for Hisoka's readings but he warned her first but later changes the words written on the paper and presents the paper to her. Upon knowing the results of Hisoka's prophecy Nobunaga got angry knowing that Hisoka betrayed Ubogin, but members try to calm Nobunaga and wants to hear Hisoka's explanation, however Hisoka refuse to tell anything, Nobunaga then jumps to reach and attack Hisoka but his attack is halted by Kuroro's technique. Kuroro asks Nobunaga to stops and tellsHisoka to answer his question if he can, Hisoka refuses to answer all the questions of Kuroro but only tells him the the secret gives were the abilities of the troupe members. Kuroro then finds out two abilities of the Chain-User including the reasons on why Hisoka can't speak and the troupe decides to stay.

Kurapika is determine to hunt the troupe as Gon, Killua, Leorio helps him, and the four plans their strategy, Gon asks Kurapika to pierce his heart with his nen-blade.

Characters in Order of Appearance

 * Chrollo


 * Gon


 * Killua


 * Kurapika


 * Leorio


 * Pakunoda


 * Nobunaga


 * Hisoka


 * Phinks


 * Machi


 * Feitan


 * Shalnark


 * Shizuku


 * Franklin


 * Kortopi


 * Bonolenov


 * Milluki