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The Best Episodes of Hunter x Hunter

Every episode of Hunter x Hunter ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Hunter x Hunter!

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Gon, a young boy who lives on Whale Island, dreams of becoming a Hunter like his father, who left when Gon was still young.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Hunter x Hunter Season 1 Episode 47 - Condition x and x Condition
    9.7/10(8590 votes)

    S1:E47

    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?

    Director:Masaki Matsumura
    Writer:Tsutomu Kamishiro

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  2. Hunter x Hunter Season 1 Episode 51 - A x Brutal x Battlefield
    9.5/10(7001 votes)

    S1:E51

    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.

    Director:Chie Yamashiro
    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  3. Hunter x Hunter Season 1 Episode 52 - Assault x And x Impact
    9.4/10(5470 votes)

    S1:E52

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

    Director:Woo Seung-wook
    Writer:Tsutomu Kamishiro

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  4. Hunter x Hunter Season 1 Episode 35 - The x True x Pass
    9.3/10(4437 votes)

    S1:E35

    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.

    Director:Masaki Matsumura
    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  5. Hunter x Hunter Season 2 Episode 126 - Zero x And x Rose
    9.2/10(29 votes)

    S2:E126

    The fight between Netero and the king comes to an end.

    Director:migmi
    Writer:Tsutomu Kamishiro

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  6. Hunter x Hunter Season 1 Episode 44 - Buildup x To A x Fierce Battle
    9.1/10(3854 votes)

    S1:E44

    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.

    Director:Chie Yamashiro
    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  7. Hunter x Hunter Season 1 Episode 58 - Signal x To x Retreat
    9.1/10(3816 votes)

    S1:E58

    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.

    Director:Chie Yamashiro
    Writer:Tsutomu Kamishiro

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  8. Hunter x Hunter Season 1 Episode 36 - A Big Debt x And x A Small Kick!
    9.0/10(3953 votes)

    S1:E36

    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.

    Director:Masaharu Tomoda
    Writer:Shouji Yonemura

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  9. Hunter x Hunter Season 1 Episode 20 - Baffling x Turn of x Events
    8.9/10(3944 votes)

    S1:E20

    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.

    Director:Tomonari Tanaka
    Writer:Yasushi Hirano

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  10. Hunter x Hunter Season 1 Episode 57 - Initiative x And x Law
    8.9/10(3158 votes)

    S1:E57

    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...

    Director:Kazuhiro Yoneda
    Writer:Shouji Yonemura

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  11. Hunter x Hunter Season 3 Episode 148 - Past x And x Future
    8.8/10(28 votes)

    S3:E148

    Gon climbs to the top of the World Tree where Ging is expecting him, and the two finally have a heart to heart. In this occasion, Ging reveals his intentions to explore the world beyond the current boundaries known to mankind and Gon tells him of all his adventures, while his friends keep following their separate ways, each one of them with their own dreams and goals to pursue.

    Director:Daisuke Yoshida
    Writer:Tsutomu Kamishiro

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  12. Hunter x Hunter Season 1 Episode 16 - Defeat x And x Disgrace
    8.7/10(3537 votes)

    S1:E16

    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...

    Director:Yukiyo Teramoto
    Writer:Shouji Yonemura

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  13. Hunter x Hunter Season 1 Episode 19 - Can't Win x and x Can't Lose
    8.7/10(3518 votes)

    S1:E19

    Gon and his friends have advanced to the final phase of the Hunter Exam. The final phase is a tournament where the winners are out and the losers advance. The rule is that if you kill your opponent, you'll be disqualified. The first mach is Gon versus Hanzo. Gon can't do anything against Hanzo, but he refuses to give up. Hanzo is losing his patience and threatens to break Gon's arm.

    Director:Kim Min-sun
    Writer:Shouji Yonemura

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  14. Hunter x Hunter Season 1 Episode 32 - A x Surprising x Win
    8.7/10(3309 votes)

    S1:E32

    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.

    Director:Woo Seung-wook
    Writer:Shouji Yonemura

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  15. Hunter x Hunter Season 2 Episode 131 - Anger x And x Light
    8.7/10(28 votes)

    S2:E131

    After telling gon the truth about kite, Pitou tells gon that she is sorry for what she did, but it's too late for apologies.

