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Hunter × Hunter is an original video animation (OVA) series in the Hunter × Hunter media franchise. The story focuses on a young boy named Gon Freecss, who one day discovers that the father he had always been told was dead is in fact alive and well. He learns that his father, Ging, is a legendary 'Hunter', an individual who has proven themself an elite member of humanity. Despite the fact that Ging left his son with his relatives in order to pursue his own dreams, Gon becomes determined to follow in his father's footsteps, pass the rigorous 'Hunter Examination', and eventually find his father to become a Hunter in his own right.

Jun 03, 2015  Hunter x Hunter Original Series 1999 HD Saint Flow; 92 videos; 4,000,551 views; Last updated on Jun 3, 2015. Hunter X Hunter Episode 70 (OVA-8) [eng sub] 1999.

Beginning in 1999, Nippon Animation produced a 62-episode anime television series based on Hunter × Hunter. Due to Hunter × Hunter fans' unsatisfied reactions to the conclusion of the adaptation in 2001, three subsequent original video animations (OVAs) produced by Nippon Animation have carried the story from where the broadcast left off.[1][2] The first OVA series was directed by Satoshi Saga and released in eight episodes among four volumes from January 17 to April 17, 2002.[3] The second OVA series, Hunter × Hunter: Greed Island, was directed Yukihiro Matsushita and was released in among eight episodes among four volumes from February 19 to May 21, 2003.[4] The third OVA series, Hunter × Hunter: G.I. Final, was directed by Makoto Sato and was released in 14 episodes among seven volumes from March 3 to August 18, 2004.[5] None of the OVAs have been released officially in English.

The background music for all three OVAs was composed by Toshihiko Sahashi. The first OVA series features the opening theme 'Pale Ale' and the closing theme 'Carry On', both by Kenichi Kurosawa. Hunter × Hunter: Greed Island features the opening theme 'Pray' by Wish* and the closing theme 'Popcorn' by Mikuni Shimokawa. Hunter × Hunter: G.I. Final features the opening theme 'Believe in Tomorrow' and the closing theme 'Moshimo Kono Sekai de Kimi to Boku ga Deaenakattara' (もしもこの世界で君と僕が出会えなかったら, lit. 'If I Had Not Met You In This World'), both by Sunflower's Garden.

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Hunter × Hunter OVA - Series 1: Genei Ryodan[edit]

1999
#TitleOriginal release date
63'Spider × Corpse × Fake'
Transcription: 'Kumo × Shitai × Feiku' (Japanese: 蜘蛛×死体×フェイク[3])		January 17, 2002
Kurapika, Gon, Killua and Leorio find out that the Spiders are still alive and that the bodies were fake. The mafia has given up on chasing the Spiders, but Gon and Killua decide to continue to help Kurapika.
64'Friends × Costumes × Hell's Ear'
Transcription: 'Nakama × Hensō × Jigoku Mimi' (Japanese: 仲間×変装×地獄耳[3])		January 17, 2002
Kurapika's team set out to find the Phantom Troupe. The Troupe decides to stay and find the chain-user after sensing the location of the nen-copied scarlet eyes.
65'Pursuit × Escape × Spiders on the Run'
Transcription: 'Tsuiseki × Tōbō × Hashiridashita Kumo' (Japanese: 追跡×逃亡×走り出した蜘蛛[3])		February 20, 2002
A double chase ensues when the Troupe notice Gon and Kurapika following from behind while they chase after the nen-copy of the scarlet eyes. Three of the Spiders confront Gon and Kurapika who are hiding in the shadows.
66'Hostages × Insignificant Bugs × Communicated Emotions'
Transcription: 'Hitojichi × Mushikera × Tsutawatta Omoi' (Japanese: 人質×虫けら×伝わった思い[3])		February 20, 2002
Killua swaps with Kurapika just in time, Gon and Killua are captured by the Phantom Troupe. The Spiders kill Squala and take his memories of Kurapika. Meanwhile, Gon's group ends up at the hotel where Leorio and Melody have set up a plan.
67'Report × Darkness × Released Chain'
Transcription: 'Jihō × Kurayami × Hanatareta Kusari' (Japanese: 時報×暗闇×放たれた鎖[3])		March 20, 2002
Gon and Killua unsuccessfully attempted an escape. The boss of the Troupe, Chrollo Lucilfer is captured by Kurapika.
68'Dispute × Break-up × Swinging Fist'
Transcription: 'Chōhatsu × Bunretsu × Furiageta Kobushi' (Japanese: 挑発×分裂×振り上げた拳[3])		March 20, 2002
Kurapika has captured the leader of the Phantom Troupe, Chrollo Lucilfer. Negotiations are made to exchange him for Killua and Gon.
69'Exchange × Revenge × Judgment Chain'
Transcription: 'Kōshō × Fukushū × Rissuru Kusari' (Japanese: 交渉×復讐×律する鎖[3])		April 17, 2002
The exchange is made and the prophecy is fulfilled for Hisoka.
70'Feelings × Hopelessness × The Spider's Downfall'
Transcription: 'Omoi × Dannen × Hikisakareta Kumo' (Japanese: 想い×断念×引き裂かれたクモ[3])		April 17, 2002
Since Chrollo's Nen ability was constricted, Hisoka lost interest in the battle with him and revealed that the tattoo of his spider status was fake. Pakunoda transfers her memories to six Troupe members and as a result dies for not obeying the chain's rules.
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Hunter × Hunter OVA - Series 2: Greed Island[edit]

