Yoshihiro Togashi’s Hunter x Hunter has always had a special place among the fans. Even though the mangaka has yet to complete his magnum, the fans are skeptical about its conclusion. The reason for this is that the mangaka constantly suffers from severe back pain and has gone on a long vacation. Hunter x Hunter manga happens to be in bits and pieces after the anime’s ending.
The manga has several important characters, and each of them tells a story. It helped the manga gain more popularity due to its diversified characters. When asked about his favorite Phantom Troupe member, Yoshihiro Togashi did not waste any time answering. He revealed that Chrollo Lucilfer is his favorite Phantom Troupe member, and there is a fascinating reason behind it.
Chrollo Lucilfer Has Earned Yoshihiro Togashi’s Respect
Chrollo Lucilfer is one of the strongest characters in Hunter x Hunter. He fought Silva Zoldyck and Zeno Zoldyck together and came out alive. Chrollo also defeated Hisoka in the death battle. Even though he is strong, he is an intellectual person and makes decisions only after analyzing a situation. It comes as no surprise that Yoshihiro Togashi’s favorite Phantom Troupe character is none other than Chrollo Lucilfer. The mangaka however, has other reasons for picking up his favorite.
During an interview, Yoshihiro Togashi was asked about his favorite Phantom Troupe character. He said,
“It’s Danchou (Chrollo). This gets a bit off topic, but I can’t trust people who nominate themselves. So even when it comes to politics and politicians, I am very distrustful. I feel that everyone who has a strong desire to nominate themselves, as part of their personality, has a shared terrible quality within themselves. To go back on topic, Danchou is not someone who actively wanted/nominated himself to become Danchou.”
Yoshihiro Togashi refers to Chrollo as Danchou because it means group leader. Chrollo never wanted to nominate himself as the leader of the criminal faction. He let the others cast their votes and decide the leader. He received the majority of their votes and thus took the role of Danchou. Moreover, the mangaka does not prefer people who nominate themselves since he is distrustful.
Hunter x Hunter Creator Follows His Personal Belief
The Hunter x Hunter creator does not get influenced by his magnum opus. He has his personal beliefs and always tries to stick to them. Choosing Chrollo Lucilfer as his favorite Phantom Troupe character is one example of him being himself. Yoshihiro Togashi prefers people who dare to work under any circumstances. During the interview, he clarified that if any decision is made against his will, he will not take it sportingly.
However, several people know how to handle a situation, even if they are not familiar with it. They analyze the situation and try to do their best. Chrollo Lucilfer is that kind of person, and that is why Yoshihiro Togashi chose him. Danchou is a character with both muscles and brains. That is why, not only the mangaka, but most of the fanbase are his admirers, too.
