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1 / 3- 1EP 1
Gon encounters a fox-bear and learns of the Hunter Exam from a mysterious stranger
Oct 16, 1999While wandering through the forest, Gon comes across a fox-bear. A mysterious man intervenes and kills the adult beast. Gon stops the stranger from killing a fox-bear cub, prompting the man to share information about the Hunter Exam. Gon decides to take the exam once he is old enough and raises the cub in the meantime. This event marks the beginning of the Hunter Exam arc, noted as part 1 of 31.
- 2EP 2filler
Gon passes Mito's test and boards the ship with Leorio after defeating an animal show
Oct 23, 1999After successfully passing a test administered by his aunt Mito using a special rod from his father, Gon receives permission to take the Hunter Exam. He travels to town to secure passage on a ship. During his stay, Gon encounters Leorio multiple times, leading to a friendship as both intend to sit for the exam. The pair team up to take down a cruel animal show. Although they nearly miss their departure, Gon’s quick thinking allows them to board the ship at the last minute, marking the beginning of their journey.
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Gon, Leorio, and Kurapika meet on the ship and discuss their Hunter motivations
Oct 30, 1999During the voyage to the Hunter Exam, Gon and Leorio encounter Kurapika aboard the vessel. The ship's captain inquires about each candidate's motivation for pursuing the Hunter license. Gon explains that his goal is to locate his father. Leorio states that he desires to become wealthy. Kurapika declares that he seeks to become an instrument of justice. This encounter occurs within the Hunter Exam arc, specifically marked as part 3 out of 31 on the date 3/31.
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The captain suggests a detour to a mountain tree, leading to a bus trap and a new companion's betrayal.
Nov 6, 1999The ship's captain advises the group to head toward a tree atop a mountain rather than proceeding directly to their destination. Leorio boards a bus while the others travel toward the tree. The bus proves to be a trap, prompting Leorio to abandon it and reunite with Gon and Kurapika. Along the way, they encounter Matthew, an examinee who initially travels with them but subsequently betrays the group. Despite these challenges, the trio successfully solves a riddle posed by an examiner, allowing them to advance to the next stage of the examination.
- 5EP 5
Gon, Kurapika, and Leorio encounter a family disguised as beasts during the Hunter Exam test.
Nov 13, 1999Gon, Kurapika, and Leorio proceed through the examination, reaching a secluded cabin in the woods. A couple claims to have been attacked by beasts, but a creature subsequently abducts the wife. Leorio remains behind to assist the husband with his injuries, while Gon and Kurapika rescue the wife. It is revealed that the couple and the beasts are actually a single family testing the candidates. They determine that the trio is worthy of advancing to the next stage of the Hunter Exam. This event occurs on 5/31 within the Hunter Exam arc.
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The trio faces a grueling tunnel run in the Hunter Exam's first stage
Nov 20, 1999Gon, Kurapika, and Leorio arrive at the initial phase of the Hunter Exam, where they must endure a forced run through a tunnel overseen by the examiner Satotz. During this challenge, they befriend Tonpa, a candidate attempting the test for the 35th time, and encounter another participant named Killua. The situation escalates when Tonpa betrays Leorio, prompting Gon and Kurapika to search for their missing friend amidst the ongoing examination.
- 7EP 7filler
Tonpa uses hallucinogenic sap to reveal examinees' dreams while a challenger questions his examiner status.
Nov 27, 1999Tonpa positions Leorio and another examinee near hallucinogenic sap, inducing a dream state where he reveals his goal to become a Hunter to fund his dream of providing free medical services. Meanwhile, Gon and Killua share a bonding moment. As the first stage concludes, a man appears to publicly accuse the examiner of being a fake. This event occurs within the Hunter Exam arc on 7/31. The narrative focuses on the psychological trials faced by the candidates and the sudden disruption caused by the accuser, highlighting the high stakes and scrutiny of the examination process.
- 8EP 8
Hisoka tests examinees with deadly cards, sparing Gon and Leorio
Dec 4, 1999Hisoka identifies the true examiner, Satotz, by throwing lethal playing cards at the candidates, reasoning that only a genuine Hunter would survive the attack. He then assumes the role of an examiner and proceeds to kill numerous examinees. Although he successfully eliminates all his intended targets, he observes that Gon and Leorio possess unique qualities. Consequently, he decides to spare their lives, allowing them to continue despite his violent methods during the Hunter Exam arc.
- 9EP 9
The group faces the second phase of the test against Gourmet Hunters Buhara and Menchi.