#TitleOriginal release date
71'Auction × Plan × 80 Percent'
Transcription: 'Kyōbai × Sakusen × 80 Pāsento' (Japanese: 競売×作戦×80パーセント[4])		February 5, 2003
Kurapika contracts a fever while Killua and Gon attend the Southernpiece Auction.
72'Electricity × Aura × Ultimate Technique'
Transcription: 'Denki × Ōra × Hissatsuwaza' (Japanese: 電気×オーラ×必殺技[4])		February 5, 2003
Killua and Gon train individually to develop special techniques in order to prove themselves strong enough to play Greed Island. Killua develops an electricity based Hatsu while Gon develops power combining all the basic Nen abilities to create a Hatsu.
73'Ren × Tests × Everyone's Journey'
Transcription: 'Ren × Shiren × Sorezore no Ippo' (Japanese: 練×試練×それぞれの一歩[4])		March 5, 2003
Gon and Killua take and pass Tsezguerra's exam for entering Greed Island. They part with Leorio and travel to Battela's mansion, where they enter the game.
74'Start × Spell × Town of Prizes'
Transcription: 'Sutāto × Jumon × Kenshō no machi' (Japanese: スタート×呪文×懸賞の街[4])		March 5, 2003
During the game's introduction, Gon finally finds out the contents of the memory card Ging left him. Together Killua and Gon take their first steps into Greed Island. Killua and Gon go to the town of Antokiba and get their first cards. During the game, they see a man whom entered Greed Island with them die from a mysterious explosion.
75'Invitation × List × Show Me Rock!'
Transcription: 'Kanyū × Risuto × Saisho wa Gū!' (Japanese: 勧誘×リスト×最初はグー![4])		March 19, 2003
Gon and Killua are invited to join a player's alliance but decline and go on their own. They win their first card in a 'Rock, Paper, Scissors' competition.
76'Take × Taken × Card Hell'
Transcription: 'Toru × Torareru × Kādo Jigoku' (Japanese: 奪る×奪られる×カード地獄[4])		March 19, 2003
Gon and Killua continue playing, but the card they won gets stolen by some more experienced players. Members of the Phantom Troupe start to play the game with their stolen copy.
77'Bandit × Monster × Biscuit'
Transcription: 'Sanzoku × Kaibutsu × Bisuketto' (Japanese: 山賊×怪物×ビスケット[4])		April 16, 2003
Gon and Killua head toward the city of Masadora, where spell-cards can be purchased. They meet monsters, bandits, and more. Biscuit Krueger follows them and gets frustrated with their lack of skill.
78'Training × Raw Ore × Scissor Hands'
Transcription: 'Shūgyou × Genseki × Shizā Hanzu' (Japanese: 修行×原石×シザーハンズ[4])		April 16, 2003
Gon, Killua and Biscuit are attacked by Binolt, a bounty hunter. The trio subdues Binolt and Biscuit gives him a chance to live, using him to train the boys during a two-week period.

