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Hunter x Hunter TV Max Anime 2021 Hunter x Hunter poster.
  • Common Sense Says
  • Parents Say 14 Reviews
  • Kids Say 30 Reviews

Common Sense Media Review

Melissa Camacho By Melissa Camacho , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 14+

Adventure anime has violence, innuendo, worthy lessons.

Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that Hunter x Hunter is an adventure-themed anime series adapted from a manga by Yoshihiro Togashi. It contains fantay

Why Age 14+? Language

Curses like "sh-t" are audible at times.

 Violence & Scariness

There's some fantasy violence. The Hunter Qualification Exam is dangerous, and p

 Sex, Romance & Nudity

There's some strong sexual innuendo. A cast member's voluptuous chest is enhance

 Drinking, Drugs & Smoking

Some cast members are shown drinking, but it's not frequent.

 Products & Purchases Not present Any Positive Content? Positive Messages

It's about a boy going on a journey to fulfill his reams and following his fathe

 Positive Role Models

Gon is young, talented, but is also kind and sensitive. Mentors and examiners of

 Diverse Representations

The cast is made up of male and female cast members from different backgrounds a

  • Parents Need to Know

    Parents need to know that Hunter x Hunter is an adventure-themed anime series adapted from a manga by Yoshihiro Togashi. It contains fantay violence, some innuendo (including a focus on a young woman's chest), and occasional cursing. Drinking is sometimes shown. It also contains some solid, positive teachings intended to serve as life lessons for its characters, and for viewers.

  • Language

    a lot

    Curses like "sh-t" are audible at times.

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  • Violence & Scariness

    some

    There's some fantasy violence. The Hunter Qualification Exam is dangerous, and people die while taking it, but their deaths aren't shown. People jump from cliffs, fight magical creatures, etc.

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  • Sex, Romance & Nudity

    some

    There's some strong sexual innuendo. A cast member's voluptuous chest is enhanced in revealing clothing, and is often a source of men's attention.

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  • Drinking, Drugs & Smoking

    a little

    Some cast members are shown drinking, but it's not frequent.

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  • Positive Messages

    a little

    It's about a boy going on a journey to fulfill his reams and following his father's footsteps. It offers lessons that are important for him to contemplate, but that can help people in real life.

  • Positive Role Models

    a little

    Gon is young, talented, but is also kind and sensitive. Mentors and examiners often appear mean, but are trying to teach hunter hopefuls important lessons.

  • Diverse Representations

    very little

    The cast is made up of male and female cast members from different backgrounds and ethos.

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  • Leorio.

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  • Parents Say (14)
  • Kids Say (30)
age 11+

Based on 14 parent reviews

Parents say that the show features a captivating storyline and engaging characters, making it appealing for anime lovers, though it also contains varying levels of violence and darker themes as the series progresses. Most reviewers recommend it for older children or teens, with some suggesting that earlier seasons may be appropriate for younger viewers, but caution that later arcs include graphic content that might not be suitable for all ages.

  • captivating storyline
  • engaging characters
  • varying violence
  • suitable for teens
  • graphic content
  • younger viewer caution
Summarized with AI
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Based on 30 kid reviews

Kids say this anime is an intense experience that varies significantly in appropriateness depending on the season, with early episodes being relatively tame and later arcs, particularly the Chimera Ant arc, featuring graphic violence and complex themes. While many appreciate the story and character development, they warn that it's best suited for older children, around 12 years and up, especially due to occasional mature content and instances of suggestive themes involving older characters and young protagonists.

  • intense storytelling
  • graphic violence
  • mature themes
  • age recommendations
  • complex characters
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What's the Story?

Based on the manga series created by Yoshihiro Togashi, HUNTER X HUNTER is an anime series about a young boy's quest to follow in his father's footsteps. Gon wants to become a Hunter like his father, who left him and his mother when he was very young. He is passionate about the work, and has the potential to be good at it. But to become a Hunter he must pass the difficult and risky Hunter Qualification Examination. As Gon sets sail towards the remote examination site, he meets Kurapika and Leorio, two applicants who immediately demonstrate that they, too, have the necessary talent and bravery to pass the test. The journey is hard, but for Gon it's also an adventure, and one that will bring him closer to his dad.

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Is It Any Good?

Our review: Parents say (14 ): Kids say (30 ):

This adventure-themed series has all the elements of an fun teen-oriented anime series. Gon is a lively, kind, and passionate protagonist, and the examination acts as a hero's journey, the end of which will lead him to his desired place among the Hunters. But Hunter x Hunter also has substance, and offers viewers life lessons, which are contextualized in a way designed to help Gon and his friends understand who they are, and what their lives will be look if they make it through. Overall, the series is an upbeat and adventurous story world that offers some interesting food for thought.

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Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the popularity of manga and anime. Both are steeped in Japanese history, culture, and tradition, so why are people from around the world so drawn to it?

  • How does Hunter x Hunter characterize Gon's kindness? Is it weakness? Strength? How does this set him apart from other applicants?

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TV Details

  • Premiere date : March 3, 2021
  • Network : Max
  • Genre : Anime
  • Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Adventures
  • Character Strengths : Courage
  • TV rating : TV-14
  • Last updated : October 9, 2025
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Did we miss something on diversity?

Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. You can help us help kids by suggesting a diversity update.

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