The Hunter × Hunter Hunter Association Official Issue: Hunter's Guide; Character & World Official Databook (ＨＵＮＴＥＲ×
ＨＵＮＴＥＲハンター協会公式発行ハンターズ・ガイド; キャラクター＆ワールドオフィシャルデータブック, HUNTER×HUNTER Hantā Kyōkai Kōshiki Hakkō Hantāzu Gaido; Kyarakuta & Warudo Ofisharu Detabukku) is a databook published on June 4, 2004. It contains information on characters and aspects of the Hunter × Hunter world which may or may not be included in the manga and/or anime.
Pre-Index Contents[]
- Page One to Ten: The guidebook's first ten pages are of illustrations.
- The index lists page one as the beginning of the "Special Pin-Up" (スペシャルピンナップ, Supesharupinnappu). It is a special two-sided fold-out page that illustrates Gon Freecss, Killua Zoldyck, Kurapika, and Leorio Paradinight on each side. Since the Mini Illustration Collection begins on page seven, the "Special Pin-Up" fold-out page is deduced to take up pages one through six.
- The Mini Illustration Collection (ミニイラスト集, Miniirasutoshū) begins on page seven. Page seven is an illustration of Gon. Page eight and nine are connected to show an illustration of Kurapika, Gon, Leorio, and Killua (from left to right). Page ten is an illustration of Killua and Gon, with their full names spelled as "Killua Zaoldyeek" and "Gon Freecss." Note: Killua's full name is spelled as "Killua Zaoldyeck" on the "Hunter New Face File 02," on page 30.
- Page 11: The eleventh page is the guidebook's title page.
Index[]
The databook's index starts on page 12 and ends on page 13. Pages that appeared before the index are listed at the top of page 12. This includes the "Special Pin-Up" that is indicated to start on page one and the "Mini Illustration Collection" that is indicated to start on page seven.
Hunter Character 50 Sound Table[]
The "Hunter Character 50 Sound Table" (ハンター文字50音表, Hantā Moji 50 Otohyō) is a chart found on page 13, after the index. It displays the entire Hunter × Hunter Alphabet to help readers read Hunter Characters found throughout the databook.
Hunter New Face Files[]
The "Hunter New Face Files" (ハンターニューフェイスファイル, Hantā Nyūfeisufairu) section is indicated to start on page 14. Page 14 to 15 serve as the introductory page to the New Face Files, and the first character to be introduced in the section is Gon Freecss starting on page 16.
NEW FACE FILE 01
- Gon (Page 16)
- Individual (Page 18)
- Personality (Page 19)
- Peculiarity (Page 20)
- Nen (Page 22)
- Trail of Battles (Page 24)
- Gon's Profile (Page 26)
- Individual (Page 18)
NEW FACE FILE 02
- Killua (Page 28)
- Individual (Page 30)
- Personality (Page 31)
- Peculiarity (Page 32)
- Nen (Page 34)
- Trail of Battles (Page 36)
- Killua's Profile (Page 38)
- Individual (Page 30)
NEW FACE FILE 03
- Kurapika (Page 40)
- Individual (Page 42)
- Personality (Page 43)
- Peculiarity (Page 44)
- Nen (Page 46)
- Trail of Battles (Page 48)
- Kurapika's Profile (Page 50)
- Individual (Page 42)
NEW FACE FILE 04
- Leorio (Page 52)
- Individual (Page 54)
- Personality (Page 55)
- Peculiarity (Page 56)
- Nen/Trail of Battles (Page 58)
- Leorio's Profile (Page 60)
- Individual (Page 54)
Challengers to the Unknown[]
The "Challengers to the Unknown" (未知への挑戦者たち, Michi e no Chōsenshatachi) section is indicated to start on page 62. Page 62 to 63 serve as the introductory page to the Challengers to the Unknown. The first character to be introduced in the section is Ging Freecss starting on page 66.
- Who are the Hunters that Challenge the Unknown? ~ (Page 64)
- Ging (Page 66)
- Bisky (Page 68)
- Kite (Page 72)
- Netero (Page 75)
- Knuckle (Page 76)
- Shoot (Page 78)
- Palm (Page 79)
- Morel/Knov (Page 80)
- Tsezguerra (Page 81)
- Satotz/Lippo (Page 82)
- Menchi/Buhara (Page 83)
- Hanzo (Page 84)
- Pokkle (Page 85)
HUNTER'S COLUMN
~ Hunter (Language) Characters Used in Daily Life ~ (Page 86)
Nen Ability Guide: Nen-troduction[]
The "Nen Ability Guide: Nen-troduction" (念能力の手引き: NEN-TRODUCTION, Nen Nōryoku no Tebiki: NEN-TRODUCTION) section is indicated to start on page 88. Page 88 and 89 serve as the introductory page to the Nen Ability Guide: Nen-troduction. The entire section is dedicated to the explanation of Nen.
