Hunter x Hunter - Season 1

Twelve-year-old Gon Freecss catches Whale Island's monster fish, the "Master of the Swamp" to gain permission from his Aunt Mito Freecss to take the Hunter Exam. (imdb)

Gon, Kurapika and Leorio reach Dolle Harbor and told by the captain to head for the cedar tree on the hilltop behind the city. The three are stopped by a group of masked people and an old woman posts a riddle requiring them to choose between 2 possible answers. (imdb)

Gon, Kurapika, and Leorio arrive at Zaban City, the venue of the Hunter Exam, where they meet Tonpa another friendly veteran examiners. (imdb)

Gon befriends Killua. Leorio nearly gives up, but Gon waits for him until Leorio gains the motivation to catch up. Later, the group shares their own reasons of becoming Hunters. (imdb.com)

The marathon through the wetlands starts, with Leorio and Kurapika getting separated from Gon and Killua. In the fog, many applicants try to take down Hisoka. (imdb.com)

Gourmet Hunters Menchi and Buhara task the applicants to cook a pork dish with meat from the worlds most dangerous pig for the second phase, to the annoyance of applicants. (imdb.com)

Chairman Netero sees and challenges them to a game that involves getting a ball from him, telling them that they will automatically become Hunters if they succeed. (imdb.com)

For the third phase, the candidates are abandoned at the top of Trick Tower, wherein long-term criminals are kept. They are given 72 hours to get out alive and pass the exam. (imdb.com)

Gon faces off against Sedokan and Majitani faces off against Kurapika who reveals a startling and scary secret. (imdb.com)

Leorio has to postpone the start of his match until Kurapika officially ends his. However, his opponent is unconscious and cannot surrender. Leorio eventually begins his match, in which the game is gambling. (imdb.com)

Leorio's match continues and he struggles to think of bets he is certain to win. Killua faces a serial killer in a fight to the death. (imdb.com)

The group must spend the 50 hours Leorio gambled away in a confined room. Once they are out, they must decide by majority on which path to take: one takes 45 hours and allows all 5 to pass, the other takes is faster but only 3 can pass. (imdb.com)

A letter from Gon arrives at Whale Island for Aunt Mito. (imdb.com)

After exiting Trick Tower, the contestants are taken to Zevil Island to begin stage 4. Each contestant picks a number out of a box and must hunt the contestant with that number on the island. (imdb.com)

Gon bides his time for the perfect opportunity to steal Hisoka's badge. (imdb.com)

Kurapika and Leorio are targeted by Hisoka, but they negotiate a truce. (imdb.com)

Killua grows tired of having Imori shadowing him so he challenges Imori to a fight. (imdb.com)

Gon and his friends have been trapped inside a cave by poisonous snakes. (imdb.com)

Gon and his friends have advanced to the final phase of the Hunter Exam. (imdb.com)

Gon wakes up and finds himself being congratulated by Satotz for being the first person to pass the Hunter Exam. (imdb.com)

After winning the exam everyone is on their path. Gon,kurapika and leorio team up to help killua. (imdb.com)

After arriving in the Republic of Podokea, Gon, Leorio, and Kurapika board a tour bus to Kukuroo Mountain, where Killua lives. (imdb.com)

To be able to see Killua, Gon and his friends choose to go through the Testing Gate. (imdb.com)

Thanks to Canary's help, Gon and the others get closer to the mansion. (imdb.com)

Gon and his friends meet the butler, Gotoh, who proposes a game to see if they are worthy enough to be friends with Killua. (imdb.com)

Aunt Mito receives another letter from Gon. (imdb.com)

Gon and Killua go to the Heaven's Arena, a place where they can train and earn money by fighting other opponents. Gon and Killua quickly advance to the 150th floor, beating their opponents with a single strike. (imdb.com)

Zushi's mentor, Wing, tells Gon and Killua about the existence of something known as Nen. (imdb.com)

In order to break down Hisoka's Nen barrier, Gon and Killua ask Wing to let them awaken their Nen abilities. (imdb.com)

