Summary

Since its release over 25 years ago , Hunter x Hunterhas been delighting fans with its improper storytelling , but the series also has plenty of mysteries that it take to answer before its ending . Hunter x Hunteruses a diverse cast of character to illustrate the dissimilar sides of humanity in a fantasy human beings , lead to many surprises along the way . Throughout its run , the series has also corrupt many of the common tropes associated with Shōnen manga .

Despite having some of the best world - building in gum anime , the story has pass on some country undiscovered . This has led to some lengthy discussions and enchanting theories over the years . While the creator , Yoshihiro Togashi , has been known to revisit conception from time to time , the current hiatushas fans wonderingifHunter x Hunter ’s full-grown mysteries will ever be solved .

10Sonata of Darkness

The Mysterious Sheet Music Gave Melody Her Supernatural Hearing

The Sonata of Darkness is a objet d’art so cursed that it ’s said to be composed by the Devil himself . Melody tells Kurapika that her appearance was altered by listen to the flute solo and that her friend who play it died . While the strand user is initially skeptical of her report , she shows him her arm , which was deformed from the incident . Despite the caption , the piece ’s true origins and the nature of its curse are a mystery . Unfortunately , the Sonata of Darkness is never mentioned again , and its whereabouts remain strange .

9Gon’s Nen

Gon Almost Dies While Trying to Avenge Kite

While crusade Neferpitou , Gon makes a status where he trades all hisNenpotential for an clamant surge of power . However , this comes at the monetary value of his life , and he ’s left in critical experimental condition until Nanika heals him . According to his sire , Gon still has Nen in his body , but he ca n’t use it since he is back to " normal . “If this theory is correct , Gon will have to reopen his aureole thickening and train to retrieve his powers . The spiky - hairy Enhancer is presently recuperating on Whale Island , so it ’s unnamed whether his Nen will ever devolve .

8Gyro’s Role in the Story

The Former King Still Has the Loyalty of His Former Subjects

Gyro is introduced in a flashbackas the king of the Neo - Green Life ( NGL ) Autonomous Region . After wipe out his abusive father , he creates a dangerous drug and let go it as part of his plan to spread immorality throughout the world . While his current whereabouts are a secret , it ’s enunciate that he became a Chimera Ant and bequeath the NGL to continue pursuing his goal . Despite the chilling origin story , Gyro has yet to formally come along in the tale . This levy questions about his persona in the series , with many speculating that he may appear in the future as a not bad threat .

The already ultra - complicated Nen power system in Hunter x Hunter got even more complex after the going of a lot of shocking new information .

7The Kurta Clan

The Details Surrounding The Clan’s Origin and Downfall Are a Mystery

The Nomadic Kurta Clan was known by flesh collectors for their Scarlet eye , which are said to be one of the world ’s most beautiful colors . Five years before the Hunter Exam , the clan ’s appendage were massacred by the Phantom Troupe . Kurapika , who was locomote at the meter , became the tragedy ’s only subsister and swore to retaliate his people . It ’s indecipherable how the bandits knew of the clan ’s location , or why they killed them in the first place . The Kurta ’s descent are also enshrouded in secret , and very little is known about them other than what has already been revealed .

6Pariston Hill’s True Goal

The Former Chairman Has An Overwhelming Influence Over the Hunter Association

A Triple - Star - Hunter and former Vice Chairman of the Hunter Association , Pariston Hill is a sly , manipulative mortal . During the three years of his tenure , a total of 18 Hunters go missing , and it ’s been inculpate that he has ties to the underworld . Pariston openly enounce he enjoy being hate , so he oftentimes tests the patience of his colleague . Despite his intelligence and power , his actions are unpredictable , and his dependable motive remain undecipherable . This put everyone around him on bound , since he is potentially one of the most dangerous characters in the series .

5Ging’s Nen Ability

Gon Freecss' Father is Introduced As an Exceptional Nen User

A famous archaeologist and Ruins Hunter , Ging Freecss is set up as an conundrum from the start of the news report . He perpetually evades Gon ’s attempt to find him and only appears when he is summon for a meeting with his colleague . Several characters have praised Ging , withNetero even anticipate him one of the top five Nen users in the worldly concern . Despite this , he is rarely express using his abilities , so the straight extent of his power remains unknown . Ging is also implied to be passing well-informed and is conceive by many to be one of the serial ' smartest character .

4Gon’s Mother

The Enhancer’s Parentage Has Captivated Fans From the Very Beginning

It ’s possible that Gon ’s mother is insignificant to the level , but this has n’t quit fans from occur up with violent theory . When Gon returns to Whale Island after learning Nen , he learns that Ging leave a message for him in a magnetic tape transcription . When it gets to the topic of his female parent , Gon immediately call on off the cassette player and enunciate that Mito is his mother . The tarradiddle never returns to the subject , but Ging ’s intriguing subject matter has left a mark on the anime community , with many wondering about the identicalness of the protagonist ’s other parent .

3Don Freecss and The Journey to the New World

Three hundred year ago , a man named Don Freecss traveled to the Dark Continentand explored the shores of Lake Mobius . He compiled his travels in a daybook called " Journey to the New World , " but only the East Edition has been observe . According to Ging , there are three potential ground why the West Edition is drop . The first is that it has n’t been found yet , and the 2d is that it was never written . However , the third , and eeriest understanding is that the author is still write it . This raises many question about Don Freecss ' personal identity and the Dark Continent .

Hunter X Hunter would have started in a much unlike style had Togashi had more originative freedom .

2Hisoka’s Past

The Magician’s Origins Could Explain His Unique Personality

A gifted Nen user and flamboyant soul , Hisoka quickly established himself as a fan - favorite character . His unique personality and trademarkBungee Gum abilityhave led to many conjecture about his past tense , especially since the man himself is uninterested in discussing it . Various character have alluded to the necromancer ’s past effort , particularly through his battle and murderous tendencies , but very little is known about him apart from this . In 2016,Sui Ishida , the author ofTokyo Ghoul , write a one - shot with his take on Hisoka ’s backstory . Unfortunately , this piece of work is most likely non - canon to the main story .

1The Dark Continent

The Existence of “Another World” Shows That Hunter x Hunter’s Story is Just Beginning

The manga ’s current level arc focuses on an expedition to the Dark Continentthat ’s being result by the Hunter Association . Cheadle Yorkshire , the unexampled Chairman , divulge that the Chimera Ants are only B - spirit level threats and that what dwell in the new land is much more dangerous . As there are many civilians on panel , including the Kakin Royal Family , the ship will drop them off at the New Continent , which is an island close to the water of the factual terminus . The Dark Continent surrounds the enormous Lake Mobius which house the Known World in its center , showing that the world seen until now in the series is only a small fraction of the real humankind .

While there have been 149 recorded voyages to the Dark Continent , only five were ever successful and lead in the few survivor bringing back one of the Five Threats . If this is n’t terrifying enough , all voyager must first land on the New Continent and be allot passing by a mysterious being phone the Gatekeeper . The existence of a " true world " is the most shocking twist in the story , but it could address some of the big questions in the series . With the many legends surrounding it , the Dark Continent continues to be the most intriguing mystery fromHunter x Hunter .

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