Gon Freecss is a young boy who discovers that his father, whom he believed to be absent from his life, is actually a renowned Hunter, part of an elite group capable of exploring the most dangerous places, tracking criminals, searching for treasures, and carrying out extraordinary missions. Determined to follow in his footsteps and understand why he chose this life, Gon decides to take the Hunter Exam. Along the way, he becomes friends with Killua, Kurapika, and Leorio, and is drawn into trials, battles, and adventures that gradually reveal the complexity and dangers of the world around him.
Manga
1998
Action
Adventure
Comedy
Fantasy
Crime
War
Martial arts
Philosophy
Shōnen
Political
Hunter x Hunter
HUNTER×HUNTER
- Kana Publisher
- Yoshihiro Togashi Writer
- Yoshihiro Togashi Artist
Details
- Type
- Manga
- Release
- 1998-03-03
- Original title
- HUNTER×HUNTER
- Countries
- JP
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Crime, War, Martial arts, Philosophy, Shōnen, Political
- Status
- Ongoing
Synopsis
Hunter x Hunter
Volumes
Volumes (38)
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Volume 1
Gon might be a country boy, but he has high aspirations. Despite his Aunt Mito's protests, Gon decides to follow in his father's footsteps and become a legendary Hunter. The Hunter hopefuls begin their journey by storm-tossed ship, where Gon meets Leorio and Kurapika, the only other applicants who aren't devastated by bouts of seasickness. Having survived the terrors of the high seas, Gon and his companions now have to prove their worth in a variety of tests in order to find the elusive Exam Hall. And once they get there, will they ever leave alive...?
Volume 2
The story develops as new secondary characters appear. One can notice above all the mysterious Hisoka whose power seems unlimited and the motivations, unexpected.
Volume 3
The trials that, one after another, stand before the candidates for the Hunter title allow us to discover the character and often troubled past of each. We learn that Kirua is truly from a family of professional killers and that he can be as strong as he is cruel!
Volume 4
The fourth and penultimate round of trials is a man hunt. Each participant plays a dual role: hunter and prey. Unfortunately for Gon, he has to chase the ruthless Hisoka, and he cannot afford any mistakes: he has already been spared once, and he certainly won't be spared a second time!
Volume 5
The final round has finally arrived! The members of a killer family do not need friends. After hearing his brother's cruel words, Kirua was disqualified. Accompanied by Leolio and Kurapika, Gon heads to Kukuru Mountain, the homeland of his friend Kirua whom he wants to save. But, they are not at the end of their surprises!
Volume 6
Leolio and Kurapika went on their side, while Gon and Kirua stayed together. Nevertheless, they met in six months' time in York Shin City, for the big auction on 1 September. The condition of Hisoka. The heavenly tower, where terrible battles are taking place, is a sacred place that stands as far as the sky can see. Gon's aim is to follow a warrior training to be able to return to Hisoka what he borrowed! Arriving on the 50th floor of the tower, Gon and Kirua meet Zushi, a student of the school of kung fu Shingen. But what does the word ren is?
Volume 7
The ban on using 'nen' is over! A promise kept for 2 months! The real training can begin! Hisoka demanded that Gon win a match in his 200th-floor group before he could face him. But the members of this group are targeting the newcomers. After taking Zushi hostage, they threaten Gon and Kirua... ! !
Volume 8
Finding his father is the first task for Gon, who has become a Hunter! Back on Whale Island with Kirua, he receives a box that Jin left for him, and it contains three mysterious objects...?!
Volume 9
Gon, Kirua, Leolio, and Kurapika find themselves caught between the organizers of the York Shin City auction and the Phantom Troupe! Kurapika is on the trail of his people's murderers, but will he really be up to the task?
Volume 10
The auction went wrong: Kurapika lost some of his new companions and now alone faced one of the members of the ghost brigade. Gon, Kirua and Leolio finally found each other and were busy gathering the money needed to buy the mysterious game "Green Island".
