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First review here!

I was skeptical about starting this series at first, and the fact that the first few episodes were a bit dry didn't help. But I can now say that I am glad that I saw it through to the end.

Story - 10/10
Beginning of the series was a little slow, but once it kicked off, the story started to unravel, revealing all sorts of twists and turns along the way. It was lighthearted one moment and had me on the verge of tears in the next. There was a good mix of action, comedy, romance, and all other sorts of good ... stuff. The transitions between different arcs was especially good as well, considering how nicely everything flowed together.

Art - 9/10
The art for this show was one of the main reasons I was hesitant to start the series. I told myself that if the plot was good (which it was), then I would continue watching it, despite the art style. But with a few episodes in, I was already in love with the art. Fight scenes were especially pleasing to look at, although certain parts could have been a bit more developed. Facial expressions were also a big part to this show, whether they portrayed happiness, sorrow, or anger.

Sound - 9/10
The soundtrack for this show is exceptional. Switching off from moments of silence to heartfelt orchestrated pieces to just overall intense music, not very much felt out of place. I grew to associate different songs with different characters and there was not really a piece that I disliked. Although some may dislike the opening song because it was the only opening throughout the entire series, I think it was used well. All the ending songs were remarkable as well, especially as the end of each episode nicely transitioned into them.

Characters - 10/10
Heroes and villains alike, each character had a reason to be somewhere at a certain place and time. Seeing the main protagonists go about on their journey and grow as characters was very rewarding. Although there were many, many characters that were introduced, each one was memorable; many made reappearances in different arcs. Seeing the characters' mental states of mind and internal struggles really pulled the show together, showing that not everyone was as powerful or overpowered as they seemed to be. Each one was unique, having different abilities suited to their talents and preferences. Hunter x Hunter has some of the best villains in my opinion, whether I grew to empathize with some or truly just despise others.

Enjoyment - 10/10
I'm very slow when it comes to watching shows as I need time in between episodes and such. But with this series, I zipped through the series in two weeks, which is much faster than I had expected. I couldn't help but keep clicking to each next episode. Although the beginning and some parts in the middle seemed a little slow, it was all done for good reason. Everything seemed to come together, from music to character to story, etc. I really did enjoy this show a lot and am considering to rewatch it after I watch the 1999 version.

Overall - 10/10
If I could give Hunter x Hunter a higher rating, I would. This show has climbed up to the top of my list of favorites and it was an enjoyable ride from start to finish. Despite the big number of episodes, nothing seemed unnecessary and there was little to no fillers, which I find admirable for such a long show. All previous doubts I had for this show disappeared once I started it and it really is a must-see show for everyone.