Hunter x Hunter

10 Worst Episodes of Hunter x Hunter

Twelve-year-old Gon Freecss one day discovers that the father he had always been told was dead was alive. His Father, Ging, is a Hunter — a member of society's elite with a license to go anywhere or do almost anything. Gon, determined to follow in his father's footsteps, decides to take the Hunter Examination and eventually find his father to prove himself as a Hunter in his own right. But on the way, he learns that there is more to becoming a Hunter than previously thought, and the challenges that he must face are considered the toughest in the world.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 28, 2023.

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Hunter x Hunter - S2E70

#10 - Unparalleled Joy x And x Unconditional Love (Season 2 - Episode 70)

Pouf and Youpi sacrifice most of their own bodies to heal Meruem, who rises stronger than before, but with most of his memories missing. Pouf then decides to take this opportunity to dispose of Komugi in hopes that Meruem never remembers about her at all, but is attacked by the other hunters, who realize, much to their horror, that the king is still alive and is about to return to the palace.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 147 votes.

Hunter x Hunter - S2E61

#9 - Strong x Or x Weak (Season 2 - Episode 61)

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Taking advantage of Youpi's distraction, Killua vents out his anger by beating him up, but is forced to flee after his lighting power runs out. Meanwhile, Ikalgo makes use of the underground security system to outsmart his pursuer and find a way to escape back to surface. Morel, on the other hand, is in doubt about whether he should make the first move against Pouf or not.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 150 votes.

Hunter x Hunter - S2E57

#8 - Duty x and x Question (Season 2 - Episode 57)

The disguised Ikalgo reaches the lower levels of the palace to look for Palm, unaware that he is being followed. Meanwhile, Meleoron leaves Knuckle's side and proceeds further into the palace, but another Chimera Ant, Welfin, tracks his smell. Elsewhere, Gon and Killua find Pitou, who is too busy to fight them while tending to Komugi's wounds.

The episode was rated 7.60 from 146 votes.

Hunter x Hunter - S3E8

#7 - Approval x And x Coalition (Season 3 - Episode 8)

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With only four candidates left, the election draws to its conclusion and has an unexpected turn when Leorio receives the support from two of the other remaining contestants, who are eager to prevent Pariston from winning. Meanwhile, Killua and Alluka finally arrive at the hospital where Gon is being treated.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 154 votes.

Hunter x Hunter - S2E65

#6 - Centipede x And x Memory (Season 2 - Episode 65)

Ikalgo is attacked by Welfin but the enemy's attempt to restrain him backfires and they find themselves in a stand off. In the occasion, Welfin regains some of his lost memories from when he was still human and gives him a hint regarding Palm's location.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 145 votes.

Hunter x Hunter - S1E14

#5 - Hit x the x Target (Season 1 - Episode 14)

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Gon learns to master his accuracy with his pole to try and steal Hisoka's number plate.Finally mastering it,He decides to steal it when Hisoka is busy catching his Prey.

The episode was rated 7.56 from 198 votes.

Hunter x Hunter - S2E20

#4 - Very x Rapid x Reproduction (Season 2 - Episode 20)

Kite uses the location where the Chimera Ant arm was discovered and ocean patterns to determine where the actual Chimera Ant is. It turns out to be an isolated country that bans all forms of technology. Meanwhile, the Chimera Ants continue to evolve.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 148 votes.

Hunter x Hunter - S2E59

#3 - Insult x And x Payback (Season 2 - Episode 59)

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Cheetu attempts to provoke Zeno into fighting him, but Silva appears to pick up his father, killing the ant instanly in the occasion. Separated from the others, Youpi realizes that he failed to prevent the intruders from approaching the king and attempts to vent out his anger on Knuckle and Shoot, creating an overwhelming explosion, a feat that surprised even himself. Knuckle believes this could prove itself as an opportunity to make a comeback, while Youpi plans to use it to defeat them for good.

The episode was rated 7.43 from 141 votes.

Hunter x Hunter - S1E26

#2 - Then x And x After (Season 1 - Episode 26)

A letter from Gon arrives at Whale Island for Mito... (A recap of everything that has happened.)

The episode was rated 5.55 from 153 votes.

Hunter x Hunter - S1E13

#1 - Letter x From x Gon (Season 1 - Episode 13)

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Gon decides to send a letter to his aunt Mito in order to inform her about the events that had happened during his journey. He started to narrate the story on the events starting from the preliminary Hunter exam to the point when he met Leorio, Kurapika, Killua and the other examinees.

The episode was rated 5.52 from 189 votes.

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