What episode is "Then × and × After" in Hunter x Hunter?
"Then × and × After" is episode 26 of Hunter x Hunter.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readA letter delivered to Aunt Mito on Whale Island prompts a recap of previous events in the Zoldyck Family arc, bringing viewers up to speed.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersOn Whale Island a postman delivers a letter to Mito while her grandmother watches in the back. She looks at the letter and begins reading it. In the letter, Gon asks her how she is doing, saying he is doing fine. Meanwhile, we see her and her grandmother in their house reading the letter while drinking some hot cocoa. She is very excited to learn that Gon has passed the Hunter Exam but she is surprised to learn that he is not happy about that due to what happened at the final exam. We then see a flashback of Hanzo fighting Gon in the finals and eventually forfeiting the match, making Gon win his Hunter License. When Gon disagrees with winning this way, Hanzo knocks him unconscious. As he wakes up, Satotz told him what had happened afterward.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Then × and × After" canon or filler?
"Then × and × After" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Then × and × After" part of?
"Then × and × After" is part of the Hunter Exam Arc.
Can I read this without spoilers?
Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.
Series Cast
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Gon Freecss main 
Killua Zoldyck main 
Kurapika main 
Leorio Paradinight main 
Biscuit Krueger supporting 
Ging Freecss supporting 
Isaac Netero supporting 
Kite supporting 
Komugi supporting 
Chrollo Lucilfer antagonist 
Feitan antagonist 
Franklin antagonist 
Hisoka Morrow antagonist 
Kalluto Zoldyck antagonist 
Machi antagonist 
Menth antagonist 
Meruem antagonist 
Neferpitou antagonist