The Most Popular Hunter x Hunter Characters, Ranked

Hunter x Hunter, as one of the best anime out there, offers a diverse variety of characters that are likable.

It’s difficult to choose only one favorite character, right?

I know you are thrilled as much as me to find out who is the most popular out of them! Although I have a feeling we all know who is going to end up as number 1.

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I used MAL’s most favorite characters to find out who is the most popular character in Hunter x Hunter, so the data should reflect reality at least somewhat accurately!

10. Feitan Portor

• Member Favorites: 1,617
• Age: ~28
• Occupation: Phantom Troupe’s member
• Nen Type: Transmutation

9. Neferpitou

• Member Favorites: 2,486
• Age: ~60 d/o
• Occupation: Meruem’s Royal Guard
• Nen Type: Specialization

8. Isaac Netero

• Member Favorites: 2,559
• Age: 120
• Occupation: Hunters Association’s Chairman
• Nen Type: Enhancement

7. Leorio Paladiknight

• Member Favorites: 3,549
• Age: 19
• Occupation: Hunter
• Nen Type: Emission

6. Chrollo Lucifer

• Member Favorites: 4,115
• Age: 26
• Occupation: leader of the Phantom Troupe
• Nen Type: Specialization

5. Meruem

• Member Favorites: 8,405
• Age: 40 days
• Occupation: King of Chimera Ants
• Nen Type: Specialization

4. Kurapika

• Member Favorites: 10,145
• Age: 17 (beginning), 19 (current)
• Occupation: Hunter
• Nen Type: Conjuration/ Specialization (when his eyes are Scarlet)

3. Gon Freecss

• Member Favorites: 15,760
• Age: 12 (beginning), 14-15 (current)
• Occupation: Hunter
• Nen Type: Enhancement

2. Hisoka Morow

• Member Favorites: 23,574
• Age: 28
• Occupation: Hunter
• Nen Type: Transmutation

1. Killua Zoldyck

• Member Favorites: 46,370
• Age: 12 (beginning); 14-15 (current)
• Occupation: Ex-assassin Hunter
• Nen Type: Transmutation

*Cover picture by Pixiv Id 8652120 

Misaka

Hi, my name is Mia and I’m the founder of 9 Tailed Kitsune.
I love anime, games, and esports (I am also a bit weird).
My passion for anime sparked when I was about 7 (Phantom Thief Jeanne, hello!) and has never stopped.