The Hunter × Hunter episodes and chapters are broken into several story arcs (collections of consecutive episodes that follow a particular storyline within the main plot) of which there are currently 7 (officially; 9 unofficially; as of December 2017). The following includes the arc names, descriptions of the arcs' plots, and the chapters they span.
Hunter Exam arc[]
Zoldyck Family arc[]
Zoldyck Family arc | |||||
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After passing the Hunter Exam, Gon, Kurapika, and Leorio go off on a new adventure to spring Killua from his parents' mansion in Kukuroo Mountain. After the three reunite with Killua, Leorio leaves for medical school so he can become a professional doctor, and Kurapika leaves to find work as a bounty hunter. Gon and Killua decide to go together to Heavens Arena so they can gain combat experience by training. | |||||
Manga | 1999 Series | 2011 Series | |||
Volumes | 5 | Volumes | 7-8 | Volumes | 8 |
Number of Chapters | 5 | Number of Episodes | 5 | Number of Episodes | 5 |
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Heavens Arena arc[]
Heavens Arena arc | |||||
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Gon and Killua go to Heavens Arena, a 251-floor building where people compete through fighting tournaments around the clock for cash. It is here they meet the Kung-Fu master Wing, who teaches them about Nen, a chi-like energy that can be used to manifest superhuman powers. He teaches a young child named Zushi, who joins Gon and Killua to fight in the tournament to gain money and experience. Hisoka is also in the tournament. Gon finally gets to battle Hisoka again, to show off how much he has improved. | |||||
Manga | 1999 Series | 2011 Series | |||
Volumes | 5-7 | Volumes | 8-10 | Volumes | 9-12 |
Number of Chapters | 20 | Number of Episodes | 8 | Number of Episodes | 10 |
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Yorknew City arc[]
Greed Island arc[]
Chimera Ant arc[]
13th Hunter Chairman Election arc[]
13th Hunter Chairman Election arc | |||||
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Netero, the Hunter chairman has passed away after his confrontation with the Chimera Ant King, Meruem. A new Hunter chairman is needed, so the Zodiacs are gathered to establish a new election for their new Hunter chairman. Ging Freecss, one of the Zodiac members, is leading the establishment. Leorio returns and quickly rises to prominence as a top candidate in the election. These events act as a backdrop to the efforts of Killua and his servants, who wish to revive a hospitalized Gon using the Nen ability of Alluka Zoldyck. Illumi, aided by Hisoka, attempts to stop Killua due to the potential dangers attached to using Alluka's powers. | |||||
Manga | 2011 Series | ||||
Volumes | 30-32 | Volumes | 45-49 | ||
Number of Chapters | 21 | Number of Episodes | 12 | ||
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Dark Continent Expedition arc[]
Dark Continent Expedition arc | |||
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Under the patronage of the Kakin Empire, Isaac Netero's son launches an expedition to the forbidden Dark Continent. Pressured by V5, the remaining Zodiacs attempt to stop him, enlisting the help of Leorio and Kurapika, while Ging joins Beyond's party while at the same time trying to hinder Pariston. Eventually, V5 endorses Beyond and Kakin's project, hiring the Hunter Association as a chaperone. | |||
Manga | |||
32-33 | |||
9 | |||
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Succession Contest arc[]
Succession Contest arc | |||
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The 14 princes of the Kakin Empire are supposed to kill each other off in a gruesome battle as soon as the Black Whale sets sail for the Dark Continent. Kurapika, who has been hired by the eighth Queen, Oito Hui Guo Rou, as a bodyguard, finds himself involved in it while trying to approach the last owner of his clan's eyes, Prince Tserriednich. | |||
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33~ | |||
52 (ongoing) | |||
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