Japanese Manga, Hunter x Hunter, is a popular anime among anime worldwide and especially in Brazil. Yoshihiro Togashi is the writer and illustrator of Hunter x Hunter. Reading the series is surely a good experience for many people. Hunter is not limited to children, as adults enjoy reading Hunter in their spare time. This manga is serialized and published in Shueisha’s magazine.

It has a large following among anime and manga fans in the country, and has been broadcast on several television networks. The series has also been dubbed in Portuguese for Brazilian audiences.

The popularity of Hunter x Hunter in Brazil has led to the creation of numerous fan communities and events, such as cosplay gatherings and fan conventions. The series has also inspired merchandise and licensed products, such as t-shirts, keychains, and action figures.

In addition, many Brazilian fans have expressed their love for the series through social media, creating fan art and sharing their opinions and theories about the storyline and characters. Overall, Hunter x Hunter has a strong presence in Brazil and continues to captivate audiences with its complex storylines and dynamic characters.

About the Hunter x Hunter

In March 1998, Yoshihiro introduced his works to the public in a weekly magazine. However, since 2006, it has gone on frequent long breaks and comes back after the breaks. The manga volume collected since its inception till 2022 amounted to 37.

About the Characters in the manga

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Hunter is the father of the hero of the manga. The hero, called Gon Freecss, is a boy who longed to locate his father. Hunter, his father, left him when he was little. Hunter was a renowned man who hunts for unknown or rare animals, treasures, and surveys enclaves that haven’t been explored before. He also goes after lawless people disturbing the area. It was only after his father left that Gon discovered that his father is a hunting legend.

Gon’s decision to find his father

Gon decided to look for his father and made up his mind to tow the hunting professional path. His decision took him on a series of adventures where he met other people in the hunting profession like him. While going about his business, Gon encountered many paranormal activities and species on his way.

Adapted Productions

Anime Adaptation

Years later, a Hunter x Hunter animation series was made, and it was aired on Fuji TV. The series is 62 long episodes, which began in 1999 and ended in 2001. The director then was Kazuhiro Furuhashi. And the producer was Nippon Animation.

OVA – Original Video Animations

Hunter x Hunter had 30 OVAs which were televised on Japanese screens. These episodes started in 2002 and ended in 2004. Nippon Animation also produced these episodes. Then, another animation series of the manga by Madhouse was aired, it started in 2011 and stopped in 2014. The show was released on Nippon TV.

Other production adaptations

In 2013, two theatrical play anime of Hunter got aired. Other forms of adaptations include musicals, games, audio songs, and so on.

Translation

The Hunter x Hunter manga has been translated into several languages, including Brazilian Portuguese. The first volume of the Brazilian Portuguese translation was published in 2002, and as of February 2023, 36 volumes have been published. The translation is done by Editora JBC.

The Brazilian Portuguese translation of Hunter x Hunter is generally well-received by fans. The translation is considered to be accurate and faithful to the original Japanese text. The translation is also praised for its quality and readability.

Here are some reviews of the Brazilian Portuguese translation of Hunter x Hunter:

  • “The translation is very good, and the text is easy to read. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to read Hunter x Hunter in Portuguese.”
  • “The translation is accurate and faithful to the original Japanese text. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to read Hunter x Hunter in Portuguese.”
  • “The translation is well-done and easy to read. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to read Hunter x Hunter in Portuguese.”

Spinoffs

Hunter x Hunter inspired many spin-offs from manga and anime creators. Some of them are:

Hisoka: It was created by a popular Tokyo author who released digital copies of the spin-off in 2016 to Shonen. This author’s version consisted of 69 pages of Hisoka, a section of Hunter x Hunter.

Volume 0 or Kurapika’s memory: This volume is a spin-off of Hunter x Hunter released in 2012 by Shonen magazine. The series was written by Togashi as a Phantom Rouge prequel. Phantom Rouge is the first television film adaptation of Hunter x Hunter. To appreciate Hunter x Hunter manga lovers, the first people to watch the TV adaptation were given a million copies of the spin-off.

Hunter x Hunter Books in Brazil

The Hunter x Hunter manga is published in Brazil by Editora JBC. The first volume was published in 2002, and as of February 2023, 36 volumes have been published. The manga is available in both print and digital formats.

The Hunter x Hunter anime is also available in Brazil. The first anime series was broadcast on Brazilian television from 1999 to 2001, and the second anime series was broadcast from 2011 to 2014. The anime is also available in both print and digital formats.

There are also several Hunter x Hunter light novels and spin-off manga series that have been published in Brazil. These include:

  • Hunter x Hunter: Greed Island
  • Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge
  • Hunter x Hunter: The Last Mission
  • Hunter x Hunter: Kurapika: I’m Sorry, But I Can’t Forgive You
  • Hunter x Hunter: The Three-Eyed King

The Hunter x Hunter manga and anime are both popular in Brazil. The manga has been praised for its action, adventure, and humor, while the anime has been praised for its animation, music, and voice acting. The Hunter x Hunter franchise has also been successful in Brazil, with merchandise such as clothing, accessories, and toys being available

Collectibles

Hunter x Hunter has many collectibles like action figures, card games for trading, and many more. The trading cards are made by Bandai, a card-making company.

Sales of Hunter x Hunter

In Japan

Hunter x Hunter is one of Shueisha’s best-selling anime series. This is because, by mid-2022, the amount of Hunter x Hunter copies that have circulated is over 84 million. Besides, the manga achieved commercial success, especially in Japan. This is because, in 2012, Japan alone sold more than 60 million mangas. In 2014, the amount grew, and by 2018, over 71 million Hunter series were bought by people in Japan. Before the year 2021 ended, Hunter x Hunter could boast of more than 78 million copies sold. And this number increased again the following year.

In Brazil

The sales of Hunter x Hunter in Brazil are not publicly available. However, the manga is popular in Brazil, and the anime series has been broadcast on Brazilian television. It is likely that the sales of Hunter x Hunter in Brazil are significant.

Here are some additional information about Hunter x Hunter’s popularity in Brazil:

  • In 2016, Hunter x Hunter was one of the most popular manga series in Brazil, according to a survey by the Brazilian Association of Magazine Publishers.
  • The Hunter x Hunter anime series was broadcast on Brazilian television from 2012 to 2013. The series was well-received by Brazilian viewers, and it was one of the most popular anime series on Brazilian television at the time.
  • There are several Hunter x Hunter fan clubs in Brazil. These fan clubs organize events, such as cosplay conventions and anime screenings.
  • Hunter x Hunter merchandise is available in Brazil. This merchandise includes clothing, accessories, and toys.

Overall, Hunter x Hunter is a popular manga and anime series in Brazil. The series has a large fan base in Brazil, and the sales of Hunter x Hunter merchandise are significant.

Conclusion

Lastly, Hunter x Hunter is no doubt a successful manga that stood the test of time. Other mangas that were created at the same time didn’t perform so well, especially in the 21st century. This manga which started in 1998, and it’s still currently running, is still popular in Japan and other countries.