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Hunter x Hunter

2011 – 2014Show3 seasons148 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureAnimation
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb9.0Rotten Tomatoes–91%

An awe-inspiring, gripping animated series about fantasy and growing up, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Episodes

3 seasons · 148 episodes · best: S1E126 "Zero × and × Rose" 9.9

Episodes

8.4

Story

Hunting for your dreams!

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

Feels like

  • Epic Shonen Adventure
  • Complex Power Systems
  • Psychological Strategy Battles
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • High-Stakes Tournament Arcs
  • Dark Fantasy Undertones
  • Character-Driven Growth
  • Intricate World-Building
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Unpredictable Plot Twists

Cast

24 of 113 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Woo Seung-wook, Masaki Matsumura, Lin Mingwei
Written by
Tsutomu Kamishiro, Atsushi Maekawa, Shouji Yonemura
Produced by
Naoki Iwasa, Tomoko Yoshino, Manabu Tamura
Music by
Yoshihisa Hirano

Everyone

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Facts

October 2, 2011 · September 23, 2014 · Ended

First aired
October 2, 2011
Last aired
September 23, 2014
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 148 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
122 countries

Tropes

Kodomomuke, Close-Call Haircut, Even Bad Men Love Their Mamas +9

  • Kodomomuke
  • Close-Call Haircut
  • Even Bad Men Love Their Mamas
  • Crapsaccharine World
  • Charles Atlas Superpower
  • Condemned Contestant
  • Hitman with a Heart
  • Wins by Doing Absolutely Nothing
  • Living on Borrowed Time
  • Extremely Short Timespan
  • Mistaken for Fake Hair
  • Manly Tears

12 of 351 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Hunter x Hunter?"

Questions about Hunter x Hunter

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hunter x Hunter?

NetflixPrimeHuluCrunchyrollThe RokuHooplaAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TV

In the United States, Hunter x Hunter streams on Netflix, Prime, Hulu, and Crunchyroll, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It also streams in 114 other countries.

Is Hunter x Hunter worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 9).

Is Hunter x Hunter okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Hunter x Hunter?

59 h

About 59 hours: 148 episodes in 3 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2011 to 2014.

Will I feel good after watching Hunter x Hunter?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.

Is Hunter x Hunter in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Hunter x Hunter use?

KodomomukeClose-Call HaircutEven Bad Men Love Their MamasCrapsaccharine WorldCharles Atlas SuperpowerCondemned ContestantHitman with a HeartWins by Doing Absolutely NothingLiving on Borrowed TimeExtremely Short TimespanMistaken for Fake HairManly Tearsand 339 more

TV Tropes lists 351 tropes for it, including Kodomomuke, Close-Call Haircut, and Even Bad Men Love Their Mamas.