Review of Hunter x Hunter

A Shonen Magnum Opus This show has been and likely always will be one of my favorite shows ever produced, from the consistently high quality art, courtesy of Madhouse, to the endlessly endearing characters, enthralling world and engaging story that ties it all together penned by one of the very best writers in the industry. Yoshihiro Togashi has an ability to turn an almost unbearably loathsome monster of a character into a sympathetic individual so quickly it's almost disturbing as a viewer and makes you question whether or not your previous hatred was truly warranted before the greater context was revealed, which it often still is,but the fact that he can make you think this way in the reason he is one of the most masterful character writers of all time.

If I was being honest with myself, the main characters (and even some of the side characters) from this show would probably take up half of my all time favorites list, while the other half would go to Togashi's previous work on Yuu Yuu Hakusho. While waiting for his hiatuses to start and stop can become frustrating, as long as he feels that he has the time to produce his best work, I have no problem with it. I honestly place more blame on the studios for demanding such a high volume of work, if he only had to do a page a day (or more if he's feeling particularly inspired) I think it would be better for everyone than demanding a chapter every week.

That being said, I'd give my left arm to see Madhouse continue this show and I can not wait for the series' final resolution, though I know I'm going to have to, needless to say, this show is a piece de resistance in the catalogue of a masterful artist, once you get past the first few episodes of lulling you into a false sense of security of course. It's a 10 out of 10, I'd put it up to an 11 if I could when Madhouse announces a Dark Continent adaptation, but I think I might die of happiness haha.