Leorio Paradinight
Young Hunter Aspiring to Become a Doctor
A 19-year-old youth who passed the 287th Hunter Exam and is diligently studying to become a doctor. He values loyalty and friendship highly and is a tall Emission-type Nen user.
Quotes
- You can't become a doctor with money. You have to gather the real stuff.
- I'm earning money to become a doctor.
- In the end, comrades are what's important.
- Living honestly and straightforwardly is my strength.
- To help the guy in front of me, I first have to get stronger myself.
Trivia
- Took the Hunter Exam to earn funds to become a doctor.
- Has a habit of frequently breaking his sunglasses.
- Self-taught Nen ability.
- Revealed battle abilities in the Chairman Election arc, but prior to that, his combat prowess wasn't much focused on.
- Strong loyalty and sentiment, cherishes comrades like Gon.
- Becomes a university student after passing medical school entrance.
Alternate names
Leorio
Rookie
leorio
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- March 3
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A tall young man with a sturdy build. Characterized by his black suit and sunglasses; he wears glasses when studying. He usually wears sunglasses, but they often get broken or lost.
- Height
- Approximately 193cm
- Weight
- 85kg
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Tall stature
- Black hair
- Sunglasses
- Iconic items
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- Black suit
- Sunglasses
- Glasses
- Study tools
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Hot-blooded
- Detailed personality
- Simple-minded and quick to get heated, with rough speech, but fundamentally kind-hearted with strong loyalty and concern for others. He has weaknesses for alcohol, women, traps, and bluffs. Highly communicative and quickly bonds with comrades. Aspiring to be a doctor, he struggles between ideals and reality but pursues his dream without giving up.
- Keywords
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- Loyalty and sentiment
- Friendship
- Hot-blooded
- Simple-minded
- Kind
- Foul-mouthed
- Hard worker
- Curious
- Motto
- I want to help others, that's why I'm aiming to become a doctor
- Talents
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- Likeable personality
- High physical ability
- Nen ability (Emission type)
- Skills
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- Communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Academic (medical studies)
- Combat techniques
- Motivation
- To become a doctor and save patients like his friend who suffered due to lack of medical funds
- Habits
- Foul-mouthed and quick to anger, but makes up quickly. Frequently breaks his sunglasses.
- Favorite foods
- Alcohol, Favorite food unknown, but tends to like alcohol
- Hobbies
- Studying (preparation for medical school entrance exams), Interacting with friends
- Person
- Gon Freecss, Killua Zoldyck, Kurapika, Senritsu, Ging Freecss
- Disliked situations
- Obvious traps, Lies, Tyranny of the strong
History
- Backstory
- He lost a friend from his poor hometown to illness due to lack of medical funds, which led him to decide to become a doctor himself. He took the 287th Hunter Exam to earn funds and passed. After passing, he returned to his hometown and studied diligently for medical school entrance. He self-taught Nen, reaching Ten initially, but revealed Emission abilities in the Chairman Election arc. With his dream of medicine and friendship in his heart, he continues to be active.
- Debut date
- March 3, 1998
- Work title
- HUNTER×HUNTER
- Media type
- Manga
Passed the 287th Hunter Exam
- Significant event
- Passed the 287th Hunter Exam
- Description
- Passed the exam alongside Gon, Kurapika, Killua, and others.
Harbors dream of medicine
- Significant event
- Harbors dream of medicine
- Description
- Began studying to enter medical school.
Reunited in Yorknew City arc
- Significant event
- Reunited in Yorknew City arc
- Description
- Reunited with comrades, supported fundraising and Kurapika's battle from the shadows.
Revived in Chairman Election arc
- Significant event
- Revived in Chairman Election arc
- Description
- Revealed Nen abilities during the election and began acting to help Gon.
Joined the Zodiacs
- Significant event
- Joined the Zodiacs
- Description
- Joined the Hunter Association's executive organization 'Zodiacs' and is active as a member.
Relationships
Gon Freecss
Best friend
Met during the Hunter Exam and long-term teamwork. Comrades who share and support each other's medical dreams.
Killua Zoldyck
Best friend
Best friends who went through the exam and dangerous journeys together, growing side by side.
Kurapika
Teammate
Trust each other as comrades and supports Kurapika's battles from the shadows.
Senritsu
Ally
In the Yorknew City arc, evaluated positively for medical aspects.
Hunter Association
Hunter Association: member
Zodiacs
Zodiacs: unknown
Media appearances
HUNTER×HUNTER
Manga / Protagonist
Serialization started in 1998
HUNTER×HUNTER (1999 version)
Anime / Supporting
1999–2001
HUNTER×HUNTER (2011 version)
Anime / Supporting
2011–2014
Hunter × Hunter: Phantom Rouge
Movie / Supporting
2013
Hunter × Hunter: The Last Mission
Movie / Supporting
2013
Voice cast and creators
Hozumi Gōda / Keiji Fujiwara (later periods) / Nobuyuki Hiyama (pilot version)
- Voice actor
- Hozumi Gōda / Keiji Fujiwara (later periods) / Nobuyuki Hiyama (pilot version)
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 1999 and 2011 TV anime, pilot version
Yoshihiro Togashi
- Creator name
- Yoshihiro Togashi
- Role
- Original author
Yoshihiro Togashi
- Creator name
- Yoshihiro Togashi
- Role
- Illustrator
Shueisha
- Creator name
- Shueisha
- Role
- Publisher
Nippon Animation / Madhouse
- Creator name
- Nippon Animation / Madhouse
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
figma Leorio
- Item name
- figma Leorio
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Leorio Acrylic Stand
- Item name
- Leorio Acrylic Stand
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited