Review of Hunter x Hunter
I started watching Hunter × Hunter by the end of March, and 2 months later it's finally over. Now, to be honest, Hunter × Hunter's pacing is quite slow, particularly in the Hunter Exam & Chimera Ant Arcs, however, the plot uses a ton of creative ideas to keep things fresh and enjoyable constantly, which is impressive, and the story gets much more interesting and mature in the process, and the pay-offs are some of the best I've seen in an Anime. The characters are awesome; they're very engaging and "colorful", particularly the main characters and especially the villains; Hunter × Hunter has undoubtedly some of myfavorite villains I've ever seen! I was genuinely impressed by characters like Hisoka and Meruem, 2 of my favorite characters in the whole series.
Also, the music and the animation are great.
Unfortunately, despite having a sense of closure and a fantastic ending, the story is not entirely finished yet and it's probably never going to be finished; it's been 8 years since the series stopped releasing episodes.
That's probably my only "major" complaint about the series.
Pros:
+ Intriguing story
+ Wide variety of different ideas for each arc
+ Compelling and likable characters
+ Charming music
+ Beautiful animation
Cons:
- Slow pacing
- Unfinished bigger narrative
Final Rating: 9.5/10
- Outstanding -
Hunter × Hunter is an extremely well-rounded, entertaining and masterfully made series even if it's somewhat unfinished; it's an absolutely wonderful adventure filled with surprises.
Do I recommend it?:
Definitely yes! Unless 148 full episodes is too much for you.