Gon's first battle in the Heaven's Arena on the 200th story is against Gido, a Nen user. (imdb.com)

The match between Hisoka and Kastro is about to begin. (imdb.com)

Kastro creates a double of himself with his mastery of Nen and steals Hisoka's arms. (imdb.com)

Gon and Killua resume their Nen training. (imdb.com)

Gon and Killua both defeated Riehvelt and Gido, Hisoka being impressed with Gon in his matches appeared in Gon's way and invite him to be his next opponent. (imdb.com)

The fight between Gon and Hisoka begins. (imdb.com)

After punching Hisoka in the face, Gon returns the tag from the Hunter Exam. Hisoka is ecstatic to see Gon's development. (imdb.com)

After mastering Nen and becoming a real Hunter, Gon returns to Whale Island with Killua. (imdb.com)

Gon decides to listen to the cassette tape found inside the small box. (imdb.com)

Kurapika learns about Nen and finds his first job as a hunter. (imdb.com)

Kurapika and the other job seekers arrive at the home of a human trophy collector and are attacked by an unknown force. (imdb.com)

Gon and Killua try to get enough money to buy Greed Island. The Phantom Troupe leader gathers all members for a new mission. (imdb.com)

The auction is finally about to begin. Gon, Killua and Leorio are working hard to amass enough money to buy Greed Island. (imdb.com)

The Phantom Troupe takes over the auction site and the merchandise disappears without a trace, along with the guests. (imdb.com)

The Mafia's secret weapon, the Shadow Beasts, set out to annihilate the Phantom Troupe. (imdb.com)

Kurapika has captured a member of the Phantom Troupe. (imdb.com)

Kurapika sends the Boss away to safety, and then waits to confront the Phantom Troupe alone. (imdb.com)

Kurapika finds himself face to face with Uvogin. (imdb.com)

At the antiques market, Gon discovers a foolproof way to appraise valuable items (imdb.com)

Gon and the others plan to raise the money they need by collecting the bounties placed on the Troupe. (imdb.com)

The Phantom Troupe captures Gon and Killua. (imd.com)

Kurapika's desire to destroy the Phantom Troupe gets him recruited into a newly formed team of assassins. (imdb.com)

Zeno and Silva of the legendary Zoldyck family of assassins arrive to eliminate the Phantom Troupe. (imdb.com)

The leader of the Phantom Troupe is dead. The sudden news shocks Kurapika, who heads to the auction site in disbelief, determined to confirm it for himself. (imdb.com)

Kurapika recounts the events that have occurred and reveals his new Nen ability. (imdb.com)

Just as Chrollo's fortune predicted, Hisoka is suspected of betraying the troupe. Meanwhile, Kurapika learns that the Phantom Troupe is still alive. He teams up with his friends to capture Pakunoda. (imdb.com)

Chrollo tries to discover Kurapika's whereabouts by using readily available information on Neon. (imdb.com)

Gon and Killua are captives of the spiders. Kurapika, Melody, and Leorio hatch a plan to capture Chrollo and use him as leverage to force the remaining Spiders to release Gon and Killua. (imdb.com)

Kurapika negotiates with Pakunoda to secure the exchange of Gon and Killua. Pakunoda returns to the Troupe's hideout to announce the terms of the exchange to the remaining members. (imdb.com)

Gon and Killua attend an auction of Greed Island to scout out potential employers hiring Hunters to clear the game. (imdb.com)

Gon and Killua attend the player selection test in a bid to gain access to Greed Island. (imdb.com)

Gon and Killua enter Greed Island. There they enter a town and meet other players, where they learn more about the game Greed Island. (imdb.com)

Gon and Killua head for Masadora, the City of Magic, in search of spell cards. (imdb.com)

Biscuit announces to Gon and Killua that she will be their teacher. (imdb.com)

Gon and Killua wrap up their training, while the Bomber appears before the players who have formed an alliance.

