On the ship heading to the exam site, Gon meets two of his future closest allies:
The story begins on Whale Island, where 12-year-old is determined to follow in the footsteps of his father, Ging, a legendary Hunter who left him as an infant. To earn permission from his foster mother, Aunt Mito , Gon must first catch the "Master of the Swamp," a giant fish that even five grown men couldn't land. After successfully catching the monster, a reluctant Mito allows him to leave for the rigorous Hunter Exam. Watch Hunter x Hunter 2011 (Dub) Episode 1 for ...
: The sole survivor of the Kurta Clan, seeking revenge against the Phantom Troupe. On the ship heading to the exam site,
The first episode of , titled "Departure × and × Friends," serves as the fast-paced introduction to the world of Hunters and the start of Gon Freecss's epic journey. Plot Overview : The sole survivor of the Kurta Clan,
: A man who initially claims to be motivated only by money, but later reveals a deeper, more noble purpose.
The ship's Captain, secretly a preliminary examiner, tests their resolve during a violent storm. While most other applicants succumb to seasickness, Gon, Kurapika, and Leorio remain standing. The episode culminates in a daring rescue where the three work together to save a crew member from falling overboard, earning them the Captain's approval to proceed directly toward the exam venue.