The BEST episodes of Hunter x Hunter (2011) season 1

Every episode of Hunter x Hunter (2011) season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Hunter x Hunter (2011) season 1!

Remake of the 1999 TV series of Hunter x Hunter based on the manga by Togashi Yoshihiro. A Hunter is one who travels the world doing all sorts of dangerous tasks. From capturing criminals to searching deep within uncharted lands for any lost treasures. Gon is a young boy whose father disappeared long ago, being a Hunter. He believes if he could also follow his father’s path, he could one day reunite with him. After becoming 12, Gon leaves his home and takes on the task of entering the Hunter exam, notorious for its low success rate and high probability of death to become an official Hunter. He befriends the revenge-driven Kurapica, the doctor-to-be Leorio and the rebellious ex-assassin Killua in the exam, with their friendship prevailing throughout the many trials and threats they come upon taking on the dangerous career of a Hunter.

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Condition x and x Condition
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8.62
381 votes

#1 - Condition x and x Condition

Season 1 - Episode 47 - Aired 9/16/2012

The anticipated battle between Kurapika and Uvogin begins! Can Kurapika really withstand Uvogin's abilities, and just what are the full extent of the powers in Kurapika's chains?

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Assault x And x Impact
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8.61
349 votes

#2 - Assault x And x Impact

Season 1 - Episode 52 - Aired 10/21/2012

The Troupe is attacking the auction with all their power. The Ten Dons hired assassins are no match, except for Zeno and Silva.

Directors: Hiroshi Koujina
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The x True x Pass
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8.50
367 votes

#3 - The x True x Pass

Season 1 - Episode 35 - Aired 6/17/2012

Gon and Killua begin training in Hatsu, the culmination of everything they've learned about Nen. And finally, Gon challenges Hisoka to return the favor from the Hunter Exam. "I'm going to give the tag back to Hisoka while punching him in the face!"

Directors: 松村政輝
Writer: 広田光毅
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A x Brutal x Battlefield
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8.47
367 votes

#4 - A x Brutal x Battlefield

Season 1 - Episode 51 - Aired 10/14/2012

The auction has been rescheduled, and the Mafia expects the Phantom Troupe to attack again. The Ten Dons have hired multiple assassins to deal with the Phantom Troupe. Light Nostrade sends Kurapika to join the assassins in dispatching of the Troupe.

Directors: Hiroshi Koujina
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Initiative x And x Law
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8.44
334 votes

#5 - Initiative x And x Law

Season 1 - Episode 57 - Aired 12/2/2012

The Phantom Troupe has learned that Kurapika was the one who killed Uvogin. It's only a matter of time before they realize that the captured Gon and Killua are working with Kurapika? Chrollo takes Gon and killua to the hotel lobby, where Paknoda and the other Troupe members are waiting. Suddenly, the lights go out. Gon and Killua try to escape in the darkness. But Chrollo is the one who has vanished...

Directors: Hiroshi Koujina
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Signal x To x Retreat
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8.36
337 votes

#6 - Signal x To x Retreat

Season 1 - Episode 58 - Aired 12/9/2012

Kurapika has captured Chrollo. He offers to release Chrollo if Pakunoda brings Gon and Killua to him. However, Kurapika is unable to control his emotions in the presence of the Troupe leader. Will Kurapika finally have his revenge?

Directors: Hiroshi Koujina
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Ally x and x Sword
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8.34
355 votes

#7 - Ally x and x Sword

Season 1 - Episode 50 - Aired 10/7/2012

Gon and Killua have been captured by the Phantom Troupe. They are questioned about the chain user that the Troupe is searching for, but the two of them don't know that the chain user is Kurapika. As they're about to be released, Nobunaga decides to keep them around as potential recruits for the Troupe. Will Gon and Killua be able to escape?

Directors: Hiroshi Koujina
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Buildup x To A x Fierce Battle
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8.32
349 votes

#8 - Buildup x To A x Fierce Battle

Season 1 - Episode 44 - Aired 8/19/2012

After Uvogin slaughters the Mafia's pursuit, the Mafia dispatches their secret weapon, the Shadow Beasts. However, Uvogin is able to defeat them by himself. During the battle, the spider tattoo on Uvogin's back is revealed, and Kurapika springs to action.

