And now, in May of 2016, I realize that it’s my “duty” as a fan of this series to spread the word about it. The least I could do is submit a review detailing Hunter x Hunter’s awesomeness, right? With that said, this is my first review on this site so keep in mind this is completely my opinion! If you feel the need to comment on something, feel free to shoot a message my way.
Alright, shall we begin our departure? : >
Story: 9
A common misconception surrounding Hunter x Hunter, be it the 1999 or the 2011 version, is that it's a juvenile anime. Don’t let the seemingly childish facet deter you from trying it out! Trust me, once you get to a certain arc in this anime, those doubts will be vanquished immediately. Overall, the plot line is captivating (after you get past the first few episodes) and unlike some anime shows where the thrill factor only exists in the first watching, Hunter x Hunter never ceases to entertain.
Art: 7
I will not deny that HxH’s art style has grown leaps and bounds from the first episode to the very last, but I will also not deny that when you compare HxH’s animation to that of, let’s say, Fate/stay night: UBW’s, it simply wilts in comparison. The art is good—it gets the meaning across effectively but that’s the highest praise I will give it.
Sound: 9
The music in HxH is nothing short of incredible. The opening stays the same throughout the anime, however if you’re like me and my friends, I can guarantee that you’ll be belting out the opening throughout the later arcs. The endings of HxH are even more impressive. The band ゆず has not failed to make an ending piece that does not perfectly convey an arc’s theme yet.
Character: 8
All of the characters in Hunter x Hunter—and I mean every single one—are memorable in their own way. Even the problematic ones. Well, they’re actually easier to remember. Point is, you certainly won’t be forgetting any one of them soon (unless you binge watched over twenty episodes at a time or something…but who’d do that?). Furthermore, every single character in the main cast (Gon, Killua, Kurapika, and Leorio) has undergone some sort of character development—and some of it’s not pretty. However, it’s realistic and that’s something you don’t often see in a shounen anime.
Enjoyment + Overall: 9
In conclusion, Hunter x Hunter is an anime not to be overlooked at all. I made the mistake of avoiding it for a couple of years before finally settling down to watch it. If you’re anything like majority of the people on this site, you’ll like it. I mean, it’s not like it’s #5 of all the anime in the history of ever for being “meh, I guess it alright.” The show will be unforgiveable to say the least—there’ll be an abundance of laughing, crying, shouting, groaning, and smiling. Trust me on this one, it’s an anime you wouldn’t want to miss. Hopefully I gave you enough "reason" to watch…
Thanks x for x Reading!
