Hunter x Hunter Pilot
ハンターxハンター
“Gon leaves Whale Island to take the perilous Hunter Exam and uncover why his father loved being a Hunter.”
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Gon leaves Whale Island to take the perilous Hunter Exam and uncover why his father loved being a Hunter.
Gon Freecss, a young boy living on Whale Island, manages to catch the local legend called the Master of the Swamp. When he brings the massive fish back to his aunt Mito, she fulfills her promise to allow Gon to take the infamous Hunter Exam. Those who pass the Hunter Exam are granted travel opportunities and privileges that most people can only dream of, so despite its incredible danger, thousands of people apply every year. Gon hopes to follow in the footsteps of his father, a famous Hunter, and discover for himself why being a Hunter is so amazing. As Gon sets out on his journey, he begins to experience the first of many difficulties that the exam will pose.
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- 7/10 “This pilot OVA provides valuable insight into Gon’s motivations and offers a nostalgic look at the pivotal moment where Kite saves him from a foxbear. While the artwork, music, and voice acting are...”
- 9/10 “This OVA is a true treasure for fans, offering a daring, well-animated take on the story with fitting music and a deeper, more nuanced look at the characters. While the grainy, vintage art style...”
- 8/10 “This pilot is an extremely interesting piece of history that serves as a fascinating time capsule for the influences behind Naruto and acts as a crucial "missing link" between the Ninku, HxH, and...”
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Reel · 01 Cat. №BS-6080
- Format
- 1 × 25′
- eps × min
- Total runtime
- 0h 25m
- all episodes
- Aired
- Jul 1998 – ongoing
- Summer 1998
- Source
- Ova
- media type
- Rated
- PG
- 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref.
- BS-6080
- catalog