Hunter × Hunter OVA - Series 3: G.I. Final[edit]

#TitleOriginal release date
79'Masadora × Big Strides × Bomb Devil'
Transcription: 'Masadora × Yakushin × Bakuhatsu Ma' (Japanese: マサドラ×躍進×爆発魔[5])		February 18, 2004
Gon and Killua learn many abilities from their new teacher, Biscuit Krueger, digging through mountains as training exercises.
80'Without Nen × New Year × Hunter Exam'
Transcription: 'Jonen × Shinnen × Hantā Shiken' (Japanese: 除念×新年×ハンター試験[5])		February 18, 2004
Killua exits the game to re-take the hunter exam. He easily becomes a hunter in the first exam by knocking out all the other examinees. Gon still trains his abilities with Biscuit while Gensuru, the Bomber, destroys the player's alliance.
81'An Encounter × Chrollo × The Gold Dust Girl'
Transcription: 'Sōgū × Kuroro × Kinpun Shōjo' (Japanese: 遭遇×クロロ×金粉少女[5])		March 3, 2004
Gon and Killua start using their abilities get obtain cards, which they discover is easier due to Biscuit's training program.
82'Contact × Razor × A United Front'
Transcription: 'Sesshōku × Reizā × Kyōdōsensen' (Japanese: 接触×レイザー×共同戦線[5])		March 3, 2004
Gon and Killua continue playing and have more than 50 cards (out of the 100 required to win the game). The Bomber and his team have 96 cards while a united front rises to prevent them from winning the game by monopolizing one of the cards they still need.
83'Meeting Again × Hisoka × Sporting Event'
Transcription: 'Saikai × Hisoka × Supōtsu Shōbu' (Japanese: 再会×ヒソカ×スポーツ勝負[5])		April 7, 2004
Gon, Killua and Biscuit go with the united team to find information about a card no player has been able to obtain. They find the location of the card, but fail to defeat the game master Razor and his Fifteen Devils in a series of sports related one-on-one contests. Gon, Killua, and Biscuit organize a stronger team to tackle the challenges, which includes Hisoka and Tsezguerra.
84'Lighthouse × 8 People × Game Master'
Transcription: 'Tōdai × Hachinin × Gēmu Masutā' (Japanese: 灯台×8人×ゲームマスター[5])		April 7, 2004
After the team is gathered, they easily pass the sport contests, but still must defeat Razor in an 8v8 game of deadly nen-charged dodgeball.
85'Jan × Ken × Rock'
Transcription: 'Jan × Ken × Gū' (Japanese: ジャン×ケン×グー[5])		April 28, 2004
Gon uses his new abilities in the dodgeball game. Killua's hands are heavily injured. On Razor's team only he remains, facing Gon, Killua and Hisoka.
86'Unite × Impact × Bungee Gum'
Transcription: 'Gōtai × Shōgeki × Banjī Gamu' (Japanese: 合体×衝撃×バンジーガム[5])		April 28, 2004
Gon's team wins and they get the card Razor was guarding. The game master tells Gon about Ging. Hisoka goes his own way.
87'Struggle × Pinch × War Declaration'
Transcription: 'Kyōtō × Pinchi × Sensenfukoku' (Japanese: 共闘×ピンチ×宣戦布告[5])		June 2, 2004
A fight against the Bomber is imminent. Gon trains his timing, while Killua and Biscuit form a battle plan.
88'Stakeout × Preparation × Battle Start'
Transcription: 'Harikomi × Junbi × Chisen Kaishi' (Japanese: 張り込み×準備×血戦開始[5])		June 2, 2004
Gon has trained a lot and is prepared to fight. Meanwhile, Battera's secret lover has died and the reward for completing the game is canceled. The battle between Gon, Killua, and Biscuit against Gensuru and his comrades begins.
89'Biscuit × Killua × New Special Attack'
Transcription: 'Bisuke × Kirua × Shin Hissatsuwaza' (Japanese: ビスケ×キルア×新必殺技[5])		June 30, 2004
Killua and Biscuit win their fights. Gon fights Gensuru.
90'Energy × Gyo × Little Flower'
Transcription: 'Kiryoku × Gyō × Hitonigiri no Kayaku (Ritoru Furāwa)' (Japanese: 気力×凝×一握りの火薬[5])		June 30, 2004
Gon is still fighting with Gensuru and loses one hand.
91'Cruelty × Determination × Climax'
Transcription: 'Reikoku × Ketsui × Saishū Kyokumen (Kuraimakusu)' (Japanese: 冷酷×決意×最終局面[5])		August 18, 2004
Gon wins against Gensuru and takes all his cards. They heal everyone, including Gon's severed hand, and reach a total of 99 cards. An island wide quiz event for the last card is announced.
92'Game × Everything Cleared × Finale'
Transcription: 'G.I (Gēmu) × Zen Kuri × Daidanen' (Japanese: G·I×全クリ×大団円[5])		August 18, 2004
Everybody in Greed Island participates in a quiz. Gon scores the highest with 87 correct out of 100 questions, wins card #00, and gets instructions to go to Greed Island Castle. There he meets 2 other game masters who give him his reward, a small binder which can be used to take three Greed Island cards out into the 'real' world. With Killua and Biscuit they finish the game and leave Greed Island. Once outside Gon and Killua uses the card Accompany to fly to the player with the codename 'Nigg,' which Gon believes is an alias of his father, Ging. This episode ends exactly at Chapter 185, page 10-11 of the manga.

