The Best Hunter x Hunter Characters
Who is your favorite Hunter x Hunter characters? The main cast of the show is great, but there are also a ton of characters that Gon and the gang meet along the way as well! Let's rank the best Hunter x Hunter characters of all time, with the help of your votes! This includes heroes, villains, and anyone in-between that makes an appearance in the series.
He may be a creepy bad guy, but Hisoka Morow is a beloved character not just in the Hunter x Hunter universe, but in all of anime fandom. What's not to love about an insane jester with an insatiable appetite for making people bleed? He begins the series as an antagonist but eventually becomes a supporting character. Killua Zoldyck is another character from Hunter x Hunter that fans love - is everyone better than the protagonist in this series? Jokes aside, Gon is definitely a well-loved protagonist that anime fans seem to love.
Vote up your favorite characters from Hunter x Hunter, and please add any if they aren't already on the list!
- 1Mariya Ise
Deadly assassin Killua rebels against his family’s murderous career, conveyed through spiky silver hair reflecting inner turmoil. With lightning fast reflexes and Nen abilities easing killing, befriending Gon gives Killua hope of forging his own moral path. His ongoing struggle for independence mirrors slowly reclaiming childhood stripped by forced training.
- 2Miyuki Sawashiro
Seeking vengeance for his massacred Kurta clan, stoic Kurapika joins the Hunters Association concealing rage behind elegant attire and strategic intellect. But empathy from friends like Leorio teaches Kurapika that salvation comes through honor exceeding hatred.
- 3Megumi Han
Ever-curious Gon seeks adventure with pure-hearted wonder, conveyed through spiked black and green hair. His kindness exceeds his strength, forging bonds with even former enemies. But Gon's morality is tested by harsh revelations threatening innocence.
- 4Daisuke Namikawa
Devious Hisoka allies with heroes using formidable Nen purely for self-amusement befitting his sinister clown makeup. But glimpsing indomitable spirit in young Gon intrigues Hisoka. He spares Gon, hoping to witness the fruit cultivated from this "unripe" seed exceeding muted reality.
- 5
Meruem
Kōki UchiyamaArrogantly proclaiming himself superior, Meruem is transformed after meeting humble games master Komugi, who non-violently forces the domineering ant king to acknowledge morality beyond strength. This unlikely friendship ignites Meruem’s concealed humanity.
- 6
Netero
Ichirô NagaiSupremely powerful chairman Netero maintains whimsical irreverence belying his aged wisdom earned through grueling combat mastery. He understands triumph comes not from prevailing over others, but oneself – insights guiding apprentices like Zzigg toward enlightenment through struggle.
