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Frog-In-Waiting (マチボッケ, Machibokke) is a large carnivorous species of frog that hides beneath the ground to catch prey. When a potential prey walks over their hiding spot, they will rise and gobble them up in an instant.[1]

Appearance[]

The Frog-In-Waiting has similar features to that of an average frog, as well as big beady eyes and claws for hands.[1]

Behavior[]

It moves at an extremely slow pace. With its mouth wide open, it burrows underground while blending in with the surrounding area in order to trap its prey.[1]

Plot[]

Hunter Exam arc[]

In the second part of the First Phase of the 287th Hunter Exam, a Frog-In-Waiting ambushes and devours four unsuspecting examinees as they cross its path.[1]

Trivia[]

Anime and Manga Differences[]

  • In the 2011 anime adaptation, it is shown that they can't digest laxatives and will throw up if ingested.[2]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 1, Chapter 8
  2. Hunter × Hunter - Episode 5 (2011)
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