Hunter X Hunter 1999 Episodes

References[edit]

  1. ^'Upcoming Anime in Japan'. Anime News Network. September 26, 2001. Retrieved 2010-11-27.
  2. ^Clements, Jonathan; McCarthy, Helen (2006). The Anime Encyclopedia: A Guide to Japanese Animation Since 1917 (Revised and Expanded edition). p. 291. ISBN1-933330-10-4.
  3. ^ abcdefghi'HUNTER×HUNTER　グッズネット' [Hunter × Hunter goods net] (in Japanese). Nippon Animation. Archived from the original on 2009-12-25. Retrieved 2010-11-13.
  4. ^ abcdefghi'HUNTER×HUNTER　グッズネット' [Hunter × Hunter goods net] (in Japanese). Nippon Animation. Archived from the original on 2009-07-08. Retrieved 2010-11-13.
  5. ^ abcdefghijklmno'HUNTER×HUNTER　グッズネット' [Hunter × Hunter goods net] (in Japanese). Nippon Animation. Archived from the original on 2011-06-24. Retrieved 2010-11-13.

External links[edit]

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English: Hunter x Hunter
Japanese: HUNTER×HUNTER（ハンター×ハンター）

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Episodes: 62
Aired: Oct 16, 1999 to Mar 31, 2001
Broadcast: Saturdays at 18:00 (JST)
Licensors:Viz Media
Source: Manga
Genres:Action, Adventure, Super Power, Fantasy, Shounen
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

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Synopsis

Hunters are specialized in a wide variety of fields, ranging from treasure hunting to cooking. They have access to otherwise unavailable funds and information that allow them to pursue their dreams and interests. However, being a hunter is a special privilege, only attained by taking a deadly exam with an extremely low success rate.
Gon Freecss, a 12-year-old boy with the hope of finding his missing father, sets out on a quest to take the Hunter Exam. Along the way, he picks up three companions who also aim to take the dangerous test: the revenge-seeking Kurapika, aspiring doctor Leorio Paladiknight, and a mischievous child the same age as Gon, Killua Zoldyck.
Hunter x Hunter is a classic shounen that follows the story of four aspiring hunters as they embark on a perilous adventure, fighting for their dreams while defying the odds.
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Adaptation:Hunter x Hunter
Sequel:Hunter x Hunter: Yorkshin City Kanketsu-hen
Side story:Hunter x Hunter Pilot
Alternative version:Hunter x Hunter (2011)

Characters & Voice Actors

Zoldyck, Killua
Main
Mitsuhashi, Kanako
Japanese
Freecss, Gon
Takeuchi, Junko
Japanese
Kurapika
Main
Kaida, Yuki
Japanese
Paladiknight, Leorio
Gouda, Hozumi
Japanese
Morow, Hisoka
Supporting
Takahashi, Hiroki
Japanese
Lucilfer, Chrollo
Supporting
Nagano, Yoshikazu
Japanese
Netero, Isaac
Tobayama, Bunmei
Japanese
Pohtoh, Feitan
Supporting
Hibino, Akari
Japanese
Kite
Kishi, Yuuji
Japanese
Freecss, Ging
Supporting
Touchi, Hiroki
Japanese

Staff

Furuhashi, Kazuhiro
Director
Hiramitsu, Takuya
Sound Director
Yoshida, Shunji
Episode Director
Hosoda, Masahiro
Episode Director, Storyboard

