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Hunter x Hunter

Hunter × Hunter is a Japanese manga and anime franchise created by Yoshihiro Togashi. The story follows Gon Freecss, a boy who discovers his father is a legendary Hunter, and embarks on a journey to become one himself. Along the way, he encounters friends and foes in a world filled with martial arts, adventure, and paranormal elements. The franchise spans manga, multiple anime adaptations, films, OVAs, and video games.

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Hunter X Hunter
Created by
Yoshihiro Togashi
First Film
Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge
TV Show(s)
Hunter x Hunter
Movie(s)
Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge, Hunter x Hunter: The Last Mission
Character(s)
Gon Freecss, Killua Zoldyck, Kurapika, Leorio Paradinight, Hisoka Morow, Biscuit Krueger, Chrollo Lucilfer, Kite, Ging Freecss, Meruem
Latest Film
Hunter x Hunter: The Last Mission

First TV Show
Hunter x Hunter
Latest TV Show
Hunter x Hunter
First Episode Air Date
October 16, 1999
Cast
Megumi Han, Mariya Ise, Keiji Fujiwara, Daisuke Namikawa, Miyuki Sawashiro, Kazuhiro Yamaji, Ichirô Nagai, Hiroshi Kamiya, Hisao Egawa, Maaya Uchida
Video Game(s)
Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact

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