Review of Hunter x Hunter

Here we have a show where anything and everything is possible. HxH is the absolute true definition of don't judge a book by it's cover. Seriously. It's like cliche shonen, gone wrong. "Childhood ruined" works too. Gon, the main character to an extent, is just some average corny kid that you could literally pull out of any childhood anime show like Beyblade or Sonic X. But that is it. Gon is about the ONLY 'childlike' 'G-rated' thing about this show. Oh yes Hunter x Hunter is awesome and entertaining but also DARK, DEEP and CRAZY people! Rated M and above. The plots, the humor, characters,the fights, the emotion, the philosophies and psychology, ALL Mature or above. I can go on, but point is, this show is heavy and should be treated as such.

The craziest part about it all is, it was all done right! Hunter x Hunter executed this so flawlessly. While I was watching, my excitement grew as the story progressed, because I already know I was in for a ride because the format and layout of the show is extremely unique and special to this show. In addition, it was nearly impossible to predict what would happen next.

Hunter x Hunter is the real deal people. You won't expect to choke up (or cry for the crybabies) but Oh, you will. You will grow to love everyone that you encounter in this show. Minor characters included. Antagonists included. Some the rawest most genuine emotion I've ever seen in an anime comes from this show. Some of the best fights ever also come from this show. Some of the funnies—you see where I'm going? This show overly excels in all areas. Entertainment at it's finest.

This is a remake of the original 1999 version of this show. The selected tone of the vintage HxH is overall more dark and grim but also awesome none the less. It's was only 62 episodes and it really highlights the unexpected grim and grit to the seemingly childish show. The art and animation pleasingly more detailed and while the fights were good in there own the right, the fight sequences don't hold a candle to the new ones. Considering it's length and the older animation, it just wasn't as "free" and imaginative as the new.

Moving forward with the new Hunter x Hunter, I don't have any legitimate grips other than it being really slow in the very beginning. No big deal though because you're eventually hit in the face with a hint of the madness to come. People (and me) get a real kick out of recommending this show because it's funny how real things get despite the kiddy looks. It was a real pleasure to watch this masterpiece. What a ride.

(This was a review based on the Sub)