HUNTER×HUNTER (2011)

HUNTER×HUNTER (2011)

A new adaption of the manga of the same name by Togashi Yoshihiro.

A Hunter is one who travels the world doing all sorts of dangerous tasks. From capturing criminals to searching deep within uncharted lands for any lost treasures. Gon is a young boy whose father disappeared long ago, being a Hunter. He believes if he could also follow his father's path, he could one day reunite with him.

After becoming 12, Gon leaves his home and takes on the task of entering the Hunter exam, notorious for its low success rate and high probability of death to become an official Hunter. He befriends the revenge-driven Kurapika, the doctor-to-be Leorio and the rebellious ex-assassin Killua in the exam, with their friendship prevailing throughout the many trials and threats they come upon taking on the dangerous career of a Hunter.

  • Type:TV
  • Languages: Hindi
  • Studios:MADHOUSE, VAP, Viz Media, Nippon Television Network, Studio Live
  • Date aired: 2-10-2011 to 24-9-2014
  • Status:FINISHED
  • Genre:Action, Adventure, Fantasy
  • Scores:89
  • Popularity:648710
  • Duration:24 min/ep
  • Quality: HD
  • Episodes:148

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Reviews

Amni

Amni

Hunter x Hunter is one of those rare anime that manage to excel in most categories, such as animation, characters and story, while setting the standard high for their respective genre in the process. I’ll get right to it, should you invest countless hours watching Hunter x Hunter? Absolutely, yes. Hunter x Hunter is superlative, and it’s easy to get lost in how well everything works together. Sound, animation and story all come together wonderfully, convincing me that both Madhouse and Togashi (the mangaka of Hunter x Hunter) are capable of great feats in animation, of storytelling. Alright, if you’re still not convinced then let’s get started. Hunter x Hunter starts with the seemingly simple story of a boy, Gon, who is ready to venture out into the world in order to find his father, who has long since vanished. From there, our protagonist undertakes the Hunter exam, where we are also introduced to the rest of the main cast, who each have their own motivation in becoming a Hunter, such as Gon, who is following in his father’s footsteps, Kurapika, who wishes to exact revenge upon the group of people who killed his entire clan or Killua, who is only participating as a means to challenge himself. I am impressed as to how Togashi was able to take a seemingly fun and simple plot, and just push it to its limits. Hunter x Hunter can, at one moment be cheerful, while in another, be heartbreaking, or just blow you away with how dark it gets, without feeling that there is a jarring change. It all just flows really well from one arc to the next, and mostly from one episode to the next. Hunter x Hunter’s world and characters is one that feels rich, and constantly explored, and seemingly without limit, while also having a sort of nostalgic charm due to Togashi’s cartoon-y character designs. That being said, while all of Hunter x Hunter’s arcs as a whole may be impressive, some individual episodes falter as they introduce relevant characters and information. In the context of the whole arc, one may realize that an individual episode was important because it introduced a certain character or plot point, but individually, it may be unimpressive or boring. Each character and supporting character is distinct in their own way, while also being entertaining to watch. Character development is superb, particularly for antagonists, while being equally impressive for our main cast. Gon’s development is more subtle, however, since it occurs throughout the series, rather than the antagonists, or say Killua, since his development is constantly being explored. Equally impressive is how Gon’s character also manages to take the ‘innocent, and naïve’ character trope that is often seen in action anime, while giving it its own twist. For example, Gon is innocent but that does not always mean that he does what is right, instead he acts based on what he believes to be right in his own heart, as another character puts it. Development for antagonists, as I already stated, is great, particularly during the Chimera Ant arc (which spans 61 episodes). Supporting characters are fun, despite usually falling under a gimmick of some sort, and aren’t treated like cannon fodder (which I imagine would be different if they were part of another show). Animation is one of Hunter x Hunter’s strong points. Despite running for more than 140 episodes there is never a visible drop in quality. Characters move smoothly, and the lighting is exceptional when it needs to be. All of Hunter x Hunter’s fights are visually impressive, and even that does not do them justice, considering how amazing some of them are. That is not to say the animation is always great, but it never falls below being acceptable, a feat for an anime as long as HxH. Some of the character designs come down to a matter of taste and opinion. Some may consider them to be a bit too eccentric, while others may not mind. Most of the main cast has what I would consider a nostalgic vibe, especially Gon, who looks like he could fit into nearly another battle manga or anime. Some of the characters do look rather silly, while providing a darker contrast to some of HxH’s darker themes and messages. It does come down to a matter of taste, however, since while I did enjoy most of the character designs, some of them were rather jarring, or gimmicky even. Hunter x Hunter boasts a great, varied soundtrack, and most of the ET’s are simply fantastic. Particularly the 5th ET, which I found myself replaying on more than one occasion, the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd ET’s are also great, each of them fitting their respective arc wonderfully (especially the 3rd ET) while also being great standalone tracks, which I will probably find myself going back to in the near future. The OT, disappointingly, does not change over the course of the entire anime (save for some minor changes), which is a bit of bummer; though it does set the tone for the anime by giving the viewer the impression that adventure lies ahead. This brings me to another of the show’s flaws, which is inconsistent use of background music, which ranges from perfect to bad. The show sometimes, for example, uses an ominous tune when there is really no need for one since there is no tension in that scene, and it kind of tricks the viewer into believing that something is hiding just around the corner, which is usually not the case. When the background music does work, it works extremely well. Finally, we are brought to overall enjoyment, which is high. Through its many twists and turns, Hunter x Hunter is always riveting, addicting, and fun. This is not a series I could have imagined waiting week by week in order to watch what happens next because of how enjoyable a rollercoaster it has been, through its many intricate ups and downs. Anyway, if you have the time to spare then I would definitely recommend that you check out Hunter x Hunter. Thanks for reading!

KaizokuOtaku

KaizokuOtaku

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Shounen anime are known power-ups which makes no sense, the story behind it feels very weak and illogical, even going by the anime in questions; worlds physics and rules. It's just there to excite you up, make you excited and that in of itself is not a bad thing so to say. However, the build-up to this point, through the world, the character's is significant. This is something I would say Hunter x Hunter accomplishes very well and is one of the few who managed to hit the right notes for this and so much more.

Story

It starts with centering around a young boy, named Gon who sets out on a journey to find his father. Sounds simple enough, but it's the journey to get there and how it does it, is what makes HxH quite special and unusual. For starters, the battles are exciting and fascinating which reflects the rules set up by this world, and it does a great job of showing it to us. It's not as simple as he is the main character and he will win every battle without any real effort or trouble since it can affect us emotionally. At one point, you will be glued to the screen watching this young boy hunting his prey for his own goals, and while he is doing so, You get to see and hear everything that is going through his head at the time, and it leaves you with his feeling of how dangerous this situation really is and how dire the consequences could become if he where to be detected by his prey. This is just one segment among many which are directed and told so well that you can't help but be glued to your screen watching this all unfold. However, there is more. What makes it even more fascinating, is the fact that Gon is terrified while doing so, he is acutely aware that he could die if he were to mess this up and how his character portrays this, through his actions and emotions, is a job well done. He doesn't directly attack the enemy with a one-track mind, he strategies on how to hunt his prey. He learns all the ingredients necessary trough mother nature and other hunters he managed to catch a glimpse of doing his own thing. A big factor in most shounen anime is power, and Gon is not someone anyone sane would want to mess with, even adults. For his age of 12 years old, he is quite strong and fast, and you would rather avoid getting on his wrong side if you know what's best for you. Though, being honest, if brute force were the only thing HxH had going for it, the popularity of it would make no sense. We have another type of power and what makes it stand out from most of the others, is how complex and exciting it is. It's not as simple like just getting stronger, unlocking your potential, to mention some. It has its categories which reflect the user's personality and depending on where you have lived, spent your times most, all of this is important in figuring out your type and which category it falls in. Gon is one you would list under Enhancer; these types tend to be simple and straightforward in their demeanor. This focuses on the physical aspect of the user, his life energy and how to use it to achieve stronger and higher power. However, it's not that easy, if you were to mess it up, you could put your entire life in danger. You need to know how much to put in each of your attacks, and this is not easy and puts our character's through grueling and intense training segments to make them able to control this power more efficiently and figure out how you would want to use it. There is more to this power, but if I were to delve further into it, this entire review would mostly just be focused around that. What I can say, is that at one point, the anime had a one-hour explanation for this power which was one of the most exciting and mesmerizing dialogue I heard in my all time watching anime.

Sound

As for sound, effects, music, it nails all those parts and gives you a great list of many amazing tracks you can't help but get addicted to, at least I was. It feels spot-on and does a great job of reflecting the overall atmosphere and feel of the anime. Like, it would make sense to get bored of listening to the same opening song, over and over, but the things are you don't, and I can't describe adequately "why?". First, you might start out disliking the opening (why would you, though?), yet after a few times of listening to it, most persons would be addicted and can't stop looking. It also hits those nostalgia notes well if you are re-watching the anime. The same could also be said for the ending songs. The effects are another thing which feels spot-on, not only is Madhouse great at using it, but also manipulating to give you the sense if a character is one assassin, you can barely hear his footsteps, when he runs you can't see sand blowing upward from the steps he takes. Action segments are no exception either, the hits or slashes among other things are done exceptionally well. Madhouse seriously outdid itself and deserved all the praise they get.

Art

The art and animation is another significant deal aspect to an anime and HxH, is one of the best and most consistent. I don't think there was even a moment when I was watching this anime; I taught it looked terrible. Notably, during the fight scenes, it seems and feels, and you can't help but be drawn toward it. It's so fluid with some of the greatest sakuga I have seen. Also, depending on the situations, Madhouse does a great job of adapting to it, like the facial expression at severe or comedic moments. Lightning, shading and colors adjustments, determined by the mood or tone of the situations or even the arc in question.

Characters

Just having a good story or writing is not enough, for me at least. You need to love or hate the characters, and I can safely assure you that HxH does a fantastic job of executing them. They feel alive, quirky, noisy, and have a likable personality which makes it, so you don't forget them quickly or the individual's name. HxH has a massive cast of characters, and they all feel necessary to progress our main characters. Gon at the start feels simple and straightforward, but as you move forward with the story you start to see flaws in him, I mean he is 12 years old, so it's logical. It would make sense to have some noteworthy issues which make him stand out and make him more of an exciting or annoying character, depending on which category you fall in. If he or the other character's where perfect it would be tedious to follow such a main character, wouldn't you agree? My favorite part about HxH, though, is the villains or antagonists. You start with hating them when you learn what the hell they put one of your main characters through but when you learn more about them, and you just can't help but like them.. and suddenly, you don't want them to be killed off but be incorporated in the story somehow, to maybe get them a central role in the story because they are just that much exciting and lovable and you can't help but be drawn to their silly nature and personality. It also features one of my favored antagonists; I started with absolutely hating him and his one-track mind nature of being the best of them all. However, he was still just new to the world, and once he learns more and starts to interact with characters, which challenged his original demeanor. I couldn't help but like him and not wishing death upon him. He is easily one of the most complex written antagonists, and I sincerely hope I can find more character's like him. You will cry for them; you will hate them, you will love them.

The Negative

This anime deserves all the praise it gets, it's not perfect by any means, but probably close. However, just like any other series, it does come with some flaws which can make the viewer drop it or entirely skip over it. For starters, it's very slow paced and takes it's time to build up. This is not an issue for me, but it might be for other persons, and if they were to stop watching. They will be skipping one amazing anime, which I think at one point, every anime watcher should give a try, it's just that worthy for me. During a specific huge arc, the pacing became even slower, the explanations for simple things, which could be shown through the animation and art making it more enjoyable is less visible and you get tons of unnecessary info dumping which could be skipped over or replaced with more exciting events. This is my most significant flaw in the anime. I don't know how the manga handles this, but just in this regard, the anime did fail to satisfy me. However, this is becoming one tiny nitpick that is easily solved if you watch the anime in a binge. I am one of the persons who experience this arc in a weekly airing manner, and it was not fun to sit through 20 minutes of an episode of not seeing any real progression. Thankfully, I almost looked over this when I sat through the same arc for the second time.

