Zeno Zoldyck
Head of the Zoldyck Family and legendary assassin
Head of the Zoldyck Family and a legendary assassin. Operates using a variety of assassination techniques and Nen abilities, with skills highly regarded even by top Hunters.
Quotes
- “Carry out the mission reliably”
- “There is no end to honing one's skills”
- “Live in a way you can be proud of to your family”
Trivia
- Among the Zoldyck Family, Zeno is particularly calm and composed, excelling in combat.
- One of the few who fought Netero and had his strength acknowledged.
- Previous generation head of the Zoldyck Family.
- Receives very high evaluation as a Nen user.
- His son Silva is also highly skilled, with frequent depictions of family rivalry.
Alternate names
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Has a calm demeanor befitting a veteran assassin, with short hair streaked with white.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Silver
- Distinguishing features
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- Short hair streaked with white
- Calm expression
- Iconic items
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- Deer skull-shaped ornament (when using Nen ability)
- Custom knife
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Calm
- Detailed personality
- Calm and composed, fights cautiously as a seasoned professional. Family-oriented with strong familial love. Loyal to missions, highly honest, and dutiful.
- Keywords
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- Calm and composed
- Family-oriented
- Professional
- Veteran Assassin
- Composed
- Tactician
- Cautious
- Motto
- Missions must be carried out reliably
- Talents
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- Exceptional combat skills
- Mastery of Nen abilities
- Assassination techniques
- Advanced tactical judgment
- Calm situational analysis
- Skills
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- Nen (Materialization type)
- Weapon mastery
- Infiltration and espionage
- Family protection
- Various assassination methods
- Motivation
- As head of the Zoldyck Family, protect the family and continue being the greatest assassin.
- Habits
- Speaks in a quiet tone and rarely shows emotions.
- Favorite foods
- Unknown
- Hobbies
- Honing assassination techniques
- Favorite places
- Zoldyck Family estate
History
- Backstory
- As the elder of the Zoldyck Family, has successfully completed numerous legendary assassination missions. The Zoldyck Family is an assassin lineage, bearing the heavy responsibility of inheriting its traditions and techniques. In the past, clashed with Maha Zoldyck, the former head of the Zoldyck Family.
- Work title
- HUNTER×HUNTER
- Media type
- Manga
Introduction as Zoldyck Family head
- Significant event
- Introduction as Zoldyck Family head
- Description
- In the story of Gon and his group, appears as the leader of the Zoldyck Family, demonstrating high skill and presence.
Exchange with Isaac Netero
- Significant event
- Exchange with Isaac Netero
- Description
- Has combat experience with Netero, the pinnacle of the Hunter Association, and their friendship is depicted.
Protection and support of Zoldyck Family
- Significant event
- Protection and support of Zoldyck Family
- Description
- Through interactions with Kurta Clan member Kurapika and Killua, depicts actions for family and comrades.
Relationships
Maha Zoldyck
Father
Zeno's grandfather and legendary assassin. Zeno is the only one with direct combat experience against him.
Silva Zoldyck
Child
His son and current head of the Zoldyck Family. Zeno provides guidance and advice to pass on the family business.
Illumi Zoldyck
Sibling
One of his sons and an assassin. Cold personality but strong family bonds.
Killua Zoldyck
Sibling
His grandson. Zeno watches over his growth and offers advice or cooperation when needed.
Isaac Netero
Mentor
Through past combat, mutually recognized each other's strength and continue to cooperate and interact.
Zoldyck Family
Zoldyck Family: leader
Media appearances
HUNTER×HUNTER
Manga / Protagonist
HUNTER×HUNTER (1999)
Anime / Supporting
1999 TV series
HUNTER×HUNTER (2011)
Anime / Supporting
2011 TV series
劇場版 HUNTER×HUNTER
Movie / Supporting
Voice cast and creators
Unshō Ishizuka
- Voice actor
- Unshō Ishizuka
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 1999 anime
Akio Ōtsuka
- Voice actor
- Akio Ōtsuka
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 2011 anime
Yoshihiro Togashi
- Creator name
- Yoshihiro Togashi
- Role
- Original author
Yoshihiro Togashi
- Creator name
- Yoshihiro Togashi
- Role
- Character designer
Shueisha
- Creator name
- Shueisha
- Role
- Publisher