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Ging and Mito's Grandmother lives on Whale Island.[1]

Appearance[]

Grandmother 2011 Design

The grandmother's 2011 anime adaptation design

Grandma 1999

The grandmother's 1999 anime adaptation appearance

Grandmother 65

The grandmother's manga appearance

Ging and Mito's Grandmother is an aged woman with graying hair, which is always seen tied in a neat bun. She wears a matching white sweatshirt and sweatpants worn over a simple orange dress. A dirty yellow scarf is loosely wrapped around her neck. She is often seen smiling with her narrow eyes.

Personality[]

Ging and Mito's Grandmother is a cordial and honest person. She seems to like to tease Mito, especially concerning Ging.

Background[]

Most of what is known about her life comes from a single chapter. At some point in her life, decades before the start of the series, she gave birth to Ging’s father. She gave birth to Mito’s father at a later point. Shortly before her grandson Ging turned 12 years old, he left to take the Hunter exam. Soon after this, Mito’s parents died in an accident while on vacation and Ging’s father disappeared at sea. A decade later, Ging returned and asked for her to temporarily look after his two-year-old son Gon. Right as she was about to agree, Mito loudly objected and seized custody of Gon from him.[2]

Plot[]

Hunter Exam arc[]

Before Gon embarked on his journey to become a Hunter, she was enlightening Mito about how Gon has the blood of Ging in him and expects that one day he will leave his home just like other men do.[1]

Yorknew City arc[]

Gon with his Aunt, Grandmother and Killua upon arriving home

The grandmother with her granddaughter Mito, Gon, and Killua when the boys arrived at home

When Gon and Killua return to Whale Island from the Heavens Arena to visit Mito, she tells Gon about the truth about Mito's parents and Ging's father. According to her, Ging wanted her to take care of Gon for a while, but before she could say yes, Mito shouted that she would not allow Gon to be in Ging's care and later took the guardianship of Gon away from him.[2]

Succession Contest arc[]

345 - Gon at home

The grandmother, Mito, and Gon eating together

She greets Gon when he returns to Whale Island along with Mito and is seen having dinner with them later.[3]

Manga Appearances[]