Conclusion

Hunter x Hunter 2011 is one of a kind anime with some amazing and intelligent way to tell a good story, boasting some great and likable characters. Not your typical shounen or anime with some awesome strategizing events and a power that is so complex and difficult to understand but is very fun to learn about. Which totals up to my reason why this still stands strong as my favorite anime to this day and I urge everyone to give it a try, at some point in your life.

Gucci

Gucci

HUNTER X HUNTER img(https://imgur.com/BxfXUGo.png) My personal opinion, (does not contain spoilers) img400(https://imgur.com/5Sz06yr.png) And here I start with the review of what has become one of my favorite animes. I emphasize from the first moment that anyone can read it, regardless of whether the series has been seen or not. Hunter x Hunter has a huge amount of characters. A large part of them are quite original characters, of which we will remember easily. But as is evident, some stand out more than others. And I want to start this section talking a little about our protagonist; Gon fulfills the requirements to be a good protagonist of an anime shonen. He is a happy boy, humble, naive, strong and with a goal in mind that will make him move constantly. img400(https://imgur.com/ImivlxH.gif) I still have Killua, one of my favorite characters in the series. Killua attracted me after several episodes (at first I did not like it), but even I did not imagine the potential that he, as a character, kept inside. Undoubtedly, Killua is, to put it in some way, the most evolutionary character of the entire series. It's amazing, from start to finish. At the beginning, he teaches us good characteristics to be a great hero, but also to be a villain, which means that we can worry about his decisions and future actions, keeping us attentive to his movements constantly. img400(https://imgur.com/oBE8zib.gif) It is the turn of Kurapika, who offers us incredible moments, and a past history full of sadness and anger. I can not help but think a bit about [Ciel Phantomhive](https://anilist.co/character/12531/Ciel-Phantomhive) from [Kutoshitsuji - Black Butler](https://anilist.co/anime/4898/Kuroshitsuji/), when I think or speak to me about Kurapika. He is a character with a big heart, but sunk in a huge and unstoppable desire for revenge. Still, revenge is what makes him move chips in the series, and that's what interests us. No doubt a very good character, but I think, we lose enough of view in important situations. img400(https://imgur.com/t5xb75N.gif) We give the turn to Hisoka, a character to whom it is impossible not to dedicate any other word. It's another of my favorite characters, and it saddens me to tell you that I can not show you which is the other as it appears in the penultimate series saga (Meruem) and I do not want to spoilers. But hey, let's continue with Hisoka. He is a surprising character from beginning to end. It makes you doubt his role in the whole series due to its eccentric way of behaving, and its calculated and strange decisions. When you think you know more or less how he will act, boom! he surprises you with a new idea. We enjoy his comical and somewhat strange moments, but we also worry in those moments when he is capable of becoming a bomb about to explode, and that is really, Hisoka is exactly that: a bomb ready to be detonated. img400(https://imgur.com/rxR4DkA.gif) To what extent should I mention other characters? There is a great variety. There are great ones and there are those to whom you would give a few applauses in the face. I suppose that for those of you who have seen the series, perhaps you will miss some mention of Leorio (the boy with glasses, for those who still do not know him), and well here I do it. Leorio is a kind of loser and boss at the same time. Everything goes according to the moment, and the truth is that he is not the only character like that. It's one of these characters that are but are not, and of those that usually do not forget even if you get a good couple of blows to the head. img400(https://imgur.com/HVYkAKc.gif) --------- With the course of the whole story you go through different stages. During some episodes you may be quite happy and relaxed, and with others you are nervous and with some tears running through your eyes. But although I love almost everything, there are things that I know that in a certain way, they have made the potential of the series go down in certain episodes, despite the fact that it finally recovered. So that you do not worry if you have not yet seen the series but you are going to do it, I inform you. You see, there are certain events like this, but where I have been able to read more complaints (a lot of them) is at the beginning of the penultimate saga of the anime, the saga of the Chimera Ants. (I dropped the anime here and then I went back to it, I would have regretted not finishing this) Do not lose your calm. Yes, the saga begins very slowly, and taking into account that the previous sagas were carried out in practically the blink of an eye, because this new slowness is very present in an anime "of a quick nature". During several episodes we will have to see a few episodes in a certain way in slow motion, with the narrator explaining x events. This point some have liked a lot and others have greatly deranged. But believe me, the wait is really worth it. The penultimate saga is the best of the whole series. It is an explosion for many characters, and really, I fell in love in many ways (although I do not even know if that phrase makes sense). And although everything is very beautiful, we came to one of the bad points of Hunter x Hunter. It is not finished. The ending is completely open, and to me at least it left me a bit silly. I do not mean it's bad, but you're left wanting more. It is clear that history still has much ahead, but it is possible that this still have enough to move forward. Recover you soon Yoshihiro Togashi! ~!It should be noted that I am a person who really likes the moe - slice of life, but I decided to change course and embrace the experience for something more than "action". If you ever make this decision like me, you will love this!!~ img400(https://imgur.com/9uNWeEt.gif)

