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Abe is an elderly old woman, and she is also the great grandmother of Gon Freecss.

Grandma 1999

In the 1999 Hunter x Hunter anime series, she is reveal to be the mother of Mito Freecss, and Gon's mother. Including the mother in law of Gon's father, Ging Freecss. Abe is described as a loving person that is very sweet, and kind but doesn't prefer to be strict as well. She lives in Whale Island with Mito and Gon.

Background

10 years ago after Ging Freecss had left the island, he came back with his son Gon Freecss as an infant (toddler in the manga). Ging tells her that he wanted Gon to be taken care of by her only for a little while, but when she asks Ging about where his mother is, Ging responds simply that they were separated. When Abe was going to accept the offer by Ging, as she was holding Gon in her arms Mito however angrily shouted at him so loudly that Abe thought the whole island had heard her. In the 1999 anime series, she is Ging's mother in law while Mito is reveal to be her older daughter. While Gon's Mother is her youngest daughter.

Personality

Abe is described as being a very kind hearted elderly old person and doesn't get angry at all whatsoever. However she seems to enjoy teasing Mito, when it's concerns about Ging. She also tries to make Mito stop worrying about Gon too much.

Appearance

1999

In the 1999 anime series, Abe is a dark brown aged elderly woman with two thick eyebrows, closed eyes and small wrinkles on her face. She has dark brown hair in which is always seen tied up in a neat bun and is braided. However her skin tone is light brown. She wears a long sleeve light blue shirt. Abe also wears a red yellow stripe dress that is seen over her long sleeve shirt. She also wears blue pants, and small brown shoes. She is often seen smiling with her eyes being closed.

2011

In the 2011 anime series, Abe is an light pale aged elderly woman with dark graying hair which is always seen tied in a neat bun. She has wrinkles on her face and thick eyebrows. She wears a matching white sweatshirt and sweatpants, worn over by a simple orange dress. A dirty yellow scarf is loosely wrapped around her neck. She is often seen smiling with her eyes being completely closed.

Abilities

Hunter X Hunter (Anime)

Hunter Exam arc

During the events on where Gon was embarking to a journey to become a Hunter, she was enlightening Mito about how Gon is exactly like Ging and expects that one day he will leave his home just like when the older men did long ago.

Yorknew City arc

Later on after Gon and Killua return to Whale Island from the Heavens Arena to visit Mito. Abe is happy to see them. Soon after she tells him about Mito and Ging's past.

Dark Continent Expedition arc

She greets Gon when he returns to Whale Island along with Mito and is seen later on having dinner with them.

Quotes

  • "You can be his mother but you can't be his father"
  • "Your regret burning that"
  • He is his father's son after all
  • Today is the end of your bet so hurry up and eat
  • It can't be helped he is his son

Relationships

Mito Freecss

She gets along very well with Mito and enjoys teasing her.

Ging Freecss

It's unknown how she feels about Ging at all.

Gon's Mother

Gon Freecss

Killua Zoldyck

Kurapika

Leorio Paradinight

Kite

Konta

Knownable Relatives

Trivia

  • Her real name or actual age was never mentioned in the manga & both HxH anime serie versions at all whatsoever. However, her name was revealed to be Abe in the booklet to the first Blu ray Volume of the 2011 anime series.
  • The 1999 Animation adaptation of Hunter × Hunter changes Abe's familial relationships. Mito was changed into her eldest daughter, whereas Gon's mother was changed to her youngest daughter. While Ging was changed to be her son in law and Gon was changed to be her grandson, rather than her great grandson.
  • Her exact age and birthday is never mention at all in the manga and anime series.
  • Her current English voice actress, Barbara Goodson, is known for voicing Rita in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.
  • Her birthday is ???, and her bloodtype is ???.

Voice Actresses

  • Japanese : Shizuka Okohira (1999 Pilot OVA), Keiko Mizutani (1999 anime series), Hisako Kyoda (2011 anime series)
  • English : Michelle Warkentin (1999 anime series), Barbara Goodson (2011 anime series)
all information on Abe came from http://hunterxhunter.wikia.com/wiki/Abe

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