List of Hunter × Hunter characters

main|Hunter × Hunter

nihongo|Hunter × Hunter|ハンター×ハンター|Hantā Hantā is a manga by Yoshihiro Togashi about a 12-year-old boy named Gon Freecss, and his quest to find his father, "Ging Freecss". Ging is a "Hunter", which in the setting of "Hunter × Hunter" means that he is a member of society's elite, with a license to go anywhere or do anything. 

Main characters

* Gon Freecss
* Killua Zoldyck
* Kurapika
* Leorio

Ging Freecss

Infobox animanga character
name = Ging Freecss
series = Hunter × Hunter


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first = Chapter 1 (on a photo) / Chapter 66
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creator = Yoshihiro Togashi
voiced by = Hiroki Takahashi
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age = 32 [Ging passes the 267th annual Hunter exam at age 12, while Gon passes the 287th annual Hunter exam at age 12. cite book|last=Togashi|first=Yoshihiro|authorlink=Yoshihiro Togashi|title=Hunter × Hunter, Volume 5|year=2008|publisher=Viz Media|chapter=Chapter 038|pages=Pg.059|isbn=978-1-59116-753-2]
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aux2 = The father of Gon Freecss, whose absence is Gon's motivation to become a Hunter. Nearly nothing is known about Ging Freecss except that he is a "Double Hunter" (has two stars, see above). According to Kite, Ging already has the qualifications and can easily be a Triple Hunter. He's also very rich and as powerful as a president of a country. All other information about him is classified even in the official Hunters database. President Netero said to Bisuke that Ging is one of the five best Nen users in the world. He is also the main creator of the Greed Island game. For some reason, he wants Gon to meet him alone, claiming that it would be cowardly to bring others with him; this caused one of his friends to wonder if he's afraid of crowds.

Ging is (perhaps not much) older than 32, because he became a Hunter at the age of 12 and then married Gon's mother at age 20. When Gon was a 2 year old kid, Ging gave him to Mito Freecss and asked her to take care of him.

He claims that he doesn't want to see Gon because he is too ashamed of himself for being absent in Gon's life.

Kite

Infobox animanga character
name = Kite
series = Hunter × Hunter


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first = Chapter 1
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voiced by = Yuuji Kishi
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aux2 = Mad Clown: Crazy Slots

Kite (カイト "Kaito"), is the very first Hunter introduced in the story. He is a disciple of Ging Freecss, Gon's father. After saving Gon from a foxbear on Whale Island, Kite revealed to him the truth about his father. Before he took his leave, Kite left Ging's Hunter License in Gon's hands.

After leaving Greed Island, Gon runs into Kite again, while he is in the middle of a zoological survey, searching for new species, in the country of Kakin. At the time, he was leading a team of young would-be Hunters, seven children named Banana Kavaro, Lin Koshi, Monta Yuras, Podungo Lapoy, Spinner Clow, and Stick Dinner.

*Nen Ability: Mad Clown: Crazy Slots (クレイジースロット - "気狂いピエロ) [cite book|last=Togashi|first=Yoshihiro|authorlink=Yoshihiro Togashi|title=Hunter × Hunter, Volume 19|year=2008|publisher=Viz Media|chapter=Chapter 194|pages=Pg.103|isbn=978-1-4215-1786-5] "lit." "Pierrot le fou"A random roulette with numbers listed from one to nine appears rolling in the form of a pierrot; once the number is chosen the corresponding weapon appears.

:Number 2: A roulette scythe. The special attack is named "Silent Waltz: Grim Reaper's Dance." [cite book|last=Togashi|first=Yoshihiro|authorlink=Yoshihiro Togashi|title=Hunter × Hunter, Volume 19|year=2008|publisher=Viz Media|chapter=Chapter 196|pages=Pg.144|isbn=978-1-4215-1786-5] :Number 3: A roulette staff. [cite book|last=Togashi|first=Yoshihiro|authorlink=Yoshihiro Togashi|title=Hunter × Hunter, Volume 19|year=2008|publisher=Viz Media|chapter=Chapter 180|pages=Pg.144|isbn=978-1-4215-1786-5] :Number 4: A rifle. [cite book|last=Togashi|first=Yoshihiro|authorlink=Yoshihiro Togashi|title=Hunter × Hunter, Volume 19|year=2008|publisher=Viz Media|chapter=Chapter 193|pages=Pg.101|isbn=978-1-4215-1786-5]

Only a few weapons have been currently shown, and it seems as long as Kite has not used the materialized weapon in a particular way, it will not disappear. The clown on the Crazy Slots can also talk and comment on Kite's actions and mood.

Kite is killed by Neferpitou, but is soon rebuilt into a manipulated puppet to train the ants. He is later captured by Knuckle and Shoot.