cloudthief

cloudthief

~~~[[ _MINOR SPOILERS_ ]]~~~ (⊙︿⊙✿) This show made me tear up once or twice. I'll try and be brief... ~~~__What did I think?__~~~ From the very first arc I knew something was up with this ~~Shonen~~ anime. Best friends Kurapika and Leorio are introduced alongside Gon the protagonist in a befitting "let's stick together" style. More importantly, there is a sense of trust that is within reason. Even though they know not everyone will become a Hunter, they know that it is worth sticking together if even for an advantage against stronger, malicious Hunters. This is shown in the example of antagonist Hisoka. Down the road after the Hunter Exam arc, the squad must split up. Wait WHAT! The main characters have lives of their own? They won't just simply stay together until the show conveniently ends? That's crazy! But yes, these characters have their own agendas. It's nice as a break in pace and also it allows for interesting new relationships, such as when Wing trains Gon and Killua, or when Kurapika learns to lean on Melody. This show allows characters to fuck off on their own adventures and I think that's just great. What the Hunter Exam arc reveals is that passion doesn't always pay off and there are serious consequences when it doesn't. In a _fight to the death_ style game, Kurapika must face off against a prisoner who pretends to be a member of the Phantom Troupe, his sworn enemies. Although he knows it is a ruse, his rage still consumes him and he outright destroys the poor guy. In the moment it seemed like it was ok for him to one-punch his enemy. However, after storming off and leaving the battleground it turns out Kurapika did not "kill" his opponent, which means he did not technically win. Stubborn to a fault, Kurapika refuses to re-enter. As a consequence Leorio must clean up the fight on the basis of the rules of the game. Time and time again, this show reveals that you can't just win with your heart, for "good" or "evil". In a Shonen this can sound a bit contrary to popular belief. But Hunter X Hunter doesn't concern itself with popular ideas about what it means to be strong. The characters have their own ideas. Speaking of which, my favorite part about the show is actually the SIDE CHARACTERS. It is rare to see an anime where the stories of the friends and enemies of the protagonist were as equally or more interesting than the main characters. Bleach tried, One Piece sometimes succeeds, and Naruto -- wait Naru-who?? Worried about enough screen time? Nah. Concerned the main character will be forgotten? Nah. Hunter X Hunter moves at its own pace. The plot moves along BY the side characters and how their hopes and aspirations align or change the four main characters, Gon, Killua, Leorio and Kurapika. A couple of my favorite examples are Chrollo (Phantom Troupe's leader), Hisoka, and Palm (Hunter and Ant). Chrollo realizes that the "Spider" must become many. Hisoka is willing to fight and bleed with Gon and Killua on Greed Island. Palm must come to terms with her new identity and role as a Chimera Ant hybrid. And Komugi... KOMUGI!!! 。゚(゚´Д`゚)゚。 I could go on and on about the many times I was shocked and heartbroken by what these and more characters do and say. They truly shine in desperate moments. They continually change and grow because they need to. It's no coincidence the creator picked "evolution" as a theme for its longest arc. I've thought about this a lot and I still don't know how to quite word it. The characters in Hunter X Hunter are resistant? They can bend and break to your expectations, both physically and in their opinions and beliefs. I think Leorio is a great example of this. Leorio wants to become a doctor. He knows he is not as quick or strong as the young prodigies, yet he will work his butt off to keep up with them. When they are in need of quick jenny for the underground auction, Leorio does what he does best and finds a way to hustle pedestrians. Essentially Leorio finds a niche and fills it with his good reasoning abilities. It's underhanded, it's crude, but it's Leorio's way! The characters have unconventional methods, they plan these roundabout schemes, and sometimes they even fail. But the outcome will still catch you off guard in the best way. Another fun example of this idea is when Gon rejects Palm. The darkness in Palm is foreboding and reeks of stalker-girlfriend vibes. To the audience and Killua's surprise, Gon still takes Palm on a wonderful date! They eat, laugh and have an intimate conversation. But at the last second, Gon tells Palm that he is not ready to be there 100% for her, because he knows that is what she wants. And to be honest, that's totally fine, cause sheesh Gon is way too young for her anyways! While it is funny, it is also true to the character of Gon who is focused on finding his dad. I like that the show is realistic in this sense. Gon is just a kid. It often hurts him in his encounters in the big, wide world. He suffers for his age and inexperience in battle. And so it is in real life. I know cause I'm the youngest of three. What it shows is that these character's can't do or be everything and that's ok. That resonated with me. ~~~__Honest review:__~~~ I give it a 9 out of 10 jennies. What this show lacks in fully fleshed out storylines it makes up for in strategic and careful storytelling. You can definitely tell the creators put their hearts into these characters. Some are so impactful to the audience that they have influenced future anime. In my opinion, Hisoka's creepy and obsessive behavior is a direct influence on Tokyo Ghoul's Gourmet. Killua's Illumi is not a far cry from Sasuke's Itachi. And Leorio? C'mon, he's just a good guy! This show does not dawdle. There are no fillers. It presses forward as Gon searches for his father, arc after arc. And that is my only downside to the show. Sometimes I am concerned by how the show leaves some plot lines open-ended, such as Chrollo after he loses his powers, or Hisoka and his desire to fight Gon or Illumi at full strength. But that's what makes the time you spend with each of these characters' stories so much more meaningful. It makes you want more. The show asks you to leave it to imagination. Or to let that chapter end. Either way, it was a great ride while it lasted. ~~~__"Will I like this show?"__~~~ If you liked One Piece or Yu Yu Hakusho, then you'll enjoy this show. It was written for young "junon" boys, but it satisfies any one's interest in the characters. I came for Gon's virgin strength and I stayed for the side Chads! Kurapika's arc is one of my favorite arcs in anime, hands down. The show made me want to learn Go and Gungi. It also put me in the feels. Maybe it will for you too :)

PatricianBliss

PatricianBliss

[Part 1: Introduction] As the dwindling wine swashes to and fro in my glass, I struggle to find a uniting thread atop which Hunter X Hunter's myriad arcs can be described. The series is a jovial but deeply confused hodgepodge of conflicting themes and narratives, some so starkly different from the last that they'd be better suited for an entirely different series rather than a single continuity. This may be less noticeable when watching week-to-week as originally intended, but when binged, Hunter x Hunter is not unlike a train wreck - except instead of being over in a flash, the viewer must watch in horror as each train-car crashes into the next in agonizing slow motion, eventually coalescing into an infernal scrapheap from which the original shape of the story can no longer be divined. Just when you think the blaze is past its zenith, another train-car comes careening into the fray, exploding the shattered remains of the story all over again. To accurately summarize Hunter x Hunter as a complete work, we'll need to backtrack all the way to the beginning and appreciate the series for what it was before it meteorically spun off the rails and hurled itself towards an excruciating demise. It won't take long since Hunter x Hunter was only good for a short time. [Part 2: When Hunter x Hunter Was Good] Hunter x Hunter, as any narratively-educated person would tell you, was best before it introduced the bullshit anything-goes superpower known as neen. Simple in form but satisfying in execution, the series originally focused on boy-genius Gone Freecss striving to follow in his mysterious dad's footsteps by acquiring a hunting license; a privilege also coveted by the initially strong supporting characters, Kurapika and Killua. Using only their natural aptitudes and signature tools (fishing rod, glowing eyes, and skateboard, respectively), Gone and co. set out on a varied adventure full of interesting challenges and encounters. What any seasoned anime viewer will immediately appreciate is the relatively grounded action and progression. Without getting overly specific, Hunter x Hunter diligently ensures that each enemy and obstacle is overcome diegetically, utilizing the environment, the tools available, and the characters' inherent wits. From Gone outplaying Hisoka with his trusty fishing rod, to Killua utilizing his past as a skateboarding mercenary, everything in the first arcs of Hunter x Hunter feels earned. Abilities and talents remain strictly within the universe's realm of probability, and the power-scale develops organically as our characters progress through the Hunter Exam by the skin of their teeth. THIS is how you write Shōnen. Watching the tension developing between Hisoka and our main cast was an absolute joy, and experiencing the theatrics between the Hunter Exam and the Heaven Tournament arcs left me consistently surprised and delighted. All of this eventually culminates in a beautifully animated fight between Gone and Hisoka, which I wholeheartedly recommend as the 'true' conclusion to the series, because it all falls apart shortly after. [Part 3: When Hunter x Hunter Went Off the Rails and Exploded] Everything you just read gets thrown out the window when neen is haphazardly conceived and shoved into the story out of nowhere. With no previous indication of its nature or existence, this half-baked power infects the characters at every turn and transitions the story from a sensibly-scaled adventure into an unholy whirlpool of tropes 'borrowed' from other series (especially Alien). Over the show's infuriatingly prolonged run-time, our characters will slog through battle after battle with other neen-users, most of which utilize wholly silly and unsatisfying abilities. (Kurapika is the biggest offender here, utilizing immensely powerful magic to summon, wait for it... chains. CHAINS. Tell me with a straight face that somebody who uses reality-bending magic to summon run-of-the-mill chains is cool. You can't, because they aren't.) What follows is simultaneously everything and nothing, because each subsequent arc is little more than a contrived set-piece without any real purpose or thoughtfulness. One arc will feature our characters entering a video game (not a joke), the next will have them fighting a xenomorph/Cell knockoff in a fictionalized rendition of Australia, and so on. Each previous arc is immediately forgotten upon the introduction of the next, and with that forgetfulness often comes abandoned characters and unresolved plot threads. One of the worst examples of wasted potential in serialized history. I would elaborate on the voice acting or soundtrack, but there's really nothing of note in that department except for Hisoka's performance. I can strongly recommend the first three or so arcs to anyone. I can only recommend the others to someone who is hospitalized and has nothing else to do (but only if you're not in critical condition because this trash could kill you.)

Chu2Boi

Chu2Boi

Exactly like any other battle shounen, Hunter x Hunter is a massive time sink. It’s not about the destination but the friends you made along the way. You’re going to fail but you have to pick yourself up and try try again. There’s really nothing special about Hunter x Hunter, really I mean it. It’s consistent, but not consistently good. It’s just endless entertainment, devoid of any value. It’s best aspect is it’s creativity, but at times it can be a vice. Many of the character designs suck. The rules of the universe exist only to make for entertaining anime, and would be wholly ridiculous if conspired for a few minutes. And worst of all it has absolutely no overarching focus. The goal, or rather the excuse, for going on his journey is that Gon is looking for his father, except that’s not a destination at all, for if the story ended with him meeting his father it would be a massive disappointment. If anything meeting his father is a beginning. And there’s maybe a dozen episodes where this goal is even considered, otherwise they’re only concerned with whatever dilemma they’re currently in. Even if it has fuck all to do with finding Gon’s dad. The show further manages to waste your time by telling you all about random characters that will probably never be mentioned again, but also might have a two second cameo in the election arc. They’re probably all just ant-food anyway. Speaking of ants, earlier I mentioned that the anime was consistent. I should’ve added the caveat that for HALF the anime it was consistent. During the ant arc it’s all over the place. Forget every character you liked in Hunter x Hunter. Yes even Gon and Killua. They’re important yeah, but not right now. Right now this is the Meruem and his ant buddies show. They’re so powerful that they can kill anybody by farting while thinking about them. And they can see every pore on your nose from 13 miles away. Hope you don’t really care what the good guys are doing because honestly whatever it is will have no bearing on the fate of the world in this arc. Guess we just gotta wait till the ants decide to die or fuck off so we can continue the story. And don’t get me started on Komugi. Single worst part of this anime. How old is this girl and her hair is already white as paper. Her complexion looks like boogers and her boogers look like cum. What is that hair style? Does she actually put in the effort to tie her hair up in tubes every morning but can’t wipe the drop outta her nostrils? And holy shit I get that she’s blind so she can’t tell that her eyebrows are overgrown but goddamn This little girl has the thickest brows I’ve ever seen. It’s like they were trying to make the ugliest gorilla monster in the world, and then scrapped it’s design as a chimera ant and said fuck it let’s make it a little girl. Then they have the gall to show her midriff and try to make her look cute and all at the end. Hell no, miss me with it. Komugi is disgusting. Well two important things happen during that 70 episode diversion. Gon is butthurt and Killua is gay now. The last arc (a succinct 9 episodes) wraps it up pretty well. The story concludes on a good note. 57 hours well wasted.

