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"Left arm... left arm... Instead of taking off my left arm, can I just bet what I always bet? My life."

— Komugi to Meruem in "6: Part 6"

Komugi (コムギ, Komugi) was the World Gungi Champion.

Appearance[]

Komugi main

Komugi's anime (full) appearance

Komugi playing Gungi Volume 30 Colored

Komugi's (colored) manga appearance

She appeared as a girl with messy white hair; two portions raveled into ponytails. She had thick brown-black eyebrows and always kept her eyes closed unless playing Gungi. Komugi wore a pink tunic, with a white, long-sleeve shirt underneath. She was seen carrying a walking stick when entering the Royal Palace of East Gorteau due to her being blind.

Her outfit then changed around the time she was healed by Neferpitou. She was then wearing a different skirt, similar to the old one, but without the ruffles at the bottom.

Personality[]

Komugi was rather childish, clumsy and simple-minded, with a tendency to speak too much. Her manner of speaking was informal and ungrammatical. She lacked common knowledge at times, yet was brilliant in Gungi, and enjoyed the game immensely. She tended to constantly talk herself down but was friendly and polite towards others. When she was attacked by a hawk, she refrained from calling for help for fear of inconveniencing others. Furthermore, in order not to become a burden for her family, she resolved to commit suicide should she ever lose a game. Being blind, she was always ignorant of the world around her and was unable to sense Shaiapouf's intense malice to her.

Background[]

Komugi was born in a family of twelve in Republic of East Gorteau. Ever since she started to play Gungi as the country's representative, she made little money for her family. When she chose to become a professional player, she decided to kill herself if she ever lost.[2] Ten years prior to meeting Meruem, she created a move, called "Kokoriko", which became extremely popular. However, one year after creating it, she countered it when it was used against her in a tournament, causing its disappearance from textbooks and recorded games.[3]

Plot[]

Chimera Ant arc[]

103 - Komugi collapses

Komugi collapses when she cannot breathe

After mastering Go, the Chimera Ant King, who has taken over East Gorteau and installed himself in the Royal Palace, calls for the national Gungi champion. Komugi kneels and clumsily greets him, noticing that his voice sounds different from Ming Jol-ik's. The King simply replies he is dead and was replaced. Komugi apologizes for her rudeness but is made to shut up by the King as he reads the rules of the game. Due to her nose being stuffed up and her mouth closed, she passes out. When she comes to, the two start playing. She opens her eyes before making the first move, causing the King to note her vibe has changed. Komugi easily wins every game. Despite her protests, the King orders her to leave so he can have a rematch with the Go player.[4] Even as the King improves, she remains undefeated, causing Shaiapouf to comment it may be a while before the King defeats her.[5]

104 - Komugi and Shaiapouf

Komugi's hesitation during a game against Meruem

The King becomes so engrossed in their games he begins to skip meals.[6] When he unwittingly uses a move she came up with, "Kokoriko", against her, Komugi hesitates for a moment before countering it. The King surrenders but, irritated by her vacillation, demands to know the reason. She explains she created "Kokoriko" and ultimately rendered it obsolete, so she was sad that she had to counter it again. The King listens to her, but declares she has bored him and leaves, announcing there will be no more breaks when he returns.[3]

King-Komugi 105

Meruem threatens Komugi

Komugi sleeps while kneeling on her cushion in front of the board, drool flowing from her open mouth. She is woken up by the King and they resume playing. He suggests they make a bet on the next game.[7] He offers to give her anything she desires if she wins, but wants her left arm should she lose. Komugi agonizes over the decision. Perplexed, the King asks the reason. She suggests she gives up what she usually wagers instead of her left arm: her life. However, she is fearful of offending her opponent, since she considers her life worthless once she is defeated. Asked what she would like to receive if she wins, she replies she will think of something after the game, as Gungi is the only thing she ever thought about. To her surprise, the King begins to laugh and admits he did not consider she might ask for his life in return, a notion that horrifies Komugi. He suspends all betting and before she can say anything, tears off his left arm as an apology. From Shaiapouf's cry and the blood sprayed on her face, Komugi deduces he broke his arm. He orders her to play, but she refuses to until he accepts to be treated. He puts his tail on her throat and repeats his command, but she refuses again and retorts that if he wants to kill her, he should do so in Gungi. Her determination convinces the King to accept her terms.[2] Their games resume while Neferpitou reattaches the King's arm.[8]

