HxH Fanfiction
Yoshihiro Togashi's manga following young Gon Freecss as he becomes a Hunter to find his father, alongside friends Killua, Kurapika, and Leorio.
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What is HxH fanfiction?
HxH fanfiction is fan-created stories set in the Hunter x Hunter universe. With over 45,000 works on Archive of Our Own, HxH is one of the most popular fandoms in the fanfiction community.
These stories explore beloved characters like Gon Freecss, Killua Zoldyck, Kurapika, Leorio Paradinight, and many more. Writers create everything from short one-shots to epic novel-length adventures, exploring relationships, alternate universes, and "what if" scenarios.
Most Popular HxH Fanfics
These are the highest-rated HxH stories on AO3, ranked by kudos from readers.
lights out
by phollie
Killua stares and stares and stares at the beating space of skin at Gon’s throat. Beneath that skin is a fresh stream of blood, ever flowing, full of life. Killua has torn throats wide open with his bare hands but this is the first one he’s ever wanted to kiss. [Two boys talking in the dark as they
The Longest Job
by emanthony
Illumi is forced out of the Zoldyck estate and seeks a living arrangement with an associate. He's not altogether pleased with it.Hisoka is a floor master at Heaven's Arena and has the unexpected pleasure of spending time with one of his oldest acquaintances. He doesn't share Illumi's frustrations.
The Predatory Wasp
by orphan_account
Five years without any contact was a long time. The distance had built new walls on top of old wounds. They were still best friends, maybe, but did they really know each other anymore? In an ideal situation, they'd spend some time alone, maybe go on a few small adventures. Take it slow. Rediscover w
Not Quite A Villain (But Far From A Hero)
by 7Flyingpancakes7
Killua is a very weird student. A very weird student indeed.
A 'Need to Know' Basis
by SilverThunder
When it comes to Killua, Gon has a right to know these things
If x We x Got x Married
by olivemeister
Gon always asked the strange questions at night.But Killua could live with that.
Stupid
by meruemsthighs
Killua absentmindedly does couple-ish things, and someone eventually points it out.
Words That Water Flowers
by DecemberCamie
“I don’t get it,” Gon said numbly, staring unblinkingly at the vibrant and blood-smeared flower petals scattered across their lunchroom table. They were as beautiful as they were deadly. “How can someone not love you, Killua?”“There are different kinds of love, Gon,” Killua answered, and his tone he
The Smallest Favor
by emanthony
A sequel to the Longest Job, another HisoIllu fanfiction.Hisoka and Illumi have been living together for six months now without much trouble. But when Illumi's youngest brother goes missing, Hisoka manages to make the situation just a bit too complicated and much more fun.
starlight and star-crossed
by Quintessence
"In a flash, Killua’s hand shifts into razor-sharp claws, nails elongating and veins bulging. He holds it firmly against Gon’s throat, not hard enough to cut into him, but a warning.'Who the hell are you?' he demands, voice low and dangerous in a way Gon has only heard on a handful of occasions."An
Running Start
by DecemberCamie
“Wanna try, Killua?” Gon asks, breathless and grinning despite being tossed to the dirt less than thirty seconds ago.Killua tears his gaze away from Gon’s bright face to the open field in front of him. A crowd of students are scattered around in an uneven circle, all cheering loudly as a boy and gir
burn it down (-to feel its warmth)
by Kiramiel
Killua's life—after his soul was rudely thrown into the body of Uchiha Sasuke, but that was a situation he was more or less resigned to—seemed pretty straightforward. Learn, get stronger, and then strangle Uchiha Itachi with his own insides before setting the remains aflame and scattering them in th
Hunter x Hunter Shorts and Prompts
by agent_cupcake
Hunter x Hunter Reader Insert Requests Crossposted from my tumblr agent-cupcake
The Simplest Moment
by emanthony
I'm writing small one-scene vignettes featuring Hisoka and Illumi.
wriggle up on dry land
by Quintessence
"Mito goes very cold. Killua thinks something awful is about to happen to Gon, and his first instinct isn’t to beg for Mito not to do it. It’s to beg for her to do it to him instead."In which Mito is the mom Killua deserves.
lulu's ramblings
by lulu_lisbon
A collection of chapters (long and short) that contain abandoned fic ideas and more. My graveyard of prose (and me just clearing out my unfinished drafts in google drive). Contains self-insert OC ideas and crossovers between fandoms. Mostly SI-OCs!!! Comment at the bottom if you want to see one of t
How my Family Found out I was Dating a Killer Clown
by AndrogynousSublimeAngel
How each of the Zoldyck family members discovered Illumi and Hisoka's relationship, without being told.
Zoldyck Blue
by gingerwrites
The first time Hisoka sees it, he thinks it's a trick of the light.
Sleepover x At x Wing's
by DecemberCamie
“Is someone trying to capture you? A Blacklist Hunter, maybe?”“No.” A pause. “Well. Technically, yes, but-”“But it’s nothing to worry about!” Alluka finished and waved her hands at Zushi, who had turned white. “It’s okay, really!”Wing said gently, “Killua. Alluka. If there’s anyone who’s out to seek
Dis Aliter Visum
by sauvreng
Kuroro/Kurapica (slash). Over six months after York Shin, Kurapica thinks his war of revenge is finally over, but events will lead him on an insane voyage with an unlikely companion.
HxH Fanfics by Length
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Popular HxH Ships
KilluGon
Gon Freecss/Killua Zoldyck
The sunshine boy hunting his father and the runaway assassin heir met at the Hunter Exam and became each other's first real friend, with Killua ultimately defying his family's programming for Gon's sake. Their painful separation at the World Tree fuels endless reunion fic.
24,000 works →
LeoPika
Leorio Paradinight/Kurapika
They nearly came to blows over money in the series' first episodes before learning each hid the same wound: Leorio wants medicine for the poor, Kurapika vengeance for his slaughtered clan. Leorio punching a Zodiac on live television over Kurapika's silence remains the ship's defining gesture.
12,000 works →
HisoIllu
Hisoka Morow/Illumi Zoldyck
The bloodthirsty magician and the affectless Zoldyck assassin maintain manga canon's strangest professional friendship, capped by Hisoka hiring Illumi to kill him — with a marriage proposal floated as part of the contract. Two amoral monsters who tolerate only each other was always going to be shipped.
7,000 works →
KuroKura
Chrollo Lucilfer/Kurapika
Kurapika exists to destroy the man who orchestrated his clan's massacre, and Yorknew gave him his chance: chains around Chrollo's heart and a hatred so pure it impressed the thief. The fandom's flagship enemy ship runs on that captor-captive reversal and mutual fascination.
5,000 works →
Meruem/Komugi
Meruem/Komugi
The Chimera Ant King, born to rule humanity, learns his own name's worth from a blind gungi prodigy who beats him at the only game that matters. Their final match in the dark is one of anime's most devastating endings, and fic lingers there.
800 works →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many HxH fanfics are on AO3?
There are over 45,000 HxH fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own, making it one of the platform's largest fandoms.
What are the best HxH ships?
Popular HxH pairings include KilluGon, LeoPika, HisoIllu. Each ship has thousands of dedicated stories exploring their relationship.
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