Hunter × Hunter is a series of three original video animations (OVAs) produced by Nippon Animation that serve as a direct continuation of the 1999 Hunter × Hunter television series which is, itself, based on a manga of the same name. The story follows Gon Freecss, a young boy who discovers his estranged father, Ging, is a legendary "Hunter"—an elite member of humanity. Gon leaves home to pass the rigorous Hunter Examination and follow in his father's footsteps.
Following the conclusion of the 62-episode television broadcast in 2001 Nippon Animation produced 30 OVA episodes to continue the animated adaptation of the original manga series from where the television broadcast ended. Because they function as a direct narrative extension, these episodes are numbered sequentially in guides starting at episode 63. None of the OVAs have received an official English release.
The first Hunter x Hunter, the OVA Series, comprising episodes 63 to 70, was directed by and released across four VHS and DVD volumes between January 17 and April 17, 2002. It features the opening theme "Pale Ale" and the ending theme "Carry On", both performed by Kenichi Kurosawa.
Yukihiro Matsushita directed Hunter × Hunter: Greed Island was made up of episodes 71 - 79 and released across four volumes between February 19 and May 21, 2003. It features the opening theme "Pray" by Wish* and the ending theme "Popcorn" by Mikuni Shimokawa.
Fourteen episodes (79 - 92) were contained in Hunter × Hunter: G.I. Final. Released across seven volumes between March 3 and August 18, 2004, this largest body of animation was directed by Makoto Sato It features the opening theme "Believe in Tomorrow" and the ending theme "Moshimo Kono Sekai de Kimi to Boku ga Deaenakattara" by Sunflower's Garden.
Toshihiko Sahashi composed the background music for all three series. __TOC__
Episodes Hunter × Hunter: Original Video Animation
Hunter × Hunter: Greed Island
Hunter × Hunter: G.I. Final
References
External links Hunter × Hunter anime profile at Nippon Animation