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Meruem checks Komugi

Despite winning every game, she begins to grow exhausted. The King notices it and allows her to take a break, going back on his word, and claiming he would not enjoy beating her while she is weak.[9] Komugi takes her cane, unaware that Shaiapouf is on the verge of killing her. When he stops himself, his book falls to the ground, making her aware of his presence greet him. Half a day later, they play again, and Komugi begins to give the King tips while improving at a ferocious rate herself. Focused on the board, she ignores Shaiapouf as he discusses the "Sorting" and world conquest with the King, who leaves matters in his hands and dismisses him in order to keep playing.[10] She awakens to Nen as a result of playing constantly with the King, her ability is one that allows her to improve in the game. Unaware of what is happening to her, she claims to feel weird and that moves are flooding her head. She is convinced she can become an even better player and requests a break so she can memorize the plays she is dreaming up. The King consents. As she walks away, he asks her name. She replies and, sheepishly, returns the question.[11] She receives no answer[12] and returns to her room.[13]

112 - Meruem and Komugi

Meruem lays Komugi down for healing

There, she is attacked by a bird but does not cry for help not to wake anyone up. The King bursts into her room, intending to kill her; instead, he winds up killing her aggressor. When he dismisses her concerns by stating she is an important guest, Komugi bursts into tears, moved. The King develops feelings for her he cannot understand.[13] After that incident, unbeknownst to her, Neferpitou is ordered to watch over her as well.[14] The night before the "Selection", she kneels before the board, alone,[15] with tears in her eyes due to the King not telling her his name.[12] Shortly afterward, she is severely injured in her midsection as a result of Zeno's Dragon Dive.[16] Shaiapouf is the first to find her, but he smiles and leaves her to die.[17] The King arrives next and cradles her unconscious body in his arms, in utter despair.[16] After composing himself, he gives Neferpitou the order to heal her and prepares to fight with Netero.[18] When Gon and Killua arrive to confront Neferpitou and force them to restore Kite, Neferpitou continues healing her. Gon eventually agrees to wait for one hour and keeps watch of Neferpitou as they operate.[19]

127 - The extermination team

The Extermination Team with Komugi

Around 50 minutes later, Komugi makes a full recovery and returns to her senses. She is confused by what is going on and hears Gon threatening to kill her if Neferpitou speaks out of turn again. With her not understanding what is happening and wondering where the King is, she is taken hostage by Gon and put under Killua's watch while Gon and Neferpitou head to Peijin.[20] Shaiapouf attempts to kill her and erase proof of her existence to prevent the King, who is shell-shocked and suffering from amnesia due to the explosion, from remembering her. The Extermination Team realizes she is his target and not Meleoron[21] and Killua uses Godspeed to keep her safe from Shaiapouf's clone. Shaiapouf promises the King will spare the rebels holding her, causing her to suspect Killua and start resisting him. Unable to explain the situation, he barely manages to avoid an attack from the clone, realizing he was aiming to kill Komugi. To keep her still, he knocks Komugi out.[22] When Shaiapouf flies away to hide the pieces of the Gungi board, Killua carries Komugi on his back and leaves the palace grounds.[23]

Palm runs while carrying Komugi

Palm runs while carrying Komugi

Shaiapouf manages to trick Neferpitou into believing that he has rescued Komugi, causing the other Royal Guard to prepare to attack Gon. Shaiapouf approaches Killua and Palm and offers to stop Neferpitou if they give him Komugi, but Killua refuses. He hands Komugi over to Palm and rushes to Gon's side.[24] Palm envelops Komugi in her hair, unwittingly preventing the King from detecting her with his En.[25] After some planning, Palm and Ikalgo take her to Bizeff's quarters,[26] while the King, having come across a Gungi piece, begins to remember playing with and losing against someone.[27] Palm and Ikalgo realize Komugi is a double-edged sword to the Chimera Ants and resolve to keep her hidden until the King dies from the Poor Man's Rose's poison. They hide her inside a box in the warehouse so his En will not detect her.[28] Meanwhile, Welfin, who is about to be eaten by the King, in a desperate effort to save himself says Komugi's name, finally making him remember her.[29] He heads to Bizeff's quarters where he tracks down Palm and makes a deal with her so he can spend his last hours with Komugi. He finds her and wakes her up so they can play Gungi.[30]