Volume 11
It is total chaos in York Shin City. After his victory over Uvôguine, Kurapika is actively sought by the Phantom Troupe. At the same time, Gon and Kirua have been captured and find themselves powerless against their terrible jailer, Nobunaga. The auction has resumed, but once again, not everything goes as planned...
Volume 12
The corpses of the "spiders" were fake! Gon and his companions learn this from Hisoka. Kurapika's revenge has not been achieved, and the burden weighing on him remains very present. Gon wants to try to stop the brigade and thereby curb his friend's impulses.
Volume 13
Even with his head cut off, the spider continues to walk... Kurapika finally captures the brigade's leader, but the latter reveals to him that the brigade will continue to exist, even without its leader. However, would Kurapika be willing to bet on the leader's life as a hostage to save Gon and Kirua?!
Volume 14
"Enjoy!". This is the only message Jin left to Gon who has finally entered the game Greed Island. At the heart of an unknown universe, Gon and Kirua only have one leitmotiv: go forward. They then meet other players but one of them attacks Kirua...!
Volume 15
Jin Freecss, the valiant hunter. It is to meet the father he has never seen that Gen decides to become a hunter. He successfully passes all the trials of the very difficult exam and finally becomes a hunter. In search of clues left by his father, Gen, accompanied by Kirua, acquires Greed Island in York Shin City, the legendary game specialized for hunters. They enter the game created by Jin and his companions but quickly realize that not everything is as easy as it seems.
Volume 16
In the York Shin City game, Biscuit advises Gon and Kirua to head to Masadora to acquire spell cards. Finally arriving at the said location, they must leave, exhausted, for the rock quarry and retrace the same path without deviation by digging a tunnel. Biscuit hopes this will increase their physical, mental strength, and resistance.
Volume 17
In order to obtain the map of "the Tsubo coast," Gon, Kirua, and Hisoka start a game of dodgeball. Faced with the impressive Laser and his terrible attacks, they have a hard time maintaining the advantage. Off the field, Gon takes the opportunity to think of a counterattack that would allow him to take down Laser and achieve an undeniable victory. But for that, he needs Kirua, the only partner in whom he can have complete trust...
Volume 18
The fight between Bommer and Gon will begin, despite the difference of experience and strength that separates them, Gon feels able to beat him, but for this the young hunter needs his opponent to use all the faculties in his possession. The bet is risky, but Gon is determined to try all for all.
Volume 19
Fifty men a day to feed. The queen of the Ant Chimeras, who is preparing to give birth to the king, needs to eat more and more. Kaito, sensing the existence of potentially very dangerous living beings, takes Gon and Kirua to NGL, an autonomous state housing a mysterious ecological organization. Manga.
Volume 20
Defeat Knuckle and Shoot and steal the seal... !! Time limit: one month !! This is the condition imposed by Netero for Gon and Kirua to return to NGL. Our friends return to Biscuit and follow intensive training. At NGL, the expeditionary body takes action, but...?!
Volume 21
The threat of the Chimera Ants is spreading. The ants proclaim themselves kings and queens one after another and attack the world. While the members of the Phantom Troupe are busy hunting the one who claims to be the queen in their lands, Gon infiltrates East Gorutô to deliver Kaito.
Volume 22
The threat of the Kimeras Ants is spreading! Deformed ants self-proclaimed kings or queens one after the other and attack the world. As the members of the phantom brigade work to chase away the one who claims to be queen on their lands, Gon enters the East Gorutô to deliver Kaito!!
Volume 23
The Hunters enter Gorutô and prepare to fight the king. While Gon remains hidden, Kirua goes out scouting. But he is discovered by the enemy and is attacked. Being observed very closely, he cannot act as he wishes.
Volume 24
After long believing his father was dead, young Gon discovers that he is apparently still alive, but more importantly, that he is a Hunter. Determined to follow these traces, he attempts to pass the very difficult annual Hunter exam.