Edit Opening Theme

#1: 'Ohayou (おはよう)' by Keno (eps 1-48)
#2: 'Taiyou wa Yoru mo Kagayaku (太陽は夜も輝く)' by Wino (eps 49-62)

Edit Ending Theme

#1: 'Kaze no Uta; Song of the Wind' by Minako Honda (eps 1-31)
#2: 'E-Jan - Do You Feel Like I Feel' by Masato Nagai (eps 32-50)
#3: 'Hotaru' by Masato Nagai (eps 51-62)

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62 of 62 episodes seen
HydraA(All reviews)
231 people found this review helpful
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Hunter X Hunter is a Shonen adventure series, yes, but there´s actually a lot that differs from your typical shonen-show. In a good way. I´ll explain why gradually through the review, let´s begin.
Story
The story is good, but not really anything mind breaking. It´s about Gon, a 12 year old boy, trying to become a hunter so he can find his father who left him as a child. A hunter is basically a person with a hunters license, and the concept of hunting can be almost anything. As long as you complete the difficult and deadly Hunters exam and get your license you can do whatever you want with it, so naturally there´s all kinds hunters, everything from hunters who hunt criminals, hunters who ARE criminals and hunters who tries to master the art of cooking, for example.
So in the first part of the series it´s about the exam and you follow Gon and his 3 companions as they try to survive the exam. What you´re going to notice is that the story involves very little fighting, and yet it´s really intense. In the third exam for example they have to fight against dangerous criminals, but instead of beating up all of them with super-lightning attacks they introduce different kinds of simple methods, like janken, and make it really interesting. This is executed very nicely and feels refreshing if you´ve watched other Shonen-series.
The show does not end after the exam though, it continues with the celestial tower arc and the yorkshin auction arc, and especially the latter is extremely entertaining.
Art
Yes, it is quite old and some people might not like it. Personally I didn´t mind though, both art and animation were smooth, and even if you don´t like older art you´ll probably find it acceptable.
Sound
The openings and endings were nothing special, but I personally loved the BGM! The songs really fit well in the athmosphere and I actually came back to some parts just because the music was so good and fit the whole show so perfectly. The voice acting was also really good, and I didn´t really notice anything to complain about. Voices fit characters really well (I watched the subs).
Character
Here is when the series really start to shine! The characters are great, and unlike too many other shonen shows they are actually both memorable and they don´t feel forced in any way, this without 12 episodes from their pasts. They also get developed a lot in the show and you find youself just enjoying to watch the characters together.
Enjoyment
Even if the first 7 or so episodes are a bit slow, once you get into this show it´s never boring. It´s not slow paced and there´s always something new and interesting happening in every episode (there might be some exceptions, but I can´t think of any just like that). It´s actually one of the most enjoyable series I have ever seen.
Overall
On of the best shows out there, watch it now! Even if you normally dont like shonen shows, this might still entertain you! It´s not slow paced, there´s more focus on plot than fighting and it actually ends (even if the ending is very open). I recommend this to everyone and especially if you like other shonen shows, then you will love this one, it is the best typical shonen adventure anime out there.
62 of 62 episodes seen
SamildanachEmrys(All reviews)
129 people found this review helpful
Overall9
Story7
Animation7
Sound7
Character9
Enjoyment10
First off, for the sake of simplicity I'm going to cover all four series (one TV series and three OVAs) in one review, since they actually form a single continuous story.
Generally I approach shounen titles with care, since many of them strike me as a bit shallow and vacuous. Hunter X Hunter, however, sounded quite interesting. On the strength of one solitary review, I gave it a watch.
I'll begin with a brief summary: Hunter X Hunter revolves around a ten-ish year old boy named Gon who discovers that his permanently absentee father, Ging, is, in fact, one of the most famous and respected Hunters in the world. Hunters hunt various things, from criminals to recipe ingredients, depending on their individual talents and preferences. It seems to Gon that the only way he is going to have access to the resources to find and finally meet his father is to become a Hunter himself - so he cheerfully sets off to take the Hunter Exam. The four Hunter X Hunter series document Gon's attempts to become a Hunter and find Ging, punctuated by various distractions that result from the myriad troubles of the friends he makes along the way.
After two or three episodes, it seemed pleasant enough but uninspiring. By episode seven or so, when the Hunter Exam starts in earnest, it begins to become more interesting. Before long, I was completely absorbed. Unlike many shounen series I've glimpsed, Hunter X Hunter doesn't rely too much on fighting (except for the Celestial Tower arc - the weakest of the lot, but necessary to everything that follows it) and actually has engaging characters who I ended up sincerely caring about. That's a rarity for me in any form of TV/film, but particularly in anime, and very particularly in shounen. In this case, I actually almost wept a single sorrowful tear when the final episode of the final OVA ended, so attached had I become to the central group of characters.