Mito Freecss

Infobox animanga character
name = Mito Freecss
series = Hunter × Hunter
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first = Chapter 1
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creator = Yoshihiro Togashi
voiced by = Akiko Kimura
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age = 25
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Mito Freecss is Gon's adopted mother, and cousin to Ging Freecss. In the manga Mito did not want Gon to become a Hunter because Ging only came back home once after he took the Hunter's exam. She did not want Gon to leave his family like Ging did. In the manga, Ging is Mito's cousin. However in the HxH novel and anime, Gon's mother was Mito's sister and Ging was her brother in law. Mito was angry with Ging because he left her sister all alone at home and she had to watch her sister look sadly out of the window in hope of her husband returning. Her sister gave birth to Gon and died soon afterwards without seeing her husband ever again. Mito did not want Gon to become a Hunter who did not care about his family like his father. As such, she fights and wins for custody over Gon. However, now that Gon has left, she tries he best to support him in his journey.

Mito is a kind woman that accepts Killua as one of Gon's friends despite learning that he is an assassin, and she feels that people must do everything they can to save another's life. When Gon and Killua found a wounded animal in the forest, Mito slapped Killua for suggesting to kill it and put it out of its misery, and because of this, they came up with the alternate solution of healing it with their nen.

Hunters Association

;Hunters Examiners
* Captain
* Kiriko
* Buhara
* Menchi
* Satotz
* Lippo
* Leroute
* Bendot
* Johness the Dissector
* Majtani
* Sedokan
* Netero
* Maamen
* Wing;Hunter Examinees
* Mashu
* Tonpa
* Ryu
* Hisoka
* Pokkle
* Cherry
* Siper
* Shishito
* Bourbon
* Kyu
* Anita
* Sommy
* Nicholas
* Bodoro

* Amori
* Imori
* Umori
* Todo
* Agon
* Ponzu
* Hanzo
* Kenmi
* Gozu
* Geretta;Chimera Ant Exterminators
* Morel
* Knov
* Knuckle Bine
* Shoot McMahon
* Palm Siberia
* Netero

Zoldyck Family

;Family Members
* Maha Zoldyck
* Zeno Zoldyck
* Silva Zoldyck
* Kikyō Zoldyck
* Illumi Zoldyck
* Milluki Zoldyck
* Killua Zoldyck
* Alluka Zoldyck
* Kalluto Zoldyck;Servants
* Zebro
* Canary
* Gotoh

Heavens Arena Fighters

Zushi

Zushi (ズシ "Zushi") is a young boy who studies Shingen-Ryu Kung fu and Nen under the tutelage of Wing, whom Gon and Killua meet in the Heavens Arena. He is a formidable fighter and a prodigy in his own right, said to have skills only 1 out of 100,000 people have. However, he is quickly surpassed by Gon and Killua, who are said to have skills only 1 out of 10,000,000 people have. According to the results of his water divination, Zushi is a Manipulator. [cite book|last=Togashi|first=Yoshihiro|authorlink=Yoshihiro Togashi|title=Hunter × Hunter, Volume 7|year=2006|publisher=Viz Media|chapter=Chapter 060|pages=Pg.114|isbn=978-1-4215-0332-5]

Hisoka

Upon reaching the 200th floor of the Heavens Arena, Hisoka reveals that he had followed them there. Hisoka is actually a crowd favorite fighter there, with a perfect record of victories (when he doesn't miss his matches). He prevents Gon and Killua from entering the floor until they have learned Nen, so that they aren't permanently harmed by other floor fighters eager to perform an "initiation" ritual.

Gido

Gido (ギド "Gido"), one of the three fighters that challenge Gon and Killua on the 200th floor of the Heavens Arena, uses nen-charged spinning tops as weapons. He lost his legs during his "initiation" onto the 200th floor, and he gained a steel peg leg that he can use to turn himself into a giant spinning top.

Riehlvelt

Riehlvelt (リールベルト "Rīruberuto") is one of the three fighters that challenge Gon and Killua on the 200th floor of the Heavens Arena. He sits on a wheelchair propelled by his aura and uses two bullwhips as his weapons. The whips can also shock anyone who grabs them with a million volts of electricity.

Sadaso

Sadaso (サダソ "Sadaso") is one of the three fighters that challenge Gon and Killua on the 200th floor of the Heavens Arena. His weapon is an invisible left arm made of Nen, replacing his missing real left arm, which was presumably lost when he was initiated upon reaching the 200th floor. Sadaso kidnaps Zushi to make Gon comply with his demands, namely having Gon forfeit in a match. However, Killua makes a threat against Sadaso's life, frightening him enough to leave Heavens Arena for good.