Dec 11, 1999The examination group proceeds to stage 2 of the test, where they must satisfy the culinary demands of Gourmet Hunters Buhara and Menchi. All participants successfully prepare BBQ pork that meets Buhara's specific taste preferences. However, none of the examinees are able to create sushi that satisfies Menchi's high standards. Consequently, Menchi declares that all candidates have failed this stage of the evaluation. This event occurs during the Hunter Exam arc, specifically episode 9 out of 31.
- 10EP 10
Todo criticizes hunters before Netero grants a second chance for the spider eagle egg test
Dec 18, 1999During the examination, wrestler Todo openly criticizes Menchi and the other Gourmet Hunters. Netero, who serves as both the head examiner and the president of the Hunter Association, arrives at the scene. He requests that Menchi provide all candidates with another opportunity to proceed. The test takers are then tasked with collecting spider eagle eggs. Through this process, Todo gains a newfound respect for the Gourmet Hunters. Consequently, he vows to return and retake the test at a later date. This event occurs within the Hunter Exam arc on the date 10/31.
- 11EP 11
Protagonists fly to next stage while Anita sneaks aboard seeking revenge on Killua.
Jan 8, 2000After passing the second stage, the protagonists travel to the next phase via blimp. Anita, who failed the previous test, secretly boards the vessel to avenge her father's death by targeting Killua. The Hunters discover her presence and detain her. Chairman Netero then intervenes, proposing a deal to release her. He challenges Gon and Killua to retrieve a ball from his possession as the condition for her freedom. This event occurs during the Hunter Exam arc, specifically marking the eleventh installment out of thirty-one episodes in the series. The narrative focuses on the immediate aftermath of the stage transition and the subsequent confrontation involving the young candidates and the association's leader.
- 12EP 12
Killua suppresses his instincts while Gon tests Netero's mobility with the ball
Jan 15, 2000Killua ceases his attempts to retrieve the ball from Netero as his killer instincts begin to surface. Anita manages to escape her handlers and launches an attack against Killua. Although he nearly kills her, he spares her life to avoid angering Gon. Meanwhile, Gon fails to successfully take the ball but manages to force Netero to use his left leg and both hands once. Gon considers this outcome satisfactory despite not obtaining the item. This event occurs within the Hunter Exam arc on the date 12/31.
- 13EP 13
Stage 3 requires surviving a tower while competing against prisoners alongside Tonpa.
Jan 20, 2000The third stage demands that participants descend a tower alive. The group must ally with Tonpa to win three out of five matches against tower prisoners. Tonpa faces a hardened criminal in the first match but immediately surrenders. He reveals that he has no desire to become a Hunter, stating that he merely enjoys watching others fail and die. This event occurs during the Hunter Exam arc, specifically at point 13 out of 31.
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Gon and Kurapika face Sedokan and Majitani in intense candle burning contests.
Jan 29, 2000Gon battles Sedokan in a contest to determine whose candle burns the longest. Although Gon receives a candle that burns rapidly, its resistance to wind allows him to drop it and extinguish Sedokan’s flame. Meanwhile, Kurapika fights Majitani in a deadly encounter. Upon seeing red, Kurapika knocks the criminal unconscious but chooses not to kill him, ending the confrontation without taking a life.
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Majitani fakes unconsciousness while Leorio bets on his state during the Hunter Exam.
Feb 5, 2000During the Hunter Exam, Majitani pretends to be unconscious to waste time. Leorio and the prisoner leader wager on whether he is truly asleep. Leorio holds the man over a deep drop, prompting Majitani to wake up. He then concedes the match to Kurapika. Consequently, the group loses a significant amount of time due to the bet. This event occurs in the Hunter Exam arc, specifically episode 15 out of 31.
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Leorio loses a bet to Leroute while Killua defeats serial killer Johness
Feb 12, 2000Leorio faces Leroute, an attractive woman, in a betting game. He loses ten hours of his bet to her, allowing him to grope her. He subsequently loses the remaining betting hours in a game of rock, paper, scissors. Killua then confronts Johness the Dissector, a serial killer who murdered at least 146 people with his bare hands. Killua rips out Johness's heart. He explains that Johness is an amateur while he is a professional. This event occurs during the Hunter Exam arc, specifically episode 16 of 31.
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Five participants face a final tower test with a choice between a long route and a restricted three-person path.
Feb 19, 2000The final examination to exit the tower presents two options: a lengthy route or a path limited to three individuals. Leorio and Tonpa engage in combat to determine who remains, prompting Gon to devise an unconventional solution. The group selects the extended route and utilizes provided axes to demolish the barrier separating the paths. This action allows all five participants to proceed together, ensuring their collective success in the test. The narrative is part of the Hunter Exam arc, specifically identified as episode 17 of 31.
