Hunter X Hunter follows the main character, Gon Freecs, a 12-year-old boy who lives with his aunt and grandmother, who wishes to become a hunter and find his father - who happens to be one of the greatest hunters in the world. On his way of becoming one, he encounters the vengeful Kurapika, money-hungry Leorio who just wants to become a doctor, and Killua, a boy the same age who comes from a family of assassins.
Each character you come across has a respectful backstory, some being incredibly unique and all making sense. The characters you're supposed to dislike are dislikable, and the ones you're supposed to root for you end up loving. Then there are the villains, such as Hisoka and the Phantom Troupe, who are just as enjoyable as the other characters. Each one has a unique visual design, with brilliant voice acting and animation that flows well.
Plus, talking about animation, the fight scenes flow so well, with a beautiful, unforgettable soundtrack. Each character has its own 'theme song', and every time you hear it, your brain instantly goes 'ah yes, this is Hisoka's time' or 'Leorio is about to appear'. Thank you Yoshihisa Hirano!
The pacing was excellent, except for around episode 110-119. This was my only flaw, where an excessive amount of narrating was included and little action (I believe only three minutes in the HXH universe occurred in nine episodes). However, don't get me wrong, this arc was also just as excellent, and some scenes had me in absolute tears.
Hunter x Hunter was an emotional rollercoaster for me. Although it did take me a while to finish, I genuinely enjoyed the experience. It was funny, suspenseful, upsetting and more, so if you want to watch this show, DO IT! Because when I have time, I'll definitely be watching it all over again <33