Gon continues to hone his special ability by using the Enhancer, Emitter, and Transmuter aura types. (imdb.com)

Killua passes the Hunter Exam on his second attempt and returns to the game. Once reunited, Gon, Killua, and Biscuit begin steadily collecting cards. (imdb.com)

In order to stop Genthru from clearing the game, Gon and Killua are asked to join an alliance. (imdb.com)

Gon and his friends meet the pirate boss Razor, but are overwhelmed by his power. (imdb.com)

Gon and his friends team up with Hisoka and Goreinu to challenge Razor again. Also helping out is Team Tsezguerra. (imdb.com)

Gon comes up with a plan to beat Razor, and it requires Killua's help. (imdb.com)

Gon, Killua, and Hisoka face Razor head on, and a winner will finally be crowned in this dodgeball showdown. (imdb.com)

Tsezguerra suggests that Gon and his friends should continue training while his team distracts Genthru. (imdb.com)

Tsezguerra's group does not return to the game and a one-on-one battle ensues with Gon taking on Genthru, Killua battling Sub, and Biscuit taking on Bara. (imdb.com)

Gon is overwhelmed by Genthru's power, but he isn't backing down. (imdb.com)

Gon, Killua and Biscuit are challenged when they finally get all 99 reserved card slots. An in-game event takes place to win the #00 card. Who will win? (imdb.com)

Recently beating the game his father and friends created, Greed Island, Gon and Killua use the cards they brought back with them to teleport to whom they believe is Gon's father. (imdb.com)

Kite is shown a huge severed member which it is believed to be from a Chimera Ant Queen that has grown to the height of two meters. As Gon and Killua join him in his search for the Queen, their fears are confirmed when it starts consuming humans to enhance its army of soldiers. (imdb.com)

Kite and his party trace the whereabouts of the Chimera Queen and conclude that it is located in the neo-ludite nation of NGL. As both Kite's group and another separate team of hunters depart to NGL to investigate, the Queen establishes her stronghold and instructs her soldiers to gather a huge number of humans for her to consume in order to give birth to the King. (imdb.com)

Upholding their policy of not allowing any kind of manufactured or artificial material inside their borders, the NGL only allows Kite, Gon, Killua and two other members of their party to enter their country, with the rest forced to stand by and await their return. Meanwhile, the second team of Hunters is attacked by the Chimera Ants, whose human DNA triggers in them a sense of individuality that brings conflict among their ranks. (imdb.com)

Gyro's past is revealed. Pokkle and his crew are attacked by Zazan's squad. Kite's crew receives a message sent by Ponzu. (imdb.com)

Confirming his suspicions, Kite finds clues about the dark side of the NGL and meet Rammot, one of the Chimera Ants. Knowing that much stronger foes await them ahead, Kite declares that Gon and Killua must defeat the enemy by themselves, or they will not be allowed to proceed further with him. Meanwhile, the Chimera Ant commanders take heed of Nen-enhanced humans and make plans to capture them in order to attend the Queen's increasing demands for nutrition. (imdb.com)

Kite and company arrive at NGL's drug factory and run into Yunju's team, where a fight begins. Meanwhile, Rammot is introduced to Nen. (imdb.com)

Netero receives an order from the leaders of the world and prepares to eliminate the Ants. Colt and his fellow Ants are eager to learn more about Nen. Gon, Killua, and Kite battle a group of Ants in a one on one battle. (imdb.com)

As Gon, Killua and Kite approach the nest, one of the Chimera Ant Royal Guards, Neferpitou, awakens. Upon extracting information from a surviving Hunter, Neferpitou learns the secrets of Nen, including the means to awaken and control it. (imb.com)

Heading towards the Chimera Ants' nest, Kite, Gon, and Killua are attacked by Neferpitou. After escaping with Gon thanks to Kite's sacrifice, Killua meets with Chairman Netero and two other pro Hunters sent to exterminate the Chimera Ants. (imdb.com)

