The Ultimate Hunter x Hunter Watch Order Guide

Are you ready to get invested in the Hunter x Hunter universe? We’ve got you covered! It can be a little confusing to sort through all the Hunter x Hunter content, since there have been two different adaptations of the same material, one in 1999 and one in 2011 (plus a few movies and OVAs on top of that). So, in this handy guide, we’ve put together every watch order list you’ll need to get started—including one big, chronological list with every piece of Hunter x Hunter content out there. Keep reading to learn more!

The Complete Hunter x Hunter Watch Order

Either watch all episodes of the Hunter x Hunter 2011 version or all episodes of the Hunter x Hunter 1999 version in release order. Or, watch both seasons plus the bonus OVAs and movies—here’s the complete Hunter x Hunter watch order:

Hunter x Hunter (1999)
Hunter x Hunter: Spider (OVA, 2002)
Hunter x Hunter: Greed Island (OVA, 2003)
Hunter x Hunter: Greed Island Final (OVA, 2004)
Hunter x Hunter (2011), episodes 1-61
Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge (2013)
Hunter x Hunter (2011), episodes 62-110
Hunter x Hunter: The Last Mission (2013)
Hunter x Hunter (2011), episodes 111-148

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How to Watch Hunter x Hunter (1999) in Order

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Hunter x Hunter (1999) is the original anime adaptation of a manga series with the same name. If you’re looking for the modern reboot, see Hunter x Hunter (2011) below. The 1999 anime was released as one continuous series, followed by 3 different OVA (original video animation) series that continued adapting arcs from the manga. Here’s how to watch Hunter x Hunter (1999) and its subsequent OVAs in order:^{[1]
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- Hunter x Hunter (episodes 1-62, 1999)
- Hunter x Hunter: Spider (OVA, episodes 1-8, 2002)
- Hunter x Hunter: Greed Island (OVA, episodes 1-8, 2003)
- Hunter x Hunter: Greed Island Final (OVA, episodes 1-14, 2004)

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How to Watch Hunter x Hunter (2011) in Order

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Hunter x Hunter (2011) is the newer reboot of the anime series. It’s not a sequel to the original Hunter x Hunter (1999); it’s a retelling of the same material (and beyond, since the Hunter x Hunter manga had released new volumes by the time the reboot was made). Instead of being released in seasons, Hunter x Hunter (2011) was released in story arcs—so here’s how to watch the entire series (with all 6 arcs) in order:
- Hunter Exam arc (episodes 1-26, 2011)
- Heavens Arena arc (episodes 27-38, 2012)
- Phantom Troupe arc (episodes 39-58, 2012)
- Greed Island arc (episodes 58-75, 2012)
- Chimera Ant arc (episodes 76-136, 2013)
- Election arc (episodes 136-148, 2014)

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How to Watch the Hunter x Hunter Movies in Order

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The rebooted Hunter x Hunter (2011) also has a pair of accompanying movies, Phantom Rouge and The Last Mission. However, those movies aren’t considered canon—meaning they aren’t a part of the official Hunter x Hunter storyline. Rather, they’re standalone side-stories that technically take place during the events of the Hunter x Hunter series. Here’s how to watch both movies in chronological order:
- Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge (2013)
- Hunter x Hunter: The Last Mission (2013)

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How to Watch All Hunter x Hunter Content in Order

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If you’re a completionist, you might want to watch the entire Hunter x Hunter catalogue from start to finish, chronologically—and we say, go for it! Hunter x Hunter 1999 and 2011 technically can’t be listed chronologically, since they cover the same events, but the rest are easy enough. So, here’s how to watch the entirety of Hunter x Hunter in chronological order:
- Hunter x Hunter (1999)
- Hunter x Hunter: Spider (OVA, 2002)
- Hunter x Hunter: Greed Island (OVA, 2003)
- Hunter x Hunter: Greed Island Final (OVA, 2004)
- Hunter x Hunter (2011), episodes 1-61
- Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge (2013)
- Hunter x Hunter (2011), episodes 62-110
- Hunter x Hunter: The Last Mission (2013)
- Hunter x Hunter (2011), episodes 111-148

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The Hunter x Hunter Anime, OVAs & Movies, Explained

