Illumi Zoldyck

Zoldyck Family Assassin

Killua's older brother, an excellent assassin and Nen user. As a member of the Zoldyck family, he carries out numerous missions. He is calm and composed, and will use any means necessary to achieve his goals.

Quotes

  • You are already mine.
  • I will do anything to protect the family.
  • I won't let you be free.
  • Without a will, you are just a tool.
  • Brothers are family, that's all.

Trivia

  • Used the alias 'Gittarackur' in the Hunter Exam.
  • Controls Killua with Nen needles.
  • One of the most merciless assassins in the Zoldyck family.
  • Miyaken voiced him in the first anime, Hito in the second.
  • Illumi shows almost no emotions to people outside the family.
  • Nen needles are the symbolic weapon of Illumi's Nen ability.

Alternate names

Illumi Zoldyck Gittarackur

Tags

Zoldyck Family Hunter Exam Nen User Assassin Brother Martial Artist Phantom Troupe

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Tall and slender young man with black hair and a cold impression. He has the characteristic assassin appearance of the Zoldyck family.
Eye color
Black
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Sharp gaze
  • Slim build
Iconic items
  • Nen Needles
  • Black Suit
  • Zoldyck Family Crest
  • Ninja Tools

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Calm
Detailed personality
Extremely calm and composed, he chooses any means for his goals and is strict even with family. He does not show emotions outwardly and excels at dominating and controlling others.
Keywords
  • Calm
  • Solitary
  • Mechanical
  • Assassin
  • Loyalty
  • Insidious
  • Dominating
Talents
  • Assassination Techniques
  • Nen Abilities
  • Body Manipulation
  • Mind Manipulation
  • Ninjutsu
Skills
  • Domination via Nen Needles
  • Assassination Operations
  • Infiltration Activities
  • Mind Reading Abilities
Motivation
To meet the expectations of the Zoldyck family and fulfill family missions. To make Killua obey the family lineage.
Habits
He persistently interferes with Killua and has a habit of controlling his body with Nen needles.
Favorite foods
unknown
Hobbies
Assassination Missions, Mind Domination, Combat Training

History

Backstory
Born and raised as the eldest son of the Zoldyck family, he received elite assassin training from childhood. As a family member, he has completed numerous missions and masterfully wields powerful Nen abilities. In particular, he treats his younger brother Killua harshly, valuing family traditions, and tries to control him.
Debut date
1998
Work title
HUNTER×HUNTER
Media type
Manga

287th Hunter Exam

Significant event
287th Hunter Exam
Description
Entered under the alias Gittarackur and passed.

Phantom Troupe Assault Mission

Significant event
Phantom Troupe Assault Mission
Description
Participated in the troupe assault on behalf of the Mafia community and performed actively.

Conflict with Killua

Significant event
Conflict with Killua
Description
Mentally dominates Killua with Nen needles while managing his actions.

Dark Continent Arc

Significant event
Dark Continent Arc
Description
Plays an important role in the story, such as joining the Dark Continent exploration team.

Relationships

Killua Zoldyck

Sibling

Younger brother. Illumi strictly controls Killua for the family's honor, but there is also a complex brotherly love.

Silva Zoldyck

Father

Father. Current head of the Zoldyck family. Strict patriarch whom even Illumi obeys.

Maha Zoldyck

Sibling

Sibling. An assassin like Illumi.

Kalluto Zoldyck

Sibling

Younger brother. Illumi also looks after him to some extent.

Chrollo Lucilfer

Ally

Maintains a cooperative relationship, such as providing information during the troupe assault mission.

Zeno Zoldyck

Mentor

Provides advice and support to Illumi as the family predecessor.

Zoldyck Family

Zoldyck Family: leader

Media appearances

HUNTER×HUNTER

Manga / Supporting

1998年連載開始

HUNTER×HUNTER (1999年)

Anime / Supporting

1999年TVシリーズ

HUNTER×HUNTER (2011年)

Anime / Supporting

2011年TVシリーズ

Voice cast and creators

三戸耕介

Voice actor
三戸耕介
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TVアニメ版（2011年）

大畑伸太郎

Voice actor
大畑伸太郎
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TVアニメ版（1999年）

Yoshihiro Togashi

Creator name
Yoshihiro Togashi
Role
Original author

Shueisha

Creator name
Shueisha
Role
Publisher

Madhouse

Creator name
Madhouse
Role
Animation Studio

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Illumi Zoldyck Figure

Item name
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Availability
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Availability
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