Kastro

Infobox animanga character
name = Kastro
series = Hunter × Hunter
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first = Chapter 52
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voiced by = Yuuji Kishi
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Tiger Bite Fist
True Tiger Bite Fist

Kastro (カストロ "Kasutoro") is a prominent and talented fighter in the Heavens Arena. He hangs out on the 200th floor of the Heavens Arena with the intent on building enough wins to become a Floor Master. His only loss was to Hisoka, so he trained rigorously to improve his Nen. After accumulating nine out of the ten required wins to become a Floor Master, he challenges Hisoka to a rematch. [cite book|last=Togashi|first=Yoshihiro|authorlink=Yoshihiro Togashi|title=Hunter × Hunter, Volume 6|year=2006|publisher=Viz Media|chapter=Chapter 052|pages=Pg.148|isbn=978-1-4215-0185-7]

While he is quick out of the gate, delivering Hisoka a few hits without Hisoka knowing what's going on, Hisoka realizes that Kastro has been working in tandem with a doppelgänger created through his Nen. [cite book|last=Togashi|first=Yoshihiro|authorlink=Yoshihiro Togashi|title=Hunter × Hunter, Volume 6|year=2006|publisher=Viz Media|chapter=Chapter 053|pages=Pg.173|isbn=978-1-4215-0185-7] Hisoka then performs an illusion using Nen to throw off Kastro's balance, which makes Kastro just unstable enough to give Hisoka a win. [cite book|last=Togashi|first=Yoshihiro|authorlink=Yoshihiro Togashi|title=Hunter × Hunter, Volume 7|year=2006|publisher=Viz Media|chapter=Chapter 055|pages=Pg.20|isbn=978-1-4215-0332-5]

Kastro's undoing was in the type of ability that he had chosen. Although he was born as an Enhancer, Kastro's ability completely ignored his strengths and used conjuration and manipulation. An Enhancer's maximum ability in these fields is 60% at best, so Kastro would never be able to use his full potential. [cite book|last=Togashi|first=Yoshihiro|authorlink=Yoshihiro Togashi|title=Hunter × Hunter, Volume 7|year=2006|publisher=Viz Media|chapter=Chapter 060|pages=Pg.111|isbn=978-1-4215-0332-5] Furthermore, his conjured double was also flawed in that although Kastro gets dirtied from blows dealt to him, his double remained spotless in combat due to it being merely a reflection of what Kastro saw of himself. Thus making it easy to distinguish between the two. [cite book|last=Togashi|first=Yoshihiro|authorlink=Yoshihiro Togashi|title=Hunter × Hunter, Volume 6|year=2006|publisher=Viz Media|chapter=Chapter 054|pages=Pg.190|isbn=978-1-4215-0185-7]

Phantom Troupe

* Bonolenov
* Feitan
* Franklin
* Hisoka
* Kortopi
* Chrollo Lucilfer
* Machi
* Nobunaga Hazama
* Pakunoda
* Phinks
* Shalnark
* Shizuku
* Uvogin

Mafia Community

;Shadow Beasts
* Worm
* Leech
* Porcupine
* Rabid Dog
* Owl;Nostrade Clan
* Neon Nostrade
* Dalzollene
* Shachmono Tocino
* Squala
* Eliza
* Ivlenkov
* Linssen
* Baise
* Basho
* Melody

Greed Island Players

* Abengane
* Asuta
* Bara
* Battera
* Berama brothers
* Binolt
* Biscuit Krueger
* Bopobo (sumo fighter on Greed Island, member of Razor's gang)
* Dwun (Greed Island co-author, formerly Wdwune)
* Eta (Greed Island co-author)
* Elena (Greed Island co-author)
* Genthru (aka the Bomber)
* Goreinu
* Hagakushi
* Jeitosari (seller of 7 copies of Greed Island)
* Jispa
* Jeet
* Kazsule
* Kesuu
* Kozufutoro
* List (Greed Island co-author)
* Moritake
* Nickes
* Puhat
* Razor (Greed Island co-author)
* Rodoriotto
* Sub
* Tokuharone
* Tsezguerra
* Yabibi

Chimera Ants

* Baital
* Brovūda
* Flutter
* Goran
* Hina (aka Hirin)
* Ikarugo
* Inzagi
* Kabutsu
* Colt
* Leol (aka Hagya)
* Maenore
* Meleoron
* Meryem
* Menthuthuyoupi (aka Youpi)
* Muyanma
* Neferpitou (aka Pitou)
* Oroso siblings
* Peggy
* Pike
* Pokkoro
* Rammot
* Reikei
* Shaiapouf (aka Pouf)
* Shidore
* Taragette
* Werefin
* Yunju
* Zazan
* Cheetu
* Zemu

Miscellaneous

* General Marcos
* Ming Jol-ik - Former dictator of East Gorteau. In the Japanese version, his name is Masadoru Deīgo and is also an anagram formed from the Japanese characters for Kim Jong-il.

Zepile

An auction expert who helps Gon and Killua sell their market finds in Yorknew City. Zepile was a participant in the Hunter Exam one year after Gon completed it, but was defeated along with everyone else by Killua Zoldyck in a rush attempt to obtain his license. [cite book|last=Togashi|first=Yoshihiro|authorlink=Yoshihiro Togashi|title=Hunter x Hunter, Volume 15|year=2007 |publisher=Viz Media|chapter=Chapter 148|pages=Pg.145|isbn=978-1-42-151071-2]

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