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"Don't get your priorities wrong! You'd put your political belief above the Chairman's last words?!"

— Botobai Gigante to Mizaistom Nana in "Threats"

Botobai Gigante (ボトバイ゠ギガンテ, Botobai Gigante) is a Triple-Star[2] Terrorist Hunter[1] and also the eldest member of the Zodiacs with the codename "Dragon" ((たつ), Tatsu).[3] He is part of the Defense Team, created in preparation for the voyage to the Dark Continent.[1]

Appearance[]

Botobai is a very tall and burly late middle-aged man. Even seated, he is taller than most adult men. His face is full of wrinkles, making it appear like a Chinese dragon's hide, and he has a Hungarian mustache and thick eyebrows that are slanting upwards. His hair is gathered into two bundles that look like flames. He wears a long coat that has a flame-like collar with a dragon head symbol printed on the back.[3] In the 2011 anime, Botobai's mustache and eyebrows are initially colored black,[4] though this is fixed in later episodes and are changed to white.[5] His face resembles masks commonly used in kabuki theater.[3] During his tenure as a court official in the Black Whale, Botobai is seen wearing a court dress with a cape.[6]

Personality[]

Botobai is a collected man who is fiercely loyal to Netero. He rarely loses his temper, with the exception when Pariston proposed the idea of himself becoming the new Chairman without an election and when he was arguing against his fellow Zodiac whom Botobai accused of prioritizing his political affiliation before the former Chairman's request. He favors cooperation among the Zodiacs for the success of the mission, even if it means revealing his abilities. As a Terrorist Hunter, he has significant knowledge in geopolitics, legal affairs, and military operations.[1]

Plot[]

13th Hunter Chairman Election arc[]

Zodiac Twelve angry

The Zodiacs' reaction to Pariston's proposal

After the death of Chairman Netero, Botobai, along with the other Zodiacs, are called to vote for a new Hunter Association Chairman.[7] As all of the Zodiacs (minus the Rat) all gather in a private room, while waiting for the Rat Pariston Hill to hold a meeting on which how to approach the previous Chairman's final will. As the Zodiacs wait the Dragon Botobai Gigante proclaims his displeasure of why the Chairman didn't call upon the Zodiacs for the Chimera Ant crisis, as Kanzai agrees with Botobai and shows annoyance at Morel Mackernasey and Knov for going instead. The Dog Cheadle Yorkshire points out that Botobai wanted to fight the Chimera Ants himself and Kanzai is making up excuses for out of jealousy of the two Hunters. Pariston finally arrives and instantly takes control of the situation.[3]

Pariston then declares his candidacy for Chairman and suggests they skip the election, making the Zodiacs become hostile towards Pariston. Though after some altercations, involving Pariston, the Ox Mizaistom, and the Boar Ging; Pariston suggests they decide on a systematic way of announcing the candidacy process and Cheadle suggests it be by lottery. Like the rest of the Zodiacs, Botobai fills out a piece of paper with a set of rules written on it. Beans is then called into the room and he picks out a drawing from a dust bin and it's Ging's.[3] As Beans reads Ging's rules the Zodiacs become wary and are left completely dumbfounded by the final rule that the head of the voting committee is Ging Freecss. Botobai contemplates that with the final rule he can run the election as he pleases. However after Pariston says he'll concede to the rules 1-4, but suggests they decide on a head of the Voting Committee at a later date. Ging agrees to his and infuriating the Zodiacs for accepting that demand so calmly. After the first round of the 13th Hunter Chairman Election was held on August 8th Botobai ties in 4th place with Mizaistom.[8]

Leorio's warped punch hits Ging

Botobai witnesses Leorio send Ging flying

A meeting is held with the Zodiacs after the results of the second round in which Botobai places in 4th place again, about the increase in absentee voters.[9] And another meeting is held after the third round, where Botobai places in 3rd place and the meeting concerned about another increase in absentee voters in the election, so after it's decided that they shouldn't confiscate the Hunter Licenses of those who don't vote, Pariston suggests they hold a lecture on the importance of voting.[10] During the lecture held by the Zodiacs in the Hunter Association auditorium, Botobai in the middle of the Chicken Cluck and the Snake Gel, is bewildered after witnessing Ging hit by a remote punch from Leorio Paradinight.[11]