Gon and Killua meet Knov's student Palm and learn that to earn a place in the Extermination Squad and return to the NGL, they must win against Morel's students Knuckle and Shoot in one month. To increase their chances of winning, Palm asks for Biscuit's help and they start a harsh training routine with her. Meanwhile at the Chimera Ants nest, Shaiapouf, the second Royal Guard awakens. (imdb.com)

After completing their training, Biscuit sends the exhausted Gon and Killua to face Knuckle.. Meanwhile at the nest, Neferpitou focuses herself into reviving Kite for a second chance to fight him and Netero's team starts taking down small groups of Chimera Ants, while the king grows strong inside the queen's womb. (imdb.com)

As the deadline established by Netero approaches, the Chairman and his companions keep wiping out the Chimera Ant squads one by one and the remaining squad captains try to deal with the problem, while the third member of the royal guard, Menthuthuyoupi is born. Meanwhile, Gon and Killua complete their training and challenge Knuckle for a decisive battle. (imdb.com)

Knuckle points out that Gon's technique has two major weaknesses, but he keeps using it instead, confusing his opponent. As Gon rests for the upcoming fight, Biscuit spars with Killua aiming to get rid of his largest flaw as a fighter

The final duel between Gon and Knuckle begins. Just as he promised, Knuckle does not hold back and uses his special technique on him, forcing Gon to look for a way to defeat him as fast as possible. Meanwhile, Killua confronts Shoot, but he also gets himself in a pinch when his old habit to avoid stronger enemies is triggered.

The chimera ant king is born earlier than expected, leaving the queen in a critical condition. As the king abandons the nest accompanied by the royal guard, the squadron leaders began to question their purpose.

After surrendering, Colt requests that the Hunters save the dying Queen. Morel immediately dispatches a team of researchers to the castle. Inside, Knuckle and Shoot discover an incredible sight. (crynchyroll.com)

The King is on the move. After invading the Republic of East Gorteau and eating a Nen user's aura, his own power grows. Meruem quickly takes control of the palace. Meanwhile, after losing to Knuckle and Shoot, Gon and Killua return to the inn to face Palm's wrath for breaking their promise to take her to NGL. (crunchyroll.com)

While Gon is on a date with Palm, Killua, who was tailing them, encounters Rammot in the forest. Killua does not want to let Gon, who can't use Nen, get in a fight, so he takes on Rammot alone. However, he cannot rid himself of his brother Illumi's voice in his head that keeps telling him to run. (crunchyroll.com)

After a brief fight with Cheetu, Morel and Knuckle return to check on Gon and Killua as they finally reunite with Kite. Upon seeing that Kite was turned into a mindless rogue by Neferpitou, Gon swears to avenge him. The Hunters then travel to East Gorteau, where the government summons the entire population to meet at the capital for an undisclosed event in ten days. (anibk.com)

The Phantom Troupe return to Meteor City only to discover a Zazan has taken over. They infiltrate her palace and face off against her underlings.

The Phantom Troupe prove to be far more dangerous than the chimera ants had expected. Zazan and Feitan fight to the death. Killua's younger sister, Kalluto, learns how far she still has to go if she wants to be powerful.

Gon and Killua infiltrate the Republic of East Gorteau in an attempt to stop the selection process that is occurring. They arrive at a village, only to find it deserted. However, after discovering traces of blood on the floors and walls, they follow the trail outside to a mass grave that has been disturbed by wild dogs. Killua then realizes what the true purpose of the national celebration is.

Gon is followed by a mysterious foe who unleashes two chimera ants on him - an owl and a bat. They work together and things look bleak for Gon. (imdb.com)

Knuckle and Shoot attempt to ambush Cheetu, Killua and Gon are followed by chimera ants.

