I hate how people say that Leorio was a useless character or how he’s stupid, and ect. and at the same time I understand where they’re coming from. (Though he does play bigger role in the manga but they already stopped it.) I’m pretty sure it’s because you all expect him to be some huge fighter like the rest of the main cast is, but that’s not the purpose of his character.
Though let’s start off on how he is in the beginning of the series. From the get go he’s pretty much set up as the comic relief character out of the main four.
The one who was always getting into accident, being made fun of, or losing his temper and shouting to the top of his lungs. And often was very impulsive; he didn’t think things through and which was meant to ease the tension in the anime as all comic reliefs are but there’s a lot more too him.
To be honest I hated his character the first time I saw him because of what he said to Kurapika and I thought he was just plain dumb and selfish. Though as we got to the second episode his character didn’t really turn out to be what I thought at the beginning.
Remember the two question quiz, he was extremely anger about it, not just because it was unfair, but it was because he was forced to chose over two things he equally cared about. And he was quite funny so I started to like him and the fights he had with Kurapika I found to be a real treat. Though what really sold me was when we find out (episode 4) why he wants to be a hunter, inorder to become a doctor! To atone for no being able to save his best friend and becoming a hunter was the only way for him to get the money for med school. I found this really heart warming and loved his character. Thinking about it he’s willing to go through the hunter exam just to become a doctor!
He genuinely is a kind person even Senritsu points it out in the York New City Arc, when she read his heartbeat (and out of the whole city none the less). All these character traits are what Leorio’s character is meant to be. Proving he has a gentle and determined heart.
His character is meant to look after the other main three, the shoulder to lean on, and to be the voice of reason so to speak. He may not always been a main game player like the other guys but he was always there to show support for them and help.
He was always willing to help Gon and Killua, even if the situation didn’t even involve him. And he’s even a surrogate father to them he cares about the both of them deeply. I mean did you see how happy he was one he found out Gon was okay during the Chairman Arc!
OMG! Just GOD-BLESS FOR THIS SCENE!
I know how rash and Leorio can be at times (which is the reason people call him an idiot) but that weakness is also probably one of his best strengths. Because of this quality Leorio’s never afraid to speak his mind out when he sees something (or someone) wrong, he tells it like it is.
Like when Ging refused to see Gon when he was deathly ill.
This is probably where Kurapika fits into play… whenever Leorio’s acting up it was always Kurapika who pointed it out. And vice-versa Leorio was the one who was also calling out Kurapika when he’d lose his way and bring him back to reality.
And especially when Kurapika was down or when he got hurt, it was always Leorio who would go out of his way to help him. Despite Kurapika pushing him (Gon & Killua too) away Leorio always found a way to get through to Kurapika, even if he had to force his way in there! And since Leorio’s so stubborn he never gives on Kurapika whether he likes it or not.
And in case you haven’t noticed:
(I love Killua and Gon too :3 )
Anyways back to Leorio… he may have not played a role in the series but he meant a lot to the other characters. He was passionate, cared deeply about his friends and was determined to reach his goal. From the start Leorio was set up to be the shoulder to lean on for the other main three. His character was meant to be there for the others, to bring sanity when all the other were galavanting with their crazy powers, Leorio was the rock that kept everyone steady.
That’s why Leorio’s a great character and why he was needed in the HxH series… EAT THAT HATERS!
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