Story arcs
Hunter x Hunter arcs in order.
Every Hunter x Hunter story arc from Hunter Exam Arc to 13th Hunter Chairman Election Arc, with the episodes it covers, the manga chapters it adapts and how much of it is filler.
- 6 story arcs
- 148 episodes
All 6 Hunter x Hunter arcs in order
| # | Arc | Episodes | Length | Manga chapters | Filler |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hunter Exam Arc | Ep. 1–26 | 26 | 1–44 | 2 of 26 |
| 2 | Heavens Arena Arc | Ep. 27–36 | 10 | 44–63 | — |
| 3 | Yorknew City Arc | Ep. 37–58 | 22 | 64–120 | — |
| 4 | Greed Island Arc | Ep. 59–75 | 17 | 121–185 | — |
| 5 | Chimera Ant Arc | Ep. 76–136 | 61 | 185–318 | — |
| 6 | 13th Hunter Chairman Election Arc | Ep. 137–148 | 12 | 319–339 | — |
Arc names and episode ranges: Hunterpedia on Fandom (CC BY-SA) (CC BY-SA), read through the wiki’s API. Chapters come from each episode’s “adapted from” field. Filler counts use the episode flags from our filler list.
Hunter x Hunter arcs by the numbers
The 6 arcs average 24.7 episodes each, but the spread is wide: Chimera Ant Arc runs 61 episodes while Heavens Arena Arc lasts only 10 episodes. 3 arcs run 20 episodes or more.
None of the 6 arcs is filler from start to finish, so every arc here moves the main story forward.
Greed Island Arc is the densest adaptation: chapters 121–185 fit into 17 episodes, about 3.8 chapters per episode.
| Average arc length | 24.7 episodes (median 19.5) |
|---|---|
| Longest arc | Chimera Ant Arc (61 episodes) |
| Shortest arc | Heavens Arena Arc (10 episodes) |
| Most manga per episode | Greed Island Arc |
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About these arcs
Long series are easier to follow arc by arc. This list puts every Hunter x Hunter arc on one timeline in story order. An arc that carries on into the next season is shown once, with both parts.
Arc names and episode ranges come from the Hunter x Hunter fan wiki, read through its official API. Nothing is estimated: where the wiki doesn’t give chapters for an episode, the chapter column is left blank.
Frequently asked questions
How many arcs are in Hunter x Hunter?
6 story arcs across 148 episodes.
What is the longest Hunter x Hunter arc?
Chimera Ant Arc, at 61 episodes (Ep. 76–136).
What is the final Hunter x Hunter arc in the anime?
13th Hunter Chairman Election Arc (Ep. 137–148).
How long is the average Hunter x Hunter arc?
24.7 episodes on average across 6 arcs; the middle value is 19.5 episodes. The range runs from 10 episodes (Heavens Arena Arc) to 61 (Chimera Ant Arc).
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