

Episode 18: “Big × Time × Interview”
- 18 of 148
- February 5, 2012
- 24 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Hunter x Hunter |
|---|---|
| Episode | 18 of 148 |
| Japanese | タイセツ×ナ×メンセツ |
| Original air date | February 5, 2012 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | Madhouse |
| Previous episode | Episode 17: “Trap × In × The Hole” |
| Next episode | Episode 19: “Can't Win × But × Can't Lose” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu, YouTube |
“Big × Time × Interview” is episode 18 of the anime Hunter x Hunter. It first aired on February 5, 2012.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Gon, Kurapika, and Leorio Paladiknight become trapped in a cave filled with poisonous snakes after Bourbon dies, leaving the applicants without a way to deactivate the trap. As Leorio weakens from a snakebite, Gon finds a means of escape, allowing them to reach the examination’s final phase. The examiner then interviews each remaining applicant.
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Music in this episode
- OP 1“departure!”AnimeThemes
- ED 1“Just Awake” — Fear, and Loathing in Las VegasAnimeThemes
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About the series

In a world of dangerous missions and unexplored territories, aspiring Hunters pursue criminals, treasures, and other difficult objectives. The story follows Gon Freecss as he enters this demanding profession in search of his missing father, while friendships, personal ambitions, and the severe Hunter Exam shape the…
Read the article →References
- “Hunter x Hunter”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Hunter x Hunter (2011)”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- “Hunter x Hunter”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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