Hunter x Hunter is a manga series written and illustrated by Yoshihiro Togashi. It has been serialized in Weekly Shounen Jump magazine since March 16, 1998. The story focuses on a young boy named Gon Freecss, who discovers that his father, who he was told had left him at a young age, is actually a world renowned Hunter, a licensed profession for those who specialize in, but are not limited to, fantastic pursuits such as locating rare or unidentified animal species, treasure hunting, surveying unexplored enclaves, or hunting down lawless individuals.
