Quick Links Hunter x Hunter has some of the best arcs in anime history. Greed Island, Yorknew City, and Chimera Ant are all well-known among the anime community. Furthermore, HxH, like other popular Shōnen anime such as One Piece, has many loveable qualities. For example, similarly to One Piece, Hunter x Hunter is colorful, goofy, and family-friendly. However, it contains some unexpectedly dark themes, like Kite’s death and Killua’s struggles with past abuse.
7 Heavens Arena Arc Heavens Arena Offers a Fun Segue to Gon and Killua’s Cultivation of Nen Close Heavens Arena is the third arc in Hunter x Hunter and follows Gon and Killua through the world's most famous battle arena. Gon, Killua, Leorio, and Kurapika have agreed to meet in Yorknew City on September 1st. With some extra time to kill, Gon and Killua agree that they are in need of some serious training if they ever want to stand up to enemies like Hisoka.
5 13th Hunter Chairman Election Arc The 13th Chairman Election Provides a Satisfying Conclusion to the 2011 Anime... For Now Close The world finally settles following the epic battle between the Chimera Ant King, Meruem, and Netero, the Hunter Association chairman. However, because Netero sacrificed himself in order to take down the king, he must be replaced as chairman of the board. Thus, the Zodiacs gather to establish a new election, including Gon’s father, Ging Freecss.
3 Hunter Exam Arc Few Arcs Compare to the Nostalgia of the Hunter Exam Close Gon, a young boy from Whale Island, sets out to become a Hunter in hopes of learning a bit more about his mysterious father, Ging. During a series of bizarre tests, Gon meets Killua, Leorio, and Kurapika, and together, the four complete the exam, which includes navigating a dangerous jungle, killing a wild boar, a cooking contest, running a lengthy marathon, and diving head-first into a cavernous canyon.