Meruem, also known as the King, is the main antagonist of the Chimera Ants Arc of the manga/anime series Hunter × Hunter. He is the most powerful offspring of the Chimera Ant Queen, and the King of the Chimera Ants. At first, he was a heavily ruthless and cruel being, but after meeting and spending time with a human woman, Komugi, he later develops into a mature and honorable leader.. Meruem (メルエム, Meruemu) was the most powerful offspring of the Chimera Ant Queen. He was known as the "King" (王(おう), Ō) of the Chimera Ants,[2] and served as the main antagonist of the Chimera Ant arc. Meruem had a rather humanoid build for an Ant. He was muscular and toned, despite his relatively small frame as compared to his servants. He had two long antennae on his ears.
In Hunter x Hunter, Meruem is one of the most influential characters to ever appear in the series. Here are some facts about the character.. Meruem (メルエム), also referred to as The King (王〈おう〉, Ō), is the apex of Chimera Ant evolution and the most powerful offspring born from the Chimera Ant Queen. As the central antagonist of the Chimera Ant arc in Hunter × Hunter, Meruem was conceived to be the perfect lifeform—physically superior, intellectually unmatched, and destined to rule over all other species.