I'm gonna say this first off: don't even try to watch this unless you're a big fan of the series, whether it's the 1999 version, the 2011 version, or the manga. Why? Well, it's more of a 'fan's treasure' if you ask me. To begin with, the story is the same as the first episode the other two anime (I assume-- at this point, I have only see 2011, though I am planning on watching 1999 soon) but it takes it on in a different way, especially when compared to 2011. The story itself includes more daring escapades compared to 2011, along with more braveryand jarring events.

The art, while grainy (it was another time when this was made) is well done and animated pretty smoothly.

The sound was decent, with the voice actors doing a good job and the background music very fitting.

The character, however, is what makes this a fan's gold mine. We see aspects of these characters we haven't seen before, whether it be Gon's selfishness that reminds others of his father, or perhaps Mito's annoyed love as Gon leaves just like Ging did, or even Leorio's rude comments and new badassery: this OVA covers a lot of things that 2011 didn't touch, making the characters more real, flawed, and deep, even just in half an hour.

Overall, because of the characters especially (and also because I just love HxH) I enjoyed this a lot.

I would recommend this if you: are a Hunter x Hunter fan, like 'collectibles' or vintage things

I would NOT recommend this if you: do not like Hunter x Hunter, can't stand grainy or 'old-timey' animation

Have a great day everyone!