One of the great things about Gon as a 'hero' in a shounen title is he isn't the most powerful character, nor does he want to be. He wants to be good enough to qualify as a Hunter and find his father, but that's all - and he often fails to triumph in difficult situations, whether in combat or a battle of wits or a game. He is surrounded by stronger, faster, cleverer characters; in particular, the mysterious and repellent Hisoka is leagues ahead of anyone else in the series in sheer power and skill.
Again, though, combat is not as prominent as one might expect in Hunter X Hunter. It does occur, but it slots smoothly and naturally into the flow of events rather than feeling crowbarred in, as is so often the case in anime of this type.
One of the strongest points of the whole thing is the interaction between the core characters. It's hugely enjoyable simply watching them together, seeing their friendships develop, shift emphasis, come apart, and take on new dimensions. And every single one of the characters has more depth than I thought was possible in shounen.
Now to the negatives. They are few, but worth mentioning.
The first thing to mention is this series does take some time to get going. The first half a dozen episodes meander along quite sedately as though they're little more than a travelogue. After that, everything is fine up until the Second Test of the Hunter Exam, which really irritated me. I'm not going to say why, since I want to avoid spoilers, but quite how none of the characters stabbed anyone in a fit of rage is a mystery.
The first major low point, though, arrives during the second arc, when some of the characters undertake a stupidly DBZ-like weight-training regime. I nearly took my head in my hands in despair. Fortunately, it was over fairly quickly.
The most sustained of the poorer points of the series is the aforementioned Celestial Tower arc. Fighting tournaments do little for me unless I'm participating (I mean Mortal Kombat etc, not actual, real fighting. Good grief, what do you take me for?). The major developments of this arc are pivotal to later events, but it was still a bit of a chore to sit through the duels - except the all-too-brief outings for Killua, who is always entertaing to watch in confrontations.
One of the things that unsettled me about Hunter X Hunter as I went along was the change in tech. The first plot arc is all sailing ships, bows and occasional scraps of near-ruined modern technology (with the notable exception of a motorbike in Gon's photo of Ging), but each arc increases the tech level until, by the time we reach the York Shin arc, cars, automatic weapons and the internet are commonplace. This is somewhat jarring at first, but the more time is spent in York Shin, the less noticable it becomes.
One more thing I'd like to mention is the music. The reviews I've read of the several Hunter X Hunter series all claim that the music improves as the series progress. While I concede that some of the music in G.I. Final is good, I actually preferred the early music. In particular, I rapidly grew to pine for the melody I think of as 'Gon's Theme', which is rarely heard outside the first story arc.
I'll end my poorly-structured rambling there (listening to this month's Terrorizer cover CD isn't conducive to coherent writing) with a high recommendation. Hunter X Hunter is among my top three anime. Fans of harem anime or fan service may want to avoid; fans of good character, interesting plot and colourful action with the odd touch of the strange and sinister should watch at the next opportune moment.
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No matter the version, HxH is my favorite shounen series of all time. This adaptation is my favorite despite lacking the new story arcs (:
HxH is categorized as a shounen in the database, but you better not start thinking about the latest episode Naruto n friends. This is far beyond any generic shounen trash. I've heard people describe it a disguised seinen, not gonna take cred for thinking of that but I totally agree. HxH doesn't constantly bullshit you, it's too real.
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At first glance, the story might look extremely generic; boy trying to find his father yada yada, but don't judge the book by its cover, you'd be doing yourself a disservice doing so in this case. It features some of the best storytelling that has ever come out of the medium, clearly much thought was put into it. It's a story I can happily wait 2-3 years between volumes to read, because I know it'll never disappoint.
So it might be looked at as as seinen disguised as a shounen, which you can tell by how little fighting there is. The fights in are sparse and short, but extremely memorable because of how they're built up and executed. The show builds up for some of these fights for several episodes, and the payoff is always so satisfying despite sometimes being short. Even when they seem the most pointless, you'll grow to appreciate them.
The characters are hella good too; Kurapika, Leorio, Gon, Killua, Hisoka, Chrollo and even the smallest of characters have strong presences. They each have their own unique motive and also their own hurdles to tackle.
