: The episode introduces more of the Zoldyck family, showcasing a "messed up" dynamic where torture is treated as a routine punishment. Viewer Perspectives
“This episode was really well done. I even thought that they did a pretty good job picking out a song for when Canary got hit. It went along with the mood well.” Reddit · r/HunterXHunter · 14 years ago Hunter X Hunter Episode 23
: After resting in the servants' quarters, the group learns that everything in the house is designed to be extremely heavy. They spend several days training to gain the strength required to open the massive Testing Gate on their own. : The episode introduces more of the Zoldyck
: Once the group finally pushes open the gate, they are met by Canary , an apprentice butler. She is ordered to stop them, but Gon's stubborn refusal to fight back while insisting on seeing his friend begins to move her. It went along with the mood well
“Killua thinking Gon will open the gate for sure made me smile because even though he's in a really awful situation, he can still believe in Gon.” Reddit · r/anime · 5 years ago
: Fans often find the interaction between Gon and Canary to be the emotional peak of the episode.