Imagine thinking this is better than HxH 1999

Perfectrockstar said:
Imagine thinking the enjoyment of a show isn’t up to each individual and that no one can truly define a shows unique qualities pertaining to an individual including themselves

SaMMy17BST said:
I basically agree with everything you pointed out lol, only thing I would argue is that 99 had the better pacing, especially with the first couple of arcs, it was altogether just a much better slow introduction into the world. The biggest thing, and most important thing 99 has over 2011 is the tone and aesthetic though, the difference imo is night and day.

-FALSE said:

I appreciate the reboot's speedier pace in the Hunter Exam but you're right that the slower pace of the original allowed for better character development and an introduction to the world. Especially fleshing out the dynamics between the main cast, like that whole sequence between Gon, Kurapika and Leorio before they even got on the ship. The reboot deleting Kite from episode 1 was also awful when the cop-out for Gon not recognising him in Chimera Ant was that he forgot (lol), and that was also an important establishing of relations between the two that would help to explain why Gon cared for him so much in the first place that the reboot just cut out. Literally just bad directing that could've easily been avoided.

-FALSE said:

Togashi also helped with the directing.

Greed Island is separated from the main title as two OVAs, meaning 1999 ends on arguably the strongest arc in the series (Yorknew City).

official_brown said:
Yeah, this is all subjective. I think the sound effects and voice acting sound really bad for the most part. And it’s just not great that’s it’s not completed. It’s not great (1999 version)

-FALSE said:
I just finished HxH 1999 and not only did it exceed my expectations because of how underwhelming the 2011 version was (not that it was bad) thanks to the overhype it gets, but I was also shocked to realise how overrated the remake actually is compared to the original. It's kind of criminal how the original with its attention to detail, artistry and eye for aesthetics (especially with all the nature shots, skies and emphasis on the day-and-night cycle that complement the series' rural setting) gets overlooked for the remake; and regardless of what you think of Chimera Ant, it would've fit way better in that version. In essence, the 1999 adaptation had more soul put into. But let's look at what each version does better:


HxH 2011:

>Provides a complete package (with all its highs and lows). More precisely, it has the highest peaks of the series that is the second half of Chimera Ant and it also has the sluggish first half and the 13th Hunter Chairman Election snoozefest.
>By extension, it has a more conclusive ending (But this isn't a big deal honestly because HxH lacks an overarching narrative and themes and every arc is episodic, so the 1999 version doesn't really feel incomplete.)
>Better pacing
>Better animation generally
>Better voice acting


HxH 1999:

>Better character designs
>Far better tone and atmosphere - The main reason why the original is superior. From the excellent and visually pleasing colouration and lighting to the more stoic nature of the characters. Unlike the childish and ugly oversaturated colours of the remake, the original does a great job at capturing the sense of adventure with sinister undertones that the series tries to depict. It's evident in small details as well how the remake was targeted towards a younger audience, like the audience in Gon vs Hisoka behaving like ruffians.
>Better music, more appropriate choice of soundtracks for scenes and doesn't constantly reuse the same few soundtracks.
>Better directing (The staff for the original consisted of more big names, after all. Togashi also helped with the directing.)
>More dynamic animation - Fluidity, lack of slideshow animation.
>By extension, generally better fights with more weight and emotional impact.
>Greed Island is separated from the main title as two OVAs, meaning 1999 ends on arguably the strongest arc in the series (Yorknew City).
>It has the elevator girl




Thoughts? Do you agree?

Zech55555 said:

neither is the 2011 version lol

Killer-King said:
But it concluded very well, and 2011 conclusion is better than the most of the long running shounen endings.

-FALSE said:
I just finished HxH 1999 and not only did it exceed my expectations because of how underwhelming the 2011 version was (not that it was bad) thanks to the overhype it gets, but I was also shocked to realise how overrated the remake actually is compared to the original. It's kind of criminal how the original with its attention to detail, artistry and eye for aesthetics (especially with all the nature shots, skies and emphasis on the day-and-night cycle that complement the series' rural setting) gets overlooked for the remake; and regardless of what you think of Chimera Ant, it would've fit way better in that version. In essence, the 1999 adaptation had more soul put into. But let's look at what each version does better:


HxH 2011:

>Provides a complete package (with all its highs and lows). More precisely, it has the highest peaks of the series that is the second half of Chimera Ant and it also has the sluggish first half and the 13th Hunter Chairman Election snoozefest.
>By extension, it has a more conclusive ending (But this isn't a big deal honestly because HxH lacks an overarching narrative and themes and every arc is episodic, so the 1999 version doesn't really feel incomplete.)
>Better pacing
>Better animation generally
>Better voice acting


HxH 1999:

>Better character designs
>Far better tone and atmosphere - The main reason why the original is superior. From the excellent and visually pleasing colouration and lighting to the more stoic nature of the characters. Unlike the childish and ugly oversaturated colours of the remake, the original does a great job at capturing the sense of adventure with sinister undertones that the series tries to depict. It's evident in small details as well how the remake was targeted towards a younger audience, like the audience in Gon vs Hisoka behaving like ruffians.
>Better music, more appropriate choice of soundtracks for scenes and doesn't constantly reuse the same few soundtracks.
>Better directing (The staff for the original consisted of more big names, after all. Togashi also helped with the directing.)
>More dynamic animation - Fluidity, lack of slideshow animation.
>By extension, generally better fights with more weight and emotional impact.
>Greed Island is separated from the main title as two OVAs, meaning 1999 ends on arguably the strongest arc in the series (Yorknew City).
>It has the elevator girl




Thoughts? Do you agree?

Anonychan said:
Was elevator girl in the manga? I can't remember.

Snudge said:
I think that most people that say 1999 is better just want to be different

ShySeishuro said:
Actually all of us who saw the 99 version in our time, believe that it is better. So it is not a question of wanting to be different.

Both are good, but watching the York Shin City saga on TV and recording it on VHS to watch it another 30 times will never be equaled. Also seeing animated what one had been reading in the manga was good, neither of the two adaptations should be detracted from.

It is such a good series... I recommend watching both and reading the manga as it is.

Tacoman288 said:
I hate both, they were both garbage

-FALSE said:

Nope, it's another soulful creative liberty taken by the 1999 version to elevate the original source material.

Ersbon said:
Haven’t seen 1999, but the darker presentation seems like it would subtract from the tonal dissonance 2011 manages to pull off. The dark arcs like Chimera Ant hit as hard as they do because of the bright color palette and lighthearted presentation of less tense moments. Hunter x Hunter is a dark show but 1999 seems like it only really captures half of its overall focus. idk I’ll watch 1999 eventually to see