HajimeSaitou

HajimeSaitou

Written by the GOAT Togashi himself after Yu Yu Hakusho, and drawing inspirations from it, Hunter x Hunter 2011 is a masterpiece, and a benchmark for all shounen anime. Story: This is an epic story of a boy who wants to become a Hunter like his dad and search for his dad. It's an incredible journey where he makes awesome friends after growing stronger together and overcoming adversities, on the path to becoming a Hunter. This is also where this show distinguishes and elevates itself above all other shounen. Unlike other shounen, the main characters doesn't go on endless winning streaks one after the other. The main character doesn't simply learn a new ability or develop a new power to overcome the next tougher enemy. Losses, failure, frustration, these are all important stepping stones to becoming stronger, and the main characters don't have an easy path laid out in front of them, they have to earn it. The main protagonist is instantly likeable because he doesn't have any selfish motives, he just wants to become a hunter in order to find his dad. We find ourselves instantly empathizing with the kid and cheering him on through his arduous adventures. Far from being a happy-go-lucky adventure, the show often takes the viewer to gruesome places to emphasize the brutal nature of the world that they live in. Choices: A recurring theme in this show is choices and their corresponding outcomes. Just like an interactive visual novel presents choices and multiple paths, the characters are presented with choices and diverging paths that would lead to significant outcomes that maintain their impact throughout the story. A great level of detail is given to the characters' thought process and their decision to select the various choices. The show is highly unpredictable, which is one of it's best qualities. Unlike most shounen, where we are just waiting for a particular outcome to occur, in this show, the outcome is unclear until the very last moment. Just like a game of rock, paper, scissors is simple, not complicated, and yet it's complex, even the unpredictability of the show is unpredictable. You never know where the journey leads until you arrive. Pacing: The show takes it's time to fully develop the traits and motivations of the main characters, and antagonists. The world building is on another level. It shows the interactions between the main characters, and how their personalities clash against each other, and how they eventually become friends. There's always some downtime between heavy/hard-hitting/emotional/action-packed/information-packed episodes to cool the viewer down and just digest and process everything. The perfect blend of humor, action, suspense, world building, and emotions is just irresistible. Music: Building a sense of awe and wonder at the adventure that lies ahead, pumping your blood all the way up in an action scene, tugging your heart strings just right in emotional scenes, making you forget to breathe for a moment during suspenseful scenes, the musical score is just extraordinary, and seamlessly guides the story. Characters: The characters of this show are very realistic and Togashi's mastery of human psychology really shines through in them. Almost all characters have an individuality of character, motivations, and often clash against each other. The villains in the show are very interesting and their motivations are clear and believable. The vastly differing personalities have a serious impact on the trajectory of the entire story, and are not just there for cheap laughs as is seen in most generic shounens nowadays. Each character is multi-dimensional and remain true to their characters in every scene. This show also boasts incredible character development not just for the main characters but also most of the side characters, and villains. Morality: There is no absolute good or evil in the show excepting a few truly sadistic characters. The characters are as real they get in terms of being shades of grey, including the main characters. The villains are portrayed as greedy, petty, sadistic, apathetic, psychopathic, etc but at the same time they aren't entirely devoid of values as many of them also show virtues of loyalty for their comrades, and concern for their well-being. The main characters struggle with their own morality and question their own actions and motivations from a moralistic stand point. All-in-all, a great show, a must-watch, and a masterpiece for all anime fans.

marimariaaa

marimariaaa

Hunter x Hunter is the Platonic ideal of a great Shönen anime. It's got the same thrilling superhuman action as Dragon Ball Z, the same sense of fun and adventure as Naruto, the same gripping drama as Fullmetal Alchemist, the same existential despair as Evangelion, and the same over-the-top humor as JoJo's. It combines everything about what makes anime great into one cohesive whole, and the worst thing I can really say about it is that it ends. ~~~img220(https://itsgonnabeokhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/10/27aba-fact_about_gon_freecss.jpg)~~~ At first glance, though, it seems like just another Shonen. Gon Freecss is a 12-year-old boy who wants to join the Hunter Association, a kind of martial arts superhero agency with license to go pretty much anywhere in the world, so he can meet his long lost father. He quickly teams up with his three new best friends: Killua, a child runaway from a family of assassins, Kurapika, the sole survivor of a clan wiped out by a gang of villains, and Leorio, a loud-mouthed doofus who just wants to strike it rich. It seems like a fairly standard set-up for this type of anime, but what really makes the series stand out is its unique and captivating cast of characters, its incredible variety, and its refusal to ever play it safe or settle for cliches. The bedrock of this series is the ride or die relationship between Gon and Killua. Gon is the archetypical Shonen hero – strong, optimistic, kind-hearted, a bit playful and mischevous – but also hotheaded and quick to run into dangerous situations without thinking. Killua is a cautious antihero longing for redemption. The two complement each other brilliantly – they bicker and argue, as friends of their age often do, but they have a genuine bond that makes them stronger together than they are apart. Gon inspires Killua to fight courageously for the sake of his friends, and Killua reigns in Gon’s more self-destructive impulses. And they both have some truly great moments together as they grow, become stronger, and learn how to survive in the dog-eat-dog world they live in without losing their humanity. But the world of Hunter x Hunter is huge, and there are many other fascinating characters who get the spotlight. The side characters are often as well developed and interesting as the main cast, and often get their own spotlight episodes where the focus is taken off the main cast entirely. The villains are some of the best in anime: they all have unique backgrounds and motivations, and often team up or fight each other to pursue their own goals. Unfortunately, Hunter x Hunter does suffer the typical Shönen issue of giving its female characters less screen time and occasionally making them wear skimpy outfits for fanservice, but all of them are well-written and usually get their own cool fights and abilities. Also, having gender-diverse characters like Killua's trans sister Alluka or the androgynous Pitou is really awesome, and ended up being some of my favorites in the entire anime. ~~~img220(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ff/98/76/ff98767ed6eafb26e770d2796f4a10d8.png)~~~ The art in this series is great, and only gets better as it goes on. The character designs are all memorable and can range from cutesy to goofy to terrifying. The animation really helps sell the most exciting and emotional beats of the story, and also accentuates a lot of the humor. Often, the art style will get incredibly stylized and detailed, helping the viewer feel every moment that much more viscerally. The opening and ending animation sequences are all excellent, and even though they use the same opening song for the entire series, the animation changes enough to make it still feel fresh and exciting. Studio Madhouse (Death Note, One Punch Man) really knocked this one out of the park, and also brought home an incredible voice cast and musical score. I prefer to watch it in Japanese, as some of the performances towards the end are among the best you'll see in anime, but the English dub is also pretty good if you prefer dubs. The music is also great, and while certain parts of the soundtrack are a bit overused (there's this one bass track that they play in like every episode of the first arc), they eventually sub these tracks out for some fantastic orchestral melodies in the later arcs. The story of Hunter x Hunter features a ton of great moments, unpredictable plot twists, and phenomenal character moments. It's definitely a slow burn, with 148 episodes in total. But that actually works to the show's benefit, as it allows Hunter x Hunter to tell a wide variety of stories in an ever-expanding world. Every major story arc is different from the last, with drastic changes in setting, characters, style, and tone. My favorite arcs are the Yorknew Arc, in which best boy Kurapika joins the Mafia to get revenge on an elite murder gang, and the Chimera Ant Arc, a 60-episode epic in which humanity must fight monstrous insect creatures for their own survival. The thing that surprised me the most about this anime is how deceptively dark it is. While it seems very lighthearted at first, with cutesy character designs and swashbuckling background music, the later arcs of Hunter x Hunter are filled with dramatic stakes, moral ambiguity, and existential dread. The series tackles many heady themes – betrayal, revenge, war, genocide, even a fictional version of North Korea – not simply for plot advancement or shock value, but to illustrate how truly evil humans are capable of being, and how hard we must all strive to overcome those dark impulses. The most heartbreaking part is that, despite their superhuman strength and larger-than-life personas, the heroes of Hunter x Hunter are still just children, who sometimes have to overcome obstacles no child should ever have to deal with. But despite all the convoluted plots and dark moments, Hunter x Hunter is still pure Shonen, and at the end of the day, it has a very Shonen worldview. All the stuff that makes series like My Hero Academia or Demon Slayer great is here too: it’s got tournament arcs and over the top action, but also a belief in perseverance, fighting spirit, and overcoming any obstacles the world may throw at you. In spite of the emotional gut punches this anime throws at the viewer, it still has a largely positive outlook on the world. Even the most terrible monsters are capable of redemption. Even when all hope seems lost, there is a way to succeed and thrive. I found watching Hunter x Hunter to be inspiring, and when that last episode ended, I couldn’t help but get a little misty-eyed as the final notes of “Departure” rang out from my laptop speakers. There’s still so much I could go on about what makes Hunter x Hunter so amazing, but there is one caveat to this series. It ends. Sort of. The anime series is finished, but the manga is still ongoing. Unfortunately, mangaka Yoshihiro Togashi often has had to put Hunter x Hunter on hiatus due to health issues, which has meant that the famous Dark Continent Arc may never get a full anime adaptation. And while I think the anime ending is a good enough point to wrap up Gon's story, it leaves a ton of plot threads left dangling and character arcs left unresolved. Still, it's pretty amazing to think that after 148 episodes, my biggest complaint about Hunter x Hunter is that there's not more of it for me to watch. If you haven’t seen Hunter x Hunter yet and you have even a passing interest in anime or animation as a whole, it’s worth it to check out. The first few episodes are fairly slow-paced, but the series just gets better and better the more you watch it. It’s full of action, adventure, great characters, and a lot of heart. I'm not sure if it's my favorite anime ever, but it's definitely in the top five. I've even been reading the manga so I can catch up to the latest arc, so maybe I'll write a review for that when I finish it in 10 years. ~~~img220(https://itsgonnabeokhome.files.wordpress.com/2019/10/hunter-x-hunter-wallpaper.jpg)~~~

2d23

2d23

Hunter X Hunter is one of the most masterfully crafted worlds in anime. I would say that of all the anime iv'e seen, its world building is second only to One Piece. The show features a wide cast of character that for the most part deviate from the typical main character tropes. Gon freeces, the protagonist, is an incredibly written character. over the course of the series we see him go from a happy-go-lucky kid to a complete monster by the second last arc. The side characters are also all well written, particularly Kurapika. I would say the strongest points of Hunter x Hunter are its villains and its power system. Hunter x Hunter has four major villains. Hisoka, Chollo Lucifer, Genthru and Meruem. I would say that Meruem is one of, if not, the greatest villains in any anime. He serves as a direct foil to the main character, as we watch Gon turn into a monster, we see Meruem, an actual monster, become human. As for the power system, Nen, there's nothing much to say except its brilliant. It is probably my second favorite power system, falling just behind Stands from Jojo's Bizzare Adventure. It makes fights interesting as usually pure strength will not win it, it depends on the power you choose and how you use it. One of the lower points of Hunter x Hunter however, is the pacing. Arguably as bad as the One Piece anime at points, it really brings down parts of the show from they're otherwise perfection. This is especially prevellent in the Chimera Ant arc, where 20 episodes is only 3 Minutes in the show. This makes it drag a lot and at points really made me unmotivated to watch. However it is well worth it as the fight at the end of that arc is easily in my top 5 fights of all time. As far as themes go, one of the big ones is that anyone can and will be a monster under the right circumstances. Over the course of the show we see many serial killers and unredemable creatures. However the moments that hit the hardest are the moments when where our main characters lose they're humanity and act out they're own justice. The foil to these moments however is the times when the villain gives in and moves on to a better life or realise the beauty of humanity. The show is trying to say that not everyone is an irredeamable monster or an angel. There is always a gray area. Unfortunatlly the anime is currently on hiatus, so there is a good chance that we may never get to see the rest of the manga animated, which is a shame as though i have not read it, ive heard that the next arc is getting really good and interesting.