Botobai ranked at 4 in voting

Botobai in the top 16 in 4th place

Botobai appears on a video montage of the top 16 candidates, it's revealed that Botobai is a Triple-Star Hunter, the most senior of the Zodiacs and closest to the previous chairman in both name and ability.[2] During the fifth round, Botobai ends up in 6th place making him one of the top 8 candidates for the sixth round. During the sixth round of the election, he places in 7th place, but a new election has to be held due to the conditions not being met.[12] During the seventh round, Botobai comes in 7th place with zero votes, and is eliminated as only the top four advance.[13] At the beginning of the eighth round, Botobai gives a small speech thanking everyone who voted for him and wants those who did to vote for Cheadle and explains his reason why.[14] When Pariston announces that he's stepping down as chairman after becoming chairman, he leaves Botobai along with the other Zodiacs flabbergasted.[15]

Dark Continent Expedition arc[]

The-zodiacs

The Zodiacs find out about another DVD

Botobai, and the rest of the Zodiacs are surprised when they learn that the Kakin Empire is holding an expedition to the Dark Continent, especially when the leader of the expedition is the son of the former chairman of the Hunter Association, Beyond Netero. The Zodiacs are given the task of hunting Beyond Netero.[16] The Zodiacs hold a meeting to decide their next course of action. Botobai believes the Association must follow Netero's order to explore the Dark Continent and hunt Beyond Netero as well. When Mizaistom questions the eligibility of exploring the Dark Continent, the senior Hunter scolds him, accusing Mizaistom of putting his political affiliations before the Chairman's will. The meeting is interrupted when Beyond Netero himself calls and asks them to inform V5 of his capture. Beyond Netero requests a "give and take".[17] The nine Hunters witness Cheadle and Beyond's following conversation from outside the cell.[18] Later, Botobai witnesses Beyond signing the contract with the terms the Hunter Association has set.[19]

Cheadle summons a meeting to introduce the new Boar and Rat, and she starts explaining about the V6, the Five Threats, the difficulty of the mission, which is A, whereas the Chimera Ants were ranked B, and asks if anyone has any questions. Kurapika raises his hand, saying he has many. The first is how many infiltrators on Netero's side the Zodiacs have managed to identify, much to everyone's shock. However Mizaistom quickly asks Kurapika to talk about this outside the meeting room where Mizaistom explains to the younger Zodiac about the situation and then asks him to keep his theory to himself for the time being. The Zodiacs continue to sum up their preparations for the journey, with Botobai stating that as long as the armies of the United States of Saherta and the Begerossé Union collaborate with the Kakin Empire, there should be no problem. He adds he will be cooperating with the Intelligence Team upon landing with the double intent of strengthening their defense and preventing Beyond, whose physical and Nen abilities have been analyzed, from escaping. He is assigned to the Defense Team.[1]

Chap 348 - Zodiacs

Mizaistom declares there's a spy in the Zodiacs

When Mizaistom calls a new meeting, Botobai is left flabbergasted by the announcement that a spy is likely to be hiding among the Zodiacs. Like the others, he agrees to reveal his powers. Unbeknownst to him, Kurapika is using his dowsing to determine who is lying, and he is revealed to be innocent.[20]

Succession Contest arc[]

Central courthouse

Botobai acting as the presiding judge

Some time later, Botobai boards the Black Whale. He devotes his attention to the Tiers 3 and 4, where the conditions have turned out to be worse than expected. He and Mizaistom help the royal troops and private security to maintain the order and handle the criminal issues in the ship, and thus are unable to meet up with the other Zodiacs.[21] Botobai also acts as a court official in Tier 3.[6]

At some point between the third day of voyage and the morning of the fourth, Botobai consoles Mizaistom after his meeting with Kakin officials to discuss the recent mass murders. Botobai tries to soothe his frustration by stating there was nothing else he could have done without revealing the existence of Nen, which would have led to panic. He plans to use the time gained by the Ox to evacuate as many passengers as possible, as well as to gather the Hunters outside the princes' quarters and enforce a gag order about the matter on the upper echelons of the country.[22]

Chap 380 - Botobai and Mizaistom find Illumi

Botobai and Mizaistom find Illumi

In the process of a sweep of Tier 3, Corporal Mizuri and his troops run into Illumi and Kalluto Zoldyck, Botobai informs him the former is a Hunter. When Mizaistom runs off to attend to an emergency, Botobai and Ginta escort the two assassins to the central police station to register their I.D.s.[22]

