Review of Hunter x Hunter
Having just finished watching this I'm sad beyond tears that in MAL you can't rate a show higher than 10 because if you could, Hunter x Hunter would be one of those few rare anime that'd deserve it. Either way, I'll recommend it the following 2 types of people: 1) Those who didn't know a single thing about the H x H universe: I won't even tell you what the story is about but instead ask you: Do you want to see how far the limits of an anime story can be pushed? Do you want to see something that will make you fullfiled as humanor maybe question yourself? Do you want to see something meaningful and emotional? Do you want to find out what a god-like mangaka can create? Do you want to watch an anime which is and isn't a shounen at the same time? Do you want to see a journey that doesn't have a straight-forward path? Do you want a TV show made for anything but "kill time"?
If you replied yes to any of these questions your answer is to watch Hunter x Hunter. Whether you accept it or not, it will always be there waiting for you, when you finally decided to enter the universe. HxH is unexpectedly made for most people because it kinda is about people, 3-dimensional people with hopes, dreams, fears, regrets, desires and their ability to change, along with their weaknesses and strengths, their mistakes and their learning. Don't miss out on the show that leaves its viewers in such indescribable, confusing emotional state.
2) Those watched 1999 Version of HxH: I used to be one of these people. I hated the idea of new voice actors and a kinda different impression about the main characters. I did wonder if it could actually get better than Yorkshin City arc. And the Opening, I used to think it was so annoying. Many years later, I finally decided to give 2011 a try and the only thing that I regret after having finally seen episode 148 is "why didn't I watch it sooner????".
My qualms about 2011 were easily dissuaded as you grow incredibly fond and in awe of the voice actor's skills, particularly Gon's and Killua's. The characters are designed slightly different than in 1999's version, albeit true to the manga, but that really doesn't affect the depth and richness of the story. Another nice touch is that the story goes much faster because it doesn't ever engage with filler episodes. Oh, and the Opening: there is no other more fitting theme song for such a story; it's impossible not to be moved by it even if at start you don't like it. You just try again.
I plead that you don't content yourself with where 1999's ends, because that is only the 1% of what Hunter x Hunter is about. Do yourself a favor and live this experience that will make you understand why is currently top 4 in MAL with a 9+ score. Let's avoid spoilers and you be the judge of the anime that leaves people not speechless but quite the opposite because there is a lot to say about it, too much, about this masterpiece.