Yahshuhaz

Yahshuhaz

Première review sur le site! : On va découper cette review par arc pour ne pas se perdre et ne pas tout mélanger avec mon systeme de ranking habituel : _Spoiler alerte surtout pour l'avant dernière arc_ ~~~__L'EXAMEN HUNTER__ ~~~ ~~~Histoire 7,5/10~~~ On retrouve Gon un enfant issu de l'ile de la baleine qui veut devenir un Hunter qui sont pour faire simple des personnes qui se specialise dans différente branche comme les métiers en étant plus aguerris bien sur je vous invite a voir par vous meme. Bref il veut retrouver son père Jin qui la abandonnée quand il étais encore un bebe a sa tante. Celle ci a imposé une conditions a Gon pour rejoindre son père pêcher un gros poisson ahah et il réussit. Il va donc commencer c'est Aventure pour rencontrer par la suite Leolio et Kurapika qui veulent devenir eux aussi Hunter. Je vais pas m'éterniser sinon la review va faire 10000 pages donc une fois arrive au lieu de lépreuve, on va rencontrer le deuxième personne le plus important le petit kirua qui vq très vite s'attacher a Gon. les épreuve s'enchaine on trouve le personnage de Hisoka très intriguant comme tout bon shonen. La fin de cette arc se solde par la réussite de Gon sur son examen non par sa force mais sa determination : les épreuves étaient plutot sympa nous attache rapidement au personnage et nous prends vite au jeux. ~~~Personnage 8/10~~~ Les personnages sont assez simple mais ils ont une histoire derrière qui nous ai introduit rapidement mais très légèrement telle que Kurapika,Kirua ou encore Netero on veut en savoir plus sur eux ou bien encore Gon avec une Détermination sans limite. On entreprends aussi le personnage de jin ou on voit que le personnage est important. ~~~Art 7,5/10~~~ L'anime pour son année reste beau rien de exceptionnel qui sort du lot mais qui reste agréable a voir mettre plus est un peux abuser surtout quand on sait que des Steins Gate ou Fate zéro étais présent meme si je vous l'accorde ce n'est pas le meme studios ~~~Song 8/10~~~ Opening au rentre dans la tete très facilement en reprenant des codes simple mais efficace surtout avec l'andine qui est juste incroyable a mes yeux avec le groupe de Fear, and Loathing in las Vegas qui q juste mis l'ending parfait pour ce début ~~~Enjoyment 7.5/10~~~ J'ai passe un bon moment pour le début cetais sympa a regarder j'attendais la suite impatiemment __~~~Overall arc: 7,7/10~~~__ ~~~__KUKURU MOUNTAIN__~~~ ~~~Histoire 8/10~~~ Kirua, a tuée une personne de l'examen ce qui vaut sa disqualification. Gon, son premier ami ne veut pas le laisser tombé car il est sans doute manipule par son grand frère Irumi il va donc se diriger avec Leolio et Kurapika chez sa famille pour le retrouver ou de nombreux obstacle va être présent. J'ai déjà plus aimée cette partie on rentre beaucoup plus dans le sujet et on découvre beaucoup de personnage interressant comme la famille d'assassin de Kirua. Maigres de nombreuse épreuve telle que La porte a pousse de plus de 500 kilo, un entrainement complexe pour devenir meilleur, l'équipe arrive a rejoindre kirua qui est sortis du joug de sa famille qui voulait absolument qu'il devienne un assassin grâce a son père un personnage très intéressant. ~~~Personnage 8/10~~~ La famille de kirua est très intéressante et suscite un grand intérêt telle que ses domestiques ou encore son père ou encore son grand père qui semble être giga fort. On voit une grande amitié naitre entre Kirua et gon rien de plus l'arc est très court ~~~Art 7,5/10~~~ ~~~Song 8/10~~~ ~~~Enjoyment 8/10~~~ la je commence a me tendre sur loeuvre de plus en plus je vais pas lâcher oeuvre de si tôt ~~~__Overall arc : 7,9/10__~~~ __~~~TOUR CELESTE~~~__ ~~~Histoire 8/10~~~ Plus grande partie cette fois ou la on vas rentrer dans le shonen pur avec la découverte de pouvoir ou encore un arc de ''tournois'' ce qui ne vas pas plaire a tout le monde c'est normal. Kira et Gon sont rentrer sur pile natale de Gon et vont donc après repartir mais il cont pas d'argent, kirua connaissent bien cette tour va dire a gon de la faire. Tout va bien au début mais c'est a partir du 200eme etage que ils doivent débloquer le Nen, Libre a vous de vous informer plus je vais pas tout expliquer c'est beaucoup plus intéressant de le voir! Gon en a besoin car il doit rendre la monnaie de la pièce a Hisoka qui la humiliée. Il va réussir a le blesser mais un écart est encore trop fort entre les deux. La note reste a 8 car certes l arrive du Nen est ouf mais sa reste dans un lieux ''basique''. ~~~Personnage 8.5/10~~~ Gon est de specialite Renforcement comme type de Nen alors que Kirua est du type de la transformation ils progresse a une vitesse fulgurante. Hisoka lui on apprends different lui quil a comme avec la brigade fantôme ennemi jurée de Kurapika mais aussi son pouvoir qui est très intéressant meme si le perso est totalement malade très charismatique cette mais enlever les enfants de votre cran devant lui ahah. ~~~Song 8.5/10~~~ L'opening qui ne change pas voir peux juste un changement de lyriques est pour moi l'incarnation du Shonen elle me donne tellement le sourire c'est ouf! l'andine aussi meme si jas surtout retenu deux ending ~~~Art 8/10~~~ Une amélioration beaucoup plus de combat de fluidité + ~~~Enjoyment 7.5/10~~~ J'ai un peux moins apprécie cette partie meme si le nombre d'élément quoi apprends sont plus grand le type tournois est encore pas admis chez moi ~~~__Overall arc 8.1/10__~~~ __~~~YORK SHIN CITY~~~__ ~~~Histoire 8.5/10~~~ premier gros arc avec beaucoup de chose dedans telle que l'introduction de la brigade fantôme ou encore des capacité de celle ci ou de kurapika, Zeno le grand père de kirua et son père silva. Kurapika a développer son Nen qui est vouée a être contre la brigade: si ils sont pris entre ses chaines il ne peuvent pas sen dégager mais Kurapika est obliger de toucher une personne de la brigade sinon il meurt: introduction donc de contrat a faire pour devenir plus fort. Mais ici pour ma part cette arc qui semble être la meilleur jusqu'à mtn a une faute dans les pouvoir de Kurapika que je trouve beaucoup trop fort meme si effectivement il est très limite: un entrainement deja peux long avec une personne que on ne connait peux voir pas du tout bref. Sinon le combat de Chrollo chef de la brigade contre zeno et silva avec la tournure de celle ci est tout bonnement très bonne ET bien évidemment la fameuse scène de massacre du groupe avec du Mozart derrière est très symbolique et puissante. La dernière choses et qui ma BEAUCOUP déçu fut le choix du groupe avec son leader. Quand celui ci est capturée le groupe reconnu pour ses heurte son cote inhumain aurait été de suivre les directive le laisse mourrir pour laisse l'araignée prospérer mais non que Feitan et Phinks étais intelligent les autres comme par hasard commence a douter et devenir chiant. Meme si on comprends que certains d entre eux sont plus humains telle que Nobunaga mais meme ça reste ma perspective mais ça ma dérange. ~~~Personnage 8.5/10~~~ Note "basse" car certaines personne du groupe de la brigade avait la mauvaise idéologie voir etais illogique Silva Zeno mont fait kiffe l'arc meme si c court Chrollo est très intéressant mais pas assez approfondis a mon gout. On a l'introduction d autre personnage bien sur mais pas besoin de en parler il m'ont pas marque ~~~Art 8/10~~~ ~~~Song 9/10~~~ Le passage du massacre est tout bonnement jouissif on va pas se mentir hein ~~~enjoyment 7/10 ~~~ et oui la fin ma vraiment déçus mais bon ~~~__Overall arc 8.2/10__~~~ __~~~GREED ISLAND~~~__ Le pire arc pour moi je me suis endormis devant beaucoup trop de fois j'ai honte ~~~Histoire 7.5/10~~~ Bref on rentre dans un monde magique cree par le père de Gon avec des cartes magiques ou ils doivent récupérer toute les carte pour finir le jeux. Gon et kirua, après avoir sauvée Kurapika de sa folie de vengeance decide de continuer leur histoire qui est de trouver le père de Gon: Ils avait déjà la piste de ou il pourrait être un jeux légendaire qui s'appelle Greed island mais qui est très rare.Une fois le groupe trouver pour accéder au jeux. bon il y a un méchant il est méchant ici il veut faire des méchantes choses bref pire antagoniste de Hxh. Gon et Kirua vont s'entrainer avec le sensei de leur sensei qui leur a appris le Nen ! Biscuit arrive pour les aider et les deux enfants vont se surpasser. Le passage le plus intéressant est la balle au prisonnier qui est super cool a voir contre un des créateurs du jeux et amis de Jin : Laser belle animation beau combat de nouveau pouvoir rien a dire. La fin se solde par un combat sympa entre Gon et le pire antagoniste qui se repose plus sur la stratégie mais qui reste cool. Gon va rencontrer alors d autre maitre du jeux pour ensuite partir de l'ile qui étais une vrai ile au final : il obtient le droit de 3 carte du jeux en dehors de celui ci. ~~~Personnage 7/10~~~ Ouais rien a ajouter jetais assez vide meme pour gon et kirua rien d'envoutant le personnage de lasers remonte la barre ~~~Art 8/10~~~ ~~~Song 8/10~~~ un peux plus déçu cette fois ci ~~~Enjoyment 6.5/10~~~ Tres decu de cette partie qui etais très ennuyante mais la suite... ~~~__Overall arc 7.4/10__~~~ __~~~CHIMERA ANT~~~__ ~~~Histoire 10/10~~~ Wow la claque un changement brutal a tout les niveau que ce soit psychologique, philosophique, la moralité c'est un grand bon pour hxh qui me fa fait kiffer a un point de voir meruemu dépasse gilgamesh en antagoniste la plus longue partie donc je vais essayer de pas m'étaler : Gon et kirua utilise la carte du jeux pour rejoindre un endroit que Jin a indiquer discrètement mais ils vont trouve Kaito : l'élève de Jin ! il vont devenir amis très rapidement et cette personne connait Gon depuis que il est tout petit suite a un événement passer. Bref deux point de vue ici : Les fourmis leur développement les voir grandir et celle des humains en soit. La reine doit donner naissance a leur roi elle doit beaucoup manger donc. Elle va faire naitre 3 personnages très important Pito,Yuppi,Puffu les gardes royaux. Ils ont une force phénoménale et a cause de la faiblesse de Gon et Kirua Pito va trancher le bras de Kaito et lui livre a un combat sanguinaire. Kirua et Gon s'enfuit en laissant Kaito derrière. On remarque deja que hxh devient plus sombre comme le début de celle ci avec les famille tuée etc. La torture bien visible aussi de pito contre un amis un gon etc.. Gon et kirua vont partir s'entrainer contre Shoot et Knuckle deux disciple des renfort : Maurao, Netero, Novu. On devrait se sentir en confiance mais meme le président Netero qui semble très fort juste contre 1 garde royale pensent ne pas le battre. L'arrivé du roi par la suite qui semble être sans pitié et vouloir juste régner. Gon et Kirua finissent leur entrainement et découvrir un kaito meurtrit,contrôler. Gon va voue une haine infernal contre Pito. Je vais sauter la partie attaque du palais et me consacrer a 2 combat car sinon je vais mourrir tellement je devrais écrire : Netero contre Meruemu et Gon contre Pito. Le combat meruemu netero est ouf vraiment il est juste magnifique on ne sait pas qui peut gagner car leur puissance est juste démesuré qui se solde par la victoire de meruemu meme si c grâce a ses gardes royaux qu'il survit. Gon Pito le premier "affrontement" montre une haine insoutenable pour gon devant une pito craintif puis le deuxième est encore plus ouf tout va dans le combat animation incroyable une ost plus que touchante un glow up plus que ouf bref on y vient mtn ~~~Personnage 10/10~~~ 3 personnages Meruemu Gon Kirua les autres j'en parlerais globalement Meruemu a eu une évolution fulgurante a tout les niveau, une nouvelle philosophie une force plus que monstrueuse un charisme digne des plus grands bref le personnage est juste plus que bien écrit touchant surtout la scène ou Komugi se fait attaquer par les corbeau mon coeur a se moment étais serrer on découvrait un meruemu panique inquiet meme. Gon lui a eu un changement psychologique la mort de Kaito étais grandiose et a créer une scène magnifiquement triste avec un gon au fond du gouffre mais paradoxalement remplis d'une haine surpassant celle de Kurapika pour moi d'ou sont pouvoir. Kirua lui a vu sont meilleur amis sombre sans rien pouvoir faire il étais psychologiquement blesse mais il a change en sortant de la manipulation de son frère ce qui va le rendre encore meilleur. Globalement ennemi comme allie tout le monde a eu un background solide de gros changement surtout les gardes royaux. ~~~Art 9.5/10~~~ Une évolution a couper le souffle Bravo vrmt ~~~Song 10/10 ~~~ Ost inserer, ending mythique op toujours aussi envoutante que demander Enjoyment 10/10 Les 3 scènes sans citée celle dit avant qui mont fait aimée hxh encore plus ont été la mort de meruemu avec komugi.. Reina qui retrouve sa maman a la fin....... et Gon qui s'identifie a Kaito une fois son bras coupée Merci hxh jai attendu un moment mais wow ~~~__Overall arc 9.9 = 10/10__~~~ __~~~LES ELECTIONS~~~__ ~~~Histoire 8/10~~~ Bonne histoire ou on doit élire un nouveau prisent plus sauver Gon. Un bonne arc qui suit bien l'autre avec l'introduction de Allukala soeur de kirua. Et la rencontre de Gon et son père pour finir cette oeuvre ! cette arc reste court donc rien besoin de dire de plus ~~~Personnage 8/10~~~ Kirua x Alluka ma beaucoup toucher surtout a la fin vraiment un gros plus On a l'introduction de beaucoup de personnage peux approfondis mais cela se voit que c'est fait pour plus tard mais bref le vice président est très intéressant ~~~Art 8/10~~~ Une baisse tout a fait normal ~~~Song 8/10~~~ Une baisse aussi c'est normal ~~~Enjoyment 7.5/10~~~ Arc cool pour conclure surtout a la fin Overall arc 7.9/10 __ ~~~OVERALL~~~ __ __~~~8,1~~~__ L'oeuvre de Hunter x Hunter ne peux juste se comptabiliser a mon plus grand regret a 2 très bons arcs sur 7 meme si les deux dépasse largement beaucoup de shonen les autres reste soit basique soit intriguant. Ma manière de noter peux être discutable mais je pense que juger par arc pour hxh est la bonne solution ils sont tellement different on peux passer d'un arc correct a un arc qui rentre dans la légende a un arc pas mal je vais surtout retenir l'arc chimera et de la brigade fantôme vraiment. Alors Hunter x Hunter est une aventure a faire de tout coeur. Surtout si on a vu peux de shonen anime vous aller voir c'est ouf. je tiens a m'excuser des fautes d'orthographe j'ai prit 2h de temps a tout faire sans brouillon a cote !!!!~~~~~~~~~~~~

TheoneStrawHat

TheoneStrawHat

