Review of Hunter x Hunter

It's a solid series. I actually recommend this a 10/10 to watch since the first half of the anime is FANTASTIC. It's the last 2 arcs that really drag my rating down, which I can't fully explain in this review because spoilers. But fite me anytime I don't mind. Let me repeat though. Story, character, and enjoyment before the final 2 arcs is straight up 11/10. One thing I can point out right now though is the use of the narrator. The use of the narrator later on in this series is really, really annoying. They get extremely lazy with their story telling at a certainpoint, which is why my final enjoyment score is an unusual 7/10. Budget cuts? I'm not sure.

The story, or I should say, premise is wonderful. I love the progressions that each character makes. There's physical, moral, and psychological struggles that each character faces, both heroes and villains. The story direction is written such that most things are explained and are logical before they happen, so there are almost no "that's bullshit" moments. On the flip side sometimes you may feel they are explaining too much.

Art is good. Character designs can't be helped, it's an old manga. However, the animations are tight, lending to some great fight scenes.

Sound is good and believable. Music is fantastic.

Characters. There are a lot to love about the characters in this series. Each one is (on some level) believable and rational in their line of thinking, but the series does a good job in keeping you on edge about what's to come.

Overall 8/10. My favorite characters are Kurapika and Komugi.