Parents' Guide to

Hunter x Hunter

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 14+

Adventure anime has violence, innuendo, worthy lessons.

TV Max Anime 2021
Hunter x Hunter poster.

A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.

  • Gon.
  • Going to another test.
  • Leorio.

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Based on 9 parent reviews

gs23661
gs23661 Parent of 2-year-old
August 21, 2022
age 16+

Great, yet gory, show

It's not too bad until you get into the Chimera Ant arc... very gory with intelligent insects doing inhumane things to people such as killing children, lobotomies, stripping elderly men naked, and using them as pets, etc. also there are some pretty clear erections as well so definitely don't let your children watch this... the story and animation are incredible however so if you can stomach that part it's excellent.

This title has:

Great messages
Too much violence
3 people found this helpful.
Hammond O.
Hammond O. Parent of 9 and 14-year-old
May 7, 2023
age 14+

Show is much darker than some reviews imply

This show is amazing. It is very well-written, and very engaging, but can have a slow start for some viewers. I suggest you ignore the professional review and other reviews that say this show is for 9 year olds, because it's very unlikely that they've seen the entirety of the show. There are many disturbing and scary scenes in later episodes of the series, especially the Chimera Ant arc, and a lot of complex writing that kids younger than 14 might not fully comprehend. Overall, I highly recommend it, but be aware this show is FAR darker than the cover might suggest.
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What's the Story?

Based on the manga series created by Yoshihiro Togashi, HUNTER X HUNTER is an anime series about a young boy's quest to follow in his father's footsteps. Gon wants to become a Hunter like his father, who left him and his mother when he was very young. He is passionate about the work, and has the potential to be good at it. But to become a Hunter he must pass the difficult and risky Hunter Qualification Examination. As Gon sets sail towards the remote examination site, he meets Kurapika and Leorio, two applicants who immediately demonstrate that they, too, have the necessary talent and bravery to pass the test. The journey is hard, but for Gon it's also an adventure, and one that will bring him closer to his dad.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (9 ):
Kids say (19 ):

This adventure-themed series has all the elements of an fun teen-oriented anime series. Gon is a lively, kind, and passionate protagonist, and the examination acts as a hero's journey, the end of which will lead him to his desired place among the Hunters. But Hunter x Hunter also has substance, and offers viewers life lessons, which are contextualized in a way designed to help Gon and his friends understand who they are, and what their lives will be look if they make it through. Overall, the series is an upbeat and adventurous story world that offers some interesting food for thought.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the popularity of manga and anime. Both are steeped in Japanese history, culture, and tradition, so why are people from around the world so drawn to it?

  • How does Hunter x Hunter characterize Gon's kindness? Is it weakness? Strength? How does this set him apart from other applicants?

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