Hunter x Hunter has a variety of unique characters throughout the anime. Hunters like Gon Freecss, Killua Zoldyck, Knuckle Bine, and many more have proven the show’s creative storytelling. Female characters have especially shown their worth and strengths throughout the series. These seven female characters, in particular, are the best in the show’s history.
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Neferpitou
Best Female Characters in Hunter x Hunter
Neferpitou, also known as “Pitou,” is one of the strongest and scariest antagonists of Hunter x Hunter. Her first appearance marks a turning point for Gon and Killua in the Chimera Ant arc. Seeing Pitou’s natural strength, the boys realized they weren’t strong enough to stop her, and all their training from before needed to be re-evaluated.
Pitou’s powers are both frightening and impressive. Her “En” is by far the most sinister and wide-ranged, while her hearing and sight have the ability to target enemies even further. Her other power of puppeteering can control both Nen users and human soldiers in order to advance their colony in more ways.
Out of all the Royal Guards, Neferpitou’s skills are used the most out of the three of them, and Chairman Netero believes her to be even more powerful than him. Neferpitou’s transformation as a character also develops considerably as the story progresses.
In the beginning, she is as an animalistic killer who survives and thrives on instinct alone. By the end of the show, she’s evolved considerably, even going as far as to care and put her life on the line for the well-being of a human she barely knows, simply due to how she cares for her King.
Neferpitou’s dedication and need for the King to be himself, rather than just keeping him alive, shows her character growth. This change makes Pitou one of the most fascinating females in all of Hunter x Hunter.
Biscuit Krueger
Best Female Characters in Hunter x Hunter
Biscuit Krueger is the eccentric master of Gon and Killua in the Greed Island arc; the one responsible for teaching them both how to use “Nen” properly in such a short time. What makes Biscuit a fascinating female character in Hunter x Hunter is her ability to not be ashamed of her femineity.
When Killua pokes fun at “girly” powers, Krueger stands up for her skills, showcasing that the boys have a lot to learn and to never judge a book by its cover. Her power to maintain her youthful look does cause enemies to underestimate her, and Killua eventually respects Biscuit and values her input despite their quarrels beforehand.
When Biscuit makes a brief appearance in the Chimera Ant arc, her arrival comforts Gon and Killua at their lowest point. Once again, her teachings push the limits of their strengths. If Biscuit didn’t show up, Gon and Killua would never have been strong enough for the mission to infiltrate the King’s new base, as even the slight influence and confidence she provide them in that short time was vital to their success.
Biscuit Krueger’s teachings are the reason Gon and Killua can even advance on as Hunters. Not only are her training methods different from others, but they are also exciting and fun to watch. Biscuit’s method of initiating healthy competitions with the two boys shows she can make her training both enjoyable and knowledgeable.
Melody
Best Female Characters in Hunter x Hunter
Melody is arguably one of the most underrated parts of the Yorknew City arc, as her calming presence plays a large role throughout the story. She’s a Music Hunter that is strong enough to ease the mind of Kurapika, even when he’s in his bloodthirsty Scarlet Eyes state.
The physical appearance of Melody also makes her unlike any other female character in anime, as there is another layer of depth that is added to her character due to the unique circumstances surrounding her looks. She is constantly perceived as a boy because of the way she presents herself, but Melody never allows their opinion to want to change her looks to more feminine.
Melody’s reasoning for being a bodyguard for the Nostrade family shows her unselfish ways because she doesn’t want anyone else to experience what happened to her when she heard the demonic tune, Sonata of Darkness. Kurapika doesn’t rely on many people, but Melody’s story causes him to trust her. Her selfless intentions and her strength to be true to herself prove that she is one of the best characters in Hunter x Hunter.