Hunter × Hunter

Gon Freecss, a bright-eyed boy from Whale Island, sets out to become a legendary Hunter like his absent father Ging. Through the grueling Hunter Exam, he forms bonds with complex allies: Killua the assassin heir, Kurapika the vengeance-driven survivor, and Leorio the doctor-in-training. The series evolves from adventure romps to profound psychological storytelling, most notably in the Chimera Ant arc where Togashi deconstructs shounen tropes with terrifying villains like Meruem. The revolutionary Nen power system becomes a narrative device exploring human potential and corruption. Despite notorious hiatuses, each return delivers masterful storytelling that redefines manga's possibilities.