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Welcome to the comprehensive Hunter x Hunter characters list and database. Here you’ll find detailed profiles of all major and supporting characters in the Hunter x Hunter series. Each profile covers abilities, personality traits, backstories, and relationships.

What You'll Discover

  • Complete character bios and personality types
  • Unique abilities, roles, and gameplay traits
  • Lore connections, occupations, and recurring appearances
  • Data-backed Character Battles with radar charts and quick verdicts

Character Roles in Hunter x Hunter

Hunter x Hunter features a wide variety of characters with distinct roles and responsibilities:

  • Zoldyck Family Member characters
  • Phantom Troupe Leader characters
  • Protagonist/Hunter characters
  • Magician/Hunter characters
  • Hunter Association Chairman characters
  • Assassin/Hunter characters

Below you’ll find the complete list of Hunter x Hunter characters, organized for easy browsing and discovery.

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Alluka Zoldyck

Alluka Zoldyck

Hunter x HunterZoldyck Family Member

Killua's younger sister with mysterious wish-granting powers that come with dangerous conditions.

Occupation: Zoldyck Family Member
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Zoldyck Family
Faction: Zoldyck Family
Race: Human
Gender: Female
Age: Unknown (child)

Personality

MysteriousInnocentLovingDangerous (when Nani...Childlike

Abilities

Wish grantingReality manipulationNanika possessionUnlimited potential
Quote:

Big brother Killua is the best!

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Alluka Zoldyck – Hunter x Hunter character profile
Chrollo Lucilfer

Chrollo Lucilfer

Hunter x HunterPhantom Troupe Leader

Charismatic leader of the infamous Phantom Troupe, responsible for the Kurta clan massacre.

Occupation: Phantom Troupe Leader
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Phantom Troupe
Faction: Phantom Troupe
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 26

Personality

MysteriousCharismaticIntelligentRuthlessPhilosophical

Abilities

Skill HunterStolen abilitiesStrategic geniusLeadershipCombat mastery

Notable Items

Bandit's Secret bookStolen Nen abilitiesPhantom Troupe coat
Quote:

I'm not saying this as the leader of the Phantom Troupe, but as Chrollo Lucilfer.

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Chrollo Lucilfer – Hunter x Hunter character profile
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Gon Freecss

Hunter x HunterProtagonist/Hunter

Optimistic and determined young boy who becomes a Hunter to find his father Ging.

Occupation: Protagonist/Hunter
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Hunter Association
Faction: Independent Hunter
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 12 (start), 14 (current)

Personality

MysteriousOptimisticDeterminedNaiveLoyal

Abilities

Enhanced physical abiliti...JajankenExceptional sensesNatural talentBeast communication

Notable Items

Fishing rodHunter LicenseVarious adventure gear
Quote:

It takes a mere second for treasure to turn to trash.

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Gon Freecss – Hunter x Hunter character profile
Gon Freecss

Gon Freecss

Hunter x HunterProtagonist/Hunter

Optimistic and determined young boy who becomes a Hunter to find his father Ging....

Occupation: Protagonist/Hunter
Race: Unknown
Gender: Unknown
Age: Unknown
Protagonist/Hunter
Gon Freecss – Hunter x Hunter character profile
Hisoka Morow

Hisoka Morow

Hunter x HunterMagician/Hunter

Mysterious and dangerous magician obsessed with fighting strong opponents, particularly Gon.

Occupation: Magician/Hunter
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Independent (Self-serving), Former Phantom Troupe
Faction: Independent, Former Phantom Troupe
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 28

Personality

MysteriousSadisticUnpredictableIntelligentObsessive

Abilities

Bungee GumTexture SurprisePlaying card combatIllusion magicCombat genius

Notable Items

Playing cardsMagician outfitVarious tricks and tools
Quote:

My greatest pleasure comes when such people buckle to their knees and I look down upon their disbelieving faces as their plans fail.

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Hisoka Morow – Hunter x Hunter character profile
Isaac Netero

Isaac Netero

Hunter x HunterHunter Association Chairman

Former Chairman of the Hunter Association, legendary martial artist who sacrificed himself to defeat Meruem.

