Series1999–2001TV-14

Hunter x Hunter

Name: Hunter x Hunter
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Action & Adventure, Animation
Released: 1999-10-16

HUNTER×HUNTER

8.4/10 TMDB1 season62 episodesDrama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Action & Adventure, Animation

Gon Freecss discovers that the father he had always been told was dead was actually alive the whole time. Ging is a famous Hunter: an individual who has proven themself an elite member of humanity. Gon becomes determined to follow in his father's footsteps, pass the rigorous Hunter Examination.

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16 Oct23 mins★ 7.4 TMDB

A Boy Setting Out for a Journey × Leaving Behind the Sound of the Wind

Gon Freecss runs into a Foxbear in the forest. A mysterious stranger named Kite saves Gon by killing the beast. This man tells him that his father Ging is alive. Gon decides to take the Hunter Exam and become a professional Hunter, but can only do this after catching the Master of the Swamp to convince his Aunt Mito to let him do it. Despite her feelings, after Gon catches it, Mito allows him to begin his adventure.

23 Oct23 mins★ 7.6 TMDB

Encounter × Hesitation × Departure

Gon's aunt Mito gives him the go ahead to take the Hunter Exam after he has successfully passed her test, using a special rod from his father. Gon goes to town to catch a ship to the exam. In town, Gon befriends Leorio, after several run-ins with each other through the town. Leorio is also intent on taking the exam, and they take down a cruel animal show. In the end, they almost miss the ship, but through Gon's quick thinking, they manage to board the ship at the last minute.

30 Oct23 mins★ 7.8 TMDB

Pride × Stormy Water × Duel

On the ship to the exam, Gon and Leorio meet Kurapika. The captain asks each for their reason to be a Hunter. Gon wants to find his father, Leorio wants to be rich, and Kurapika wants to be a force for justice.

6 Nov23 mins★ 8.2 TMDB

Decision × Shortcut × Detour

The ship's captain recommends they go towards a tree on the top of a mountain instead of directly at their goal. Leorio takes the bus and the rest head towards the tree. The bus is a trap, so Leorio abandons it and catches up with Gon and Kurapika. Matthew, an examinee they meet, travels with them and then betrays them. They successfully answer a riddle asked by an examiner and move on to the next test.

13 Nov23 mins★ 7.5 TMDB

Lies × Truth? × Kiriko

Gon, Kurapika and Leorio continue on the test, arriving at a cabin in the woods. A husband and wife say they have been attacked by beasts, when a beast shows up and kidnaps the wife. Leorio stays to treat the husband's wounds as Gon and Kurapika help the wife. In the end it turns out the couple and the beasts are a family and they find the group worthy of continuing to the next test.