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A Big Debt x And x A Small Kick
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8.30
345 votes

#9 - A Big Debt x And x A Small Kick

Season 1 - Episode 36 - Aired 6/24/2012

After landing a punch on Hisoka, Gon returns the tag from the Hunter Exam. Hisoka is ecstatic to see Gon's development and uses his own Nen to attack. Gon is scared, but he recklessly continues to attack! Will he emerge victorious.

Directors: 友田政晴
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Pursuit x and x Analysis
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8.27
356 votes

#10 - Pursuit x and x Analysis

Season 1 - Episode 49 - Aired 9/30/2012

Gon and his friends are hoping to win the reward that's been placed on the Phantom Troupe. At the same time, Machi and Nobunaga have been dispatched to search for the "chain user" because Uvogin hasn't returned. Gon and Killua receive a tip and begin shadowing the two Troupe members.

Directors: Hiroshi Koujina
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Fortunes x Aren't x Right
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8.20
352 votes

#11 - Fortunes x Aren't x Right

Season 1 - Episode 54 - Aired 11/4/2012

Gon, Killua, Kurapika, and Leorio are finally reunited. Kurapika reveals his Nen powers to the others. However, Killua is afraid that Kurapika is now in danger because one of the Troupe members can read minds. Meanwhile, Chrollo is using the fortune telling power he stole from Neon to tell the fortunes of the Troupe members.

Directors: Hiroshi Koujina
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Beloved x And x Beleaguered
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8.18
321 votes

#12 - Beloved x And x Beleaguered

Season 1 - Episode 56 - Aired 11/18/2012

Chrollo uses the information he has on Neon to identify the location of the chain user, Kurapika. Meanwhile, Killua is keeping an eye on the Phantom Troupe base when he is joined by Melody, who helps determine that the Troupe is headed towards Kurapika's hotel. The Troupe is finally closing in on Kurapika.

Directors: Hiroshi Koujina
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Defeat x And x Disgrace
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8.15
381 votes

#13 - Defeat x And x Disgrace

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/22/2012

Kurapika and Leorio are being stalked by Hisoka, but they managed to negotiate their way out of a fight. However, the encounter leaves Hisoka aroused, so he leaves in search of a new target. Gon is able to use his fishing rod to snatch Hisoka's tag right when Hisoka attacks his target. However, as Gon tries to escape, he is attacked by another applicant and loses his tag...

Directors: Hiroshi Koujina
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Restraint x And x Vow
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8.10
333 votes

#14 - Restraint x And x Vow

Season 1 - Episode 45 - Aired 9/2/2012

Kurapika was able to capture Uvogin, a member of the Phantom Troupe. Kurapika struggles to control his rage as Uvogin makes demands as though he isn't a captive. That is when Kurapika receives an e-mail from Hisoka...

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Destiny x and x Tenacity
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8.08
350 votes

#15 - Destiny x and x Tenacity

Season 1 - Episode 31 - Aired 5/13/2012

A month has passed since Gon was seriously injured, and Hisoka and Kastro are about to fight in Heavens Arena. Kastro was able to knock Hisoka down in the past and sounds very confident in his interview. Hisoka appears unperturbed by the upcoming fight.

Directors: 青木弘安
Writer: 広田光毅
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A x Shocking x Tragedy
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8.07
338 votes

#16 - A x Shocking x Tragedy

Season 1 - Episode 43 - Aired 8/12/2012

The Phantom Troupe attacks the underground auction held by the Mafia. Afterwards, there is no sign of the merchandise or guests. The Mafia place a reward on their heads and begin pursuit. Kurapika and the other bodyguards on patrol join the pursuit. Kurapika is drawing closer to the Phantom Troupe.