- What are Nen abilities? (Page 90)
- Nen Training (Page 92)
- Nen System (Page 94)
- Nen Practical Application (Page 98)
Criminal and Extraordinary Individual Files[]
The "Criminal and Extraordinary Individual Files" (犯罪者·異生物ファイル, Hanzaisha · Iseibutsufairu) section is indicated to start on page 100. Page 100 and 101 serve as the introductory page to the Criminal and Extraordinary Individual Files. The first character to be introduced in the section is Hisoka Morow starting on page 102.
- Hisoka (Page 102)
- Phantom Troupe (Page 108)
TROUPE COLUMN (Page 133)
- The Bomber (Page 134)
- The Zoldyck Family (Page 138)
- Chimera Ants (Page 146)
- Queen (Page 148)
- Meruem (Page 149)
- Royal Guards (Page 150)
- Squadron Leaders & Soldiers (Page 151)
HUNTER'S COLUMN
~ The Hunter World & Culture ~ (Page 152&153)
People and the World: World Guide[]
The "People and the World: World Guide" (人と世界: ワールドガイド, Hito to Sekai : Wa-rudo Gaido) section is indicated to start on page 154. Page 154 and 155 serve as the introductory page to the People and the World: World Guide. The first subsection is about the Hunter Exam Hall starting on page 156.
- Hunter Exam Hall (Page 156)
- Zoldyck Family (Page 164)
- Heavens Arena (Page 168)
- Yorknew City (Page 174)
- Greed Island (Page 184)
- NGL Autonomous Region (Page 196)
HUNTER'S COLUMN
~ Inhabitants of the Hunter World ~ (Page 202-209)
Funter × Funter[]
The "Funter × Funter" (ファンたー×ファンたー, Fanta × Fanta) section is indicated to start on page 210. Page 210 and 211 serve as the introductory page to Funter × Funter. The first subsection is about the "Ranking Island," R.I. for short, starting on page 212.
- Ranking Island
- The Third Character Popularity Vote Result!! (Page 212)
- Your Chosen Renowned Battles!! (Page 216)
- Your Desired Nen Abilities!! (Page 220)
- Your Chosen Renowned (Character) Lines!! (Page 224)
- Special Island
- Assemble!! The World's Hunters!! (Page 228)
- Illustration Island
- This is the Strongest Combination!! (Page 234)
- Now, that Person is... (Page 238)
- Different Character: Original Costume (Page 246)
- Free Theme!! (Page 250)
A Word from Yoshihiro Togashi (Page 264):
Afterword from Togashi at the end of the book
Post-Index Contents[]
| # | Title | Type | Featured |
| 014 | Hunter New Face Files Hantā Nyūfeisufairu (ハンターニューフェイスファイル) |
Section Header | Gon, Killua, Kurapika, Leorio | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hunter New Face Files section consists of a series of character files for Gon, Killua, Kurapika and Leorio. | ||||||
| # | Title | Type | Featured |
| 062 | Challengers to the Unknown Michi e no Chōsenshatachi (未知への挑戦者たち) |
Section Header | Ging, Bisky, Kite, Netero, and more | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Challengers to the Unknown section consists of a series of character files for characters that "challenge the unknown." These characters include (in order): Ging, Bisky, Kite, Netero, Knuckle, Shoot, Palm, Morel, Knov, Tsezguerra, Satotz, Lippo, Menchi, Buhara, Hanzo, and Pokkle. | ||||||
| # | Title | Type | Featured |
| 088 | Nen Ability Guide: Nen-troduction Nen Nōryoku no Tebiki: NEN-TRODUCTION (念能力の手引き: NEN-TRODUCTION) |
Section Header | Nen | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nen Ability Guide: Nen-troduction section consists of a variety of information regarding Nen. This information includes the basics of Nen and the training that one must undergo to use it. | ||||||
| # | Title | Type | Featured |
| 100 | Criminal and Extraordinary Individual Files Hanzaisha · Iseibutsufairu (犯罪者·異生物ファイル) |
Section Header | Hisoka, the Phantom Troupe, the Zoldyck Family, Chimera Ants, and more | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Criminal and Extraordinary Individual Files section consists of a series of character files for criminals or unique groups and individuals. These characters and groups include (in order): Hisoka, the Phantom Troupe, the Bombers, the Zoldyck Family, and the Chimera Ants. | ||||||
| # | Title | Type | Featured |
| 154 | People and the World: World Guide Hito to Sekai : Wa-rudo Gaido (人と世界: ワールドガイド) |
Section Header | All locations, all Hunters | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The People and the World: World Guide section consists of all locations and Hunters found within the world. | ||||||
| # | Title | Type | Featured |
| 210 | Funter × Funter Fanta × Fanta (ファンたー×ファンたー) |
Section Header | Ranking Island / The Third Character Popularity Vote Result!! | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Funter × Funter consists of a variety of fun information and illustrations to conclude the databook. | ||||||
External Links[]
- HUNTER×HUNTERハンター協会公式発行ハンターズ・ガイド／冨樫 義博 集英社の本 公式 (Hunter × Hunter Hunter Association Official Issue: Hunter's Guide/Yoshihiro Togashi official Shueisha's book) [Official website in Japanese]