Hunter X Hunter where do I begin? This series is truly a masterpiece. The story revolves around a boy named Gon his adventures in search of his dad who is a "Hunter" that's where the name "Hunter X Hunter" plays off. The story has a small main cast with the likes of Killua, Kurapika, and Leorio, the chemistry between these four characters including Gon is wonderful, a sense of joy and happiness can be felt when they interact. The adventures the characters go on and the life lessons they learn on the journey are what stick with you even after you complete watching. The strength of the series would have to be the hard core "magic system" the writer has setup, with rules, limitations & conditions, The main characters work within these rules and limitations and no one gets to be the so called "chosen one". The magic system is probably the most detailed I have ever seen and any source of fiction, we know how the magic works and understands its potential in every aspect, it also doesn't take away from the awe of the magic cause the writer chose to leave the origins of the system a mystery and I love that, explain the magic and it isn't magic. The tone of Hunter X Hunter is a constant flux some people may have issues with this I personally love it, it doesn't feel bland and repetitive even after a while, the tone will shift from light to dark between arc to arc. Let me tell you about my favorite thing about this series it is the villains, the writers know how to write compelling and competent villains with motive, goals and almost reflect the main character in a way, a character like Chrollo is so empty yet deep as readers and watchers we are intrigued by the villains and want to know them more, yet Togashi knows how to show us just enough of the villain and still leave him a mystery in ways. Truly a masterpiece in writing. However, every series has its issues so does Hunter x Hunter. HxH is filled with heavy exposition dumps especially since it is a hard core magic system I can understand why they are needed and I personally love them I love having all my information right there and then, I can however see how some people do not enjoy heavy information dumps and find it boring that is one of the smallest nit picks I cant think of. Overall the series is a wonderful watch and read expect the series to take some time to come to an end because the writer has still not finished the story due to hiatus' that he takes for health related reasons. MANGA: I feel like I should I should discuss the manga on its own, all the positive points on the in the anime apply to the manga, however the adaptation did such a great job it actually out did the manga in some cases. The manga has a couple of added on issues but don’t take these issues as me saying its bad, the manga is beautiful. The first issue is the large amounts of dialogue in the pages without pictures, almost gives you the feeling that you are reading a novel more than a manga at times. However in defence of the HxH this dialogue heavy text is more prevalent in the recent arc of Hunter X Hunter and this is due to the succession war having so many factions and I can understand the heavy dumps of info because I swear to you if they were not there I would not have a single clue as to what it going on.

unimportantuser

unimportantuser

Hunter x Hunter is a long running action adventure shonen anime originally created by Yoshihiro Togashi & re-adapted in 2011 by powerhouse studio Madhouse. Hunter x Hunter is rather famous here on MAL, it’s currently the 4th highest rated anime on this sight with an average score of 9.12. Well damn, that’s some really high praise, lets see if it lives up to that praise. Probably gonna be some spoilers, be prepared. Story:10/10 The story of Hunter x Hunter is a sprawling epic laid out over a series of 7 arcs. We begin with our main protagonist Gon, Gon decides he wants to become a Hunter so that he can find his dad, who left him in the hands of Mito, a friend of Gon’s dad. Gon then meets up with Leorio, Kurapika, & later on his soon to be life long partner Killua. These 4 all go and take on the Hunter exams together. Once the hunter exams are all over everyone goes out to embark on their own adventures. What makes HxH’s story work so well is the sheer scale of the world that the main 4 (particularly Gon & Killua) traverse throughout their journey. The locations are all full of variety, & introduce us to some great characters with their own stories to tell. My favorite arcs in the series are Greed Island & Yorknew City, I like Greed Island because of Bisky’s training of both Gon & Killua. Greed Island the game is also an interesting setting with some excellent world design, good/interesting game mechanics, a strong villain, & a cathartic payoff at the end of the arc. Phantom Troupe being my other favorite because of 2 things primarily, Kurapika’s development & resolve, along with the Phantom Troupe themselves. From beginning to end every arc, while not as equally good as one another, offer engaging storylines, sublime character moments/development, good episode structure, & payoff. The final thing I have to bring up in my point about why Hunter x Hunter’s story is so good is the pacing. Hunter x Hunter has some of the best pacing I’ve seen out of a long running shonen adventure series like this. Scenes rarely ever drag, the fights usually stay in one episode & only go on for multiple episodes have a long build-up to a point where the multiple episode battles (particularly the final 25 or so episodes of Chimera Amt when the team storms the castle) feels earned. Characters: 10/10 Hunter x Hunter has excellent characters. Main, supporting, major, minor, the characters of Hunter x Hunter all offer something to the series. The main 4 offer great dynamics between one another. Gon is the innocent somewhat idiotic character, this is a great contrast to the dark & violent world of Hunter x Hunter. Killua serves as the straight man to Gon’s idiot, Killua is the more serious character who keeps Gon in check whenever Gon steps out of line. Killa goes through some great development about learning what friendship means, how to open up himself, & becoming a more sympathetic character as the series goes on. Kurapika was part of a tribe who was later wiped out due to the value of their eyes. It’s later revealed that the phantom troupe (more on them later) were responsible for the massacre of Kurapika’s tribe so he decides to become a Hunter so that he can become stronger, gain more experience both in combat & general world knowledge, to later take on the phantom troupe & seek vengeance for his tribe. I already mentioned it in my story segment, but Kurapika’s character growth & resolve in the Yorknew City arc elevated him to my second favorite character of the series. Our final of the main 4 is Leorio, the fool with a heart of gold. Leorio becomes a Hunter so that he can gain money in order to go to med school & become a doctor & help people because his friend died from a curable disease, yet Leorio couldn’t do anything about it because he didn’t have the medical knowledge to know how to cure his friend. The motivations driving each character, along with the development that everybody gets to go through (even if Leorio’s is unfortunately pretty minimal due to his lack of screentime in the grand scheme of the series). I must also mention side heroes such as the aforementioned Bisky, Knuckle, Wing, Zushi, & many more. Much like our main heroes, these guys contribute majorly to not just the development of Gon & Killua, but the development of the plot as well. They’re fleshed out beings with their own stories to tell. All of the villains in the series are also great, from the Phantom Troupe in Yorknew City, the Chimera Ants, the Bombers in Greed Island, every villain in this series is full of character & all have their own stories to tell & their own challenges to offer to the heroes. The Phantom Troupe are a group of people who do bad things, but they all look out for one another & become genuinely upset & unsettled at the thought of one of their members getting taken out by “The Chain User”. The Chimera ants, even the minor ones offer something. Take Rammot for example, he’s not around for very long in the arc, but his encounter with Gon & Killua made him angry about the fact that he couldn’t beat them, so he gains a desire to become even stronger & defeat his new found foes. It’s simple, but it’s effective because it not only shows the desire for growth, but the fact that the Chimera Ants are a greater threat than we thought, Gon & Killua did struggle to defeat him after all. There’s too many villains in this series for me to name off one by one, but a commonality between all of them is that they're fleshed out & written as characters, not evil villains. Art: 10/10 Hunter x Hunter is without a doubt in my mind, the most consistently high quality long running shonen adventure series in both its sheer visual prowess & animation. The environments in Hunter x Hunter look really good because of the landscapes & the color of the world. The colors make the world pop & the lighting only further adds to this. Hunter X Hunter is never too bright or too dark in each scene respectively. Animation is impressive, while Hunter x Hunter is one of those series in which a lot of the scenes are comprised of static shots where the characters are just sitting around talking with the mouth flaps rarely matched up because that’s just the way animation works unless you’re the Monogatari Series. This really isn’t a flaw, as these more static scenes still bring with them some great shot compositions that don’t make the scenes completely uninteresting to look at. Also helping these scenes are the surrounding environments having things going on in the background, so it’s not like these shots are completely uninteresting, I will admit, there are sometimes shots in Hunter x Hunter that are completely uninteresting, but these are negligible as they never last for very long, & their pretty forgettable in the grand scheme, so it’s not like they hold these shots for a long time or anything. The action directing in Hunter X Hunter is some of the best that TV animation can offer. There are so many great moments in the directing that lead to memorable fights. Take Gon vs Hisoka as Heaven’s Arena for example, at one point Hisoka punches Gon in the face with a hook, & the camera then moves to Gon’s face whilst the background is spinning. It’s a nice shot that demonstrates Gon’s frustrations while keeping the show moving. Another good example of directing would be in the Chiemra Ant arc when the good guys are storming the castle to try & take on the Chimera Ant king. We open with a shot that opens on the Good Guys entering through a portal that Know left by the staircase in an earlier episode. The next shot showcases the villain that our heroes are going to have to fight as they didn’t intend on him being by the staircase, in this case Pouf. The scene then plays out in slow motion for a bit switching between close ups of a good guy, then pouf, & then a good guy again. This sequence of events is excellent because it establishes the beginning of the invasion, the threat that our heroes are going up against, & the determination of the good guys to complete their mission/ I can go on all day naming off these moments but that would only serve to pad this review even further, so for now I’ll contain myself & just say “Yeah, Hunter x Hunters action directing is some of the best that TV anime can offer & has so many groundbreaking moments throughout the series”. Sound: 10/10 The voice acting is an all around sublime effort from everybody. Megumi Han as Gon, Miyuki Sawashiro as Gon, Ayumi Fujiwara as Pitou, Daisuke Namikawa as Hisoka. Really, everybody brings a great effort & continuously improves their performance as the show goes along. Don’t get me wrong, their performances aren’t bad at the beginning, I’m just saying, it starts strong, and it only gets stronger from there.The sound design is also really good. Punches, comedic sfx, rubble, nen, the sound design does a great job at keeping everything tied together & making sure everything leaves an impact, so I have no further comments to make on Hunter x Hunter having excellent sound design. The music is so damn good. A common criticism I hear about Hunter x Hunter is that the series becomes too expository at points. While I can understand the frustration (I myself hate expository dialogue when it’s used incorrectly). Music from the freaking kick ass OST that is this anime will usually play in the background to distract from the exposition, so it rarely, if ever gets boring to hear these characters talk because the music is well placed & is just used so well. I also have to give a shout-out to ending theme 5 (the 2nd Chimera Ant ending theme). Such a great piece that fits the arc perfectly. It starts off nice & slow replicating the build-up to the invasion, then it builds up to represent the invasion taking place, couldn’t have been placed any better. Overall: 10/10 So that’s Hunter X Hunter. It is absolutely deserving of the spot & reputation its received over the course of 9 years. Its story is a sprawling, globe trotting epic. It takes simple premises & makes complex storylines & characters out of them. The characters are extremely well written & offer their own stories & challenges. The development of both the plot & characters is phenomenal. The structure is on point. The action directing is some of the best that TV anime has ever seen. Every arc is at its minimum an 8/10 or above. The pacing is some of the best I’ve seen out of a long running shonen adventure series like this. It’s a brilliant series Yoshihiro ToGODshi hit it out of the park with this one. With as much praise as I’ve given this one, it’s of course going to receive a 10/10.

Trout29

Trout29

