Killua Zoldyck
Genius Boy of the Assassin Family
Gon's best friend and a 12-year-old boy from the assassin family Zoldyck. Possesses exceptional assassination techniques and Nen abilities.
Quotes
- “I will live by my own will.”
- “Gon, with you by my side, I can become stronger.”
- “I fight to protect my friends.”
- “My family is just a cage.”
- “No need to fear, believe in yourself.”
Trivia
- Mastered assassination techniques since childhood.
- Nen ability is lightning manipulation type.
- Loves sweets, especially candy.
- Rare emotionally expressive person in the Zoldyck family.
- Multiple voice actors in the anime version.
Alternate names
Killua Zoldyck
Killua
Nov
Zoldyck Family's Genius
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- July 7
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A boy with silver hair and light blue eyes. Agile with a lean, toned physique, and prefers simple clothing.
- Height
- About 154cm
- Weight
- Secret
- Eye color
- Blue
- Hair color
- White
- Distinguishing features
-
- Silver short hair
- Sharp light blue eyes
- Slim build
- Iconic items
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- Electrified hands
- Jeans and T-shirt
- Assassin gloves
- Lightning Nen ability
- Cartridge-like earring
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Highly curious
- Detailed personality
- Extremely intelligent and calm, yet kind and loyal to friends. Has a complex inner self influenced by his upbringing, but possesses a strong will to seek freedom.
- Keywords
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- Brave
- Intelligent
- Loyal
- Free-spirited
- Duality of cruelty and kindness
- Highly curious
- Emotionally rich
- Motto
- “I will live by my own will”
- Talents
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- Exceptional assassination techniques
- Nen ability talent
- Outstanding physical abilities
- Sharp intuition
- Ultra-fast reflexes
- Stealth action
- Skills
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- Lightning-based Nen ability 'Thunder Palm (Ryōshō)'
- Martial arts
- General assassination techniques
- High tactical insight
- Espionage
- Mind control resistance
- Motivation
- Seeks a free life and liberation from his family's shackles. Also desires to grow alongside Gon and become stronger.
- Habits
- Frequently eats snacks. Has few catchphrases but occasionally acts impulsively.
- Favorite foods
- Chocolate, Candy, Snacks, Sweets in general
- Hobbies
- Video games, Assassination training, Walks
- Favorite colors
- Blue, White
- Disliked situations
- Family restrictions, Lies, Reckless actions without regard for danger
- Disliked foods
- Overly spicy things, Bitter things
History
- Backstory
- Raised with rigorous training as an assassin of the Zoldyck family, displaying talent from childhood. Desires freedom from family control, participates in the Hunter Exam, and becomes best friends with Gon.
- Debut date
- March 3, 1998
- Work title
- HUNTER×HUNTER
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Volume 1 Chapter 1
Hunter Exam Passed
- Significant event
- Hunter Exam Passed
- Description
- Passed the difficult exam to obtain Hunter license, becoming a main character in the story.
Nen Ability Awakening
- Significant event
- Nen Ability Awakening
- Description
- Awakened his Nen ability 'Thunder Palm', dramatically increasing his combat power.
Friendship with Gon
- Significant event
- Friendship with Gon
- Description
- Built a deep friendship with protagonist Gon Freecss and continues adventures together.
Escape from Zoldyck Family
- Significant event
- Escape from Zoldyck Family
- Description
- Broke free from family control and restrictions, growing into an independent existence.
Relationships
Silva Zoldyck
Father
Strict father and family head. Distant from Killua but acknowledges him.
Killua's Mother
Mother
Appears minimally as a family member but contributes to the harsh environment.
Alluka Zoldyck
Sibling
Younger sister with a complex relationship.
Illumi Zoldyck
Sibling
Eldest brother who tries to control Killua.
Milluki Zoldyck
Sibling
One of the brothers, not very close to Killua.
Kalluto Zoldyck
Sibling
Youngest brother. Has a family bond with Killua despite the age difference.
Gon Freecss
Best friend
Meeting during the Hunter Exam and establishing friendship.
Biscuit Krueger
Mentor
Received Nen ability training.
Leorio
Teammate
Teamed up in numerous adventures.
Kurapika
Teammate
Fellow comrade who fought together in the Hunter Exam.
Zoldyck Family
Zoldyck Family: unknown
Hunter Association
Hunter Association: unknown
Media appearances
HUNTER×HUNTER
Manga / Protagonist
Serialization began in 1998
HUNTER×HUNTER (2011)
Anime / Protagonist
2011 TV series
HUNTER×HUNTER Theater Version
Movie / Protagonist
HUNTER×HUNTER Game Series
Game / Protagonist
Voice cast and creators
Kotono Mitsuishi (childhood) / Kenji Hamada (mainly)
- Voice actor
- Kotono Mitsuishi (childhood) / Kenji Hamada (mainly)
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 2011 TV Anime Version
Erica Mendez
- Voice actor
- Erica Mendez
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- English Dub Version
Yoshihiro Togashi
- Creator name
- Yoshihiro Togashi
- Role
- Original author
Yoshihiro Togashi
- Creator name
- Yoshihiro Togashi
- Role
- Character designer
Related goods
Killua Figure
- Item name
- Killua Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Killua Plush
- Item name
- Killua Plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Limited
Killua Design Stationery Set
- Item name
- Killua Design Stationery Set
- Category
- Stationery
- Availability
- Pre-order