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Meruem and Komugi

Komugi is excited to be able to play again, saying it's even better than in her dreams. She thanks the King for saving her, to which he replies his subordinates did it. He offers to thank them for her, claiming he will see them soon. As they place the first pieces on the board, the King reveals his name is Meruem. Komugi clumsily introduces herself again and refuses to call him by name without an honorific. She agrees to do so if he beats her and demands to die only after she has gotten the chance to. He tells her he will not take her life but will beat her countless times. He asks her what she wants if she wins, and her answer is "another game". They begin to play. The King threatens to kill her when she seems to be going for a losing strategy, but she turns the tables on him with a move she came up with the night she awoke to Nen. As he tries to counter, she begins to cry tears of joy. Meruem reveals he will soon die by poison and that he wanted to spend his last time with her; however, he warns her the poison is contagious. Countering his move, she lets him know she wants to stay with him. Meruem concludes he was born for that very moment.[31]

Meruem's death

Komugi alongside the dying Meruem

As they play, Meruem becomes blind. After a while, he admits he has never been able to win against her. He asks her if he can sleep for a few minutes, and she agrees to hold his hand. She declares they will always be together and, at his request, says his name one last time before he passes away. She then bids him good night, aware she will join him soon.[32]

13th Hunter Chairman Election arc[]

148 - Meruem and Komugi holding hands

A dead Meruem and Komugi hold hands

Komugi is seen holding Meruem's hand, even in death.[33]

Abilities & Powers[]

Komugi is the best Gungi player in East Gorteau and the current world champion. Her talent has surfaced very early, allowing her to come up with world-renowned strategies and counter-strategies when she was little more than a child. Due to her resolution to commit suicide, if she ever were to lose, it can be inferred that she has never lost a single game since her first official game.[2] Not even Meruem, despite his superhuman intellect, managed to defeat her once.[32] She claims to be able to play Gungi for three days and three nights straight,[4] which she later proved.[9] According to her, she never forgets a play if she physically arranges the pieces.[11] Due to her being blind, added to a frail constitution, Komugi believes she can do nothing except play Gungi.[2]

Nen[]

Komugi was an Enhancer[1] and a genius in Nen, being capable of using it, albeit unconsciously, without ever receiving any training. Her proficiency, however, is limited to Gungi.[11]

Komugi's Nen Type: Enhancement
Type: Enhancement Rapidly Evolving Gungi Playing Skills*
Komugi Gungi Skill
As a genius, Komugi seems to use Nen when she plays Gungi unconsciously. Her ability allows her to improve in Gungi with every game played uncannily. Her Gungi abilities seem to be so great due to a harsh restriction she has placed on herself, which is that she would commit suicide if she were ever to lose a game.

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
243. 7: Part 2 Absent
244. 6: Part 1 Debut
245. 6: Part 2 Appears
246. 6: Part 3 Appears
247. 6: Part 4 Appears
248. 6: Part 5 Appears
249. 6: Part 6 Appears
250. 6: Part 7 Appears
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 Appears
256. 2: Part 2 Appears
257. 1: Part 1 Appears
258. 1: Part 2 Appears
259. 1: Part 3 Mentioned
260. 1: Part 4 Appears
261. Charge: Part 1 Appears
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 Appears
268. The King Appears
269. Adversity Is a Good Thing Pictured
270. Indebted To Mentioned
271. Separation Absent
272. Error Absent
273. We Meet Again Appears
274. Solution Appears
275. Promise Appears
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 Appears
287. Present State Appears
288. Accolade Flashback
289. Terms Absent
290. Name Absent
291. Soliloquy Absent
292. Hidden Agenda Absent
293. Metamorphosis Appears
294. Breakdown Flashback
295. Determination Appears
296. Admission Absent
297. The Last Mentioned
298. Rose Absent
299. Regeneration Absent
300. Insurance Appears
301. Memory Flashback
302. Target Appears
303. Pain Appears
304. Magic Appears
305. Sorry Appears
306. Relief Absent
307. Loss Absent
308. Flash Appears
309. Game Appears
310. Action Flashback
311. Deadline Appears
312. Resolve Absent
313. One Word Flashback
314. Persuasion Appears
315. Home Absent
316. Real Name Absent
317. Answer Appears
318. Final Will Appears
13th Hunter Chairman Election arc
319. Lottery Absent
320. Voting Absent
321. Monster Absent
322. Siblings Absent
323. Job Offer Absent
324. Butler Absent
325. Joining the Fray Absent
326. Open Hostilities Absent
327. Riddle Absent
328. Arrangements Absent
329. Spy Absent
330. Confession Absent
331. Day of Reckoning Absent
332. Applause Absent
333. Rumble Absent
334. Total Defeat Absent
335. Decision Absent
336. Release Absent
337. Repentance Absent
338. Atop a Tree Absent
339. Stillness Corpse