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Hunter x Hunter (1999)Hunter x Hunter (1999) is the first iteration of the anime adaptation; it follows a boy named Gon Freecss, who discovers that his father (whom he believed to be dead) is in fact a famous Hunter. In the anime, “Hunters” are elite individuals who travel the world, taking on important and high-stakes jobs. So, Gon sets out to prove himself, find his father, and become a great Hunter in his own right.
- Number of episodes: 62
- Release dates: October 16, 1999 - March 31, 2001
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Hunter x Hunter: Spider (2002)TheHunter x Hunter: Spider OVA (sometimes just listed as Hunter x Hunter: Original Video Animation) picks up where the 1999 anime leaves off, covering the next arc of the manga. In this series, Gon and Kurapika begin to hunt the Spider—a band of thieves and murderers also known as the “Phantom Troupe.”^{[2]
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- Number of episodes: 8
- Release dates: January 17, 2002 - April 17, 2002
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Hunter x Hunter: Greed Island (2003)Hunter x Hunter: Greed Island is the next OVA series following Spider, and the next arc in the original manga. In Greed Island, Gon and his friend Killua decide to enter the “Greed Island” game in order to find more information about Gon’s father—and maybe even his father’s location.^{[3]
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- Number of episodes: 8
- Release dates: February 3, 2003 - April 16, 2003
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Hunter x Hunter: Greed Island Final (2004)Hunter x Hunter: Greed Island Final is yet another OVA series, this one concluding the Greed Island arc. Over the course of the series, Gon and Killua train and hone their skills with the help of Biscuit—and, with their new abilities, must take on dangerous player-killers lurking about the island.^{[4]
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- Number of episodes: 14
- Release dates: February 18, 2004 - August 18, 2004
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Hunter x Hunter (2011)Now, we come to the modern adaptation ofHunter x Hunter. This anime series is essentially a reboot of the 1999 version; as mentioned above, it covers the first six arcs of the manga and even surpasses the place where Hunter x Hunter (1999) left off. It once again follows Gon Freecss’s story, starting from the very beginning of the manga.
- Number of episodes: 148
- Release dates: October 2, 2011 - September 24, 2014
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Hunter x Hunter: Phantom RougePhantom Rouge is the first of two movies made to accompany the 2011 Hunter x Hunter reboot—but, as we’ve already mentioned, they aren’t considered canon, and the movies themselves are considered “filler” content. Phantom Rouge concerns Kurapika’s quest for revenge against the Phantom Troupe; in it, he, Gon, Killua, and Leorio are pitted against Omokage, the former fourth member of the troupe.^{[5]
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- Release date: January 12, 2013
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Hunter x Hunter: The Last MissionInThe Last Mission—the final Hunter x Hunter movie—Gon, Killua, Kurapika, and Leorio learn about the Hunter Association’s shady past, and its split into light and dark sides. The old leader of “Shadow,” the association’s black ops squad, returns to get vengeance (and justice) against the rest of the association, with Gon and his friends caught in the middle.
- Release date: December 27, 2013

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Where to Watch Hunter x Hunter

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Hunter x Hunter (2011) is available on multiple streaming platforms. You can catch the entire 148-episodeHunter x Hunter (2011) series on Crunchyroll (with a subscription). Alternatively, you can find the series on Hulu, Disney+, Netflix, or Peacock—again, with subscriptions to any of those platforms. The two movies, meanwhile, are both available on Netflix (or you can buy them on Amazon Prime).
- Unfortunately, the original 1999 series and subsequent OVAs aren’t licensed for streaming anywhere, but you can usually find them freely available on sites like YouTube.

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Is there a difference between Hunter x Hunter 1999 and 2011?

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Hunter x Hunter (2011) is longer and more faithful to the manga. Ultimately, both versions of the anime tell the same story in different ways. Some fans prefer the 1999 version, which deviates slightly more from the original manga, while others enjoy the 2011 version, which has updated animation and is more faithful to the manga. However, it should be noted that the 2011 version covers more ground because more of the manga had been released by then.
- So, watch Hunter x Hunter (2011) for the most up-to-date version of the anime.
- Still, nothing is stopping you from enjoying Hunter x Hunter (1999), either—it’s your choice!