Hunter Exam arc
1. The Day of Departure Debut
2. An Encounter in the Storm Absent
3. The Ultimate Choice Absent
4. Kiriko: Wicked Magical Vulpes Absent
5. The First Phase Begins, Part 1 Absent
6. The First Phase Begins, Part 2 Absent
7. Respective Reasons Absent
8. The Other Enemy Absent
9. A Struggle in the Mist Absent
10. An Unexpected Task Absent
11. The Inevitable Outcome Absent
12. The Chairman Awaits Absent
13. A Game at Midnight, Part 1 Absent
14. A Game at Midnight, Part 2 Absent
15. The Path of Majority Rules Absent
16. Enter the Taskmasters Absent
17. Disparate Choice Absent
18. The Two Aces in the Hole Absent
19. The Trap of Majority Rules Absent
20. Gambling Time Absent
21. Resolution Absent
22. The Last Question Absent
23. Two Enemies Absent
24. Crash Course Absent
25. The Second Day Absent
26. The Night Before the Showdown Absent
27. A Volatile Situation Absent
28. A Huge Favor Absent
29. Killua's Case Absent
30. The Slithering Trap Absent
31. By the Skin of Their Teeth... Absent
32. And the Final Test...? Absent
33. The Final Test Begins! Absent
34. The First Candidate Accepted?! Absent
35. Light and Darkness, Part 1 Absent
36. Light and Darkness, Part 2 Absent
37. Light and Darkness, Part 3 Absent
38. Ging Freecss Absent
39. Intruder Absent
40. The Zoldycks, Part 1 Absent
41. The Zoldycks, Part 2 Absent
42. The Zoldycks, Part 3 Absent
43. The Zoldycks, Part 4 Absent
Heavens Arena arc
44. The Heavens Arena Absent
45. "Ren" Absent
46. "Nen" Absent
47. The Invisible Wall Absent
48. Hisoka's Terms Absent
49. The Battle Begins!! Absent
50. "Zetsu" Absent
51. "Ten" Absent
52. Kastro Absent
53. Double Absent
54. Cause of Defeat Absent
55. As for Hisoka... Absent
56. Training Resumes Absent
57. Promise Absent
58. Rematch Absent
59. Making the Grade Absent
60. Passing the Exam Absent
61. Showdown Absent
62. Like You Mean It Absent
63. Next Pictured
Yorknew City arc
64. Homecoming Appears
65. About Ging Appears
66. The Tape Absent
67. The Flesh Collector's Mansion: Part 1 Absent
68. The Flesh Collector's Mansion: Part 2 Absent
69. Greed Island Absent
70. To Yorknew Absent
71. The Auction Begins!! Absent
72. September 1st: Part 1 Absent
73. September 1st: Part 2 Absent
74. September 1st: Part 3 Absent
75. September 1st: Part 4 Absent
76. September 1st: Part 5 Absent
77. September 1st: Part 6 Absent
78. September 1st: Part 7 Absent
79. September 2nd: Part 1 Absent
80. September 2nd: Part 2 Absent
81. September 2nd: Part 3 Absent
82. September 2nd: Part 4 Absent
83. September 2nd: Part 5 Absent
84. September 2nd: Part 6 Absent
85. September 3rd: Part 1 Absent
86. September 3rd: Part 2 Absent
87. September 3rd: Part 3 Absent
88. September 3rd: Part 4 Absent
89. September 3rd: Part 5 Absent
90. September 3rd: Part 6 Absent
91. September 3rd: Part 7 Absent
92. September 3rd: Part 8 Absent
93. September 3rd: Part 9 Absent
94. September 3rd: Part 10 Absent
95. September 3rd: Part 11 Absent
96. September 3rd: Part 12 Absent
97. September 3rd: Part 13 Absent
98. September 3rd: Part 14 Absent
99. September 3rd: Part 15 Absent
100. September 3rd: Part 16 Absent
101. September 3rd: Part 17 Absent
102. September 4th: Part 1 Absent
103. September 4th: Part 2 Absent
104. September 4th: Part 3 Absent
105. September 4th: Part 4 Absent
106. September 4th: Part 5 Absent
107. September 4th: Part 6 Absent
108. September 4th: Part 7 Absent
109. September 4th: Part 8 Absent
110. September 4th: Part 9 Absent
111. September 4th: Part 10 Absent
112. September 4th: Part 11 Absent
113. September 4th: Part 12 Absent
114. September 4th: Part 13 Absent
115. September 4th: Part 14 Absent
116. September 4th: Part 15 Absent
117. September 4th: Part 16 Absent
118. September 4th: Part 17 Absent
119. September 4th: Part 18 Absent
Succession Contest arc
340. Special Mission Absent
341. Threats Absent
342. Challenge Absent
343. Invitation Absent
344. Author Absent
345. Signature Appears
346. Options Absent
347. Inauguration Absent
348. Resolve Absent
349. Worm Toxin Absent
350. Prince Absent
351. Battle to the Death Absent
352. Troublesome Absent
353. Cold-Blooded Absent
354. Heat Absent
355. Detonation Absent
356. Unfortunate: Part 1 Absent
357. Unfortunate: Part 2 Absent
358. Eve Absent
359. Departure Absent
360. Parasite Absent
361. Withdraw Absent
362. Resolve Absent
363. Nen Beast Absent
364. Speculation Absent
365. Choice Absent
366. To Each His Own Absent
367. Synchronization Absent
368. Foul Play Absent
369. Limits Absent
370. Observation Absent
371. Mission Absent
372. Disappearance Absent
373. Inheritance Absent
374. Ability Absent
375. Persuasion Absent
376. Determination Absent
377. Scheme Absent
378. Balance Absent
379. Collaboration Absent
380. Alarm Absent
381. Predation Absent
382. Awakening Absent
383. Escape Absent
384. War Absent
385. Warning Absent
386. Hypothesis Absent
387. Recreation Absent
388. Reflection Absent
389. Curse Absent
390. Clash: Part 1 Absent
391. Clash: Part 2 Absent
392. Information Absent
393. Plea Absent
394. Hypothesis Absent
395. Founding: Part 1 Absent
396. Founding: Part 2 Absent
397. Founding: Part 3 Absent
398. Search Absent
399. Expulsion Absent
400. Secrecy Absent
401. Moonlight Absent
402. Letter Absent
403. Results Absent
404. Speculation Absent
405. Performance Absent
406. Regalia Absent
407. Negotiation Absent
408. Negotiation: Part 2 Absent
409. Negotiation: Part 3 Absent
410. Negotiation: Part 4 Absent

Trivia[]

  • The name of Mito and Ging's Grandmother was never mentioned in the manga or either anime adaptation.

Anime and Manga Differences[]

  • The Nippon Animation (1999 anime) adaptation of Hunter × Hunter changes the familial relationships between Ging and Mito's Grandmother. Mito was changed into her eldest daughter, whereas Gon's mother was changed to her youngest daughter. Ging was changed to be her son-in-law, and Gon was changed to be her grandson, rather than her great-grandson.

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 1, Chapter 1
  2. 2.0 2.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 8, Chapter 65
  3. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 33, Chapter 345