Hunter x Hunter Characters: Main Cast, LGBTQ & IQ Facts

Hunter x Hunter’s cast may be small at its core, but fan debates about IQ, gender, and sexuality have turned four main characters into a minefield of speculation. This guide cuts through the noise with verified facts about the four main characters, officially confirmed LGBTQ representation, and the one question everyone asks but no single page answers: What is Killua’s IQ? We’ll also settle Kurapika’s gender and name the strongest female characters — all backed by canonical sources, not fan theories.

Main characters in Hunter x Hunter: 4 ·
Total named characters in the series: over 100 ·
Earliest manga debut year: 1998 ·
Primary arc with largest cast: Chimera Ant arc

Five key facts about the Hunter x Hunter cast, all drawn from canonical sources:

Who are the four main characters in HXH?

Four characters form the core of Hunter x Hunter, each driven by a distinct goal that shapes the entire story arc.

Gon Freecss

• Gon Freecss is the primary protagonist of Hunter x Hunter, a young, naive, and adventurous boy with enormous potential for strength (CBR).
• He sets out on a journey to become a Hunter and find his father, Ging Freecss (CBR).
• Gon befriends Killua, Kurapika, and Leorio while earning his Hunter License during the Hunter Exam (CBR).

Killua Zoldyck

• Killua Zoldyck hails from the infamous Zoldyck family of assassins and initially struggles to break free from their influence.
• His friendship with Gon becomes the emotional anchor of the series, though their bond is platonic in canon.
• Killua develops a protective relationship with his sibling Alluka, which is central to the Election arc.

Kurapika

• Kurapika is the current protagonist of Hunter x Hunter as the story progresses into the Succession War arc (CBR).
• His people, the Kurta Clan, were massacred by the Phantom Troupe for their scarlet eyes, which turn red when enraged (CBR).
• Kurapika took the Hunter Exam to become a Blacklist Hunter and pursue revenge (Wikipedia).
• He joins the Nostrade family and becomes head of their bodyguards (Wikipedia).

Leorio Paradinight

• Leorio Paradinight is a major supporting character in Hunter x Hunter (CBR).
• His childhood friend died because he couldn’t afford medical care, motivating his goal to become a doctor (CBR).
• Leorio is obsessed with money and passionate about becoming a doctor (CBR).
• He befriended Gon, Killua, and Kurapika during the Hunter Exam (CBR).

The four main characters are never all together for long, a deliberate choice that keeps their individual stories from diluting the central conflict.

What is Killua’s IQ?

No official IQ score for Killua—or any Hunter x Hunter character—exists in the manga or anime. Fans speculate based on his tactical skills, assassin training, and quick problem-solving, but the series never provides a number.

No official IQ score exists for any character. — Wikipedia

The implication: any IQ value you see online is fan-made, not canon.

Are there any LGBTQ characters in HXH?

One canonically confirmed LGBTQ character exists: Alluka Zoldyck, who is transgender (female identity). Creator Yoshihiro Togashi has confirmed this in interviews. No other character is explicitly depicted as LGBTQ in the series.

Alluka Zoldyck is canonically transgender per creator Togashi. — CBR

Killua and Gon’s bond is platonic; the series does not depict romantic feelings between them. The pattern: LGBTQ representation in Hunter x Hunter is limited to one character, but that character’s identity is handled with care.

Is Kurapika a guy or a girl?

Kurapika is canonically male. His androgynous appearance has caused fan confusion, but the manga and anime consistently refer to him with male pronouns, and creator Yoshihiro Togashi has confirmed his gender.

What this means: gender ambiguity was intentional to challenge stereotypes, but the character’s identity is fixed.

Who is the strongest girl in HXH?

• Biscuit Krueger – widely considered the strongest female character; a master Nen user and martial artist.
• Machi – a powerful Phantom Troupe member with Nen-based thread abilities.
• Palm Siberia – strong Nen abilities, especially after her Chimera Ant transformation.
• Alluka Zoldyck – her power is conditional and not combat-focused, though immense.

The catch: Biscuit is the only female character consistently ranked as top-tier by fans and analysts, but she rarely gets the spotlight.

For more anime and manga guides, check out our articles on Dr. Stone Season 4 and Pokemon Games in Order.

For a deeper look at Killua Zoldyck’s background and his role in the series, check out Killua Zoldycks background.

Frequently Asked Questions

The implication for fans: understanding the character list and canonical facts saves you from hours of debate over unsupported theories. Kurapika’s gender, Alluka’s identity, and the absence of IQ scores are settled points—only the strongest female ranking still invites opinion.