    Director:Masaki Matsumura
    Writer:Tsutomu Kamishiro

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  16. Hunter x Hunter Season 1 Episode 43 - A x Shocking x Tragedy!
    8.6/10(3076 votes)

    S1:E43

    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.

    Director:Masaharu Tomoda
    Writer:Yasushi Hirano

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  17. Hunter x Hunter Season 1 Episode 45 - Restraint x And x Vow
    8.6/10(2985 votes)

    S1:E45

    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...

    Director:Hiroyasu Aoki
    Writer:Shouji Yonemura

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  18. Hunter x Hunter Season 1 Episode 49 - Pursuit x and x Analysis
    8.6/10(2993 votes)

    S1:E49

    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.

    Director:Daisuke Yoshida
    Writer:Tsutomu Kamishiro

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  19. Hunter x Hunter Season 2 Episode 111 - Charge x And x Invade
    8.6/10(20 votes)

    S2:E111

    The Hunters assault on the royal palace begins. Gon and his friends break inside and come across Menthuthuyoupi, while Netero and Zeno strike from the sky and Neferpitou jumps up to confront them, just to be driven away when the chairman makes a small demonstration of his powers.

    Director:Daisuke Yoshida
    Writer:Tsutomu Kamishiro

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  20. Hunter x Hunter Season 2 Episode 135 - This Person x And x This Moment
    8.6/10(27 votes)

    S2:E135

    Now knowing his fate, Meruem admits defeat and reveals that all he wants now is to spend his final moments playing with Komugi, convincing Palm to tell him where she is hidden. East Gorteau and the NGL gets in turmoil after the fall of the Chimera Ants and the Hunter Association start making preparations to decide who will succeed Netero as its president. Despite knowing that she will also be poisoned to death by staying close to Meruem, Komugi stays by his side until his last breath and passes away in sequence.

    Director:Junichi Fujise
    Writer:Tsutomu Kamishiro

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  21. Hunter x Hunter Season 1 Episode 50 - Ally x and x Sword
    8.5/10(2904 votes)

    S1:E50

    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.

    Director:Kazuhiro Yoneda
    Writer:Tsutomu Kamishiro

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  22. Hunter x Hunter Season 3 Episode 141 - Magician x And x Butler
    8.5/10(23 votes)

    S3:E141

    Leorio's confrontation with Ging earns him the respect of his fellow Hunters and make him one of the frontrunners for the election. Meanwhile, Illumi begins an attack on Killua as part of his plan to kill Alluka, assisted by Hisoka, who has other plans for her.

    Director:Daisuke Yoshida
    Writer:Shouji Yonemura

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  23. Hunter x Hunter Season 1 Episode 11 - Trouble x With The x Gamble
    8.4/10(3502 votes)

    S1:E11

    After winning the bet about Majitani, Leroute, as what the prisoner is named, bets with Leorio about her gender. Despite looking conspicuously female, Leorio, much to Killua and Kurapika's annoyance, bets that she is male. Leorio thinks that team wins if he is correct; and if he is wrong, he will be able to touch Leroute to confirm. Leorio is wrong and goes on to check Leroute. Leorio then challenges Leroute in rock, paper, scissors, and loses. Killua then faces the feared mass murderer Johness the Dissector. Killua rips Johness' heart in an instant and even have it covered in a piece of Johness' cloth. The latter pleads for his heart, and Killua returned it after he is dead. The team thus gathers three points and pass the trial, but they are forced to wait the 50 hours that Leorio has lost with his bets in a small room. Meanwhile, applicants Gittarackur and Hanzo become the second and third one to finish the third phase.

    Director:Kim Min-sun
    Writer:Fumiyo Sakai

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  24. Hunter x Hunter Season 1 Episode 34 - Power x To x Avenge!
    8.4/10(2857 votes)

    S1:E34

    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.

    Director:Tomonari Tanaka
    Writer:Tsutomu Kamishiro

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  25. Hunter x Hunter Season 1 Episode 53 - Fake x And x Psyche
    8.4/10(2963 votes)

    S1:E53

    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.

    Director:Hiroyasu Aoki
    Writer:Shouji Yonemura

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Best Episodes Summary

"Condition x and x Condition" is the best rated episode of "Hunter x Hunter". It scored 9.7/10 based on 8590 votes. Directed by Masaki Matsumura and written by Tsutomu Kamishiro, it aired on 9/16/2012. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "A x Brutal x Battlefield".