Review of Hunter x Hunter

I just recently rewatched this a few months ago on Tubi and finished it in less than a month. I needed to rewatch it because the original anime from 1999 is an all time fave and I feel like I didn't give this newer one much of a chance. I enjoyed it the first time but after this rewatch I think both are equally fantastic. The 1999 version gets just a slight edge mainly because it came out first and it was one of my first faves since I became an anime fan in 2000. The story and characters are the best thing about this series.The original has a really good filler arc with an extra bonus hunter exam but 2011 goes past the ovas so you see a lot more interesting characters. Gon is not my most favorite main character but together with Killua, Leorio and Kurapica they are the best group that you want to hang out with, especially Gon and Killua. Their friendship is the greatest in all of anime.

The art and sound are better in 2011. In the original I prefer the bg music over the orchestra music in 2011, but the ending themes are really epic. I just wish we didn't have to hear the same opening for all 100+ episodes.

My enjoyment for both are at a high level. I especially get most excited when I get close to seeing the badass Phantom Troupe. Theres no filler arc in 2011 but you do get 2 recaps which are in the first 26 episodes. The Chimara Ant arc drags a bit but does not take any points away from my enjoyment of this version.

Overall Hunter x Hunter 2011 is far supierior but the original will always be my fave, but just by a few nen threads.