What is the plot of Hunter x Hunter?

A boy's journey to become a Hunter and find his father

What are the key story phases in Hunter x Hunter?

The story of Hunter x Hunter progresses through these phases: The Discovery, The Trial, The Confrontation, The Revelation.

How does Hunter x Hunter end?

In the final act ("The Revelation"): Gon receives a message from his father and completes his Hunter training

Hunter x Hunter (1999) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Hunter x Hunter
Genre: action-adventure, animation, comedy, drama, sci-fi-fantasy
Released: 1999
Rating: 8.5

Plot Analysis Summary

Chronicles Gon and Kurapika's journey through the Hunter Exam, culminating in their pursuit of Killua.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

Departure and First Trials

Tower of Trials

Island Survival and Revelations

Final Exam and Betrayal

The Zoldyck Pursuit

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.

Directed by

Kazuhiro Furuhashi

Key Cast

Junko Takeuchi — Gon Freecss (voice)
Kanako Mitsuhashi — Killua Zoldyck (voice)
Yuki Kaida — Kurapika (voice)
Hozumi Goda — Leorio Paradinight (voice)
Hiroki Takahashi — Hisoka Morow (voice)

Rating: 8.5/10 (208 votes)