Equipment[]

Mallet: During his tenure as a court official in the Black Whale, Botobai wields a mallet similar in appearance to a gavel but with a very long handle.[6]

Abilities & Powers[]

Botobai's authority in the Hunter Association is inferior only to that of Cheadle herself. As a Triple-Star Terrorist Hunter, Botobai has assets and information unavailable even to pro Hunters. His status suggests he has extensive knowledge in security and anti-terrorist measures, as supported by his being a military analyst as well. His competence extends to the legal field as well, since he is also a public prosecutor.[2]

Nen[]

Botobai's powers are still unknown but since he is the most senior member in the Zodiacs it can be presumed that he is extremely skilled in Nen. It's also said that he is "in name and in ability the one closest to being chairman".[2]

Manga Appearances[]

Chimera Ant arc
186. The Queen Absent
187. The Beast Fodder Absent
188. NGL Absent
189. Infiltration Absent
190. The Hunt Absent
191. Pros Absent
192. Human Dog Absent
193. Scissors Absent
194. vs. Hagya's Squad: Part 1 Absent
195. vs. Hagya's Squad: Part 2 Absent
196. vs. Hagya's Squad: Part 3 Absent
197. vs. Hagya's Squad: Part 4 Absent
198. Sudden Attack Absent
199. Light and Shadow Absent
200. Stipulation Absent
201. Reunion Absent
202. Duel Absent
203. Gyro Absent
204. Gyro's Story Absent
205. Time Remaining Absent
206. A Real Fight Absent
207. Weakness: Part 1 Absent
208. Weakness: Part 2 Absent
209. ? Absent
210. Weakness: Part 3 Absent
211. Loan Shark Absent
212. Water Breaking Absent
213. Birth Absent
214. Results Absent
215. Last Words Absent
216. Republic of East Gorteau Absent
217. Meat Orchard Absent
218. Confession Absent
219. Awakening Absent
220. Reunion: Part 1 Absent
221. Reunion: Part 2 Absent
222. Reunion: Part 3 Absent
223. 10: Part 1 Absent
224. 10: Part 2 Absent
225. 10: Part 3 Absent
226. 10: Part 4 Absent
227. 10: Part 5 Absent
228. 10: Part 6 Absent
229. 10: Part 7 Absent
230. 9: Part 1 Absent
231. 9: Part 2 Absent
232. 9: Part 3 Absent
233. 9: Part 4 Absent
234. 9: Part 5 Absent
235. 8: Part 1 Absent
236. 8: Part 2 Absent
237. 8: Part 3 Absent
238. 8: Part 4 Absent
239. 8: Part 5 Absent
240. 8: Part 6 Absent
241. 8: Part 7 Absent
242. 7: Part 1 Absent
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244. 6: Part 1 Absent
245. 6: Part 2 Absent
246. 6: Part 3 Absent
247. 6: Part 4 Absent
248. 6: Part 5 Absent
249. 6: Part 6 Absent
250. 6: Part 7 Absent
251. 6: Part 8 Absent
252. 6: Part 9 Absent
253. 6: Part 10 Absent
254. 6: Part 11 Absent
255. 5: Part 1 to 2: Part 1 Absent
256. 2: Part 2 Absent
257. 1: Part 1 Absent
258. 1: Part 2 Absent
259. 1: Part 3 Absent
260. 1: Part 4 Absent
261. Charge: Part 1 Absent
262. Charge: Part 2 Absent
263. Charge: Part 3 Absent
264. Charge: Part 4 Absent
265. Charge: Part 5 Absent
266. "In the Unlikely Event Of..." Absent
267. Activation Absent
268. The King Absent
269. Adversity Is a Good Thing Absent
270. Indebted To Absent
271. Separation Absent
272. Error Absent
273. We Meet Again Absent
274. Solution Absent
275. Promise Absent
276. Missileman Absent
277. Insult Absent
278. Destruction Absent
279. Escape Absent
280. Direct Hit Absent
281. Godspeed Absent
282. Sealed Area Absent
283. Determination Absent
284. Fifteen Minutes Absent
285. Doubles Absent
286. Core Absent
287. Present State Absent
288. Accolade Absent
289. Terms Absent
290. Name Absent
291. Soliloquy Absent
292. Hidden Agenda Absent
293. Metamorphosis Absent
294. Breakdown Absent
295. Determination Absent
296. Admission Absent
297. The Last Absent
298. Rose Absent
299. Regeneration Absent
300. Insurance Absent
301. Memory Absent
302. Target Absent
303. Pain Absent
304. Magic Absent
305. Sorry Absent
306. Relief Absent
307. Loss Absent
308. Flash Absent
309. Game Absent
310. Action Absent
311. Deadline Absent
312. Resolve Absent
313. One Word Absent
314. Persuasion Absent
315. Home Absent
316. Real Name Absent
317. Answer Absent
318. Final Will Debut
13th Hunter Chairman Election arc
319. Lottery Appears
320. Voting Appears
321. Monster Appears
322. Siblings Absent
323. Job Offer Appears
324. Butler Absent
325. Joining the Fray Appears
326. Open Hostilities Appears
327. Riddle Absent
328. Arrangements Absent
329. Spy Mentioned
330. Confession Mentioned
331. Day of Reckoning Appears
332. Applause Absent
333. Rumble Absent
334. Total Defeat Appears
335. Decision Appears
336. Release Absent
337. Repentance Absent
338. Atop a Tree Absent
339. Stillness Absent
Dark Continent Expedition arc
340. Special Mission Appears
341. Threats Appears
342. Challenge Appears
343. Invitation Absent
344. Author Absent
345. Signature Appears
346. Options Appears
347. Inauguration Absent
348. Resolve Appears
Succession Contest arc
349. Worm Toxin Appears
350. Prince Absent
351. Battle to the Death Absent
352. Troublesome Absent
353. Cold-Blooded Absent
354. Heat Absent
355. Detonation Absent
356. Unfortunate: Part 1 Absent
357. Unfortunate: Part 2 Absent
358. Eve Mentioned
359. Departure Appears
360. Parasite Absent
361. Withdraw Absent
362. Resolve Absent
363. Nen Beast Absent
364. Speculation Absent
365. Choice Absent
366. To Each His Own Absent
367. Synchronization Absent
368. Foul Play Absent
369. Limits Absent
370. Observation Absent
371. Mission Absent
372. Disappearance Absent
373. Inheritance Absent
374. Ability Absent
375. Persuasion Absent
376. Determination Absent
377. Scheme Absent
378. Balance Absent
379. Collaboration Absent
380. Alarm Appears
381. Predation Absent
382. Awakening Absent
383. Escape Absent
384. War Absent
385. Warning Absent
386. Hypothesis Absent
387. Recreation Absent
388. Reflection Absent
389. Curse Absent
390. Clash: Part 1 Absent
391. Clash: Part 2 Absent
392. Information Absent
393. Plea Absent
394. Hypothesis Absent
395. Founding: Part 1 Absent
396. Founding: Part 2 Absent
397. Founding: Part 3 Absent
398. Search Absent
399. Expulsion Absent
400. Secrecy Absent

