Audience reviews
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MoonSpider
I cannot recommend this anime for anything but comparison since the 2011 anime came out. While there may be a bias on my part having seen the 2011 adaptation first, if I had seen this version first I likely would have never stuck with the series to become a part of the fandom.
There are a couple of things this series has over the later adaptation: the first episode actually introduces a certain character, even though it never makes it to the famously large arc for that decision to pay off. 1999 also has the original take on Phase 2 of the Hunter's Exam, changed in that I suppose the mangaka now realizes that foreigners know what sushi is, therefore a plot point is rendered a little ridiculous but the examiner's motivations and testing material remain in a consistent thread of logic.
Howe…
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I'm sure you know about the series if you've found my review so I'll give my thoughts.
Nen abilities and Nen as a concept makes for interesting and powerful characters resulting in cool interactions and conflicts. Everyone wants to there fighting spirit to manifest into cool powers, HxH does this very well.
The concept of being a hunter in this series is also really cool. basically people who are so masterful that they aren't held back by the nuances of society, obtaining wealth is rated G for really easy in terms of being a hunter.
dispite the great character design, i'm not truly a fan of Gon, Kurapika, or Anthonio or w/e. I appreciate the allegory involved in these characters, i'm just not a huge fan of their motivations.
what I truly love about this adaption is the OST and Visuals.…
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I always had a particular affection for Hunter x Hunter, moreso than for other Shonen Jump series. Sure, Dragon Ball had amazingly kinetic fights, Saint Seya had the heart-wrenching melodrama, Fist of The North Star had the over the top violence, all those things were cool, but Hunter x Hunter was just so damn weird that as a kid it was really hard to not love it more than the other anime TV had to offer. One moment the protagonists were facing giant frogs in some test to gain a not particularly well-defined professional licence, then in the other they were fighting in a hi-tech fight club trying to unlock the secrets of spiritual forces, and then there was this clown magician that kept murdering everyone in ridiculously gruesome ways, and sub-plots about survivors of genocide seeking reve…
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Hunter x Hunter is my favourite anime of all time. It is a timeless masterpiece that no other series thus far - even the 2011 remake - had been able to replicate. People often like to compare this to 2011 original, which is paced faster, brighter and much better animated. They say the 2011 is the superior show because it has none of the fillers. Indeed, most anime fillers are terrible. They're known as fillers because they break the momentum of whatever arc that's ongoing and are usually introduced as a way to buy time.
In the original hunter x hunter, however, the fillers are what built the momentum. In the 2011 version, we are introduced to a kid named Gon who wants to be a hunter and find his missing father. He meets 2 of his companions on a boat and they go on a journey together. Tha…
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The lack of fandom surrounding Hunter X Hunter is somewhat enigmatic to me. It is a title that, by all rights, should have a huge buzz behind it. Not only is Hunter X Hunter the work of Yoshihiro Togashi, the creator of Yu Yu Hakusho, but it is also far superior to other currently running big-hype titles, the most prominent of which is Naruto. It manages to be enormously entertaining through its unique concoction of animation, characterization, and plot, without resorting to the cliches that have all too often ruined a seemingly novel show of a similar vein. And yet Hunter X Hunter remains little known. With any luck this review will have a hand in lifting the veil of obscurity that currently surrounds this magnificent title.
To begin with, the story of Hunter X Hunter is vibrant and imag…
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Hunter x Hunter, I' watched the show once in a former television channel, since at first glance the series did not seem flashy, but continued talking of my friends about the series I did buy it in format disc that had Fortune had a store discs needed.
The story was interestin' from the point of view of Gon who is a boy with Flat characteristics being a child raised in the middle of the jungle with the ability to perceive and hear things that ordinary people are not used, the 90's version is be somewhat slightly higher than its modern counterpart, and I don't mean to have more sympathy to this than the modern version, the design of the characters, setting and theme music were better. Compared to now the 2011 anime has a simple design and trying to get all the fast sections, in the 1999 ver…
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As a fan of HxH 2011 I thought to myself it would be fun to watch the first anime adaption and compare the two of them, this review will therefore refer to the 2011 adaption from time to time. This is also why this is supposed to mostly aim for those who have already watched HxH-11. This review will be reviewing the anime series and its 3 ovas which makes it 92 episodes long instead of 62.
HxH is special in a lot of ways and one of those is its storyline. The story follows Gon in his travels to find his father and in his search get around to many places. There are clear distinctions between acts and in these it constantly walks a fine line between being light hearted and being deadly serious.
The art was fine most the time and it actually delighted me, as it is clear that it is not only…
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I spent so many time to rewatch this series over and over again since I first saw it over a decade ago at TV show (I really glad that HxH was aired here back then), it has a high rewatch value for me.
At the first, I thought this series will be end just no more than 24 eps, but it wasn't turned out like that.
Even this series has a remake version (HxH 2011) and has a continuation of the previous version, I'll just write these review for both of it.
Story: HxH has a good story development, all arc are fabulous, and not a single episodes wasting. Every scene was memorable. My favorite arc is Greed Island.
Chara: I prefer old version HxH chara design, but a remake version was not so bad, there's a few of chara from a remake version that I liked too (but mostly I liked the old version). Ti…
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WHAT A MASTERPIECE.........
im a person who doesn't like to write or read that much but i just had to write a review for people who second guessing on watching this and for myself someday i want to remember how great it was and watch it again ....definitely!there is so many things going through my head right now but lets take one at a time...
