HUNTER×HUNTER OVA
Hunter x Hunter: Yorknew City
After reuniting with Gon and his friends, Kurapika explained to them the risks he bears because of his abilities. Believing that his target of revenge is no longer alive and the search for his fallen comrade's eyes could truly begin, Kurapika soon after receives a message informing him that all the Spiders still lived. After much discussion between his friends, Gon, Kurapika and company decided to hunt after the one Spider member who's ability could ultimately result in Kurapika's defeat and death. Based on the manga by Togashi Yoshihiro.
Names
| Original | HUNTER×HUNTER OVA (latin) |
|---|---|
| Romaji | HUNTER×HUNTER OVA |
| English | Hunter x Hunter: Yorknew City |
| Also known as | Hunter x Hunter: Yorkshin City Kanketsu-hen · HxH |
Facts
| Format | OVA (home video) · 8 ep · 24 min · 3h total |
|---|---|
| Aired | 2002-01-17 → 2002-04-17 (Winter 2002) |
| Status | FINISHED |
| Studio | Nippon Animation |
| Source | Manga |
| Origin | Japan (Anime) |
| Demographic | Shounen |
| Genres | ActionAdventureFantasy |
| Themes | RevengeShounenMale ProtagonistSuper PowerNoirPhilosophyCrimeMafiaAssassinsPrimarily Adult CastUrban Fantasy |
Reception
| Community score | 8.29 / 10 |
|---|---|
| Bayesian score | 8.22 / 10 |
| Composite | 68.2 |
| On lists | 30,388 |
| Favourited | 566 (1.9%) |
| Completion | 95.3% |
| Drop rate | 1.0% |
| In backlog | 21.9% |
| Score spread σ | 1.40 |
| MyAnimeList | 8.32 / 10 |
Score distribution
1632143304585247661671,86083,57293,314102,510
Where it places
| Cohort | Value | Tier | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcast season | Winter 2002 | S+ | 1 of 35 |
| Studio | Nippon Animation | S+ | 1 of 27 |
| Year | 2002 | A | 6 of 142 |
| Format | OVA (home video) | S | 7 of 944 |
| Length | OVA / Special | S | 11 of 1,260 |
| Era | Early 2000s | S | 18 of 687 |
| Season (all years) | Winter | A | 85 of 1,557 |
| Genre | Adventure | A | 97 of 1,534 |
| Genre | Fantasy | A | 110 of 2,142 |
| Demographic | Shounen | B | 123 of 1,219 |
| Genre | Action | A | 162 of 2,765 |
| Source material | Manga | A | 209 of 3,025 |
| Origin | Japan | A | 331 of 7,157 |
Key staff
| Director | Satoshi Saga, Hiro Kaburagi, Shigeru Morimoto |
|---|---|
| Series composition | Nobuaki Kishima |
| Character design | Takayuki Gotou |
| Original creator | Yoshihiro Togashi |
Franchise — HUNTER×HUNTER (2011)
AHUNTER×HUNTER: Greed Island
AHUNTER×HUNTER G・I Final
HUNTER×HUNTER: Greed Island Final
S+🌍HUNTER×HUNTER (2011)
Hunter x Hunter (2011)
C劇場版 HUNTER×HUNTER 緋色の幻影（ファントム・ルージュ）
Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge
C劇場版 HUNTER×HUNTER THE LAST MISSION
Hunter x Hunter: The Last Mission
Related
| Relation | Year | Title |
|---|---|---|
| sequel | 2003 | HUNTER×HUNTER: Greed Island |
| alternative | 2011 | Hunter x Hunter (2011) |
AniList id 137 · MAL id 137 · record updated 2026-08-27