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Quick Answer
- Hunter x Hunter(TV · 62 eps)
- Hunter x Hunter(TV · 148 eps)
- Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge(Movie · 1 eps)
- Hunter x Hunter: The Last Mission(Movie · 1 eps)
- Hunter x Hunter: Original Video Animation(OVA · 8 eps)
- Hunter x Hunter: Greed Island(OVA · 8 eps)
- Hunter x Hunter: Greed Island Final(OVA · 14 eps)
- ...and 1 more below
Total: ~243 episodes / 97h watch time
Hunter x Hunter Watch Order(2026)
With 8 entries across the franchise, Hunter x Hunter can look overwhelming. It's simpler than it seems though. Follow the list below and you'll be set.
8 entries ~97h total2 series2 movies3 OVA/specials
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Hunter x Hunter?
Release order. Start with Hunter x Hunter and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.
How long does it take to watch all of Hunter x Hunter?
About 97 hours total across 243 episodes and 8 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 70 days.
Can I skip the movies and OVAs?
It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.
Release order or chronological order?
Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.
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