
Hunter x Hunter(2011)
Gon, a young boy who lives on Whale Island, dreams of becoming a Hunter like his father, who left when Gon was still young.


Gon Freecss discovers that the father he had always been told was dead was actually alive the whole time. Ging is a famous Hunter: an individual who has proven themself an elite member of humanity. Gon becomes determined to follow in his father's footsteps, pass the rigorous Hunter Examination.

Junko Takeuchi
Gon Freecss (voice)

Kanako Mitsuhashi
Killua Zoldyck (voice)

Yuki Kaida
Kurapika (voice)

Hozumi Goda
Leorio Paradinight (voice)

Hiroki Takahashi
Hisoka Morow (voice)
Shiori Ohta
Baise (voice)

Tanuki Sugino
Bendot (voice)

Yoshikazu Nagano
Chrollo Lucilfer (voice)

Urara Takano
Illumi Zoldyck (voice)

Akari Hibino
Feitan (voice)
Hunter x Hunter is a sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure, animation, comedy, drama series that first aired in 1999 exploring themes of martial arts, assassin, virtual reality, training, friendship, revenge. Created by Yoshihiro Togashi, it stars Junko Takeuchi, Kanako Mitsuhashi, Yuki Kaida. Gon Freecss discovers that the father he had always been told was dead was actually alive the whole time. Ging is a famous Hunter: an individual who has proven themself an elite member of humanity. Gon becomes determined to follow in his father's footsteps, pass the rigorous Hunter Examination.
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