Alternative TitlesJapanese: ハンターｘハンター OVA
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Type: OVA
Episodes: 8
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Jan 17, 2002 to Apr 17, 2002
Duration:
24 min. per episode Rating:
PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
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SynopsisAfter reuniting with Gon and his friends, Kurapika explained to them the risks he bears because of his abilities. Believing that his target of revenge is no longer alive and the search for his fallen comrade's eyes could truly begin, Kurapika soon after receives a message informing him that all the Spiders still lived. After much discussion between his friends, Gon, Kurapika and company decided to hunt after the one Spider member who's ability could ultimately result in Kurapika's defeat and death. Based on the manga by Togashi Yoshihiro. |
Related AnimeAdaptation: Hunter x Hunter
Prequel: Hunter x Hunter
Sequel: Hunter x Hunter: Greed Island
Alternative version: Hunter x Hunter (2011)
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Reviews
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Stormy_77
44 of 59 people found this review helpful
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8 of 8 episodes seen
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| Overall |
10 |
| Story |
10 |
| Animation |
8 |
| Sound |
9 |
| Character |
10 |
| Enjoyment |
10 |
The first OVA continues one of the unresolved plotlines from the 62 episode Hunter x Hunter anime. Kurapica finally reveals to Gon, Killua and Leorio the reason why his nen abilities are so high along with the restrictions on it. He thinks his reason for revenge is done, but it is not - the Spiders are still alive! This OVA focuses on Kurapica's unending quest to avenge his "dead" tribe.
Similar to Hunter x Hunter, the art is good but nothing special although it does continue in the same vein as the original anime so viewers will be used to it. The soundtrack reuses a lot of themes that we're familiar with from the anime also.
It's hard to review this OVA without going into spoilers, but here goes!
The story is wonderful! In my opinion this is the best story among the 3 OVAs. There are twists and turns galore. Added to which the cast of the spiders is amazing - here are bad guys you really want to find out more about. The ending was also ... a surprise! It was a fitting resolution but it leaves the possibility for further plot development open.
Every other episode I find myself thinking "Wow, now THAT is a gifted writer" (who wrote the manga) as he managed to pull together everything perfectly - the pacing, the character development and plot twists!
If you enjoyed Hunter x Hunter you won't want to miss this. read more
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juniusvii
17 of 23 people found this review helpful
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8 of 8 episodes seen
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| Overall |
10 |
| Story |
10 |
| Animation |
8 |
| Sound |
7 |
| Character |
10 |
| Enjoyment |
10 |
As a continuation of the first series, you can expect the OVA to fill in much of those undesired loose ends and plot holes that cropped up throughout the series. These episodes focus on Kurapica's quest for revenge and his eternal hunt for his clan member's eyes.
Fans of the original series will note that Hunter x Hunter is not a terribly fast-paced anime, and tends to build the story around the characters and their interactions with one another, rather than with action. It lures the audience in by showing them all the interesting depths of the characters -their goals, their dreams, their struggles- and makes us root for them when they hit dirt. This OVA does so much more than that. Following up on the hints we were given with the original series, the OVA gives its audience a much deeper look into Kurapica's emotions and hardships, while also managing to show the heartfelt friendship between him, Leorio, Gon, and Killua.
Kurapica's character, I feel, was for the most part just a supporting character originally and wasn't given too many layers that really fleshed him out and gave the audience much insight into his emotions. Suddenly this problem is completely rectified: he becomes so much more of a main character than I thought he could be, he shows new and interesting sides of himself that I didn't know existed, and he draws you into loving his character so much more so than before. Furthermore, the OVA builds on his friendships and shows the trust, loyalty and support between them.
The Spiders are given stronger personalities and I feel they are much rounder characters than they were before. Each one has a unique relationship with each other and with Kurapica, and you really start to play favourites as he lays out his plan to dissolve the organization.
All in all, for me character was a 10.
The story is these episodes is a bit more fast-paced than what fans are used to (which is a given considering the number of episodes). However, this is what I found so exciting in this OVA. There's a lot of mystery in this plot, and Kurapica's planning skills with his limited number of resources is superb. Just when things start to fall apart, he critically analyzes the situation and pulls everyone through the trouble. I love all the problems Gon and Killua run into, and those two pulled a few stunts to get through them, even surprising many of the Spider members. I must say without a doubt the story was a 10.
As far as art goes, I didn't notice a whole lot of difference between the OVA and the original series. The lines could be cleaner, but that's probably just my preferance rather than the quality of the art. To me it wasn't bad: 8. For sound, in terms of music: it wasn't spectacular but it wasn't terrible either. The opening and ending themes definitely aren't the best, I would say they were average. Background music and sounds were acceptable (but it isn't shinobi battle music, if that's what you're expecting). 7/10 for sound.
To summarize in one short sentence...
This OVA is everything you were expecting and more. read more
Recommendations
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Both are dark, involve moves that cause instant heart failure, things like hostage situations and car chases, and characters that have to think very carefully before executing complex plans.
If you aren't really interested in watching the full Hunter x Hunter tv serie (prequel of the Ovas) but are just looking for something that gives you the same vibe that Death Note does, then those ovas might really be what you want.
Although to understand them better, at the very least, you should also watch the last arc (let's say around the last 15 episodes) shown in the tv serie, who is strictly connected with the Ovas.
Anyways, the HxH ovas do tell about a very important canon arc from the manga, who very much strongly reminds of Death Note:
• they both are dark and quite much builded on important strategies who are the strong important base of the stories
• Light/Kurapika are very brilliant and have to compete and beat their rivals in order to win (L/Chrollo)
• both Light and Kurapika, little by little, show a dark side: Light starts to enjoy the killing in order to have a better world, while Kurapika wants his revenge at any cost that could blind him from seeing the rest around him
Although i still recommend to watch the full HxH tv serie before of the ovas, aside from that:
If you liked Death Note you might really enjoy this special arc from HxH !! And viceversa, of course~
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Opening Theme"Pale Ale" by Kurosawa, Ken'ichi
Ending Theme"Carry on" by Kurosawa, Ken'ichi
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