Review of Hunter x Hunter

Hunter x Hunter (2011) is a show that is considered one of the best anime of the 2010s and one of the best shounen ever made. The show has great a narrative and great storytelling. The way each arc transitions into the next is done well. The Hunter Exam is probably the best opening arc for a shounen I’ve seen. It’s a perfect set up arc. Heaven’s arena and Greed Island are great arcs as well. The show has phenomenal action sequences and spectacular visuals. Madhouse does an incredible job with the animation; character and location design are both unique and vibrant. The show has some great characterswith my favorites being Killua and Hisoka; these two command attention when they’re on screen especially Hisoka; he oozes charisma in every frame he’s in. I also like many of the supporting characters like kite and biscuit.
Most of the characters are great and relatable such as Kurapika and Leorio. The show knew how to make characters feel badass.
I loved the antagonists of the show, specifically Meruem; he was complex and had the best development in the show.
The comedy and drama perfectly complement each other.
My main issues with the show are the main character and a dragged story.
Gon lacks that it factor a main should have. He doesn’t develop much and isn’t very compelling.
The Phantom Troupe arc, which started in the most epic way possible turned into a huge letdown. The Chimera Ant arc dragged on and got boring in its climax. Still both have spectacular moments.
Also the final arc not being adapted makes the show feel incomplete.
Kurapika and Leorio feel like supporting characters rather than main characters which is infuriating.
The musical score is serviceable. The opening is decent but gets old after a while. Ending themes are forgettable aside from the 3rd one.
Also they way the show ends had me throw my Han up in the air because of the loose ends and wasted potential.
Hunter x Hunter is a decent anime that could have been so much better. It has its moments but it feels average