Review of Hunter x Hunter

I don't usually post reviews. Yet, here I am, currently writing a review for a show that I finished two weeks ago. Since finishing Hunter x Hunter, this show has impacted me so much that it basically lives in my head rent-free. That in itself shows how beautiful and captivating this anime is. Before, I had pushed off watching Hunter x Hunter for certain reasons. A major one had to be the number of episodes it had. As someone who was used to the typical 15-20 episode anime, an anime having a total of 148 episodes worried me. What if it got boring? What ifit drags out so much that I won't be able to finish it?

But, fear not, because HxH did nothing of the short. Encompassed with beautiful characters, an amazing soundtrack, and an intriguing plot coupled with a unique power system, HxH keeps you engaged with every episode. I think that's hard to achieve, and especially hard to maintain throughout a number of episodes. You'll definitely learn a lot from this show--about life, about humanity, about friendship and love.

I believe what makes HxH stand out from all the rest is definitely the dynamics and importance of each character. No character is truly in this story "just because." Each of them has their own personality and their own role to play in the story. In addition, the plot is marvelous. Each arc has its own lesson and story that is coupled with amazing action sequences. Also, the soundtrack is the most beautiful one I've heard. The openings, endings, even the instrumentals that play throughout the episode--they fit exactly with the moment.

Although some may say that the pacing during Season 5 was a bit much, I disagree with this statement completely. Tell me, would you prefer more episodes focusing on the intricate action and fight sequences in this show, or would you prefer all the glory to be condensed into a measly few episodes? The pacing in this show is phenomenal. There's a reason why Season 5 was "dragged on"--to build up suspense, to make the audience savor every moment in the best way they could.

Overall, this show was such a pleasant surprise to watch and enjoy. I truly hope the best for Togashi's health so that we can see a new season to this show in the near future.