The release date for the English version of 'Hunter x Hunter, Vol. 01' by
Yoshihiro Togashi is Apr 2005. If you enjoy this novel, it is available for buy as a paperback from Barnes & Noble or Indigo, as an ebook on the Amazon Kindle store, or as an audiobook on Audible.
A unique species, hunters are committed to finding magical creatures, riches, and even other humans. However, these activities call for a license, and fewer than 100,000 people are able to pass the demanding qualifying test. Those that succeed are granted access to exclusive locations, incredible knowledge repositories, and the authority to identify as Hunters.
THE DEPARTURE DAY
Despite being a village guy, Gon has big dreams. Gon chooses to follow in his father's footsteps and become a renowned Hunter in spite of his Aunt Mito's objections. As the Hunter candidates set off on their storm-tossed voyage, Gon encounters Leorio and Kurapika, the only two candidates who aren't completely overcome with seasickness.
Gon and his friends must now show their worth in a series of exams after surviving the horrors of the wild seas in order to locate the illusive Exam Hall. And will they ever make it out alive once they arrive?