Gon Freecss (ゴン=フリークス, Gon Furīkusu?) is the twelve-year-old protagonist of Hunter × Hunter. Prior to the start of the series, Gon's father Ging leaves Gon as an infant in the care of his cousin Mito in his hometown of ikan paus, paus Island. Seven years later, Gon meets his father's apprentice, Kite, who proceeds to tell him of his father's existence and occupation as a professional Hunter. Their meeting steers Gon towards deciding to cari for Ging and to take the Hunter Exam. Gon wants to become a Hunter in order to understand the reason behind why his father chose the profession over being with him. He is naturally talented in a variety of ways, including superhuman senses, uncanny learning potential, social skills, and immense strength. However, Gon is simultaneously prone to influence oleh things he finds intriguing regardless of their inherent ethics. His recklessness often leads him into getting into situations harmful to himself.
Throughout the series, Gon adventures alongside his best friend Killua Zoldyck as a Hunter. Gon has been received well oleh Japanese readers, placing third in the first character popularity poll.[1][2] In Nippon Animation's 1999 adaptation, he is voiced oleh Junko Takeuchi in the Japanese version and Elinor Holt in the English dub. His voice in Madhouse's adaptation is provided oleh Megumi Han
Throughout the series, Gon adventures alongside his best friend Killua Zoldyck as a Hunter. Gon has been received well oleh Japanese readers, placing third in the first character popularity poll.[1][2] In Nippon Animation's 1999 adaptation, he is voiced oleh Junko Takeuchi in the Japanese version and Elinor Holt in the English dub. His voice in Madhouse's adaptation is provided oleh Megumi Han