Hunter x Hunter is 148 episodes long (so far) and I devoured it in well under a month, a stunning feat personally for someone who can take months to finish a mere 12 episode series.
Each part of this show was so enjoyable that it felt as if only a few minutes had passed before the next installment was ready to be wolfed down.
What makes it so good? "Takes a huge breath"
The art is modern yet attractive, there is absolutely ZERO filler of any kind, each arc has a clear beginning and end with no two saga's feeling quite the same.
The music is wonderful and fits every moment perfectly. The opening and closing credits also contain excellent songs and imagery that change to match the tone of each arc.
The intro's and outro's, rather than being a jumble of random scenes like most shows, give subtle hints as to how the story will unfold. Only as you progress will you be able to appreciate how much thought and intelligence went into making them.
What makes the show truly great though are it's three core tenants; smarts, surprise and variety.
It is cunning and cleverness that often define the victor in this world and right up to the final episode the show was still subverting my expectations with how much wit it had to display.
None of the above would mean anything of course unless you have a great cast of characters to take advantage of, and boy oh boy, Hunter x Hunter has enough of those to fill a dozen epic sized anime's to bursting.
There's so much more detailed praise I'd like to give but I wont because you need to savour all the surprises and excitement for yourself first-hand if you decide to watch it, which I really, really recommend you do.
If you like anime, great stories, or superbly crafted entertainment you simply must watch Hunter x Hunter. It may end up becoming one of your favorite things ever.
It certainly did for me.