__Hunter X Hunter__ O mundo de Hunter X Hunter é um mundo indescritível, uma hora se observa uma torre enorme onde as pessoas tentam ganhar a vida batalhando, outrora observa-se uma cidade dominada pela mafia e por perigosos criminosos, e quando menos se espera, de repente somos apresentados a um mundo virtual que na verdade é apenas uma ilha isolada do mundo afora. O mundo de Hunter x Hunter é assim, a principio confuso, mas na verdade é um local magico super interessante e imersivo. Outro ponto a ser destacado nesse anime são seus personagens, simplesmente todos estão lá por um motivo, desde Tonpa, o destruidor de novatos, até Meruem, o rei das chimera, todos tem relevância. O desenvolvimento de personagens é perfeito, para provar isso podemos citar Gon, Ikalgo, Knov, Welfin, Pouf, Netero e Meruem em Chimera Ants / Kurapika, Nobunaga, Chrollo em York Shin / Battera em Greed Island / Killua, Pariston, Alluka e Leorio nas eleições. Todos esses exemplos são apenas um pouco do que HxH oferece. Também, outra coisa envolvendo personagens que quero citar é que cada personagem segue seu rumo, e ele só virá a tela caso o rumo que ele segue o leve para aquele lugar. Um exemplo é o Pokkle, personagem do exame hunter, que após o exame só veio a tona denovo em chimera ants, pois como ele é um hunter de monstros, ele ouviu falar das chimera e foi a NGL (local onde o arco Chimera Ants se passa) averiguar a situação. Outro exemplo é o Satotz, que depois do exame, só deu as caras denovo nas eleições, pois como ele é um hunter, ele tem de votar. Além desses temos também Kurapika e Leorio, que deixam de aparecer durante a Torre Celestial, Greed Island e Chimera ants, isso já que esses 3 arcos não tem nada haver com eles, pois Leorio estuda para ser médico, e Kurapika está caçando as aranhas. Em suma, o mundo de HxH é diferente de muitos animes, isso pois ao contrario de várias obras, Hunter x Hunter não vai simplesmente botar um personagem ali porque seria épico, ele só vai botar o personagem ali caso as atitudes do mesmo levem ele até aquele local, caso o contrario, o personagem nem dará as caras. A trilha sonora também é muito boa, em varias ocasiões ele repete a mesma música em entonações diferentes, assim, fazendo uma única música combinar com diversos acontecimentos. Porém não é só de uma música que HxH vive, principalmente no arco das chimera, onde se observa um forte uso do violino e piano, e isso combina muito bem com esse arco. As lutas são outro ponto forte, por mais que Hunter X Hunter não seja aquele Shounen que vive de lutinhas, ele sabe muito bem como fazer isso, lutas como Gon x Hisoka / Netero x Meruem / Morel x Cheetu são exemplos de lutas boas e bem animadas, porém confesso que existem lutas que poderiam ter perdurado mais, como a de Hisoka x Gotoh que é muito boa, mas dura pouco. Além disso, outro diferencial de HxH é que ele não vai forçar a barra para o protagonista ser o personagem mais forte nas lutas. Um exemplo certeiro disso é que quem luta com Meruem é Netero, isso já que Gon não teria chances de vencer ele, e por mais que Gon fique muito forte em sua luta contra pitou, ele basicamente oferece todo seu nen nessa luta, ou seja, ele nunca mais conseguira usar nen pelo resto de sua vida. E agora vamos falar de Nen. Nen não é um poder como o chacra ou o cosmo, ele é muito mais complexo que isso, tão complexo que eu tive que pausar para entender algumas coisas sobre. No anime ele é muito bem explorado, porém, chega um ponto em que fica um pouco estranho o uso do poder, isso pois tem uma personagem que escolheu a habilidade de se transformar em uma moto, porque diabos alguém escolheria ter essa habilidade? Porém isso é só um caso a parte, e que não tira a beleza por trás do nen e sua complexidade.

ohnoshad

ohnoshad

__This review will contain spoilers__ When I first watched this anime, I honestly thought "damn, this is like any other shounen I've seen," however after a deep analysis on Hunter x Hunter, especially the Chimera Ant arc, I've come to realise that Hunter x Hunter is one of the greatest shows out there. Now you may argue that there is no reason to go that deep into an anime and to just enjoy it, but I think that judging an anime from its surface level is in fact very ignorant. Yoshihiro Togashi spent countless hours and many years to create this art form and it is foolish to ignore the ingenious details and clever thinking that was put into this story. From the normal's point of view, the story line of the anime is that Gon Freecs is on a journey to find his father who left Gon to pursue his career of being a hunter. Thinking that this is all Hunter x Hunter is the same as saying "FMAB was just 2 brothers tryna get their bodies back," or "AoT is just the MC tryna get revenge on a different species." Hunter x Hunter is more than just Gon trying to find his father and this was mainly portrayed within the main characters of the show. Hunter x Hunter also cleverly shifts from a light-hearted theme to a very dark themed story. The anime starts off with the hunter exam, introducing Gon, the carefree, outgoing and kind boy and Killua, the tortured, depressed and shut in assassin. The huge difference between Gon and Killua is also illustrated from their character design, Gon has spiky hair, large eyes, always smiling and wearing a bright green outfit whereas Killua has his hair down, slanted and cold eyes, rarely smiling and wears a constant dark coloured outfit. Gon is seen as the light in the anime where Killua is seen as the darkness and its been represented many times that Gon was the light to Killua's darkness and it saved Killua multiple times throughout the story. This also solidifies Killua's amazing character development throughout the anime, from being a shut-in assassin who is controlled by his family to becoming a friendly and outgoing character who can think for himself. One may argue that Gon had no character development throughout the series even though he is the MC. These types of characters are called 'static characters' that don't change themselves but change the people around them this was successfully done with Killua. The anime proceeds to embody the friendship between Gon and Killua through the next few arcs until we get to the Chimera Ant arc. img520(https://static1.cbrimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Hunter-x-Hunter-Gon-Killua-.jpg) img520(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2441/1549/articles/Gon_and_Killua_-_Ep_38_1200x1200.jpg?v=1522475985) The Chimera Ant arc, by far one of the best and well thought out arcs in the history of anime, gives Hunter x Hunter the greatness it deserves. The chimera ants are a species that develop a taste for humans to sustain their race and for the healthy birth of the Ant King, Meruem. The main aspect to take from this arc is that Meruem is the mirrored version of the protagonist, Gon. Meruem is first introduced as a ruthless villain who immediately takes the life of his mother after birth. He cares for no one except himself and he will only devour hunters for food. His character then takes a huge turn after he meets the fragile and timid Komugi, a blind professional Gungi player. Her timid nature allowed Meruem to believe that maybe the ants and humans can live together in peace, a conclusion that none of the humans would've thought would happen. This gives Meruem a sense of humanity as he continues on his journey to find what it means to be human. He is later then confronted by Netero, the 13th Chairman of the Hunter Association where a battle breaks out. While the nameless Meruem tries to negotiate with Netero, Netero declines his offer and identifies him as non-human. The theme portrayed during this battle was that humans are selfish creatures and it is okay when they are at the top but as soon as another creature tries to get above or on the same level as them, they are simply shut down and recognised as weak. Netero believed that humans are superior than any other any other creatures, and at one point Meruem tried to take over humans which Netero disapproved of, however after meeting Komugi, he realised how wrong he was and that he wanted to live in peace. This made Netero a hypocrite and honestly the villain in this battle. Another aspect to take into account is Netero's backstory and how he trained his whole life to find the peace of mind but he quickly threw that away to protect the humanity he loved but in doing so, he tried to kill someone of lower rank and to stop natural change , hence his demon like appearance before his death. img520(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/7e/53/60/7e5360690571d63b6c9d64aac9d08ff0.jpg) img520(https://seyiagboola.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/netero-lookign-reck.jpg) On the other hand, Gon met Kite and was quick to befriend him when he found out he was Ging's disciple in the past. Kite was a strong and independent hunter who worked as a researcher to find out more about the Chimera Ants. In a sudden meeting between, Pitou, one of the royal guards of the king, and Kite, Gon and Killua, Pitou showed tremendous and terrifying Nen power, allowing Killua and Gon to escape while leaving everything to Kite. The result of the battle was shown by creating a scene where Pitou keeps Kite's beheaded head on her lap while she looks away with a smile on her face. However, Gon immediately thought that Kite wouldn't have lost and is still alive. After finding the dead body of Kite that is being controlled by Pitou, Gon thinks that he is still alive and focuses on becoming stronger to save Kite. In the 2nd meeting between Gon and Pitou, Gon is infuriated by her appearance and goes on to make death threats to Komugi, the person that Pitou was healing at the time and asked her to save Kite. Upon hearing that Kite is actually dead, Gon goes onto a mental breakdown where he starts to blame himself but as rage takes over him, he soon creates one of the best transformations in history. The setting of the place was very dark where only a couple of candles lit up the place. This transformation required Gon to throw away around 20 years of his life, transforming into an adult, essentially throwing away his humanity and becoming a cold person that was taken in by revenge. The once kind hearted Gon soon turned into a monster saying things such as: __"I don't care if this is the end. I'll use everything, to kill you Pitou."__ The Chimera Ant arc was truly a masterpiece and it shows the parallel worlds between Gon and Meruem, where Meruem who once wanted to take over humanity slowly finds his way to become a human and Gon, the kind hearted child who threw away his humanity for revenge. img520(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c9/e2/fb/c9e2fb94c3f2bb8e6b67877b8ec38bda.jpg) img520(https://3aws3g15i5812mz28r3dqig1-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Gon-Aura-Transform.png) img520(https://40.media.tumblr.com/e1c6d0964bdcb656a824a49edd77be22/tumblr_o5wttzeA2L1sx4oc5o3_500.jpg) There are also many small details in this arc that make it even better such as Killua befriending Ikalgo, a chimera ant, protrays Killua's character development from becoming someone who had no intention to have friends to becoming someone who managed to make a bunch of friends. There is also how Pitou and Youpi developed greatly by offering their lives to save the King but Pouf on the other hand had little no character development. This is because Pouf was already born as a butterfly and there is no need for a butterfly to develop any further. There are many other aspects that make the Chimera Ant arc a masterpiece which I do not wish to talk about on this review. One may argue that the chimera ant arc is the only good arc in the show and it doesn't make the whole anime good however I feel like the arcs that were in between the Hunter Exams and the Chimera Ant arc successfully developed the relationship between Gon and Killua. I also can't forget Kurapika's amazing Yorknew City arc and in my opinion was probably the best revenge arc I've seen in an anime. Hunter x Hunter also had many amazing fights such as Gon vs Hisoka and Kurapika vs Uvogin. The ending of Hunter x Hunter was also very well done and the very last quote really stands out as it truly explains the whole anime in one sentence: __"You should enjoy the little detours to the fullest. Because that's where you'll find the things more important than what you want."__ img900(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ea/b2/cd/eab2cd55d650ab1c9d93d60739b7c005.jpg) Overall, Hunter x Hunter was an enjoyable anime from start to finish and it created one of the best arcs in anime history, the Chimera Ant arc. Hunter x Hunter does have its flaws though such as too much narrating or some average moments in the show but putting that aside, Hunter x Hunter is a masterpiece in the making.

raulzitosvm

raulzitosvm

Aqui vai um motivo para você ver HxH, a review de vez tem spoiler sobre tudo e tals... Hunter x Hunter é um anime perfeito para qualquer um, é um shonen fácil de assistir com mensagens sensacionais e maravilhosas, vale muito a pena e recomendo demais para que assistam, é um experiência única. Pronto, agora começam os spoilers... Vai ver HxH... não vale a pena tomar spoiler por meio desta review, agradeço a compreensão. Ok, nesta review tentarei por em palavras tudo que senti e experienciei vendo Hunter x Hunter. A ideia do anime parece ser meio boba, como um shonen qualquer, mas logo o Togashi te mostra toda a genialidade e criatividade que ele tem... As sagas: Todos os arcos são ótimos, (só Greed Island foi legalzinho) todos tem cenas incrivelmente bem detalhadas com diálogos maravilhosos e muito bem pensados, o anime já te mostra que não é um shonen foda-se. O Exame Hunter é um ótimo arco para apresentar os personagens e ver aonde eles se situam no universo do anime, já apresentou um dos antagonistas, Hisoka. Que vale lembrar... é um palhaço pedófilo... sim... isso é um shonen. Voltando, o anime te situa muito bem dentro do universo que ele cria, você sente que entende as coisas, isso se reforça mais quando o Togashi dá um puta de uma explicação para o fodendo poder espiritual que vai ser usado pelo resto do anime. O nen é a "energia espiritual de shonenzão" mais bem trabalhada que eu já vi, é complexo mas faz sentido, isso deixa as coisas muito mais legais e fazendo sentido. No arco da torre celestial ocorre a melhor luta de todo o anime, aquela luta é incrivelmente bem feita, é sensacional, todas as lutas de HxH tem um imenso valor no requisito psicológico, mas essa foi a melhor no requisito ação, utilizou muito bem dos recursos que a gente acabou de ver, o esquemazinho lá que mostra como que funciona o nen, os tipo de nen, é um monte de coisa, mas tudo faz sentido. Esse introduziu de maneira excelente o nen, além de ir evoluindo a força do Gon e do Killua, visto que foi a primeira vez que a gente encontrou alguém no qual o Killua não conseguia ganhar, isso é ótimo para demarcar aonde os personagens estão. Descobrimos que o Hisoka é um membro de Ryodan e depois descobrimos cinco segundos depois que ele não é um membro da Ryodan, incrível. Seguindo para o próximo arco do leilão, que é simplesmente genial, nunca vi um shonen trabalhar tanto os diálogos dos vilões, mostrarem muito os vilões e o raciocínio deles, é magnífico, tudo em HxH tem um motivo para acontecer e o autor te mostra isso, ele mostra todos os pontos de vista e sabe como organizá-los. Esse arco foi quase que completamente baseado no Kurapika (que some pelo resto do anime) e que tem a jogada genial dos olhos escarlates e quebra os brothers da Ryodan. É aí que nossos protagonistas se separam de vez, Leorio vai virar médico e o Kurapika vai se vingar, ficamos com atenção total ao Gon e Killua. Eles descobrem um jogo criado pelo pai do Gon, "Greed Island" esse arco eu achei um pouco "louco demais" o sistema de cartas do mundo é interessante, mas tem umas