Hunter X Hunter is about a boy named Gon, who lives on a remote island with his Aunt. One day, Gon is almost killed by a wild bear, but luckily is saved by a man - a professional Hunter.

Gon learns that his long lost father, Jin Freaks is also a professional Hunter, one of the best in the world, and so makes it his target to become a Hunter as well.

And so, Gon leaves Whale Island with his registration for this year's Hunter License Exam, and into a long and exciting adventure...