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People chose kyoani and shaft for being different, mappa and A1 for giving bangers,but no animated studio can achieve what MADHOUSE has achieved through the century. From unappreciated gems(Blue Literature, Barefoot Gen,Takarajima etc) to popular masterpieces(Monster, Parasite, Perfect Blue etc) and still giving us good shows. The remake version of hxh is no different. There are tons of reviews about this, but idc. I love this anime and decided to make a short & simple review. So I am gonna basically explain the 6 major arcs.


1.Hunter Exam arc:Tbh, I prefer the older version of this arc.(including fillers, ep 1-31)The older version was more ... creepy, weird and darker. The exams was so difficult that you will get shivers thorough your veins. The new one basically picnic with friends.Fav character:Rookie crusher Tonpa.
8/10


2.Heaven's Arena arc:The first obvious thing setting Hunter x Hunter apart is its magic system, the Nen System. Although we see Nen foreshadowed in Hunter x Hunter's first few arcs(including the minor arc called Zoldyac Family arc), we don't get a larger explanation about its existence until the Heaven's Arena Arc when Wing teaches Killua and Gon about aura and it's different classifications. The Nen System has a lot of detail and thought put into it, starting with the difference in the techniques a Nen user can utilize and the different Nen classifications that a person would fall under. Any character in Hunter x Hunter with an understanding of Nen could use Zetsu to hide their presence, but if say, you wanted to make a Double of yourself with Nen like Kastro, you'd need to train yourself in Conjuration and Manipulation.What makes a technique fall into a specific category may seem simple at first, but it's in how Togashi approaches this system that makes it's interesting. Take an Enhancer-type character like Palm. Enhancers are able to increase their natural abilities like strength and speed; how Palm does it with her "Black Widow" technique to completely wrap her hair around her body like a suit of armor. This gives her an impervious defense but also makes her attacks stronger and heavier.Characters like Hisoka fall under the Transmutter category, able to change the properties of their Nen. His main ability, Bungee Gum, gives his Nen the elasticity of rubber and the adhesiveness of gum. This sounds simple at first, but becomes so adaptive in combat. One such example is his fight against the coin sharpshooter, Gotoh. Hisoka was not only able to catch the coins using his Nen but able to return them back to Gotoh with equal force using his Bungee Gum.Fav character:Horny Hisoka the pedo. 7.5/10


3.Yorknew City Arc:The most entertaining arc in the series. The Phantom troup is the best group of villains after Akatsuki imo.At first glance, they appear like any intimidating group of vile villains, but once we spend some time with them we get a sense of camaraderie among them. They joke around and share kindred respect for one another. A moment that will always speak to the Phantom Troupe's cheerful but cold aura is in during Uvogin's fight against The Shadow Beasts. When Uvogin steps up to fight the mafia while outnumbered, none of the Phantom Troupe step in to lend a hand, as they're very familiar with Uvogin's strength. Instead, they decide to sit around to play cards and enjoy themselves, even once the Shadow Beasts arrive.Fav character :Uvogin.
9.5/10


4.Greed Island arc:Gon went to a virtual world looking for his father with his friends.Teaming up With Hisoka is the best moment in this arc.The psychological battles are really cool and unique here.Fav character:Naked Hisoka with hair down.
8.5/10


5.Chimera Ant Arc: It has extremely slow pacing(So, just increase the playback speed XD).It had to be slow paced for the incredible build up followed by excellent payoff along with amazing thematic storytelling with steller characterization. One of the main reasons I love this arc cause the most terrifying character wasn't the king, it was the mc after all. That's the reason u never fck around with what he cares the most. 1st half of the arc shows human sufferings, 2nd half shows how heartless and brutal humans can be to maintain the top position of the food chain and we see why we are even the first place. Just imagine humans has lost the top position. The top holder can massacre us like how we do to the ants."Do You Humans Ever Listen To The Cries Of Mercy Coming From The Pigs And Cows You Slaughter? " still gets me.In the last half,The oldest hunter v/s the King of chimera ants is one of the finest fights I've ever witnessed. And the way this arc ended is sad, soul-crushing and beautiful at the same time.This arc also has drama which is extremely rare in any shounen arcs. I thank TOGASHI(get well soon) and the entire production team of Madhouse(pls don't die)for giving us this masterpiece. Thus the best Shounen arc ever created in the history of anime & this is a FACT.If you don't agree, that's your personal opinion against the fact.Fav character:Komugi.
10/10


6.Election arc:Shittiest arc. Fck it. Gon's dad(what an asshole)makes Batman father of the century. Gon finally meets his father. The end. Fav character:Leorio.
7/10.