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Showdown x On x The Airship
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8.05
404 votes

#17 - Showdown x On x The Airship

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2011

All the candidates are told by Beans, Neteros' secretary to get their dinner and rest and prepare for the third phase the next morning. Tonpa tries to commit sabotage again by trying to keep Kurapika and Leorio awake for the whole night, but is exasperated to find that none of them fall for his tricks. Gon and Killua explore the airship, and Killua tells Gon that he is actually from a family of assassins. He wished to strike out on his own, which his family has not taken lightly. Neteros arrives and tests both boys' instinct and asks how they felt about the difficulty of the exam. Neteros invites both of them to a game, whoever can grab the ball he is holding before dawn will immediately pass the exam. Gon and Killua find it too hard to pass up, but discovers that with Neteros' skills, they are unable to grab the ball. Eventually Killua realizes that with their skills, they will never be able to take the ball from Neteros for a year, if he keeps it up. Killua retires, but then takes it out on two candidates who harass him, by maiming and killing them. Gon continues trying to grab the ball, and uses a headbutt on Neteros. The old man realizes that Gon will crack his skull if he continues with his headbutt, so he uses his right hand to push Gon away from him. Gon then tells Neteros then he has managed to get him to use his right hand once, which he had not used from the start of the challenge. After his speech, Gon falls asleep from exhaustion.

Directors: Hiroshi Koujina
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Fake x And x Psyche
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8.03
353 votes

#18 - Fake x And x Psyche

Season 1 - Episode 53 - Aired 10/28/2012

The leader of the Phantom Troupe is dead... Kurapika is shocked by the news. Unconvinced, he tries to get a glimpse of the body. Meanwhile, the dead bodies of the other Troupe members have been discovered.

Directors: Hiroshi Koujina
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A x Surprising x Win
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8.02
354 votes

#19 - A x Surprising x Win

Season 1 - Episode 32 - Aired 5/20/2012

Kastro has used his ability to create a clone of himself with Nen to sever Hisoka's arm and take an advantage in the fight. However, despite losing both arms, Hisoka appears to be perfectly calm. Kastro loses his cool and attacks Hisoka.

Directors: Woo Seung-wook
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Power x To x Avenge
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8.02
341 votes

#20 - Power x To x Avenge

Season 1 - Episode 34 - Aired 6/3/2012

Gon has fights against Gido and Riehlvelt coming up. He's still mad about what they did to Zushi. Gon is able to withstand Gido's attacks and overwhelm him in battle. This causes Hisoka to smile.

Directors: 田中智也
Writer: 上代務
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Chasing x and x Waiting
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8.02
329 votes

#21 - Chasing x and x Waiting

Season 1 - Episode 46 - Aired 9/9/2012

Uvogin was able to escape with some help from his fellow bandits. However, after the blow to his pride, he is determined to track down and Kurapika and defeat him. Kurapika realizes that the Phantom Troupe has identified their location and moves the boss to a safe place while awaiting the Phantom Troupe's arrival by himself.

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Nen x and x Nen
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8.01
344 votes

#22 - Nen x and x Nen

Season 1 - Episode 28 - Aired 4/22/2012

While working to understand Nen and Ren, Gon and Killua run into a familiar acquaintance.

Directors: 田中智也
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Baffling Turn x Of x Events
star
7.99
367 votes

#23 - Baffling Turn x Of x Events

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 2/19/2012

Gon wakes up, and finds himself being congratulated by Satotz for being the first person to pass the Hunter Exam. Gon asks Satotz if the Exam was still going on, and Satotz tells him that it's over. Satotz reveals what happens after he lost consciousness, and Gon finds out some shocking turn of events.

Directors: 田中智也
Writer: 平野靖士
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Ging x And x Gon
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7.96
339 votes

#24 - Ging x And x Gon

Season 1 - Episode 37 - Aired 7/1/2012

After learning Nen and becoming a true Hunter, Gon returns to Whale Island with Killua. When he arrives, Mito has a box for him. She was told by Ging to give this box to Gon once he became a Hunter. However, it appears that the box cannot be opened.

Directors: 山城智恵
Writer: 前川淳
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Allies x And x Lies
star
7.96
311 votes

#25 - Allies x And x Lies

Season 1 - Episode 55 - Aired 11/11/2012

After Chrollo tells fortunes for all of the Troupe members, they suspect that Hisoka has betrayed them. Hisoka's desire to fight Chrollo drives him to take a big risk by altering his own fortune. Meanwhile, after learning that the Troupe is still alive, Kurapika teams up with Gon and friends and work on a plan to capture Pakunoda.

Directors: Hiroshi Koujina
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