HUNTER×HUNTER

In 1998, Shueisha launched Hunter×Hunter, a long-running manga series that follows a young boy's quest to become a legendary Hunter—a licensed elite adventurer—while searching for his missing father. The series is most famously written and illustrated by Yoshihiro Togashi, whose intricate world-building and deceptively playful art make it a cornerstone of the shonen genre. Spanning 38 issues to date, it matters for its complex power systems, morally gray characters, and enduring influence on adventure manga.