Occupation: Hunter Association Chairman
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Hunter Association
Faction: Hunter Association
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: Over 100

Personality

MysteriousWisePlayfulDedicatedSacrificial

Abilities

100-Type Guanyin Bodhisat...Incredible martial artsZero HandMiniature Rose bomb
Quote:

You believe I cannot pray with a single arm? A prayer comes from the heart.

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Isaac Netero – Hunter x Hunter character profile
Killua Zoldyck

Killua Zoldyck

Hunter x HunterAssassin/Hunter

Former assassin from the infamous Zoldyck family who becomes Gon's best friend and loyal companion.

Occupation: Assassin/Hunter
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Hunter Association, Zoldyck Family (former)
Faction: Zoldyck Family (former), Independent Hunter
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 12 (start), 14 (current)

Personality

MysteriousLoyalIntelligentProtectiveSarcastic

Abilities

Assassination techniquesLightning/Electricity man...GodspeedYo-yo combatStealth mastery

Notable Items

Modified yo-yosHunter LicenseAssassination tools
Quote:

The moment someone is willing to kill for another person, they are no longer human.

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Killua Zoldyck – Hunter x Hunter character profile
Killua Zoldyck

Killua Zoldyck

Hunter x HunterAssassin/Hunter

Former assassin from the infamous Zoldyck family who becomes Gon's best friend and loyal companion....

Occupation: Assassin/Hunter
Race: Unknown
Gender: Unknown
Age: Unknown
Assassin/Hunter
Killua Zoldyck – Hunter x Hunter character profile
Komugi

Komugi

Hunter x HunterGungi Champion

Blind Gungi champion who becomes the most important person to Meruem, changing his worldview.

Occupation: Gungi Champion
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Chimera Ant Kingdom (Civilian Ally)
Faction: Independent
Race: Human
Gender: Female
Age: Unknown (young adult)

Personality

MysteriousHumbleDedicatedPureLoyal

Abilities

Gungi masteryStrategic geniusPure heartUnwavering dedication
Quote:

I'm not going anywhere. This is where I belong.

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Komugi – Hunter x Hunter character profile
Meruem

Meruem

Hunter x HunterChimera Ant King

The most powerful Chimera Ant, born to rule and initially viewing humans as inferior food.

Occupation: Chimera Ant King
Debut: Episode 1
Affiliation: Chimera Ant Kingdom
Faction: Chimera Ants
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 40 days (at death)

Personality

MysteriousInitially ruthlessEvolvingIntelligentProud

Abilities

Immense physical powerAura SynthesisPhotographic memoryStrategic geniusRage Blast

Notable Items

Royal authorityImmense auraStrategic mind
Quote:

I was born to be a king. But what does it mean to be a king?

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Meruem – Hunter x Hunter character profile

Character Battles

Pairwise radar charts based on Enjoyip Battle Score (Attack Potency, Speed, Durability, Combat Intelligence, Hax).
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Top Battle Score Characters
A quick, data-driven snapshot of the strongest characters based on the Enjoyip Battle Score framework. Try the Battle Simulator.
3 picks
RankCharacterBattle ScoreTier
1Meruem8.92high-meta
2Killua Zoldyck8.46mid
3Gon Freecss8.31mid
Battle Score is a composite metric designed for cross-franchise comparisons. It is not a canonical in-universe power level.
Gon Freecss vs Killua Zoldyck
Final Verdict
Winner: Killua Zoldyck — High Difficulty / Debatable
According to the Enjoyip Battle Score, Killua Zoldyck holds the overall advantage over Gon Freecss. While both are formidable fighters, Killua Zoldyck's higher total score (8.46 to 8.31) gives them the decisive edge in a neutral scenario.
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Gon Freecss vs Meruem
Final Verdict
Winner: Meruem — Low Difficulty
According to the Enjoyip Battle Score, Meruem holds the overall advantage over Gon Freecss. While both are formidable fighters, Meruem's higher total score (8.92 to 8.31) gives them the decisive edge in a neutral scenario.
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Killua Zoldyck vs Meruem
Final Verdict
Winner: Meruem — Mid Difficulty
According to the Enjoyip Battle Score, Meruem holds the overall advantage over Killua Zoldyck. While both are formidable fighters, Meruem's higher total score (8.92 to 8.46) gives them the decisive edge in a neutral scenario.
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