After splitting up with Gon, Killua is attacked by an octopus Chimera Ant named Ikalgo. Ikalgo has the ability to possess humans and transform his legs into a cannon for firing projectiles. Killua tells Ikalgo that he'll spare his life in return for information about his ally's powers. (anidb.com)

Gon becomes friends with Meleoron, who in return reveals the true extent of his powers and the reason why he wants the king dead. As the Hunters make adjustments in their preparations to storm the palace, the king entertains himself with board games until an unusual player appears before him. (wikipedia.org)

The King is finding ways to entertain himself while waiting for the selection. He summons masters of Shogi and Go and defeats them in matches. The King summons Komugi, a blind girl who is the world champion of a board game called Gungi. When the match begins, the blind girl opens her eyes. (crunchyroll.com)

Knov is making his way to the palace. The Chimera Ants Leol and Flutter follow him to try to determine his abilities, but they lose sight of him. Meanwhile, after being hindered by Cheetu's Nen Abilities, Morel prepares for a counterattack. As the fierce battles between Chimera Ants and Hunters continue, the King and Komugi continue to play Gungi.

The King's meeting with world champion Gungi player Komugi has left him baffled and irritated. However, he's also enjoying their matches. The King proposes that they wager on their next match, promising Komugi that he will grant any wish she makes if she wins. (crunchyroll.com)

While the King and Komugi continue to play Gungi, Knov has successfully infiltrated the palace. His objective is to play four-dimensional exits for the other Hunters to use.

The lion Chimera Ant Leol has chased Morel into an underground cathedral for a duel. Morel figures out Leols ability. Killua wakes up.

Gon and Killua have gained new allies and prepare to charge into battle. Meanwhile, the King and Komugi continue to play Gungi. Shaiapouf notices how exhausted Komugi is and suspects that it's only a matter of time before she loses. (imdb.com)

Gon and his friends prepare to infiltrate the palace; inside the palace, the chimera ant king wrestles with his growing conscience.

The citizens of East Gorteau are assembling in front of the palace.Meanwhile, Welfin, a wolf Chimera Ant, has noticed that someone infiltrated the palace. At the same time, Secretary Bizeff has realized that Palm has disappeared and begins to search for her. (crunchyroll.com)

Zeno and Netero's sudden attack throws the palace into confusion; concerned for the king's safety, Pitou and Pouf hurry to the king's side. (imdb.com)

Gon and his friends have charged into the palace. Youpi transforms and splits up the group with his attack. Morel lets Shoot and Knuckle handle things while he heads for the King. (imdb.com)

The chimera ant king faces off against Netero and Zeno; Shoot fights with Youpi.

Knuckle suddenly appears before Youpi to fight him head-on. (imdb.com)

Gon explodes into anger on seeing Neferpitou. He is further aggravated by Pitou's request to delay their fight in order to heal Komugi. (imdb.com)

Feeling the need to lay a punch on Youpi to avenge his friend Shoot, Knuckle decides to take on Youpi once more. (imdb.com)

Menthuthuyoupi fakes his rage in order to draw Knuckle out. Meanwhile, Ikalgo is unable to find Palm and is encountered by the suspicious Bloster. (imdb.com)

Killua puts on a show of strength. Will it be enough to take down Youpi? Meanwhile Ikalgo tries to outsmart Bloster. (imdb.com)

Pouf escapes Morel's smoke jail, and reveals his powers. He also learns of all that he missed till now. Morel, faces a setback, just when Youpi and Knuckle run into him. (imdb.com)

Morel and Knuckle try to hold off Youpi as long as they can. But little did they realize how much Youpi has transformed after being able to control his rage. Meanwhile, Pouf reaches the room where Gon and Pitou are. (imdb.com)

Pouf sticks to the plan of finding the King. He sends a fly to meet up with Youpi, whose already on the way. Far away, Netero and the King get ready for battle, though the King demands something else. (imdb.com)

Ikalgo remembers his mission to find Palm. (imdb.com)

Palm finally awakens from her cocoon after being captured by the Chimera Ants only to encounter Killua and begin a heated battle. (imdb.com)

Gon presses to Neferpitou the remaining ten minutes for Komugi's recovery. Meanwhile, King Meruem and Chairman Netero continue on their battle, succumbing into an underground tomb, which Netero states will be Meruem's tomb. (imdb.com)

Netero and the King's fierce battle continues. The King feels fear for the first time and Netero demonstrates the zenith of nen mastery. (imdb.com)

