Review of Hunter x Hunter

Disclaimer: If you're going to watch Hunter x Hunter, please enjoy every moment. Before you know it, 148 episodes will go by in a flash. Originally, I was bored one day and was looking for an anime to watch - that's when I remembered Hunter x Hunter, a show that many described to be a masterpiece. Truth is, a few months ago, I had tried getting into HXH but stopped after ten minutes into the first episode. But this time, I just needed a time-waster, so I went through episodes 1-3. It was pretty okay so far, I liked how Gon and Killua became friends rightaway. Continuing to watch the anime, it wasn't until episode 20 that I realized this anime really had potential. I'm a picky person, so it's not surprising if I watch a lot of episodes in an anime and then suddenly drop it. However, that was not the case with HXH - every episode was like being on a rollercoaster slowly going upwards. Each ep really only got better and better.

I realized that I was addicted to HXH once episode 30 hit since I was using all my time in the day to watch the anime. I'm pretty sure one of the main reasons my love for HXH kept growing after each episode was because of Gon and Killua's friendship. They're really a dynamic duo, balancing each other out with them being polar opposites. If the whole anime was just Gon and Killua's friendship, I'd honestly still love it and recommend it. With that being said, you need to watch HXH because it's definitely not your typical shounen anime. It can throw you off in a second and then force you back on your feet, but that's what makes it special.

To describe how much I love this anime, I wish I could erase my memory and watch all 148 episodes again.

-Spoilers Ahead-

I really loved all the arcs, and my favorite would probably be the Greed Island one. But when the Chimera Ant arc came on, I was honestly surprised and confused at first. It came out of nowhere, rapidly-evolving ants that are born from a Queen eating stronger and stronger humans.

TBH I had decided if I really wanted to watch the whole CA arc or just skip most of the episodes, since it's way longer than the other arcs. In the end, I pulled through but it really took the triple-digit episodes to kickstart my excitement. From Kite's death to Gon going batshit crazy and Killua not being able to do anything, it took all my focus and attention.

Now I'm going to talk about EP 147. Yup, the very one where Gon and Killua go their separate ways. It was a tearjerker and the fact that HXH has a high chance of not finishing breaks my heart even more. I would seriously love to see a reunion scene between the two main boys, but it might take 5 to 10 years for that to happen with how the manga is going right now.

But in the end, I'm just really glad I found HXH. It's now in my Top Ten anime and it might even be number one.

If there was never a remake of the 1999 HXH version, I would never be able to witness this masterpiece. So thanks to everyone who made this possible, and I'll be awaiting the day Gon and Killua reunite.

-Steph <3