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Hunter x Hunter Filler List June 2026

📺 148 episodes⏭️ 2 filler (1%)🔄 Checked June 26, 2026
⏭️ TL;DR — skip these Hunter x Hunter filler episodes: Only 2 recap episodes: Ep 13 ('Letter x From x Gon') and Ep 26 ('Then x And x After'). The 2011 series is otherwise entirely canon and can be watched straight through.

This is the complete Hunter x Hunter (HxH) filler list for June 2026: every episode marked canon, filler or mixed, with a skip-or-watch verdict for each range. 2 of 148 episodes (~1%) are pure filler. All classifications are cross-checked against two independent sources — last verified June 26, 2026.

📡 Status: About the 2011 Madhouse series (148 eps, Oct 2011 - Sep 2014) — the standard recommended version. It's a famously faithful, near-1:1 manga adaptation. Yoshihiro Togashi's manga has been on long, recurring hiatus, and the anime concludes after the Election arc (through manga vol. 32). This is distinct from the older 1999 Nippon Animation series (62 eps) plus its OVAs — Greed Island (2002) and G.I. Final (2002-2003) — which had a more filler-heavy structure and only covered the story up through Greed Island.

📋 Full Hunter x Hunter episode list — canon, filler & mixed

EpisodesArcTypeVerdict
1-21 Hunter Exam CANON Gon, Kurapika, Leorio and Killua take the Hunter Examination. Ep 12 is mixed canon/filler; Ep 13 is a recap filler episode.
22-26 Zoldyck Family CANON The gang goes to Kukuroo Mountain to retrieve Killua from his assassin family. Ep 26 is a recap filler episode bridging into Heavens Arena.
27-36 Heavens Arena CANON Gon and Killua train and fight at Heavens Arena; introduction of Nen. Fully canon.
37-58 Yorknew City / Phantom Troupe CANON Kurapika hunts the Phantom Troupe during the Yorknew auction. Fully canon; a standout arc.
59-75 Greed Island CANON Gon and Killua enter the Greed Island game to find Ging's clues and master Nen. Fully canon in the 2011 series (unlike 1999, which handled this via OVAs).
76-136 Chimera Ant CANON The longest and most acclaimed arc — the Chimera Ant King Meruem and the Hunter Association's counterattack. Fully canon.
137-148 Election (13th Hunter Chairman) CANON Aftermath of Chimera Ant, the chairman election, and Gon's reunion with Ging. Fully canon; where the anime ends vs. the ongoing manga.

Mixed episodes contain canon scenes spliced with filler — skim them rather than skipping outright.

💎 Filler actually worth watching

❓ FAQ

Does Hunter x Hunter (2011) have filler?

Almost none. Out of 148 episodes only 2 (Ep 13 and Ep 26) are filler, and both are recap episodes — about a 1% filler rate. One other episode (Ep 12) mixes canon and anime-original padding. It's one of the most faithful manga adaptations in anime, so it's effectively filler-free.

Can I watch Hunter x Hunter without skipping anything?

Yes. You can comfortably watch the 2011 series straight through — there's so little filler it isn't worth interrupting your watch. If you want the purest canon experience you can skip the two recap episodes (13 and 26), but you won't miss any story either way.

What's the difference between the 1999 and 2011 versions?

The 1999 series (62 episodes, Nippon Animation) is older, has more filler, and only adapts the story up to Yorknew/Greed Island — continuing via the Greed Island and G.I. Final OVAs. The 2011 series (148 episodes, Madhouse) is the modern, near-1:1 manga adaptation covering everything through the Chimera Ant and Election arcs. The 2011 version is the standard recommendation.

Do I need the Greed Island OVAs?

No — the OVAs (Greed Island 2002 and G.I. Final 2002-2003) belong to the 1999 continuity. The 2011 series covers Greed Island as regular canon TV episodes (59-75), so if you're watching 2011 you don't need any OVAs.

Where does the anime end vs the manga?

The 2011 anime ends after the Election arc (episode 148), around manga volume 32. The manga continues past that (into the Dark Continent / Succession War material) but has been on frequent long hiatuses, so there is no anime beyond the Election arc.

Where can I stream Hunter x Hunter?

The 2011 series is on major platforms (such as Netflix and Crunchyroll in many regions), subbed and dubbed. Availability varies by country, so check your local catalog.

📚 Sources

Cross-checked against: Anime Filler List (Hunter x Hunter) · Wikipedia — List of Hunter x Hunter (2011) episodes. Last verified June 26, 2026.