Hunter x Hunter (2011)
Original title: HUNTER×HUNTER
Hunter x Hunter is a 2011 Japanese-language animation series. It stars Megumi Han, Mariya Ise and Issei Futamata.
Gon Freecss grew up believing his father was dead. When he learns that Ging is alive and a celebrated Hunter, an elite explorer and adventurer, the boy sets out to pass the brutal Hunter Examination and track him down. Yoshihiro Togashi's story, animated across 148 episodes by Madhouse, starts as a bright coming-of-age adventure and steadily deepens into something stranger and darker, with a combat system built on personalized Nen abilities. Gon collects loyal friends along the way, among them the composed Killua and the driven Kurapika, in a shonen epic known for outthinking its own genre.
Quick answers
What is Hunter x Hunter about?
Gon Freecss grew up believing his father was dead. When he learns that Ging is alive and a celebrated Hunter, an elite explorer and adventurer, the boy sets out to pass the brutal Hunter Examination and track him down. Yoshihiro Togashi's story, animated across 148 episodes by Madhouse, starts as a bright coming-of-age adventure and steadily deepens into something stranger and darker, with a combat system built on personalized Nen abilities. Gon collects loyal friends along the way, among them the composed Killua and the driven Kurapika, in a shonen epic known for outthinking its own genre.
When was Hunter x Hunter released?
Hunter x Hunter was released on 2 October 2011.
How many episodes does Hunter x Hunter have?
Hunter x Hunter has 148 episodes across 3 seasons.
Where can I watch Hunter x Hunter?
Hunter x Hunter is available on Adult Swim, Crunchyroll Premium, Crunchyroll Premium (Via Prime), Hulu, Netflix and Peacock.
Where to watch Hunter x Hunter
Stream: Adult Swim, Crunchyroll Premium, Crunchyroll Premium (Via Prime), Hulu, Netflix, Peacock, Peacock Premium, Prime Video
Watch free: Amazon Freevee, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV
Rent: Google Play
Buy: Amazon, AppleTV, Fandango at Home, Google Play
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Cast
- Megumi Han as Gon (voice)
- Mariya Ise as Killua (voice)
- Issei Futamata as Narrator (voice)
- Keiji Fujiwara as Leorio (voice)
- Miyuki Sawashiro as Kurapika (voice)
- Daisuke Namikawa as Hisoka (voice)
- Noriko Hidaka as Shalnark (voice)
- Yuya Murakami as Umori (voice)
- Takahiko Sakaguma as Nomdieu (voice)
- Mina Tominaga as Melody (voice)
- Miho Arakawa as Shizuku (voice)
- Tomoya Kawai as Referee (voice)
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A few thoughts on Hunter x Hunter
Ambitious shonen adventure has strong company. Rurouni Kenshin brings wandering-swordsman heart and escalating duels in comics. Death Note matches the series at its most cerebral and ruthless, a battle of wits rather than muscle. And the Cowboy Bebop soundtrack carries the same globe-trotting, genre-hopping cool, jumping between bluesy calm and full-throttle chase.
Shonen epics that put a young fighter through brutal training and tournaments
Gon's road runs through the punishing Hunter Exam and fights that keep raising the bar. These long shonen sagas share that climb, sending determined kids into escalating battles, harsh mentors and rival cliques where every arc demands a new level of strength. Big power-ups, bigger stakes, and friendships forged in combat.
Fights decided by clever use of a rule-bound power system
Hunter x Hunter is famous for Nen, a magic system with strict rules that reward brains over brawn. These pick winners the same way, through card duels, digital avatars and conjured weapons where victory goes to whoever exploits the mechanics best. The thrill is the strategy, not just the shouting.
Landmark shonen manga to read next
Yoshihiro Togashi's manga is where Hunter x Hunter's darkest turns live, uncut by the anime. If the drawn page is your thing, these classics deliver: a death-dealing notebook, a wandering swordsman, cosmic myth and a tuxedoed sweeper of Tokyo, all foundational reading for anyone hooked on the genre.
Adventures with a loyal band of friends and a long road ahead
Gon rarely travels alone, gathering Killua, Kurapika and others who make the journey matter. These share that heart, sending heroes across sprawling worlds with comrades who carry the story as much as the fights do. Expect big casts, hard-won bonds and quests that stretch far past a single victory.