The characters is a point where I think the 2011 version is lacking comparatively. The first arc of the show is double the length in the original series, and they take that time to make you feel more connected with the characters. You get to see them interact more with each other in ways not shown in the 2011 version. You also get to see key plot points which were neglected in the remake in favor of speeding it up to the more actiony parts. It's the biggest reason why I think people who only watched the 2011 adaptation should consider watching it, at least the first arc anyhow.
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Now you might say something in the likes of: 'Eww old art, unwatchable'. If you don't like old anime, that's fine. HxH's art can definitely be off-putting to some, the color scheme tends to be very dark, and the animation is really wonky at times. But for the rest, you can enjoy one of the most atmospheric anime shows ever, in terms of both story and visuals.
In terms of animation, the actual characters are poorly drawn at times, especially in the first arc, but the show gets more consistently good art and animation as it progresses. Toward the end, I think the art is very well done and nice-looking. I much prefer the character designs of the 1999 version, they don't look so over-the-top as they do in the 2011 adaptation.
The animation itself one of the reasons for my 8/10 score. It pales in comparison to shows like Rurouni Kenshin and YuYu Hakusho which aired years before Hunter.
The soundtrack is awesome. It fits perfectly with the show's atmosphere. It truly is one of those soundtracks I can listen to all the way through without skipping.
I even went back to certain parts where nothing remarkable was happening, but the visuals and presentation made it awesome.
HxH has some of my favorite intros and outros, especially the second and third intros. The second in particular I consider to be a masterpiece, as it conveys what the main character of the arc goes through perfectly, and with such a distinct and neat style.
The sound effects are funky sometimes, like when Hisoka strangles Gon a balloon scratch effect plays, and you can totally tell it's just a guy scratching a balloon :_:
The animation and sound effects don't distract from the enjoyment for me, it's still a definite 10/10. There's hardly ever a dull moment in this show, especially when you take the time to invest yourself in the story.
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TL;DR - Good story with solid characters, dope ass soundtrack and awesome settings with a dark and gritty atmosphere.
There are considerable differences between the adaptations, so you should watch both this, the OVAs and the remake. The OVAs continue the story where he 1999 series left off.
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Hunter x Hunter is your typical Shounen, Action, Adventure anime with the usual plot-devices but with a pretty unique concept of “hunting”. This series may not adrenaline filled action sequences but it is still highly enjoyable, with plenty of tension.
HxH start of about skilled individuals trying to become professional hunters for their own individual reasons. The story follows a young boy (Gon Freaks) on his quest to become hunter, in order to find his hunter dad. The beginning is just about candidates undergoing treacherous tasks and challenges, whilst forming bonds during the long hunter exam. Some, including me, may be bored by the lackluster beginning but sometime into the hunter exam arc the series picks up and become very interesting and captivating to watch. The following arcs manage to up the level, bringing so much to the unique story but it’s a shame that it never finishes within the TV series.
The characters of HxH are the usual batch of protagonist and antagonist found in shounen anime and each of them manages to fit the bill. They all are interesting and unique in their own way. They develop so much throughout the show, even though most of the time it revolves around Gon. Gon himself is what you’d call a typical protagonist and even though his ideals are somewhat annoying, he can do astonishing things that will surprise anyone. Not to mention the other main characters: Killua, Kurapika and Leorio who all manage to bring something astounding to the show.
The first thing that may come to your mind with the animation, is how dated it looks however when you put that aside you can easily take the animation for its merits. The art style is great and there are plenty of fluid fights but they can be a little fast paced. The music is pretty good, as it can help build up the tension and can just as easily release the tension with some upbeat tunes. Nonetheless the music itself feels more dated than the animation.
Overall HxH is a very entertaining Shounen, Action, Adventure but with an intricate plot and concept, which develops as the story goes on. There’s plenty of stupid comedy to enjoy, plus a lot of major developments and intense combat. The series may not focus entirely on fighting but the methods of fighting actually evolves later on in the series, into something more diverse and complex (Nen). It’s a shame that the TV series doesn’t resolve anything and the OVAs don’t provide much resolution either. Other than that this is definitely a shounen anime series worth watching, if you're in this kind of thing.
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