TV-Series
Description
Gon Freecss, a young boy raised on Whale Island, discovers that his father, Ging Freecss, whom he believed to be dead, is actually alive and one of the world’s most renowned Hunters. Hunters are elite individuals licensed to track down secret treasures, rare beasts, or even other individuals. Determined to follow in his father’s footsteps, Gon leaves his home to take the Hunter Exam, a grueling series of tests that assess physical, mental, and moral capabilities. During the exam, Gon befriends three other aspiring Hunters: Kurapika, a member of the Kurta Clan seeking vengeance against the Phantom Troupe for the massacre of his people; Leorio Paradinight, a medical student with a sharp tongue and a hidden compassionate side; and Killua Zoldyck, a skilled assassin from a notorious family who struggles to break free from his dark upbringing.

After overcoming the challenges of the Hunter Exam, the group embarks on separate yet interconnected journeys. Gon and Killua focus on honing their abilities, training under the guidance of Wing, a skilled Nen user. Nen, a life energy-based system, becomes central to their growth, allowing them to unlock extraordinary powers. Meanwhile, Kurapika joins the Nostrade family as a bodyguard to infiltrate the Phantom Troupe, while Leorio pursues his medical studies, occasionally reuniting with his friends.

The narrative expands as Gon and Killua venture into the dangerous world of the Greed Island video game, created by Ging, to uncover clues about his whereabouts. Their journey leads them to the Chimera Ant arc, where they confront a species of humanoid ants threatening humanity. This arc delves into themes of morality, evolution, and the consequences of power, as the protagonists face the Ant King, Meruem, whose complex relationship with a human girl, Komugi, adds depth to the conflict.

