Ging Freecss

Two-Star Hunter and legendary relic hunter

Gon's father and a legendary Two-Star Hunter. While known worldwide as a relic hunter, his true appearance and activities are shrouded in mystery.

Quotes

  • Just stacking up small reckless acts.
  • There's something I want, that's all.
  • Being free is the most important thing.
  • Gon, get strong. But don't push yourself too hard.
  • Life is exploration; plans are meaningless.

Trivia

  • Also served as the leader of the Greed Island development team.
  • A mysterious character who rarely appears directly throughout the work.
  • Among the Zodiacs, has a notably free-spirited personality and frequently violates regulations.
  • Supports his son Gon's dream of becoming a Hunter while occasionally showing a stern side.
  • Details of his Nen ability are mostly unrevealed.
  • Different voice actors in the first and second anime adaptations, but consistently portrayed with a deep, gravelly voice.

Alternate names

Ging Freecss Jin

Tags

Hunter x Hunter HUNTER×HUNTER Two-Star Hunter Relic Hunter Legendary Hunter Father Greed Island Whale Island Nen User Zodiacs

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birth year
Around the 1970s

Appearance

Overall appearance
Appearance with a turban and stubble. In his boyhood, he resembles Gon. Generally has the look of a calm middle-aged man.
Height
Approximately 180cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Turban
  • Stubble
  • Sharp gaze
Iconic items
  • Turban
  • Hunter Association License
  • Cassette Tape
  • Relic Investigation Equipment
  • Greed Island Master Key

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Mysterious and insatiably curious
Detailed personality
Extremely free-spirited and whimsical, with a personality that prioritizes what he wants to do. Sometimes called irresponsible, but his feelings for his son Gon are strong. His high intelligence and experience command respect and influence from those around him, though his actions sometimes cause confusion. He embodies both a freedom that defies rules and a caring nature.
Keywords
  • Intelligent
  • Free-spirited
  • Mysterious
  • Whimsical
  • Insatiably curious
  • Irresponsible
  • Reliable
  • Legendary
  • Relic Hunter
Motto
Just stacking up small reckless acts
Talents
  • Genius-level Hunter abilities
  • High adaptability
  • Broad knowledge
  • Excellent combat ability
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Exceptional Nen aptitude
Skills
  • Relic exploration and preservation
  • Nen
  • Game creation and supervision
  • Combat tactics
  • Information gathering
Motivation
To satisfy his own thirst for exploration and to give his son Gon strength and dreams.
Habits
Often exhibits whimsical speech and free-spirited behavior.
Favorite foods
Unknown, but presumed to prefer natural-style meals
Favorite places
Whale Island, Relic excavation sites, Remote regions
Hobbies
Relic investigation, Game creation, Adventure exploration
Person
Gon Freecss (son)

History

Backstory
Left Whale Island before turning 12, underwent 10 years of Hunter training and world exploration, and became a legendary Two-Star Hunter at a young age. Also known as the production supervisor for Greed Island, but due to his busy schedule, he has been absent for long periods, resulting in a complicated relationship with his son Gon. He rarely appears publicly, and much of his information remains mysterious.
Debut date
March 3, 1998
Work title
HUNTER×HUNTER
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Appears from Volume 1

Greed Island Development

Significant event
Greed Island Development
Description
Served as the main creator and supervisor for Greed Island, involved in its production.

Father-Son Conflict

Significant event
Father-Son Conflict
Description
Maintains a complicated relationship with his son Gon. Avoids contact for the sake of his pursuits while exerting indirect influence.

Zodiacs Membership

Significant event
Zodiacs Membership
Description
Known as a mysterious figure who attends Hunter Association executive meetings only once a year.

Chairman Election Arc Appearance

Significant event
Chairman Election Arc Appearance
Description
Appears as Zodiac 'Boar' during the Chairman Election, becoming involved in Hunter Association internal affairs.

Relationships

Gon Freecss

Child

His son. Left his side shortly after birth, fostering a complex parent-child relationship while harboring deep affection. Watches over Gon's growth and adventures.

Mito

Cousin

Cousin and Gon's foster mother. Maintains a close familial relationship with Ging.

Kite

Mentor

Guided him as a disciple, showing the path of a Hunter.

Razor

Teammate

Cooperated in the operation of Greed Island.

Zodiacs

Zodiacs: unknown

Media appearances

HUNTER×HUNTER

Manga / Supporting

Serialization began in 1998

HUNTER×HUNTER (2011)

Anime / Supporting

2011 TV series

Hunter × Hunter: Phantom Rouge

Movie / Cameo

2013

Hunter × Hunter: The Last Mission

Movie / Cameo

2013

Voice cast and creators

Rikiya Koyama

Voice actor
Rikiya Koyama
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime (2011)

Hiroki Tōchi

Voice actor
Hiroki Tōchi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Boyhood flashback scenes

Rei Takano

Voice actor
Rei Takano
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Boyhood flashback scenes

Yoshihiro Togashi

Creator name
Yoshihiro Togashi
Role
Original author

Yoshihiro Togashi

Creator name
Yoshihiro Togashi
Role
Character designer

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Category
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Availability
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