Hunter x Hunter — Season 1, Episode 2: Encounter × Hesitation × Departure

Episode synopsis

Gon's aunt Mito gives him the go ahead to take the Hunter Exam after he has successfully passed her test, using a special rod from his father. Gon goes to town to catch a ship to the exam. In town, Gon befriends Leorio, after several run-ins with each other through the town. Leorio is also intent on taking the exam, and they take down a cruel animal show. In the end, they almost miss the ship, but through Gon's quick thinking, they manage to board the ship at the last minute.

About Hunter x Hunter

Gon Freecss discovers that the father he had always been told was dead was actually alive the whole time. Ging is a famous Hunter: an individual who has proven themself an elite member of humanity. Gon becomes determined to follow in his father's footsteps, pass the rigorous Hunter Examination.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1A Boy Setting Out for a Journey × Leaving Behind the Sound of the Wind
• E3Pride × Stormy Water × Duel
• E4Decision × Shortcut × Detour
• E5Lies × Truth? × Kiriko
• E6Steak × Marathon × The Exam Starts
• E7Trauma × Limit × Sweet Trap
• E8Conjurer × Smile × Beasts Beware
• E9Menchi × Furious × Second Phase?
• E10Failing × Panic × Heavenly Voice
• E11Exploration × Guts × Stowaway
• E12Good Boy? × Bad Boy? × Killua
• E13Pro × Con × Trap