- 18EP 18filler
Successful examinees travel by blimp to an island hotel to pay for rooms by diving for treasure.
Feb 26, 2000Successful candidates are transported via blimp to an island hotel. To cover accommodation costs, they must dive into the ocean to retrieve treasure from sunken vessels. During this process, Kurapika reveals to Leorio that the Phantom Troupe massacred his entire clan to steal their eyes. He explains that when a member of the Kurta clan dies while experiencing intense emotions, their eyes turn scarlet and are highly valued as treasures. This event occurs within the Hunter Exam arc, specifically marking episode 18 out of 31 in the series.
- 19EP 19filler
Survivors navigate a deadly storm while seeking a new island after hotel owners abandon them.
Mar 4, 2000Hotel owners abandon the examinees on the island, prompting a group to search for a nearby location marked on a found map. This expedition ends in death when a storm strikes. Hanzo and Kurapika sense the danger and are elected leaders of those who remain. They discover that daily storm waves will submerge the island with the second wave, leaving them only one day to escape. This event occurs during the Hunter Exam arc, specifically episode 19 out of 31.
- 20EP 20filler
The group separates the battleship from the island before the storm's second wave arrives.
Mar 11, 2000The team collaborates to detach the battleship and hotel structure from the island prior to the arrival of the second storm wave. Leorio becomes trapped at the ocean floor while wearing a diving suit, and Gon assists him in escaping. Subsequently, Gon is rescued by Hisoka. Although Kurapika is knocked unconscious, a mysterious examinee, who appears to be an ally of Hisoka, takes control of the steering. They successfully separate the vessel just in time, and a blimp arrives to transport them away. This event occurs during the Hunter Exam arc, specifically episode 20 out of 31.
- 21EP 21
The Fourth Phase Manhunt on Zevil Island Requires Collecting Six Points
Mar 18, 2000During the fourth stage of the Hunter Exam on Zevil Island, examinees must gather 6 points. A candidate's own badge counts for 3 points, the target's badge for 3 points, and any other badges for 1 point. Gon aims to catch Hisoka and practices fishing to prepare. He observes birds catching fish to understand timing, realizing he must strike when Hisoka attacks his own target. This event is part of the Hunter Exam arc, specifically episode 21 out of 31.
- 22EP 22
Gon stalks Hisoka while observing a friend's transformation and the subsequent hunt for points.
Mar 25, 2000Gon follows Hisoka, watching as one of Hisoka's companions reverts to their true form. Following this observation, Hisoka determines to pursue additional participants to secure two more points. This event occurs within the Hunter Exam arc, specifically identified as part 22 out of 31 episodes in the series. The narrative focuses on Gon's surveillance activities and Hisoka's strategic decisions regarding point accumulation during the examination phase.
- 23EP 23
Hisoka defeats Geretta and returns the badges to Gon after poisoning
Apr 1, 2000During the Hunter Exam, Gon acquires Hisoka's number badge while Hisoka eliminates an examinee who obstructed his path. Later, Gon is poisoned by Geretta and stripped of his badges. Hisoka swiftly kills Geretta and retrieves both Gon's and his own badges. Although Gon attempts to decline the items, he cannot refuse. Hisoka declares that he will kill Gon when the time is right, but until then, he will protect him. He punches Gon in the face, stating that Gon may return the badges only after he is able to return the punch. This event occurs within the Hunter Exam arc.
- 24EP 24
Gon recovers from poison while Killua defeats the Amori Brothers and Leorio faces snake venom.
Apr 15, 2000After several days of recovery from poisoning, Gon regains his strength. Meanwhile, Killua is pursued by Imori, a member of the Amori Brothers. Imori’s siblings, Umori and Amori, arrive to confront him, but Killua defeats them and retrieves his number badge from Amori. With all main characters now possessing their points except Leorio, he searches for his target, Ponzu. He locates her inside a cave but is subsequently poisoned by snakes. Gon and Kurapika enter the cave to assist the incapacitated Leorio. This event occurs within the Hunter Exam arc, specifically episode 24 of 31.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does HUNTER×HUNTER have?
- HUNTER×HUNTER has 62 episodes.
- When did HUNTER×HUNTER come out?
- HUNTER×HUNTER came out in 1999.
- Which studio made HUNTER×HUNTER?
- HUNTER×HUNTER was produced by Nippon Animation.
- Who directed HUNTER×HUNTER?
- HUNTER×HUNTER was directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi.
- Is HUNTER×HUNTER finished?
- Current status of HUNTER×HUNTER: Finished.