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Hunter x Hunter is a shounen manga by Yoshihiro Togashi about Gon, a hunter, which is a privileged person.

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Hunter x Hunter is a shounen manga by by Yoshihiro Togashi. It has several derivative works including two anime adaptations.

A Hunter is one who travels the world doing all sorts of dangerous tasks. From capturing criminals to searching deep within uncharted lands for any lost treasures. Gon is a young boy whose father disappeared long ago, being a Hunter. He believes if he could also follow his father's path, he could one day reunite with him.

After becoming 12, Gon leaves his home and takes on the task of entering the Hunter exam, notorious for its low success rate and high probability of death to become an official Hunter. He befriends the revenge-driven Kurapika, the doctor-to-be Leorio and the rebellious ex-assassin Killua in the exam, with their friendship prevailing throughout the many trials and threats they come upon taking on the dangerous career of a Hunter.

See also:

Hunter x Hunter on Wikipedia

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How does one play Gungi?

In Hunter × Hunter (2011), Komugi and Meruem play a game called Gungi. It's a fictional game which appears to take conceptual origins from chess, Go, and other strategic board games. We see tidbits of it played here and there, but I'm left to…
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What are the notable differences between Hunter x Hunter in 1999 vs 2011?

Hunter × Hunter is quite a large series which has an anime starting in 1999 and one starting in 2011. The latter is longer (currently at 80 episodes versus 62 from the original), and is said to follow the manga more faithfully. I have not read the…
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What's with the "x" in "Hunter x Hunter" (and other anime/manga)?

I am wondering what the "x" in "Hunter x Hunter" means. To clarify: I am also talking about what the "x" means in general as many other anime/manga also have it in their titles. A quick Google search for this question returns a Yahoo answer result…
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Why did the Hunter x Hunter manga go on hiatus?

I think the Hunter x Hunter manga has been on hiatus for months now; does anyone know the reason for the hiatus? Is the author planning to continue the series?
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Did Gon know it was Ponzu who died?

Let me quote Hunterpedia for a refresher of what happened: However, before they get the chance, Zazan's squad detects them and Ponzu is the only one able to escape. When Pokkle was knocked out, she immediately runs for it. Knowing that Pokkle won't…
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Who is the biological mother of Gon?

It is not Mito obviously. When Gon is listening to the tape that Ging leave him, Gon stop the taped when Ging ask if Gon want's to know about his mother. I've waited so far but until the last episode of the anime it is not yet revealed. If Gon just…
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What is Alluka's (Nanika's) gender?

In the anime Hunter x Hunter, Alluka Zoldyck is considered as a girl by Killua, shown when they leave their estate and were accompanied by four butlers. Killua shouted to Gotoh and said that he needs a female butler to join them because Alluka is a…
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What manga chapter does the Hunter x Hunter 2011 anime end on?

The Hunter x Hunter anime has concluded after 148 episodes. However, the manga continues on after this, focusing on new characters and events. If I want to pick up the manga from where the anime left off, what chapter or volume should I start at?
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What did Hisoka do in the Hunter Exam?

In the first Hunter Exam of the series (Hisoka's second), he was introduced into the series removing another applicant's arms from his body for bumping into him and not apologizing. What did he actually do? We know Hisoka's abilities are Bungee Gum…
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Why are the royal guards so powerful?

In the latest episode 85, Pitou easily killed Kite even though Killua said Kite is as strong or stronger than a Nen Master. I thought chimera ants had nen similar to that of humans. How come they are so strong?
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Why is Kurapika so powerful?

I know he made ​​a contract with his own soul or something like that. But if this Nen is so powerful, how come he is the only who used it in the series? I also watched the previous version(1999), and there was no one who did this type of contract…
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Why did the Hunter x Hunter anime stop in episode 148?

The Hunter X Hunter anime stopped in episode 148. I wonder why? Is it because Hunter x Hunter is already finished?
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Is Dwun (Wdwune) based on Yoshihiro Togashi?

In Hunter × Hunter (2011, not sure about 1999), there is a character named Dwun (pictured below, red shirt) who appears in the Greed Island arc. Today, I was exposed to this image of Yoshihiro Togashi, the Hunter × Hunter mangaka (from this much…
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What are the rules for Chrollo to steal an ability?

Chrollo, the leader of the Phantom Troupe possess a book which contains all of the abilities that he has stolen from other Nen Users. When he opens the book to a specific page where an ability is, he can use that ability. We know that some…
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Why do Killua's and Gon's skin tones change in episode 45 and 46 Huncyclopedia?

At the end of the 2011 Hunter × Hunter (episodes 27 through 58), there is a little short "Huncyclopedia", which is Gon and Killua talking about some character or element in the series. From episodes 37 through 44, the two have a "Whale Island"…
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