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Hunter x Hunter

Gon Freecss is a young boy living on Whale Island. He learns from "Hunter" Kite, that his father, who he was told was dead, is still alive somewhere as a top "Hunter," risking his life to seek unknown items, such as hidden treasures, curiosa, exotic living creatures, etc. Gon decides to become a professional Hunter and leaves the island. To become a Hunter, he must pass the Hunter Examination, where he meets and befriends three other applicants: Kurapika, Leorio and Killua. Can Gon pass this formidable hurdle, the Hunter Examination, to become "the Best Hunter in the World" and eventually meet his father?

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Cast & Crew See All

Issei Futamata
Narrator
Megumi Han
Gon Freecss
Cristina Valenzuela
Killua Zoldyck

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Departure × and × Friends

Sun, Apr 17, 201623 mins

Twelve-year-old Gon Freecss catches Whale Island's monster fish, the "Master of the Swamp" to gain permission from his Aunt Mito Freecss to take the Hunter Exam. Aboard the ship going to the location of the examination, Gon impresses the Captain when he predicts a violent storm approaching and meets Leorio and Kurapika.

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Awards

  • 2017 - BTVA Anime Dub Television/OVA Voice Acting Award - Best Male Vocal Performance in an Anime Television Series/OVA in a Supporting Role - winner
  • 2017 - BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award - Best Male Vocal Performance in an Anime Television Series/OVA in a Supporting Role - winner
  • 2020 - Decade Award - Anime of The Decade - nominated

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