Hunter × Hunter (pronounced "Hunter Hunter") is a manga by Yoshihiro Togashi about a 12-year-old boy named Gon Freecss (ゴン＝フリークス), and his quest to find his father, Ging Freecss. Ging is a Hunter, which in the setting of Hunter × Hunter means that he is a member of society's elite, with pretty much total license to go anywhere or do anything. Hunter x Hunter started running in Japan in Weekly Shonen Jump in the 14th issue of 1998.

Characters

Gon Freecss

A young boy who wishes to become a hunter to follow in his father's footsteps. His father, the legendary hunter Ging Freecss, had left Gon in his aunt's care since birth. Gon is a headstrong optimistic youth with extraordinary senses of smell and hearing, sharp instincts, and an innate understanding for animals.

Gon starts off with an unusual choice of weaponry - a fishing rod. After learning nen, he switches to relying on his Hatsu ability, the Jajanken.

Killua Zoldyck

Born to a family of (in)famous assassins, Killua is considered the genius of his generation. He is named as the heir to his family due to his amazing talent, and is already a professional assassin even at his young age.