"Mereum. That's your name." Netero finally tells the King his name. In the next moment, he is engulfed by blinding light. When Netero stopped his own heart, he triggered the powerful bomb inside his body named Miniature Rose. Netero self-destructed to put an end to the battle. (anidb.com)

Pouf and Youpi see King Meruem's ravaged body. The sky is filled with their cries of anguish. Tears of despair streak down their cheeks. However, the King is still alive. Pouf immediately comes up with an idea to save the King. He tells the King to eat him. As Pouf sacrifices himself to save the King, his tears of despair become tears of elation. And in the end... (anidb.com)

As Meruem approaches the palace, Pouf continues his search for Komugi until he finds her under Killua's guard. Meanwhile, Gon and Pitou are about to reach Kite's location.

King Meruem returns to the palace with Youpi and Pouf to find hundreds of thousands of humans lined up for the selection. The group at the palace is waiting for him in hiding. Meanwhile, Pouf's clones are searching for the Gungi board and pieces which will trigger the return of the King's memories so he can hide them. Gon and Pitou head to the hiding place in Peijing to heal Kite.

Gon goes beyond his body limits to achieve monstrous power. Neferpitou (Pitou) become overwhelmed by Gon's New power. Kilua rushes to Gon in order to save him from Pitou. (imdb.com)

Mereum searches for his lost memories, but Pouf and Youpi worry his memory of Komugi will return. (imdb.com)

Welfin encounters Youpi on his way to negotiate a hostage exchange with the king; Mereum's memories start to return; Palm and Ikalgo continue hiding Komugi. (imdb.com)

A conversation with Welfin stirs Mereum's memories, sending him off on a new objective. (imdb.com)

Meruem tries once more to beat Komugi in gungi.

Reina returns to NGL to find her mom. Colt reveals something intriguing to Morel. Killua is afraid of losing Gon, who is in a critical state. (imdb.com)

The 12 Zodiacs meet following the Netero's order to hold an election.

Pariston takes advantage of the electoral stalemate to bend the rules in his favor; Killua turns to family for a solution to Gon's condition. (imdb.com)

Killua attempts to convince his family to allow his sister, Alluka, to leave the estate so she can use her powers to save Gon's life; Illumi wants to prevent Killua's plan from succeeding. (imdb.com)

As the Hunter Association tries in vain to help Gon, Killua secures a deal with his family to allow Alluka out of the mansion so that she can treat Gon. (imdb.com)

Leorio's exploits prove an asset during the elections; Illumi and Hisoka target Killua in a plot to kill Alluka.

Gotoh battles Hisoka, while Tsubone, Amane, and Canary continue to chase after Killua. Killua with the help of Morel sends a group of Hunters to capture Illumi.

The voting narrows to eight candidates; Illumi watches Killua and attempts to pry Alluka's secrets out of him; the hunters seeking Illumi run afoul of Hisoka. (imdb.com)

The remaining eight candidates are cut down to four for the next vote. After Ging's cryptic comment that the outcome is that there is no outcome, Cheadle asks him how to defeat Pariston. Ging's response is that Pariston doesn't want to win and doesn't want to lose, which is what makes him strong. What does he mean? (anidb.com)

The election for chairman is now on its 8th vote. Leorio failed to secure 50% of the vote so there will be a final vote between the top two vote-getters. Meanwhile, back in Gon's hospital, Alluka wakes up after napping on Killua's lap. Killua makes his forbidden wish to Something. (anidb.com)

Gon's regrets dampen a heartfelt reunion; Pariston renounces his victory to give the chairmanship to someone else; Killua makes a decision about what to do with Alluka's powers. (imdb.com)

Gon and Killua apologize to Kite for the role they played in his death. Gon later heads out to meet up with Ging on the World Tree. (imdb.com)

Gon climbs the world's tallest tree, and at the top he finds his father, Ging, whom he's been searching for all along. Gon's first experience spending time with Ging as father and son awaits him. (anidb.com)