Quotes[]

  • (To himself, referring to Ging Freecss) "With this, he can control the election as he pleases...!!"[8]
  • (To Mizaistom) "The hunt must happen! As long as there's no incongruence with the chairman's orders, Saiyu's and Kanzai's opinions are pure sentimentality!"[17]

Trivia[]

Translations around the World[]

Language Name
The Arab world Flag Arabic بوتوباي گيگانتي
Thailand Flag Thai บีโตไบ กิแกนเต้ (Bī tobị Ki kæn tê)

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 33, Chapter 346
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 31, Chapter 326
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 30, Chapter 319
  4. Hunter × Hunter - Episode 136 (2011)
  5. Hunter × Hunter - Episode 140 (2011)
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 34, Chapter 359
  7. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 30, Chapter 318
  8. 8.0 8.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 30, Chapter 320
  9. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 30, Chapter 321
  10. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 30, Chapter 323
  11. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 31, Chapter 325
  12. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 31, Chapter 329
  13. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 31, Chapter 330
  14. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 32, Chapter 331
  15. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 32, Chapter 335
  16. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 32, Chapter 340
  17. 17.0 17.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 33, Chapter 341
  18. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 33, Chapter 342
  19. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 33, Chapter 345
  20. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 33, Chapter 348
  21. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 34, Chapter 358
  22. 22.0 22.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 36, Chapter 380

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