Hunter x Hunter (2011)

What is Hunter x Hunter (2011) about?

Hunter x Hunter (2011) is a TV anime series of 148 episodes animated by MADHOUSE, adapted from a manga. It aired from October 2, 2011 to September 24, 2014. AniList classifies it as action, adventure and fantasy.

Synopsis from AniList. The summary above it is written by FreeAnime.xyz from AniList's data.

Themes AniList users associate with it: Shounen, Super Power, Male Protagonist, Travel, Philosophy, Ensemble Cast, Martial Arts, Primarily Male Cast, Anthropomorphism, Primarily Teen Cast.

Main characters

Characters AniList lists in a main role, with spoiler-free notes.

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  Gon Freecss ゴン＝フリークス

  Main character

  Gon is the son of Ging Freecss, a legendary hunter whose current whereabouts are unknown. He never knew his father was alive, much less a hunter until he met Kite; a hunter who was also looking for Ging. From this point on, he became determined to find his father and decided to take the Hunter exam to do so.

  Japanese voice: Megumi Han

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  Killua Zoldyck キルア=ゾルディック

  Main character

  Killua is a member of the Zoldyck family, who are all legendary assassins. Since birth, he trained endlessly in the art of assassination. He eventually ran away from his family and profession to participate in the Hunter exam. He befriended Gon almost immediately and has loyally followed him since then.

  Japanese voice: Mariya Ise

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  Kurapika クラピカ

  Main character

  Kurapika is a member of the Kurta tribe who were massacred by the Phantom Troupe (The Spiders) 4 years prior the Hunter exam. The Kurta tribe was an isolated group of people whose eyes would turn scarlet when angered or excited.

  Japanese voice: Miyuki Sawashiro

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  Leorio Paradinight レオリオ・パラディナイト

  Main character

  Prior to the hunter exam, Leorio's close friend died to a curable illness, and Leorio was unable to save him due to his lack of money and knowledge. Because of this. he aims to become a doctor in order to help those without the money to pay for treatment.

  Japanese voice: Keiji Fujiwara

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  Hisoka Morow ヒソカ・モロウ

  Main character

  Notorious for his cruel and deceitful fighting ability, Hisoka has proven to be deadly. His deviousness and volatility have caused many opponents to have difficulty anticipating his next move, and this has led to him winning many battles.

  Japanese voice: Daisuke Namikawa

Supporting characters

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  Ging Freecss ジン・フリークス

  Supporting character

  A famous 2-star ancient ruins hunter and the father of Gon Freeccs. When Ging was a child, he left his home on Whale Island to become a hunter and did not return home for 10 years, carrying a young Gon whom he entrusted to Mito.

  Japanese voice: Rikiya Koyama

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  Illumi Zoldyck イルミ＝ゾルディック

  Supporting character

  Illumi is Killua's eldest brother. He is an experienced assassin, whom along with his father was responsible for Killua's training and upbringing.

  Japanese voice: Masaya Matsukaze

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  Chrollo Lucilfer クロロ・ルシルフル

  Supporting character

  Chrollo Lucilfer is a calm, young man, coming across as intelligent and charismatic. He seems to be a born leader, able to hold the Genei Ryodan (Phantom Troupe) together despite the volatile personalities that make up the group. He is also an incredibly skilled fighter.

  Japanese voice: Mamoru Miyano

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  Zeno Zoldyck ゼノ＝ゾルディック

  Supporting character

  Zeno Zoldyck is Killua's grandfather and Silva's father. A witty old man, his advancing age has not dampened his quick thinking and speed in battle.

  Japanese voice: Hiroshi Ootake

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  Silva Zoldyck シルバ＝ゾルディック

  Supporting character

  Silva is Killua's father. He is a silent, pensive figure, and Killua seems to rarely interact with him, although Killua does look up to him. He allows Killua to go along with Gon on their journey, but this is only so Killua would gain more experience when thrown out into the real world on his own.

  Japanese voice: Kouichi Yamadera

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  Feitan Portor フェイタン

  Supporting character

  A mysterious member of the Phantom Troupe, Feitan is attired in what one would expect from a bandit - dark clothes with a skullhead scarf that covers his mouth. Feitan seldom speaks, but when he does, there's usually a word missing.

  Japanese voice: Kappei Yamaguchi

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  Bonolenov Ndongo ボノレノフ゠ンドンゴ

  Supporting character

  Bonolenov is member number 13 of the Phantom Troupe. He dresses partially in rags and looks like a mummy. During the Yorknew City arc, his appearance was insignificant. During the Chimera Ant arc, he was seen fighting with the rest of the Phantom Troupe against the Chimera ants.

  Japanese voice: Choo

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  Franklin Bordeaux フランクリン

  Supporting character

  A hulking, Frankensteinian monster is what Franklin (Furankurin) appears to be, complete with scars and sewn-up wounds that ravage his face. It does seem though, that beneath his harsh exterior lies a small, caring spot in his character, as Franklin acts as a caregiver to Shizuku, and shows concern of her well-being.

  Japanese voice: Hidenobu Kiuchi

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  Kortopi コルトピ

  Supporting character

  As one of the members of the Phantom Troupe, the most distinctive thing about Kortopi is his haggard appearance. A thick and messy mane of hair flops down his face, obscuring everything except for an occasional glimpse of his eyeball.

  Japanese voice: Shinya Hamazoe

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  Machi Komacine マチ゠コマチネ

  Supporting character

  Not known to show much emotion, Machi seems to be one of the coldest members of the Phantom Troupe. The only person she has shown some feeling towards was Chrollo. Hisoka seems to have an occasional interest with her, although it's hard to see whether it's genuine, given Hisoka's unpredictability.

  Japanese voice: Rena Maeda

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  Nobunaga Hazama ノブナガ＝ハザマ

  Supporting character

  Like one of the ronin warriors in Edo period Japan, Nobunaga comes complete with a long Japanese sword that he uses with great finesse and skill. Nobunaga's speciality is the unparalleled use of the sword in executing enemies.

  Japanese voice: Naoya Uchida

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  Shalnark Ryuseih シャルナーク=リュウセイ

  Supporting character

  From his appearance, Shalnark seems to be a guileless and normal boy. However, see him in action with the rest of the Phantom Troupe and that thought is dispelled.

  Japanese voice: Noriko Hidaka