Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge is a rather than an episodic series, so there is no "Episode 1". Released in 2013, it is the first movie in the franchise and follows a standalone, non-canon plot centered on Kurapika's past and a mysterious former member of the Phantom Troupe. Plot Overview
The thief is revealed to be Omokage , the former #4 member of the Phantom Troupe (preceding Hisoka). He uses "Soul Dolls"—Nen puppets created from memories—to steal the eyes of living people to give his puppets sight.
You can watch the full 96-minute movie on platforms such as Netflix , Amazon Prime Video , and Apple TV+. Hunter × Hunter: Phantom Rouge | Hunterpedia | Fandom Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge Episode 1
While the overall film is considered (non-canon), it incorporates a specific backstory for Kurapika based on a "Volume 0" prequel manga written by creator Yoshihiro Togashi.
The flashbacks showing Kurapika and Pairo’s childhood in the Kurta village. Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge is a rather
The appearance of Omokage, the "Soul Doll" puppets, and the specific events of the eye-stealing plot in the present day. Availability
The story takes place shortly after the and follows the four main protagonists—Gon, Killua, Kurapika, and Leorio—as they investigate the theft of Kurapika's "Scarlet Eyes". The flashbacks showing Kurapika and Pairo’s childhood in
The group faces Omokage and several puppet versions of the Phantom Troupe. With the help of the real Hisoka , they defeat Omokage, and Kurapika successfully retrieves his eyes. Canon vs. Non-Canon Elements