Silva Zoldyck
Head of the Zoldyck Family
Head of the Zoldyck Family and father of the assassin. Killua's father. Calm and composed with immense Nen abilities.
Quotes
- “Silva harbors affection within his calmness.”
- “The most powerful being in the Zoldyck Family.”
- “Killua... follow your path, do not forget the voice of my blood.”
- “A man who bears the resolve of an assassin and the duties of a patriarch.”
Trivia
- According to author Yoshihiro Togashi, Silva is Killua's father, but his past and inner self are shrouded in considerable mystery.
- Among the Zoldyck Family, he is particularly calm and has high combat ability.
- Involved in multiple mafia community cases, holds influence.
- Did not teach Nen to young Killua but sent him out into the outside world.
- In the 2011 anime edition, portrayed with a deep voice by a luxurious voice actor cast.
Alternate names
Mister Silva
Zoruba
Zoruba-san
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Middle-aged man with an intimidating and calm appearance. Somewhat bald with sharp, narrow eyes and a dignified aura.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Somewhat bald
- Sharp, narrow eyes
- Iconic items
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- Zoldyck Family Crest
- Assassination Tools
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Calm
- Detailed personality
- Extremely composed with calm judgment. Deeply cares for his family, sometimes strict but shows kindness toward his son Killua. Highly skilled in combat and feared.
- Keywords
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- Calm
- Dignity
- Family-Oriented
- Strategist
- Resilient
- Enigmatic
- Talents
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- High Nen Ability
- Combat Techniques
- Excellent Leadership
- Assassination Arts
- Skills
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- Strategic Planning
- Martial Arts
- Succession to Headship
- Organization Management
- Motivation
- As the patriarch of the Zoldyck Family, protect the family and maintain the family's dignity. Watch over his son's growth.
- Favorite foods
- Unknown (implying a taste for killing)
- Favorite places
- Zoldyck Family Estate
- Disliked situations
- Uncontrolled Emotions, Reckless Challenges
History
- Backstory
- As the head of the Zoldyck Family, he has long protected the family and the traditions of assassins. Father of Killua, depicted as a strict yet affectionate father figure. Possesses both top-class assassin skills and family leadership.
- Debut date
- circa 1998
- Work title
- HUNTER×HUNTER
- Media type
- Manga
Watching Over Killua's Growth
- Significant event
- Watching Over Killua's Growth
- Description
- Watches over his son Killua's Nen abilities and growth while ensuring the family's safety.
Involvement with the Mafia Community
- Significant event
- Involvement with the Mafia Community
- Description
- Deeply involved in the mafia world, participates in the subjugation of the Phantom Troupe, wielding wide influence.
Executing Assassination Requests
- Significant event
- Executing Assassination Requests
- Description
- Uses extremely high assassination skills to reliably complete important missions.
Relationships
Killua Zoldyck
Child
His son, with complex family feelings intertwined but holds deep affection.
Zeno Zoldyck
Sibling
Younger brother. Combat skills are evenly matched, in a cooperative relationship.
Zeno Zoldyck
Ally
Jointly undertakes missions for the mafia community.
Ten Dons
Collaboration with the leaders of the major mafia organizations
Zoldyck Family
Zoldyck Family: leader
Mafian Community
Mafian Community: leader
Hunter Association
Hunter Association: unknown
Media appearances
HUNTER×HUNTER
Manga / Protagonist
Serialization started in 1998
HUNTER×HUNTER (1999 Edition)
Anime / Supporting
1999 TV Series
HUNTER×HUNTER (2011 Edition)
Anime / Supporting
2011 TV Series
Voice cast and creators
Kenji Nomura
- Voice actor
- Kenji Nomura
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 2011 TV Anime Edition
Hiroshi Masuoka
- Voice actor
- Hiroshi Masuoka
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 1999 TV Anime Edition
Yoshihiro Togashi
- Creator name
- Yoshihiro Togashi
- Role
- Original author
Yoshihiro Togashi
- Creator name
- Yoshihiro Togashi
- Role
- Character designer
Related goods
Silva Zoldyck Figure
- Item name
- Silva Zoldyck Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular