Jun 22, 2016
First review on MAL!
Edit: I made this years ago and I was a dumb kid so that's why this sounds so cringe, lmao. Still love HxH to bits though. I'll keep this up as a relic of 14 year old Panda.
Hunter x Hunter 2011 is an anime I never imagined would be as good as it is. At first glance, it seems like a generic shounen, but it is so much more than that. There are layers upon layers in the story that make it so interesting and great.
Story: 10
The main overall story is fairly simple. A young boy, Gon, sets out to become
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a Hunter, just like his father. This isn't all Hunter x Hunter has to offer. Through the different arcs, the story takes many twists. At one point, it stops being a shounen and takes a really dark turn (hint: Chimera Ant Arc), and that is a good thing. There is so much meaning in this show, that you won't find in just any series. If you want to see a different and unique shounen, you will not be disappointed with Hunter x Hunter.
Art: 10
The art and animation is just amazing, as expected from Madhouse. They are my favorite anime studio and not only do they do great job of adapting the manga, but they put in time to recreate the scenes beautifully with stunning animation.
Sound: 10
The sound and music is also very well done in this anime. The battle music in particular is very fitting. It is probably the best battle music I have ever heard, and I listen to it while I read Berserk. But the happy and adventurous music is also great, along with the sad and tear-jerking music. It actually really helps with the emotions of the show, and I cried a few times in this show. I listen to the OST a lot, too, along with the one opening, and the several different endings.
Character: 10
The characters in Hunter x Hunter are so well-developed to the point of insanity. You will find likable and entertaining characters, but more than that, you will also care about them. This is one of the strongest points of the series, and it's what makes the story so compelling.
Enjoyment: 10
Hunter x Hunter 2011 is very entertaining. I was never bored by this show at all. The beginning of it isn't as great as the rest of the show, but it is still entertaining to watch. So even before the really good parts, you aren't bored by all the stuff leading up to it. I won't spoil anything, but I think the Chimera Ant Arc is the best arc by far.
Overall: 10
Overall, Hunter x Hunter 2011 is a masterpiece with amazing quality. It IS my favorite anime, and I think it did everything right that it needed to. The only downside is that it's slow in the beginning, but that didn't really bother me. It was still above average in the early parts of the show, and it is great to rewatch it. I can't believe how much foreshadowing this show actually has. So please, if you actually read this whole review, go watch Hunter x Hunter 2011. I promise you will not regret it.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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