Hunter × Hunter is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yoshihiro Togashi. In 1999, Hunter × Hunter was adapted into a 62-episode anime television. His work, particularly the manga's theme of a young boy searching for his father. In basically every relevant aesthetic metric, Hunter x Hunter triumphs.

() Original run October 2, 2011 – September 24, 2014 Episodes 148 () Related media • (2013) • (2013) Hunter × Hunter (: ハンター×ハンター,: Hantā Hantā, abbreviated: HxH) is a Japanese series written and illustrated. Zhenschini intim di. It has been serialized in magazine since March 16, 1998, although the manga has frequently gone on extended hiatuses since 2006. As of October 2018, 380 chapters have been collected into 36 volumes. The story focuses on a young boy named, who discovers that his father, who he was told had left him at a young age, is actually a world renowned, a licensed profession for those who specialize in, but are not limited to fantastic pursuits such as locating rare or unidentified animal species, treasure hunting, surveying unexplored enclaves, or hunting down lawless individuals. In short, being a hunter is roughly the same as being a professional at a certain profession while being able to utilize the power system within the anime called Nen. Despite being abandoned by his father, Gon departs upon a journey to follow in his footsteps, pass the rigorous Hunter Examination, and eventually find his father.

Along the way, Gon meets various other Hunters, including main cast members Kurapika, Leorio, and Killua, and also encounters the paranormal. The original inspiration for the manga came from Togashi's own hobby.

In 1999, Hunter × Hunter was adapted into a 62-episode television series produced by and directed. The show premiered on Japan's and ran until 2001. Three separate (OVAs) totaling 30 episodes were subsequently produced by Nippon Animation and released in Japan from 2002 to 2004. A second anime television series by aired on from October 2011 to September 2014 totaling 148 episodes, with two animated theatrical films released in 2013.

There are also numerous audio albums,,, and other media based on Hunter × Hunter. The manga has been translated into English and released in North America by since April 2005. Both television series were also licensed by Viz, with the first series having aired on the in 2009 and the second series premiering on 's block since April 16, 2016. Hunter × Hunter has been a huge critical and financial success and has become one of Shueisha's, having sold 66 million copies in Japan alone as of 2014. Main article: Setting [ ] Hunters ( ハンター, Hantā) are licensed, elite members of humanity who are capable of tracking down secret treasures, rare beasts, or even other individuals. To obtain a license one must pass the rigorous annual Hunter Examination run by the, which has a success rate of less than one in a hundred-thousand. A Hunter may be awarded up to three stars; a single star for making 'remarkable achievements in a particular field'; they may then be upgraded to two stars for 'holding an official position' and mentoring another Hunter up to single star level; and finally upgraded to three stars for 'remarkable achievements in multiple fields.'

Nen ( 念) is the ability to control one's own life energy or aura, which is constantly emitted from them whether they know it or not. There are four basic Nen techniques; Ten ( 纏) maintains the aura in the body, strengthening it for defense, Zetsu ( 絕) shuts the aura flow off, useful for concealing one's presence and relieving fatigue, Ren ( 練) enables a user to produce more Nen, and Hatsu ( 發) is a person's specific use of Nen. Nen users are classified into six types based on their Hatsu abilities; Enhancers ( 強化系, Kyōkakei) strengthen and reinforce their natural physical abilities, Emitters ( 放出系, Hōshutsukei) project aura out of their bodies, Manipulators ( 操作系, Sōsakei) control objects or living things, Transmuters ( 変化系, Henkakei) change the type or properties of their aura, Conjurers ( 具現化系, Gugenkakei) create objects out of their aura, and Specialists ( 特質系, Tokushitsukei) have unique abilities that do not fall into the previous categories. A Nen user can enter into a Contract ( 誓約, Seiyaku) whereby pledging to follow certain Limitations ( 制約, Seiyaku), their abilities are strengthened in relation to how strict they are. An example of this is Kurapika who, in order to have an unbreakable chain that will hold members of the Phantom Troupe no matter what, offered his life should he use it on anyone other than its members. Plot [ ] The story follows a young boy named, who was told all his life that both his parents were dead. But when he learns from, an apprentice of his father, that he is still alive and has since become an accomplished Hunter, Gon leaves his home on Whale Island ( くじら島, Kujira Tō) to take the Hunter Examination ( ハンター試験, Hantā Shiken) in order to become a Hunter like him.