Volume 25
The assault on the royal palace has begun!! Gon and his friends arrived via the central staircase. At the same time, the president descends from the heavens. But Yupî is waiting for the intruders, which was not expected! Gon's team adapts as best as possible. The fight to the death begins!
Volume 26
Gon, who belongs to the prestigious Brotherhood of bounty hunters, continues mission on mission.
Volume 27
Facing Yupî, Knuckle finds himself in a dead end, but thanks to Kirua's lightning attack, he narrowly escapes! He must act quickly and re-engages in the battle. At the same time, Gon, who is by Komugi's bedside, sees...?!
Volume 28
The battle between the Chimera Ants and humans intensifies. Far from the royal palace, the King and Netero engage in a fierce battle with the most unexpected outcome!! Meanwhile, Kirua reunites with Pamu, who was worried about Gon. However, Pamu's attitude remains partially incomprehensible...
Volume 29
The king was able to be revived thanks to Yupî and Pufu, but his memory is temporarily confused. Pufu would like to take the opportunity to eliminate the bothersome Komugi. But the hunters are there to protect her!! Meanwhile, Gon went to find Kaito, but he is stunned by Pitô's revelations...
Volume 30
The duel between Pufu and the king continues while the king has still not recovered the memory. On the other hand, the king goes to meet Werrufin after touching him with his "in". Accumulated, Werrufin delivers a single word that awakens the king's memory. Moreover, Pâmu reveals the truth about the bomb used against the king!!
Volume 31
The elections for the new president have begun, but the machinations of Vice President Parisuton complicate the smooth running of the event. On the other hand, Kirua tries to save Gon, who is in critical condition, which is why he goes back to his parents' house to call on Aruka. But what is Aruka's true ability?!
Volume 32
Only four candidates remain in the running for the election of the new president. Vice-president Parisuton, Mizaisutomu, Chiidoru, and Leolio... Who will be elected from this mix of conspiracies and ambitions? Meanwhile, Kirua and Aruka arrive to Gon. Will they be able to heal him?!
Volume 33
The son of former President Netero, Beyond, seeks to reach the hidden continent despite the ban. Because of this, the hunters' association receives an order to hunt him down... However, a twist of fate occurs, as he surrenders himself to the members of the Jûnishin! What could he possibly have in mind?
Volume 34
Hisoka and Kuroro fight to death in the arena of the heavenly tower!! Kuroro deploys new faculties and pushes Hisoka into his last entrenchments. Who will come out victorious of this duel at the top?! Kurapika, along with Kakin's heir princes, has embarked on the ship that is to lead them to the hidden continent. But barely the moorings dropped, suspicious deaths are revealed...
Volume 35
On the ship, the heirs to the throne of the Kingdom of Kakin are about to engage in a merciless war for their father's succession. Kurapika is assigned to protect the 14th prince, but as soon as the anchor is raised, the first victims appear. Furthermore, one of the bodyguards seems to be manipulated?!
Volume 36
Following in his father's footsteps, Gon leaves his village to take the difficult Hunter exam. Along the way, Gon makes friends. But will they survive the first trial against particularly dangerous participants?! If some opponents prove merciless from the start, others like Hisoka the Magician show a cruelty that is at least worrying...
Volume 37
It is by sensing threatening vibrations that Kurapika advances the Nen training sessions he is giving to the next stage. Meanwhile, each prince advances his pawns on his side, and the succession war becomes increasingly serious. Finally, in the lower levels of the ship, the Ghost Brigade finds itself involved in a conflict between mafia clans...
Volume 38
On board the ship en route to the hidden continent, the conflict between the three factions of the Kakin Mafia is intensifying. Two clans ally and the members of the Ghost Brigade, in pursuit of Hisoka, take part in this struggle by launching the hunt for the Ei-I clan. And it is in the middle of all this that Nobunaga remembers the circumstances of the formation of the Ghost Brigade...
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