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“ | I didn't agree to be Vice-Chairman to work my way up the ladder or the like. I just wanted to toy with Chairman Netero. He used to groan so happily when I put a spoke in his wheel. I wish we'd had more time to play. | „ |
~ Pariston Hill to Cheadle Yorkshire. |
“ | I have a proposal. I nominate myself as Chairman. Now we can skip the election! | „ |
~ Pariston Hill |
Pariston Hill is a character in the manga/anime series Hunter x Hunter. He serves as one of the main antagonist of the 13th Hunter Chairman Election arc and a supporting character in the Succession Contest Arc.
He was voiced by Hiroki Takahashi in Japanese and Kyle McCarley in English.
Appearance[]
Pariston has messy blonde hair and brown eyes. He has an enthusiastic and affable public face. He is never seen wearing the same suit twice.
Biography[]
At some point, Pariston began working for Beyond Netero and took the Hunter exam at his behest. Pariston was appointed Vice Chairman by Isaac Netero three years prior the 13th Hunter Chairman Election arc.
During the 13th Chairman Elections, Pariston Hill nominates himself to become the Chariman, oppossing Cheadle Yorkshire, Leorio Paradinight, Botobai Gigante, and many more. Despite gaining the most number of votes in each rounds until the eigth round, Pariston never met the conditions of winning the Chairman election. It was later revealed that he never had the intentions to win or lose the elections, he simply only wanted to play with the hybrid coccoons left by the Chimera Ants.
After Leorio ends his speech about his reasons of being Chairman (despite he was unintentionally elected), Gon finally recovers from his fatal condition after defeating Neferpitou appears in the stage to greet both Leorio and his father. With an opportunity, Pariston asks Gon who to pick between him and Leorio, the former chooses him to be elected, afterwards Leorio sided with Gon and nominated him as well. As a result, Pariston won the 13th Chairman Elections. After announcing that Cheadle will become his Vice-Chairman, Pariston immediately quits the position, astonishing the crowd. Cheadle then follows him the hallway, being infuriated after she was being toyed with. Pariston admitted to her that he never had the intentions to become Chairman just to succeed the late Isaac Netero, but rather to hinder him while at the same time regretful about his untimely death. Pariston then concluded to Cheadle to recommend revising the Hunter Exam and Bylaws, warning her that if the Hunter Association becomes dull under her purview, he would be serious in toying with her.
Relationships[]
Although not trusted by the other Zodiacs, Pariston is attached to the former chairman in his own way, crying over his death and later arguing with Ging over his will.
Pariston tells Cheadle that he sees Ging as a worthy enemy. During Dark Continent Expedition arc, he wonders if Ging will become the first person he's ever hated. Ging claims they have a complicated relationship.
Although Saiyu is never anything but hostile to Pariston, Mizai and Kurapika believe him to be Pariston's mole.
Powers and Abilities[]
Although Pariston's nen type and abilities are not known, he is frequently seen giving off malicious Ren. He is also a highly intelligent and unpredictable individual.
Trivia[]
- His name is an anagram for Paris Hilton.
- Because of his actions, Pariston is widely considered to be one of the most hated antagonists in the Hunter X Hunter series.
- He's the one thing the rest of the Zodiacs can all agree to hate; even Ging.
External Links[]
- Pariston Hill on the Magnificent Baddie Wiki*Pariston Hill on the Hunterpedia Wiki
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