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Short adventure fantasy film

Hunter × Hunter Pilot (1998): Cast

Hunter × Hunter Pilot (1998) movie poster

Hunter × Hunter Pilot is a 1998 short adventure fantasy film directed by Noriyuki Abe, starring Rica Matsumoto as Gon Freecss (voice), Akemi Okamura and Noriko Hidaka. It runs 25 minutes.

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Hunter × Hunter Pilot (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
25 min
Director
Noriyuki Abe
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Pierrot
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hunter × Hunter Pilot About?

The premise of Hunter × Hunter Pilot without spoilers.

The stand‑alone pilot OVA, screened during the 1998 Jump Super Anime Tour, serves as a concise prelude to the television series. It summarizes Gon Freecss’s determination to become a licensed Hunter like his father and introduces the companions he befriends along his early journey. The short animation captures the adventure’s spirit and the friendships that shape the story.

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Cast & crew

Hunter × Hunter Pilot Cast & Characters

Rica Matsumoto leads the cast as Gon Freecss (voice), with Akemi Okamura as Mito Freecss (voice) and Noriko Hidaka as Kurapika (voice). Directed by Noriyuki Abe; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Noriyuki Abe

More films directed by Noriyuki Abe: Yu Yu Hakusho - Two Shots / All or Nothing, The Seven Deadly Sins: Prisoners of the Sky, Black Butler: Book of the Atlantic and Black Butler: Book of Murder.

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Videos

Hunter × Hunter Pilot Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Hunter × Hunter Pilot.

Hunter x Hunter (1998) Pilot OVA anime opening

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FAQ

Hunter × Hunter Pilot FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Hunter × Hunter Pilot, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hunter × Hunter Pilot?

Hunter × Hunter Pilot runs 25 minutes.

When was Hunter × Hunter Pilot released?

Hunter × Hunter Pilot was released on July 26, 1998.

Who directed Hunter × Hunter Pilot?

Hunter × Hunter Pilot was directed by Noriyuki Abe.

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Who is in the cast of Hunter × Hunter Pilot?

Hunter × Hunter Pilot stars Rica Matsumoto as Gon Freecss (voice), Akemi Okamura as Mito Freecss (voice) and Noriko Hidaka as Kurapika (voice), among 7 credited actors.

Does Hunter × Hunter Pilot have a post-credit scene?

No. Hunter × Hunter Pilot has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Hunter × Hunter Pilot in?

The original language of Hunter × Hunter Pilot is Japanese.

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