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Hunter × Hunter seasons
Hunter × Hunter has two TV anime. The 1999 series by Nippon Animation ran for 62 episodes on Fuji TV until March 2001, covering the story up to the Phantom Troupe arc, and three OVA series followed between 2002 and 2004. The 2011 series by Madhouse, directed by Hiroshi Kōjina, is a fresh adaptation from the start: it aired 148 episodes on Nippon TV from October 2011 to September 2014 and goes through six arcs, ending with the Election arc. Two films came out in 2013. The source is Yoshihiro Togashi's manga, running in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump since March 1998 with long breaks, at 39 volumes as of July 2026.
| Season | Premiere | End | Episodes | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 series | October 16, 1999 | March 31, 2001 | 62 | Nippon Animation |
| 2011: Hunter Exam arc | October 2, 2011 | April 8, 2012 | 26 | Madhouse |
| 2011: Heavens Arena arc | April 15, 2012 | July 8, 2012 | 12 | Madhouse |
| 2011: Phantom Troupe arc | July 15, 2012 | December 9, 2012 | 20 | Madhouse |
| 2011: Greed Island arc | December 16, 2012 | April 14, 2013 | 17 | Madhouse |
| 2011: Chimera Ant arc | April 21, 2013 | July 2, 2014 | 61 | Madhouse |
| 2011: Election arc | July 9, 2014 | September 24, 2014 | 12 | Madhouse |
| Film: Phantom Rouge | January 12, 2013 | Madhouse | ||
| Film: The Last Mission | December 27, 2013 |
1999 series
The 1999 series (62 episodes, 16 October 1999 to 31 March 2001) was made by Nippon Animation and directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi for Fuji TV. It covers the Hunter Exam (episodes 1 to 36), the Heavens Arena (37 to 44) and the Phantom Troupe arc (45 to 62). Three OVA series continued the story afterwards.
2011: Hunter Exam arc
Hunter Exam arc, 2011 series (26 episodes, 2 October 2011 to 8 April 2012). Gon leaves Whale Island and enters the Hunter Exam, a series of dangerous tests set by different examiners. There he meets Killua, Kurapika and Leorio, and crosses paths with Hisoka. The block also includes the visit to Killua's family home.
2011: Heavens Arena arc
Heavens Arena arc, 2011 series (12 episodes, 15 April to 8 July 2012). Gon and Killua head to the Heavens Arena, a giant tower where fighters climb floor by floor by winning matches. There they meet Wing and Zushi and learn the basics of Nen, the energy technique that every Hunter relies on.
2011: Phantom Troupe arc
Phantom Troupe arc, 2011 series (20 episodes, 15 July to 9 December 2012), also called the Yorknew City arc. The four friends meet again in Yorknew City during a huge auction, and Kurapika's story moves to the centre as the notorious gang of thieves known as the Phantom Troupe arrives in town.
2011: Greed Island arc
Greed Island arc, 2011 series (17 episodes, 16 December 2012 to 14 April 2013). Gon and Killua enter Greed Island, a video game that players physically enter and that turns out to take place in the real world, with real dangers, hoping to find a clue about Ging. Inside they meet Biscuit Krueger, who trains them hard.
2011: Chimera Ant arc
Chimera Ant arc, 2011 series (61 episodes, 21 April 2013 to 2 July 2014), the longest arc of the anime. A dangerous new species of giant ants appears, and a team of Hunters including Morel and Knuckle is sent to deal with them. Gon and Killua join the effort. The arc introduces the extermination team's veteran Hunters to Gon and Killua.
2011: Election arc
Election arc, 2011 series (12 episodes, 9 July to 24 September 2014), the final arc of the 2011 anime. The Hunter Association holds an election to choose its next chairman, while Killua faces a personal family matter. It closes the anime and brings back many familiar faces, including Gon's search for Ging.
Next season Not announced yet
No new Hunter × Hunter anime has been announced as of October 2026. The 2011 series ended with the Election arc in 2014, and the manga has moved well past that point. It came back with chapters 411 to 420 between 29 June and 7 September 2026 and is now on hiatus again with no return date. On 5 October 2026 Togashi said on X that, for health reasons, he will stop taking outside work with deadlines to focus on his own manuscripts. A new Chimera Ant stage play is planned for 2027.
FAQ
How many seasons does Hunter x Hunter have?
There are two separate anime. The 1999 series has 62 episodes plus OVAs, and the 2011 series has 148 episodes split into six arcs: Hunter Exam, Heavens Arena, Phantom Troupe, Greed Island, Chimera Ant and Election.
Should I watch the 1999 or the 2011 Hunter x Hunter?
The 2011 Madhouse series is the fuller adaptation: it starts from the beginning and runs through the Election arc in 148 episodes. The 1999 Nippon Animation series stops after the Phantom Troupe arc in its TV run, and three OVA series followed between 2002 and 2004.
Will there be a new Hunter x Hunter anime?
Nothing has been announced as of October 2026. The 2011 anime ended in 2014, and the manga continues slowly: chapters 411 to 420 ran from June to September 2026 before another hiatus.
Is Hunter x Hunter finished?
No. The manga by Yoshihiro Togashi is still ongoing, with 39 volumes as of July 2026, but it is published irregularly with long breaks. The 2011 anime ended its run in September 2014.
How many episodes does Hunter x Hunter 2011 have?
The 2011 series has 148 episodes, aired on Nippon TV from 2 October 2011 to 24 September 2014. The longest arc is Chimera Ant with 61 episodes; the shortest are Heavens Arena and Election with 12 each.
Who is the main character of Hunter x Hunter?
The main character is Gon Freecss, a boy from Whale Island who becomes a Hunter to find his father, Ging. Killua Zoldyck, his best friend, shares much of the spotlight, along with Kurapika and Leorio.
Sources
- Hunter × Hunter (Wikipedia)
- List of Hunter × Hunter (2011 TV series) episodes (Wikipedia)
- List of Hunter × Hunter (1999 TV series) episodes (Wikipedia)
- List of Hunter × Hunter characters (Wikipedia)
- 全职猎人角色列表 (Chinese Wikipedia)
- HUNTER×HUNTER (Chinese Wikipedia)
- HxH: Togashi stops work requests over health (Anime Hunch, 2026-10-05)