| Was a big fan of the original and was wondering if the 2011 version was worth checking out. When HxH(2011) started airing I avoided watching it do to hearing that it was less dark than the original and more childish. Now I see this anime is well past the original in both episodes and ranking so should I give it a go? Will I be disappointed due to nostalgia of the original? Thanks for the replies. |
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| You have to decide that for yourself. The opinions are split. The new version has its own style and has its pro and cons but is worth watching for sure. I'd try the first few episodes and then you should be able to say if you can get along with the new style. |
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| Well, if you can go past the first few of episodes I'd say that the 2011 ver is better. This version has a child appearence only at the beginning but trust me it gets much more violent than the old one. Also in the old series Greed Island had an awful quality and the 2011 ver has the Chimera Ant Arc. So I recommend you to watch the new ver but to not judge it by the first episodes. |
CeeTwo said: Exactly! The 2011 version in comparison took lots of animation-shortcuts, especially in the beginning. (I do not mean the faster pacing)Well checking the wiki the 1999 has much better detail http://static4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120406203211/hunterxhunter/images/f/f0/Kukuroo_Mountain_HxH_2011.PNG http://static2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130213071443/hunterxhunter/images/d/df/Kukuroo_mountain.png And old animations are usually more fluid and all that but who cares watch it anyway That aside, imo: As an anime on its own - 1999 > 2011 (by a very SMALL margin. OVAs not included) As an adaptation of the manga - 1999 < 2011 (again, sans the OVAs) |
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| Yeees,childish....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhswnVAlKpE, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1onlLXUe5s etc. Only the first episodes were censored, after episode 37 or so it get much more violent than the first series. In fact, it is rated 17+, while the first series is PG-13. Just watch it, it's great. |
| http://i50.tinypic.com/2a0hjd5.gif Kurapika is the MAN! |
| I just skipped the first episode up to the end of GI Arc. |
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xAvengerx said: It's the opposite. In the beginning it was so but eventually it got to heads being chopped off, children being eaten, and intestines being eaten. The most dark part of the story wasn't adapted in the 99 version.I avoided watching it do to hearing that it was less dark than the original and more childish. And you might feel the nostalgia pulling you back. They changed the music which a lot of people liked and the voices were changed. I didn't remember the music but I thought the voice changes was a good move. |
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| They're both classics, imo. You'll like the 2011 version, unless you're some eleven year old emo dweeb, incapable of appreciating things that aren't needlessly dark, violent, and gory. |
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| I never saw the 1999 version, but I did view clips of it comparing the 1999 and 2011 versions. I can't say much about content, but I find the 2011 animation, sound, and character design quality to be far superior. The pacing is also fast, making it very enjoyable. |
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| The 1999 anime was censored just as much as 2011 has been. The darker color tone allowed it to hide stuff such as blood, and even the blood ended out being black for the most part. |
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| 2011 is better. 2011 is less censored (at least from a point on) it's paced better (except for the first few episodes that were rushed), the art/animation is better and most importantly the story goes further. The only advantage 1999 version has is it's music and the Hunter Exam arc which was more exciting and overall done better.. |
| I much prefer 2011's pacing, though I enjoyed the original's music and cel animation. But, the latter is really dragged out with filler - the biggest reason I'm struggling to keep watching it. |
| Interesting replies, seems like it's worth bumping up on my plan to watch after all. IntroverTurtle said: xAvengerx said: It's the opposite. In the beginning it was so but eventually it got to heads being chopped off, children being eaten, and intestines being eaten. The most dark part of the story wasn't adapted in the 99 version.I avoided watching it do to hearing that it was less dark than the original and more childish. And you might feel the nostalgia pulling you back. They changed the music which a lot of people liked and the voices were changed. I didn't remember the music but I thought the voice changes was a good move. Sounds like things get pretty crazy. One thing I'll really miss is the OST from the old version, it fit the series very well. |
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| Yea planning on watching it from the beginning since it would feel weird to start off where the old one left off. |
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ZensunniPhi said: Agreed! No one understands what I mean when I say 1999, while not having as good artwork, has better animation overall.I like the 1999 better. The original animation while not as "pretty" simply has much better direction. Though I do feel the 1999 one could have done without the fillers. However, the new version is doing the later arcs and then some. This alone is worth watching it for me. |
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| I personally like the 1999 version better it has a different feel to it, that said the 2011 version is really good nonetheless and definitely worth watching. While I think the 1999 version is better till the GI arc the 2011 adaptation of the GI arc is much better imo and the Chimera Ant arc that is being animated right now is just amazingly well done, so yea you should watch it for sure. |
| "Laugh, and the world laughs with you; Weep, and you weep alone". Ella Wheeler Wilcox |
| Aside from the soundtrack, I think the 2011 version's way better. |
| I prefer 1999 version of Hunter X Hunter because of its atmosphere, soundtracks and uniqueness + creativity of camera angles. |
Avenger-senpai said: no bro both are masterpieces.Was a big fan of the original and was wondering if the 2011 version was worth checking out. When HxH(2011) started airing I avoided watching it do to hearing that it was less dark than the original and more childish. Now I see this anime is well past the original in both episodes and ranking so should I give it a go? Will I be disappointed due to nostalgia of the original? Thanks for the replies. |
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