STORY-the story is absolutely brilliant.first of all even though this is a shonen anime the story is very different so stop comparing to other shonen animes.its a about a boy who is looking for his father and on his way finds out that his father is not your average person.the more he learns about him the challengers he faces,they are unbearable,brutal and life changing with so much pain and suffering even though he is short and cute he grows up a mile…
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Note: This review will encompass the main series and the OVAs since they all flow together. There might be some minor spoilers, depending on what you consider a spoiler.
Most shounen fighting anime are generic and clichéd. They follow the same format in nearly every aspect, using trite ideas that have worked before to gain a large, marketable fan base. As a result, you get a shit load of characters with massive, destructive powers and crazy designs. It’s no surprise really, as these shows are geared towards young teens after all, most of whom don’t necessarily care about unique storylines or concepts as long as there is a lot of action to satiate their naturally aggressive demeanors.
At first glance, Hunter x Hunter seems to be just another one of those. It uses ideas we’ve all seen befo…
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I'm not a big shonen follower. I dislike long anime. Yet Hunter x Hunter, from the creator of Yu Yu Hakusho, managed to sneak its way into my top 5 anime of all time.
Imagine a shonen series where the main character, a young boy, does NOT start out as a complete idiot who knows nothing trying to be the best trainer/ ninja/ fighter in the whole wide world. Our hero, Gon, from the first episode is already skilled, patient and persistant. He is young, boyish and naive but never annoyingly so. And his aim, reflecting his character, is pure and simple; he wants to meet his father, who he's never met.
Rather than beginning with long boring training scenes, Hunter x Hunter gets straight to the point and starts with the action filled Hunter's Exam. Well, it does take a few episodes to really ge…
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First, I will state watched this series at least 3 times. You may be thinking I'm quite biased, especially giving it a 10. But that's how I really feel since this Anime always manages to excite me yet give me a wide range of emotions. Mostly excite though ( I find it to be an adrenaline pumping Anime )
. Pros
+ Main characters are well developed and loveable
+ Villains also have depth and are very interesting too
+ Minor characters themselves are unique too
+ No fillers
+ Plenty of comedy to keep it balanced
+ Plenty of action , great battles
+ Never a dull moment
+ Outdated visuals ( it gives it a gritty feel and adds to the experience )
+ Mature theme
+ People actually die
+ Music fits perfectly
+ Good pacing
. Cons
- The main plot can be described in one sentence. Gon wants to finds h…
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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 o…
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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 follo…
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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 acce…
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First you must remember that this a fairly old anime, and at first the art work and sound might seem lacking, but don't let that put you off. This is the anime that started it all... Flame of Recca, Naruto, Ninku and the rest, are in essence, imitations of HxH.
There's a riveting plot, a quest, if you will, that takes our group of protagonists all across the world in arbitrary adventures. Although it starts out a little slow, it is an interesting enough story to hold your attention, besides you're rooting too hard for the underdog protagonist to stop yourself from finding out if he succeeds in his quest. I mean come on, he fights with a fishing rod, how could that not be cool? Speaking of which, there are some excellent fight sequences and some mind benders even!
The art and sound are da…
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One of my all time favourites, I\'ve re-watched this anime 3 times and I\'m not tired of it yet. The series include a balance of humour, plot, action and character, not to mention there were no filler episodes, unlike some other action-based shounen anime.Also, unlike some other action-bases series where the storyline is pretty much predictable, Hunter x Hunter isn\'t - in fact, it contained many twists that I wouldn\'t had expected (example: re-examination of the 2nd round exam in the Hunter Exam). The anime illustrated some important lessons in life, such as friendship, determination and teamwork, through scenarios that might actually happen in real life. The Opening theme is awesome, and so is the closing and the inserts. Definately a must watch.
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The basic premise of the story is Gon, a young boy living on Whale Island, one day meets an apprentice of his father. This hunter tells him about his long lost father, Ging, and awakens in Gon the desire to become a hunter in order to find his father. Along the way to the Professional Hunter Exams, Gon meets and befriends Killua (from an assassin family), Kurapica (last survivor of a tribe murdered by the Ryodan) and Leorio (who wants to be a doctor).
At 62 episodes long, one might think what on earth could be so interesting about people who hunt things. Well, this is one of the best storylines ever! It starts slow, but as soon as they got into the hunter exam the pace picked up (literally) and the viewer becomes engrossed. There is also a good background philosophy on the fighting styles…
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Hunters… What do you think about when you hear this? An Anime about people killing poor cute animals? Of course this is not it, all the animals are ugly! lol
Hunter X Hunter is one of the best shonen animes I have ever seen. For those who like to watch bleach will enjoy this anime. The only thing I have against it is that it has ended so soon T__T
The story has enough fighting scenes which are very cleverly thought out, and does not drag on for too long but leaves you completely satisfied with the result. No fillers which is totally great!
The animation is good; the original TV series are not as greater quality than the OVA because it is older.
You don't really notice the sounds as much which is good, that means it totally blends in with the scenes. The openings and endings songs aren'…
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Overall:
My very best anime and i haven't actually seen anything else to the same level. Hunter x Hunter is personally a masterpiece that the community has greatly forgotten and as much as i think that's unfortunate i am just glad that i had the chance to watch this anime. Basically i love it because of these two rounded factors: story-wise and unique characters.
Animation:
Not the best actually but the art did progress little by little in each episode. The beginning felt really old and looked something that lack much colors. It was after if i believe the first arc that the art was changed and if i were to grade that quality aside of the awful beginning i would say that it does deserve a 10.
Hunter x Hunter's world approached a lot realistically to our world if we were to put aside a…
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