Hilda’s dad passed away before the events of the series.
In the animated series “Hilda,” the titular character’s father is notably absent. The show doesn’t delve deeply into his backstory, but it is implied through various conversations and context clues that Hilda’s father has passed away. This has left Hilda to be raised by her mother, Johanna, in their secluded home in the wilderness, which is where the series begins. The lack of her father’s presence is a subtle aspect of the show, as it focuses more on Hilda’s adventures with magical creatures and her development as a character. The series, based on the graphic novels by Luke Pearson, maintains a light-hearted and adventurous tone, so the topic of her father’s fate is not a central theme and is treated with a gentle touch.