The series culminates in the Election arc, where Gon’s actions during the Chimera Ant arc have severe repercussions, prompting a search for a cure. The Hunter Association holds an election to choose a new chairman, intertwining political intrigue with personal stakes. Throughout the series, the characters’ growth, relationships, and individual goals are explored, creating a rich tapestry of adventure, friendship, and self-discovery. The narrative balances episodic arcs with overarching themes, maintaining a cohesive yet dynamic structure.
Information
Hunter × Hunter
ハンター×ハンター
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 148
Movie/Episode length: 24 min.
Date: 10/02/2011 – 10/24/2014
Categories
Genre
AdventureDramaFighting ShounenComedy
Settings
Fantasy
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Journey x And x Friends
2Test x Of x Tests
3Rivals x for x Survival
4Hope x And x Ambition
5Hisoka x Is x Sneaky
6A x Surprising x Challenge!
7Showdown x On The x Airship
8Decision x By x Majority?
9Beware x Of x Prisoners
10Trick x To The x Trick
11Trouble x With The x Gamble!
12Last x Test Of x Resolve!
13Letter x From x Gon
14Hit x The x Target
15Explosion x Of x Deception!
16Defeat x And x Disgrace
17Trap x In The x Hole
18Big x Time x Interview
19Can't Win x And x Can't Lose
20Baffling x Turn Of x Events!
21Some x Brother x Trouble
22A x Dangerous x Watchdog!
23The x Guard's x Duty!
24The x Zoldyck x Family!
25Can't See x If x You're Blind!
26Then x And x After!
27Arrival x At The x Arena
28Nen x And x "Nen"
29Awakening x And x Potential!
30Fierce x And x Ferocious
31Destiny x And x Tenacity
32A x Surprising x Win
33An x Empty x Threat
34Power x To x Avenge
35The x True x Pass
36A Big Debt x And x A Small Kick
37Ging x And x Gon
38Reply x From x Dad
39Wish x And x Promise
40Nen x Users x Unite?
41Gathering x Of x Heroes
42Defend x And x Attack
43A x Shocking x Tragedy
44Buildup x To A x Fierce Battle
45Restraint x And x Vow
46Chasing x And x Waiting
47Condition x And x Condition
48Very x Sharp x Eye
49Pursuit x And x Analysis
50Ally x And x Sword
51A x Brutal x Battlefield
52Assault x And x Impact
53Fake x And x Psyche
54Fortunes x Aren't x Right?
55Allies x And x Lies
56Beloved x And x Beleaguered
57Initiative x And x Law
58Signal x To x Retreat
59Bid x And x Haste
60End x And x Beginning
61Invitation x And x Friend
62Reality x And x Raw
63A x Hard x Master
64Strengthen x And x Threaten
65Evil Fist x And x Rock-Paper-Scissors
66Strategy x And x Scheme
6715 x 15
68Pirates x And x Guesses
69A x Heated x Showdown
70Guts x And x Courage
71Bargain x And x Deal
72Chase x And x Chance
73Insanity x And x Sanity
74Victor x And x Loser
75Ging's Friends x And x True Friends
76Reunion x And x Understanding
77Unease x And x Sighting
78Very x Rapid x Reproduction
79No x Good x NGL
80Evil x And x Terrible
81The x Fight x Begins
82Kite x And x Slots
83Inspiration x To x Evolve
84A x Fated x Awakening
85Light x And x Darkness
86Promise x And x Reunion
87Duel x And x Escape
88Rock-Paper-Scissors x And x Weakness
89Compassion x And x Strength
90Interest x And x Curse
91The Strong x And x The Weak
92One Wish x And x Two Promises
93Date x With x Palm
94Friend x And x Journey
95Grudge x And x Dread
96Ax Lawless x Home
97Carnage x And x Devastation
98Infiltration x And x Selection
99Combination x And x Evolution
100Tracking x And x Pursuit
101Ikalgo x And x Lightning
102Power x And x Games
103Check x And x Mate
104Doubt x And x Hesitation
105Resolve x And x Awakening
106Knov x And x Morel
107Return x And x Retire
108Gungi x Of x Komugi
109Taking Stock x And x Taking Action
110Confusion x And x Expectation
111Charge x And x Invade
112Monster x And x Monster
113An x Indebted x Insect
114Divide x And x Conquer
115Duty x And x Question
116Revenge x And x Recovery
117Insult x And x Payback
118A x False x Rage
119Strong x Or x Weak
120Fake x And x Real
121Defeat x And x Dignity
122Pose x And x Name
123Centipede x And x Memory
124Breakdown x And x Awakening
125Great Power x And x Ultimate Power
126Zero x And x Rose
127Hostility x And x Determination
128Unparalleled Joy x And x Unconditional Love
129Formidable Enemy x And x Clear Objective
130Magic x To x Destroy
131Anger x And x Light
132Flash x And x Start
133Deadline x To x Live
134The World x Is x That Person
135This Person x And x This Moment
136Homecoming x And x True Name
137Debate x Among x Zodiacs
138Request x And x Wish
139Alluka x And x Something
140Join Battle x And x Open Battle
141Magician x And x Butler
142Needles x And x Debt
143Sin x And x Claw
144Approval x And x Coalition
145Defeat x and x reunion
146Chairman x And x Release
147Salvation x And x Future
148Past x And x Future
Cast
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Staff
  • Director
    Hiroshi Kōjina
  • Script
    Yasushi Hirano
    Shoji Yonemura
    Tsutomu Kamishiro
    Mitsutaka Hirota
    Atsushi Maekawa
    Fumiyo Sakai
  • Episode Director
    Masaharu Tomoda
    Kenichi Takeshita
    Akira Hayashi
    Yukiyo Teramoto
    Junichi Fujise
    Kenichi Kawamura
    Daisuke Yoshida
    Naomi Nakayama
    Seung Wook Woo
    migmi
    Tomoya Takahashi
    Kazuhiro Maeda
    Tetsuo Yajima
    Hiroyasu Aoki
    Chie Yamashiro
    Tomoya Tanaka
    Hun Pyo Hong
    Shin'ichirō Ushijima
    Masaki Matsumura
    Min Sun Kim
  • Music
    Yoshihisa Hirano
  • Character Design
    Takahiro Yoshimatsu
    Indori Bokujo
  • Art
    Masumi Nishikawa
    Yuka Okamoto
    Mio Isshiki
    Hiromichi Tanigawa
    Harumi Sonoda
    Yūta Sekigawa
    Yurie Nomura
    Takao Makino
    Kousuke Yumoto
  • Animation Director
    Takahiro Yoshimatsu
    Mika Takahashi
    Tomohiro Koyama
    Daisuke Yoshida
    Takahiko Abiru
    Noriyoshi Yamazaki
    Yoshihiro Kanno
    Min Seop Shin
    Mai Ishii
    Mayumi Fukushi
    Makoto Makabe
    Gi Nam Kim
    Tomoyuki Kanno
    Kil Yong Jang
    Satoshi Tasaki
    Boo Hee Lee
    Tomoko Mori
    Jin Woo Woo
    Jang Hee Kyu
    Chang Hee Won
    Hyun-Jung Lee
  • Director of Photography
    Hiroshi Inoue
    Kazuya Arahata
    Hironobu Hatanaka
  • Producer
    Toshio Nakatani
    Akira Shinohara
    Manabu Tamura
    Tomoko Yoshino
    Tetsuto Motoyasu
    Naoki Iwasa
  • Series Composition
    Tsutomu Kamishiro
    Atsushi Maekawa
  • Storyboard
    Satoshi Nishimura
    Masaharu Tomoda
    Toshiya Niidome
    Mariko Oka
    Junichi Sakata
    Hiroshi Takeuchi
    Hiroyuki Yano
    Yūzō Satō
    Akira Hayashi
    Yukiyo Teramoto
    Kenichi Kawamura
    Akira Mano
    Takahiro Umehara
    Masanori Shino
    Hiroshi Kōjina
    Daisuke Yoshida
    Yuichiro Hayashi
    Masatoshi Hakata
    Tarou Iwasaki
    Naomi Nakayama
    Tomohiko Ito
    Hiroyuki Shimazu
    migmi
    Kazuhiro Maeda
    Tetsuo Yajima
    Hiroyasu Aoki
    Chie Yamashiro
    Satomi Fujiyama
    Shin'ichirō Ushijima
    Masaki Matsumura
    Yoshitada Kuba
    Hajime Azuma
  • Unit Director
    Daisuke Yoshida
    Tomohiko Ito
    Hiroyasu Aoki
    Chie Yamashiro
    Shin'ichirō Ushijima
  • Original creator
  • Art Director
    Mio Isshiki
  • Chief Animation Director
    Takahiro Yoshimatsu
  • Sound Director
    Tomoaki Yamada
  • Executive producer
Production
  • Animation Production
    Madhouse
  • Production
    Madhouse
    Shueisha
    VAP
    Nippon Television Network
Music
Opening
Ep. 1-26
“departure!”
Ep. 27-49
“departure! -second version-”
Ep. 50-58
“departure!”
Ep. 59-75
“departure!”
Ep. 76
“departure! -second version-”
Ep. 136-147
“departure!”
Ending
Ep. 1-26
Ep. 27-58
“Hunting for Your Dream.”
Ep. 59-75
“REASON”
Ep. 76
“Nagareboshi☆KIRARI”
Ep. 99-136
“Hyōri Ittai" (表裏一体)”
Ep. 137
“Hyouri Ittai -second version" (表裏一体)”
“REASON”
“departure!”
Insert songs
Ep. 57