Hunter x Hunter
Epic adventure manga and anime following young Gon Freecss as he becomes a Hunter to find his father.
Category
Anime/Manga
Release Year
1998
Origin
Japan
Tags
adventureshounenfantasyfriendshipcoming-of-agesupernatural
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Hunter x Hunter
Aliases
HxH, Hunter Hunter, 繝上Φ繧ｿ繝ｼﾃ励ワ繝ｳ繧ｿ繝ｼ
Type
Manga/Anime Series
Release Year
1998
Status
Ongoing (Irregular)
Origin
Japan
Region
Japan
Creation Information
Creator
Yoshihiro Togashi
Publisher
Shogakukan (Manga), Various (Anime)
Original Work
Manga
Genre
Adventure, Fantasy, Shounen, Supernatural, Action
Content Information
Synopsis
Young Gon Freecss discovers his father is a legendary Hunter and embarks on a journey to become a Hunter himself, making lifelong friends and facing incredible challenges.
Main Characters
Gon Freecss, Killua Zoldyck, Kurapika, Leorio Paradinight, Hisoka Morow
Setting
Fantasy world with modern elements, various locations including Hunter Association facilities, mysterious islands, and dangerous territories
Themes
Friendship, determination, moral ambiguity, coming of age, the price of power, family bonds
Target Audience
Shounen demographic, adventure and fantasy fans
Characters
Gon Freecss
Protagonist/Hunter
Optimistic and determined young boy who becomes a Hunter to find his father Ging....
Protagonist/Hunter
Killua Zoldyck
Assassin/HunterZoldyck Family (former), Independent HunterMale12 (start), 14 (current)
Former assassin from the infamous Zoldyck family who becomes Gon's best friend and loyal companion.
Abilities: Assassination techniques, Lightning/Electricity manipulation, Godspeed...
Quotes:
"The moment someone is willing to kill for another person, they are no longer human."
""I am Killua Zoldyck.""
"Being a good person doesn't guarantee you'll live a good life."
character
Hisoka Morow
Magician/HunterIndependent, Former Phantom TroupeMale28
Mysterious and dangerous magician obsessed with fighting strong opponents, particularly Gon.
Abilities: Bungee Gum, Texture Surprise, Playing card combat...
Quotes:
"My greatest pleasure comes when such people buckle to their knees and I look down upon their disbelieving faces as their plans fail."
""I am Hisoka Morow.""
"The spider must die for the butterfly to be born."
character
Chrollo Lucilfer
Phantom Troupe LeaderPhantom TroupeMale26
Charismatic leader of the infamous Phantom Troupe, responsible for the Kurta clan massacre.
Abilities: Skill Hunter, Stolen abilities, Strategic genius...
Quotes:
"I'm not saying this as the leader of the Phantom Troupe, but as Chrollo Lucilfer."
""I am Chrollo Lucilfer.""
"The spider's legs are meant to be sacrificed if it means the head will survive."
character
Meruem
Chimera Ant KingChimera AntsMale40 days (at death)
The most powerful Chimera Ant, born to rule and initially viewing humans as inferior food.
Abilities: Immense physical power, Aura Synthesis, Photographic memory...
Quotes:
"I was born to be a king. But what does it mean to be a king?"
""I am Meruem.""
"The strong survive and the weak perish. That is the law of nature."
character
Isaac Netero
Hunter Association ChairmanHunter AssociationMaleOver 100
Former Chairman of the Hunter Association, legendary martial artist who sacrificed himself to defeat Meruem.
Abilities: 100-Type Guanyin Bodhisattva, Incredible martial arts, Zero Hand...
Quotes:
"You believe I cannot pray with a single arm? A prayer comes from the heart."
""I am Isaac Netero.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
character
Komugi
Gungi ChampionIndependentFemaleUnknown (young adult)
Blind Gungi champion who becomes the most important person to Meruem, changing his worldview.
Abilities: Gungi mastery, Strategic genius, Pure heart...
Quotes:
"I'm not going anywhere. This is where I belong."
""I am Komugi.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
character
Alluka Zoldyck
Zoldyck Family MemberZoldyck FamilyFemaleUnknown (child)
Killua's younger sister with mysterious wish-granting powers that come with dangerous conditions.
Abilities: Wish granting, Reality manipulation, Nanika possession...
Quotes:
"Big brother Killua is the best!"
""I am Alluka Zoldyck.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
character
Media Forms
Comics
Original manga series published in Weekly Shonen Jump
Animated Series
Two anime adaptations (1999 and 2011), various OVAs
Video Games
Multiple video game adaptations across various platforms
Merchandise
Figures, clothing, accessories, collectibles, trading cards
Books
Art books, character guides, databooks, light novels
Digital Content
Mobile games, digital manga, streaming content
Commercial Information
Sales
Over 84 million copies sold worldwide
Revenue
Hundreds of millions from manga, anime, and merchandise
Awards
Seiun Award for Best Science Fiction Comic, various anime awards
Critical Reception
Widely praised for complex storytelling, character development, and innovative power system
Cultural Impact
Considered one of the greatest shounen manga, influenced many subsequent series
Licensing
Licensed globally for manga, anime, and merchandise distribution
Fan Culture
Fanbase
Global community of manga and anime enthusiasts
Communities
Reddit communities, Discord servers, fan forums, social media groups
Events
Anime conventions, cosplay competitions, fan gatherings
Quotes
It takes a mere second for treasure to turn to trash, The moment you think of giving up, think of the reason why you held on so long
Memes
Hiatus jokes, Gon's transformation, Killua's expressions, Hisoka's obsession
Fan Art
Extensive fan art community, character illustrations, scene recreations
Fan Projects
Fan animations, music videos, cosplay builds, fan fiction
Collectibles
Official figures, custom artwork, rare manga volumes
Historical Development
1998
Hunter x Hunter manga begins serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump
1999
First anime adaptation by Nippon Animation begins
2001
First anime series concludes, OVAs continue the story
2011
New anime adaptation by Madhouse begins with improved animation
2014
Second anime adaptation concludes after 148 episodes
2018
Manga returns from hiatus with new chapters
2022
Latest manga chapters released after another hiatus period
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