Jan 1, 1999 CE
Gon Freecss Leaves Whale Island
Gon Freecss sets sail from Whale Island to become a Hunter and find his father Ging. #hunterxhunter #anime
Chronological Storyline (45 Milestones)
Jan 7, 1999 CE
287th Hunter Exam Begins
Gon meets Leorio, Kurapika, and Killua during the first phase of the Hunter Exam. #hunterxhunter #exam
Jan 14, 1999 CE
Gon Passes the Hunter Exam
Gon, Leorio, Kurapika, and Killua pass the exam and become Hunters. #hunterxhunter #achievement
Feb 1, 1999 CE
Killua Returns Home
Killua returns to the Zoldyck family estate but is rescued by Gon and friends. #hunterxhunter #zoldyck
Mar 1, 1999 CE
Heavens Arena Arc Begins
Gon and Killua train in Nen at Heavens Arena under Wing. #hunterxhunter #nen
Apr 1, 1999 CE
Gon Learns Nen Basics
Gon learns the four major principles of Nen: Ten, Ren, Zetsu, and Hatsu. #hunterxhunter #nen
May 1, 1999 CE
Gon vs Hisoka at Heavens Arena
Gon fights Hisoka in a match at Heavens Arena, showcasing his Jajanken. #hunterxhunter #battle
Jun 1, 1999 CE
Yorknew City Arc Begins
Kurapika becomes a bodyguard for the Nostrade family and targets the Phantom Troupe. #hunterxhunter #yorknew
Jul 1, 1999 CE
Phantom Troupe Massacre Auction
The Phantom Troupe kills auction attendees and steals valuable items. #hunterxhunter #phantomtroupe
Aug 1, 1999 CE
Kurapika Captures Uvogin
Kurapika captures and kills Uvogin using his Nen chains. #hunterxhunter #kurapika
Sep 1, 1999 CE
Gon and Killua Join the Troupe
Gon and Killua infiltrate the Phantom Troupe to rescue Chrollo. #hunterxhunter #infiltration
Oct 1, 1999 CE
Chrollo vs Zoldycks
Chrollo fights Silva and Zeno Zoldyck but escapes. #hunterxhunter #chrollo
Nov 1, 1999 CE
Kurapika vs Chrollo
Kurapika captures Chrollo using his Nen ability, forcing the Troupe to retreat. #hunterxhunter #battle
Jan 1, 2000 CE
Greed Island Arc Begins
Gon and Killua enter the Greed Island game to find Ging. #hunterxhunter #greedisland
Feb 1, 2000 CE
Gon Learns Advanced Nen
Gon develops his Jajanken ability and learns Gyo and In. #hunterxhunter #nen
Mar 1, 2000 CE
Biscuit Krueger Trains Gon and Killua
Biscuit Krueger becomes their mentor and helps them master Nen. #hunterxhunter #training
Apr 1, 2000 CE
Gon vs Razor
Gon defeats Razor in a dodgeball game to clear a Greed Island card. #hunterxhunter #battle
May 1, 2000 CE
Gon Clears Greed Island
Gon and friends clear the game and meet Ging's message. #hunterxhunter #achievement
Jun 1, 2000 CE
Chimera Ant Arc Begins
The Chimera Ant Queen washes ashore on NGL and begins creating ants. #hunterxhunter #chimeraant
Jul 1, 2000 CE
Kite Meets Gon and Killua
Gon reunites with Kite, who is investigating the Chimera Ants. #hunterxhunter #kite
Aug 1, 2000 CE
Kite Killed by Pitou
Kite is killed by the Chimera Ant Pitou, triggering Gon's rage. #hunterxhunter #death
Sep 1, 2000 CE
Netero Leads the Invasion
Chairman Netero leads the Hunter Association to exterminate the Chimera Ants. #hunterxhunter #netero
Oct 1, 2000 CE
Meruem Born
The Chimera Ant King Meruem is born, with immense power. #hunterxhunter #meruem
Nov 1, 2000 CE
Meruem Meets Komugi
Meruem meets Komugi and develops a bond through Gungi. #hunterxhunter #komugi
Dec 1, 2000 CE
Netero vs Meruem
Netero fights Meruem and uses the Poor Man's Rose to kill him. #hunterxhunter #battle
Jan 1, 2001 CE
Gon Transforms to Defeat Pitou
Gon uses a Nen vow to become an adult and kills Pitou. #hunterxhunter #transformation
Feb 1, 2001 CE
Meruem and Komugi Die
Meruem dies from the poison, holding Komugi's hand. #hunterxhunter #death
Mar 1, 2001 CE
Gon Hospitalized
Gon is hospitalized in critical condition due to his transformation. #hunterxhunter #hospital
Apr 1, 2001 CE
Alluka Heals Gon
Killua uses Alluka's wish-granting ability to heal Gon. #hunterxhunter #alluka
May 1, 2001 CE
Election Arc Begins
The Hunter Association holds an election for a new chairman. #hunterxhunter #election
Jun 1, 2001 CE
Pariston vs Cheadle
Pariston and Cheadle compete in the election, with Pariston manipulating votes. #hunterxhunter #politics
Jul 1, 2001 CE
Ging Becomes Chairman
Ging Freecss is elected as the new Hunter Association chairman. #hunterxhunter #ging
Aug 1, 2001 CE
Dark Continent Expedition Begins
Ging and Beyond Netero lead an expedition to the Dark Continent. #hunterxhunter #darkcontinent
Sep 1, 2001 CE
Kurapika Returns to the Spotlight
Kurapika becomes a Zodiac and investigates the Dark Continent. #hunterxhunter #kurapika
Oct 1, 2001 CE
Succession War Arc Begins
The Kakin Empire's Succession War begins on the Black Whale ship. #hunterxhunter #successionwar
Nov 1, 2001 CE
Kurapika vs Tserriednich
Kurapika confronts Prince Tserriednich, a Nen user. #hunterxhunter #battle
Dec 1, 2001 CE
Hisoka Kills Chrollo
Hisoka kills Chrollo in a rematch during the Succession War. #hunterxhunter #death
Jan 1, 2002 CE
Gon Meets Ging
Gon finally meets his father Ging at the World Tree. #hunterxhunter #reunion
Feb 1, 2002 CE
Killua and Alluka Travel
Killua and Alluka leave to travel the world, separating from Gon. #hunterxhunter #killua
Mar 1, 2002 CE
Leorio Becomes a Doctor
Leorio completes medical school and becomes a doctor. #hunterxhunter #leorio
Apr 1, 2002 CE
Kurapika's Vengeance Complete
Kurapika eliminates the remaining Phantom Troupe members. #hunterxhunter #vengeance
May 1, 2002 CE
Gon Loses Nen
Gon loses his Nen abilities due to his transformation vow. #hunterxhunter #nen
Jun 1, 2002 CE
Gon Regains Nen
Gon regains his Nen through training with Ging. #hunterxhunter #nen
Jul 1, 2002 CE
Dark Continent Threats Revealed
The expedition encounters deadly creatures and calamities from the Dark Continent. #hunterxhunter #darkcontinent
Aug 1, 2002 CE
Ging's True Intentions
Ging reveals his plan to explore the Dark Continent and protect humanity. #hunterxhunter #ging