Hey there! If you’re new here, let me tell you, I’m a big fan of Killua from Hunter x Hunter. He’s just so likable and for me, he’s the best anime boy out there. He’s got everything going for him: he’s super cool, with all that potential, strength, and backstory. Plus, Killua is just so relatable with his realistic character development and struggles. Oh, and did I mention he’s a skilled assassin from a young age and a gamer too? It’s hard not to love him am I right? So, I’ve gathered some of the most interesting facts about Killua Zoldyck to either introduce him to you or test your Killua knowledge if you’re already a fan.
But before we get into that, I need to talk about Hunter x Hunter because this series deserves all the love it can get and it’s where Killua is from.
Hunter x Hunter is a popular Japanese manga and anime series created by Yoshihiro Togashi. It follows the story of a young boy named Gon Freecss who discovers that his father, Ging, is a legendary Hunter, a member of a group of skilled individuals who undertake dangerous tasks such as capturing criminals and finding treasures.
Gon decides to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a Hunter himself, setting out on a journey to pass the rigorous Hunter Examination and find his father. Along the way, he meets other Hunters and allies, including the skilled assassin Killua, the medical student Leorio, and the last survivor of the Kurta Clan Kurapika, as they face off against deadly enemies and uncover dark secrets.
The series is well-loved for its well-developed characters, intricate world-building, and action-packed plot, making it one of the most popular anime and manga franchises of all time.
Here are the top 25 Killua Zoldyck facts!
#1 fact: He is the third child of Silva and Kikyo Zoldyck and the heir of the Zoldyck Family.
#2 fact: Killua is currently 14 years old. His birthday is July 7, making Killua younger than Gon, who was born on May 5.
#3 fact: From the day he was born, he went through vigorous training to become the perfect assassin.
#4 fact: The reason why Killua left his family to become a hunter is that he grew tired of killing.
#5 fact: He is 158 cm tall and weighs 45 kg.
#6 fact: His blood type is A.
#7 fact: His Nen type is transmutation.
#8 fact: Killua’s best friend is Gon Freecss.
#9 fact: He loves sweet foods and spent almost 200 million Jenny on snacks when he was at Heavens Arena.
#10 fact: His favorite snack is chocolate, specifically Chocolate Balls.
#11 fact: He puts his friends first.
#12 fact: Killua seems to be prone to gambling.
#13 fact: Despite being only 14 (or younger at the beginning of the series) he remains usually calm and composed in very terrifying situations. He has shown multiple times emotional maturity.
#14 fact: Killua reached the renowned Floor 200 of the Heavens Arena at the age of 6.
#15 fact: He has trained his physical abilities to superhuman levels.
#16 fact: Due to extensive training from a young age he is resistant to electricity and poisons.
#17 fact: Killua can manipulate his muscles and joints to the point where he can effortlessly dislodge his joints to escape being bound, before fixing them just as easily.
#18 fact: He has mastered a technique called Shadow Step which allows him to run and walk without making a sound.
#19 fact: He is able to use a technique called Rhythm Echo which grants him the ability to create afterimages of himself during the fight.
#20 fact: Killua can whip his arms around with such an incredible speed that he slices through anything that touches his arms. It’s called The Snake Awakens technique.
#21 fact: He can casually swing 50 kg yo-yos faster than the eye can see.
#22 fact: Killua can open a 64-ton gate effortlessly.
#23 fact: Killua specializes in electricity manipulation. The way he uses Nen is truly spectacular, he transforms his Aura into electrical currents and manipulates it. In order to do this, he absorbs electricity from outside sources.
#24 fact: By generating a surge of electricity into his own body, Killua can stimulate his nervous system and immensely boost his speed. This state is called Godspeed and grants him such speed that he is able to match such opponents he could not even scratch in his normal form (like Royal Guards).
#25 fact: He is the most popular Hunter x Hunter character according to polls. On MAL, he has more than 91k fans while Gon, the MC of the show, has only ~20k.
Which facts about Killua Zoldyck from Hunter x Hunter were you unaware of?