Lecture Notes: Shonen MCs and the Hunter Exam

Overview

• Examination of various iconic Shonen Main Characters (MCs) to see if they could pass the Hunter Exam from the series Hunter x Hunter.
• Utilizing the first arc of each character to gauge their abilities akin to Gon at his starting point in the series.
• Characters considered: Kid Goku, Izuku Midoriya, Yusuke Urameshi, Yuji Itadori, Monkey D. Luffy, Joseph Joestar, and Jotaro Kujo.

Criteria

1. Initial Ability Assessment
   • Characters evaluated based on their raw stats and inherent abilities from their starting arcs.
   • Exclusion of non-biological or gained powers (e.g., Devil Fruits, Stands, One for All).
2. Adaptability and Intelligence
   • Evaluation of their mental acuity, survival skills, and general adaptability.
3. Exam Phases
   • Various phases: Preliminary (silence question), First Phase (Run), Second Phase (Egg Hunt), Trick Tower Phase, Zevil Island, and Final Tournament Phase, with the ultimate goal of unlocking Nen.

Detailed Character Evaluation

Kid Goku

• Advantages: Innate Saiyan abilities, tail for additional limb utility, high attack power, speed (40 mph+), survival instincts, etc.
• Pass Potential: Super high; no significant challenges anticipated across all phases, except for full moon transformation risks.

Izuku Midoriya (Deku)

• Initial State: Quirkless and weak (Chapter 1 Deku).
• Post-Training: High stamina, speed, strength, mental acuity, strong willpower, incredibly analytical.
• Pass Potential: High, especially after training. Capable of learning and using Nen efficiently.

Yusuke Urameshi

• Initial State: Lacks experience and somewhat weaker compared to others.
• Post-Training: Gains significant strength and abilities, better mindset.
• Pass Potential: Difficult initially, but potential to unlock Nen after training.

Yuji Itadori

• Advantages: Innate physical prowess, perseverance, high speed (40 mph), small building-level attack power.
• Pass Potential: High, potential challenges in later phases but overall capable of unlocking Nen.

Monkey D. Luffy

• No Devil Fruit: Based on innate physical strength and training with Ace and Sabo.
• Advantages: High strength, agility, battle IQ, strong impression.
• Pass Potential: High; should pass all phases without significant issues and can unlock Nen.

Joseph Joestar

• Advantages: Hamon (treated as a natural trait), high intelligence, strategic thinking.
• Pass Potential: Very high; his mind and adaptability are major assets, likely to pass all phases, hardest part in unlocking Nen.

Jotaro Kujo

• No Stand: Evaluated based on natural abilities.
• Advantages: Comparable physical stats to Gon, high intelligence and strategy.
• Pass Potential: High; intelligent and capable of passing all phases, ability to unlock Nen.

Key Considerations

• Preliminary Phase: Potentially hard due to its focus on tricking candidates with the silence question. Differences in characters' personalities may alter their chances.
• Overall: All evaluated MCs display traits fit for becoming Hunters. Their respective challenges primarily focus on initial inexperience and some specific phase difficulties.

Conclusion

• Despite some hurdles, all characters have the potential to pass the Hunter Exam and eventually unlock Nen, showing the universal capability of Shonen MCs to succeed in rigorous trials.
• Discussion Prompt: Would other MCs perform similarly or face considerable challenges?