Competitions[]

Competitions

Quotes[]

  • (To Meruem) "To think that you came up wif the same strategy as I did, suh... I were so honored. It were as if... as if me dead baby had come back t' life... Tha's what it felt like. So I almost didn' 'ave the heart to snuff out its life again."[sic][3]
  • (To Meruem) "There's a saying among players... ...tha' "A Gungi king is a mere mortal once he's lost." If I lose... I'm worthless."[sic][2]
  • (To Meruem) "The moment I lose, me life becomes worthless. So I would be offerin' you a piece o' rubbish. Tha' is very bad manners..."[sic][2]
  • (To Meruem) "If you would kill me... kill me in Gungi!!"[2]
  • (To Meruem) "All these won'erful plays are flowin' into me head like a flood. I know I can be e'en better!"[sic][11]
  • (To Meruem) "Do I deserve to be so happy? I'm good at one thing and nothin' else. So many wunnerful things... I don't deserve 'em."[sic][31]
  • (To Meruem) "Lord Meruem. I am so happy right now. Though I may not be worthy, allow me to go wif you."[sic][31]
  • (To Meruem) "We won't never be apart. We'll always... be together!!"[32]
  • (To Meruem) "Good night... Meruem. You won't be alone. I'll join you soon..."[32]

Trivia[]

  • Komugi's Nen proficiency was at the rank "Natural", the second best ranking.[1]
  • Komugi may have Savant syndrome, due to her brilliant skills in playing the game Gungi and not being any good in doing anything else.
  • The original version of Komugi's line in Chapter 317 ("Though I may not be worthy, allow me to go wif[sic] you") is an old-fashioned way for Japanese women to accept a marriage proposal.
  • In some older coloured artwork and merch, Komugi is depicted as a blonde.
  • Despite being a major character in the second half of the Chimera Ant arc, Komugi does not appear in the animation sequence for its opening theme of Departure! -second version-.
  • According to the "Hunter × Hunter Manual" section found in the Yu ☆ Yu ☆ Hakusho official character book (Shueisha Jump remix),* Komugi's stats are:
Story Arcs Mind Skill Body Nen Ingenuity Intelligence
4/5 1/5 1/5 0/5 4/5 2/5
Chimera Ant arc: Palace Invasion 5/5 0/5 0/5 0/5 3/5 5/5
4/5 1/5 1/5 0/5 4/5 2/5
Chimera Ant arc: End 5/5 0/5 0/5 0/5 3/5 5/5

Translations around the World[]

Language Name
The Arab world Flag Arabic كوموغي
China Flag Chinese 小麥
Greece Flag Greek Κομούγκι
Russia Flag Russian Комуги

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Exhibition: Togashi Yoshihiro -Puzzle-
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 24, Chapter 249
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 23, Chapter 247
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 23, Chapter 244
  5. 5.0 5.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 23, Chapter 245
  6. 6.0 6.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 23, Chapter 246
  7. 7.0 7.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 24, Chapter 248
  8. 8.0 8.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 24, Chapter 250
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 24, Chapter 255
  10. 10.0 10.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 24, Chapter 256
  11. 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 24, Chapter 257
  12. 12.0 12.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 25, Chapter 261
  13. 13.0 13.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 24, Chapter 258
  14. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 24, Chapter 259
  15. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 24, Chapter 260
  16. 16.0 16.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 25, Chapter 267
  17. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 25, Chapter 266
  18. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 25, Chapter 268
  19. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 26, Chapter 275
  20. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 28, Chapter 300
  21. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 29, Chapter 302
  22. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 29, Chapter 303
  23. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 29, Chapter 304
  24. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 29, Chapter 305
  25. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 29, Chapter 308
  26. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 29, Chapter 309
  27. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 29, Chapter 310
  28. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 30, Chapter 311
  29. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 30, Chapter 313
  30. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 30, Chapter 314
  31. 31.0 31.1 31.2 31.3 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 30, Chapter 317
  32. 32.0 32.1 32.2 32.3 32.4 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 30, Chapter 318
  33. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 32, Chapter 339
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