coisas muito absurdas, sem contar que a gente sabe que isso dá muuuito liberdade para o autor fazer o que quiser, mas isso não impede a saga de ser daora pra caramba. O ápice dela pra mim é o jogo de queimada, que na moral, que jogo absolutamente F A N T Á S T I C O. Ver o Hisoka jogando bola é muito foda, aquela formação que eles fazem para pegar a bola é muito bem pensada e incrível, faz sentido, mais um exemplo em que o Togashi usou o universo que ele havia criado para bolar uma estratégia ótima e que faz sentido. Nesse arco foram apresentados o poder de eletricidade do Killua (que é deveras maneiro) e o Jajanken do Gon. Ambos poderes que possuem propriedades muito foda e que causa acontecimentos muito interessantes. Eles treinaram com a Biske a saga terminou com a luta final entre o Gon e o Genthru, que novamente, foi uma luta bacana com altas sacadas, tipo o Gon saber quando o inimigo iria usar a bomba sentindo o nen dele aumentar para protegê-lo do próprio ataque, é simplesmente incrível as coisas que o Togashi cria, mano, na moral. Seguindo agora para a tão aguardada Chimerinha Ants, que saga PERFEITA, o melhor arco de anime que eu já vi, é sensacional. Saindo de Greed Island, Gon e Killua são teleportados para Kaito, um aprendiz de Ging (pai do Gon). Nesse momento, Kaito e seus amigos estão estudando para combater uma nova espécie de animal, as formigas chimera, são formigas que usam a fagogênese para adquirir qualidades de sua vítima (a qual foi comida pela formiga) até aí beleza.... O foda é que elas começam a se alimentar de humanos, aí começou a dar ruim, vários humanos inocentes começaram a morrer e isso se tornou um caso preocupante, que até o Netero (líder da Associação Hunter) acabou tendo que aparecer, mas antes... indo parar essas formigas, Kaito acaba morrendo por um dos guardas reais, isso que o Kaito é super fodão e morreu super no foda-se, isso assusta o espectador, continuando... Gon e Killua fogem e vão para uma cidade próxima e precisam derrotar dois aprendizes do Moral (um hunter pika lá que eles haviam conhecido) para poder participar dessa empreitada as formigas chimera... Acontece que tanto Gon quanto o Killua acabam perdendo suas lutas, sem contar que Gon fica sem usar seu nen por um mês por conta da habilidade do Knuckles (um dos aprendizes). Depois de se passar um mês com alimetando sua vingança contra o guarda real que matou seu amigo, Kaito (Pitou), Gon e Killua voltando para a luta. Nesse momento, o rei nasce e a gente pensa "fodeu pra caralho" o rei (Meruem) é simplesmente a coisa mais forte, e isso meio que é verdade. Além disso, começamos a perceber que o Meruem não possui conceitos tão errados assim, ele sabe do que tá falando... Nesse meio tempo Gon conhece o amigo dele lá que fica INVISÍVEL e Killua encontra um polvo super foda e daora que ajuda ele. Enquanto isso, Meruem já está sofrendo influência sobre a Komugi, que é uma das principais chaves para a desconstrução dele que sabemos que estará por vir. Quando o plano é formulado e todos estão a espera de começar, até o espectador fica ansioso e preocupado, é incrível. Sabemos da força que o Meruem e seus guardas reais tem... sim, é foda. Quando a invasão começa o anime se torna outra coisa, e eu amo isso, o narrador tem que intervir a cada passo que o Gon da de tanto psicológico que está acontecendo naquela porra, o anime se torna mais incrível ainda. Cada episódio se passa segundos para o anime, de tanto corte e pensamentos que estão acontecendo, é maravilhoso. Aí acontece um monte de coisa, o Netero aparece com o avô do Killua, bota pra foder e leva o Meruem com ele para longe do palácio, ali o anime se foca... Os meteoros que o avô do Killua usou para tacar o caos no palácio acabou machucando a Komugi, Meruem preocupado com isso acabou mandando Pitou a curar, vou ter que dar uma de narrador de HxH e tentar explicar tudo que estava acontecendo... Morau havia preso Puf com ele, Knuckles, Shoot e Meleoron estavam lutando com Yupi e a porra toda estava acontecendo, mas a parte mais sensacional é quando Gon acha Pitou... Nessa parte, não existe uma pessoa que não tenha ficado com o cu na mão, pensando: "MEUDEUS DO CÉU, FODEU MUITO" O Gon perde o controle e obriga a Pitou a lutar com ele, mas aí... A PITOU AJOELHA E PEDE QUE ELE ESPERE PARA QUE DE TEMPO DE CURAR KOMUGI, tipo, olha o nível que está as coisas, Gon até fica meio pistola com o Killua, tipo, COM O KILLUA! Ele até ameaça atacar Komugi, mesmo nunca vendo ela, mesmo sem conhecê-la, olha o que está acontecendo com nosso querido protagonista... Aí o Gon fica aí por vários episódios conforme as outras lutas estão acontecendo e o Netero indo para longe com o Meruem. Mas o que importa é que... Morau se fode, Knuckles perde para o Yupi e agora tem dois guardas reais a solta enquanto só existe o Gon e o Killua esperando a Pitou terminar de curar a Komugi. Quando Pitou finalmente cura Komugi... ela vai para muito longe com Gon, que antes de ir embora pede para o Killua fazer Komugi de refém, tipo, OS PROTAGONISTAS VIRARAM OS VILÕES. Quando chegam no local onde o corpo de Kaito está, Gon descobre que ele está morto, e não tem como trazer ele de volta, enquanto isso, Killua consegue esconder Komugi com a Palm e Ikarugo e vai correndo loko até Gon. Quando ele chega lá, é tarde demais, seu querido amigo já havia virado um monstro. Cara, para pra pensar, nosso protagonista que está se transformando vira algo completamente bizarro e assustado, aquilo só te passa medo e não esperança, essa cena é muuuuito boa. Depois disso... Gon simplesmente aniquila Pitou, apenas isso, não tem música bonita, não tem poder da amizade nem nada, é só um massacre acontecendo. Sim, nosso protagonista virou o vilão da estória. Gon usa toda sua força interior para só ficar mais forte para se vingar, isso não vai mudar nada, mas ele vai fazer isso por vingança, olha o que essa anime se tornou. Depois disso Killua, assustado pelo o que acabou de presenciar, pega Gon e o leva para um lugar seguro. Enquanto isso.... Yupi e Puf vão em direção ao Meruem, que está bem afastado do palácio. E é aí que temos o ápice de Chimera Ants pra mim, a luta do Meruem com o Netero. Gostaria de ressaltar que Meruem senta no chão para dialogar com Netero, ele não quer brigar, ele apenas quer dialogar, aí você pensa: "CARA, O MERUEM TÁ CERTO, POR FAVOR" Mas não, Netero não quer conversar e ataca Meruem dando início a uma luta frenética na qual não sabemos pra quem torcer,, não sabemos mais quem é o verdadeiro vilão, a gente só assiste em completo silêncio. Meruem fica impressionado com a força de Netero e com isso o anime mostra a estória de Netero e como ele virou o usuário de nen mais forte. Mas não adianta, Meruem consegue ganhar de Netero e quando ele está morrendo... PLOT TWIST!!! Havia uma bomba no corpo de Netero que era ativada quando seu coração parasse de bater, então... BOOOOOOOM!!!! Acabou... Netero e Meruem se foram... Quando Yupi e Puf chegam no local, só encontram restos de Meruem... e decidem revivê-lo doando seus corpos e poderes para ele... Tipo, olha que elemento foda foi essa bomba Ela causou: Um plot twist muito bom quando descobrimos sobre ela Um final foda para o Netero Trabalha ainda mais a mensagem que Chimera Ants quer passar Outro plot twist quando descobrimos que Meruem está vivo E ainda consegue dar uma finalização plausível para os guardas reais Puf e Yupi que agora estão apenas com 1/7 de seu corpo original, os deixando completamente fracos. Ok, depois disso temos um joguinho pois Meruem esqueceu de algumas coisas, inclusive a existência de Komugi, se passa alguns episódios com ele tentando se lembrar, mas Puf e Yupi não querem que isso aconteça, porque depois que Meruem conheceu Komugi, ele ficou muito mais humano, e eles não gostaram disso, Netero já havia falado que Meruem tinha uma parte humana dentro dele (o que é completamente plausível, porque para ele nascer a rainha teve de comer de inúmeros seres humanos). Mas quando ele se encontra com Welfin, e o mesmo conta sobre Komugi, percebemos que Meruem é um ótimo rei, um cara legal e bom, ele conseguiria criar uma sociedade ótima, ele tem poderes para isso... Mas,,, o ser humano é mais sujo, é pior que ele e a gente só ganhou das formigas porque somos piores e completamente do mau, isso que aconteceu. Chimera Ants termina com a cena mais linda do Meruem com a Komugi um do lado do outro caídos no chão jogando Gunji até morrerem. Cara, eu nunca vi um arco tão depressivo igual Chimera, te deixa tão pra baixo, não te da uma sensação de vitória, só te deixa triste porque nós ganhamos e o motivo pelo qual ganhamos é o mais desanimador. Somos piores que eles. Não consigo compreender a magnitude que Chimera Ants impacta o espectador, a mensagem que passa é sensacional e te faz realmente pensar, é definitivamente o melhor arco do anime. Seguindo para a finalização da estória temos o arco da Associação Hunter, nesse arco descobrimos o poder boladão da irmã do Killua mas é algo que não deixa de ser explicado além de ser complexo assim como tudo que o Togashi cria, no final... Gon encontra seu pai Leorio é muito foda Killua sai para viajar com a sua irmã E o Kurapika.... é... as coisas devem estar séria pra ele, mas beleza, é o Kurapika. Bem, essa foi minha review de HxH, não queria algo crítico, mais para ir passando e relembrando momentos do anime, é recomendadíssimo por minha parte, é um dos melhores animes que eu já vi, está no meu top 1 empatado com vários outros. Espero que tenha gostado dessa review e tenha relembrado um pouco sobre HxH. Eu gosto de falar sobre alguns animes que eu vejo, normalmente são bem simples e curtas, mas essa foi diferente por conta da magnitude que é Hunter x Hunter e também porque o anime é longo. Agradeço a atenção.

Peedro0hz

Peedro0hz

__~~~CHARACTER ANALYSIS: Meruem (Hunter X Hunter)~~~ __ In episode 91 of Hunter X Hunter, he is born, the great king of chimera ants, Meruem. A powerful and unforgiving existence, the being that has superior attributes in all aspects; the being who killed his own mother for not wanting to wait for the his birth to end; the being who killed one of the same race for trying to teach him something; the being that killed a child just to eat its meat and say it is disgusting; the being who was superior to everything and everyone thanks to his attributes, the height of narcissism and self-centeredness, acting based on brute force; raw power is what makes the law of the strongest prevail. However, Meruem is not simply a character, but one of the pillars of the arch and one of the best built within his archetype that could easily be one-dimensional, but which Togashi uses exquisitely, cadencing and being subtle throughout the entire arc. ~~~img300(https://i.makeagif.com/media/5-10-2015/AN81rS.gif)~~~ "Make your limited brains work and think. Did you ever spare the life of a pig or a cow when they begged for their lives?" - In Meruem's view, humans were just mere animals about to be slaughtered, they were a useless race and only served as food. To demonstrate his superiority, Meruem began to challenge professional players of each board game, defeating them just by reading the books with the rules of each game. This continues until he meets Komugi, a professional Gungi player (a game that was created by Togashi himself and does not exist in real life). He is fascinated by Komugi, as he cannot defeat her at all. Meruem could not understand why Komugi, a fragile and weak being, managed to overcome him in something. During the great sequence of games between the two, their bond grew more and more. With that he begins to learn that he is not superior in everything and everyone that exists and that there are several other different types of strength that must be valued apart from brute strength. ~~~img300(https://gonkilluasite.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/tumblr_nl9owbpnqh1u0h15mo1_500.gif?w=357&h=223)~~~ On another occasion, a raven attacks Komugi and the king shows for the first time self-denial, awareness for others and a fierce desire to protect someone who is important to him. She says she didn't ask for help because she didn't want to disturb him, so the king replies that she is a special guest. The best thing about this scene is that Komugi claims that this was the best treatment she has ever received. Meruem, that monster that kills even children, gave Komugi the best treatment, even though that atrocious creature, managed to grant benevolence. He cannot understand this feeling of protection by Komugi, we could say that he is having an existential crisis due to the conflicting state between his human side and his ant side. He wants to understand who he is and his purpose in the world. ~~~img300(https://i.makeagif.com/media/10-25-2016/IlqVSZ.gif)~~~ "Who am I? Why am I here? A nameless king. A stolen castle. My subordinates are objects. If this is the mandate of heaven that I have been given… I am not afraid… I am not afraid of anything… except for the boredom it will bring ”- From here begins a subversion of roles, the monster becomes increasingly empathic and, in contrast, our heroes are followed by fury and rancidity; Meruem begins to understand that his powers could be used as a way to protect others, and not just as an exclusive resource and means of violence. Komugi is hurt again, this time it is during the attack on the palace. His priority is not to obliterate the invading enemies or defend the palace, his concern is in Komugi who was mortally wounded. With that, Meruem learns that power is not only made to destroy, it is also made to protect the weak. “Because of Komugi, I learned that there are several different ways to use power, one of which is to protect the weak. I killed a child coming here, that child could have the power to be better than me at something ... I destroyed that seed for no reason. ” Netero and Zeno are petrified to see Meruem holding Komugi's fragile body because they expected to find a monster, not a "human". At that moment, another great scene takes place with great support and subtlety: the great king of ants passes by Netero and Zeno, calmly walking. He could have done both with just wagging his tail, but he prefers to respect the moment in a human way. He asks Pitou to heal Komugi and agrees to fight Netero. ~~~img300(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/29/9c/03/299c03e07ce9844e3d7435fa0068dda3.gif)~~~ Before the fight starts. Meruem does not want violence, he says he has changed his opinion of humans. The great king of ants, a powerful being who was created to reign above all, abdicated from fighting. In this scene, he demonstrates more humanity and rationality than humans, including Gon. Then subverting the hero's paradigm. "Do you struggle with the determination to lose? I can't understand. Do you fight for the human race? In that case, know that my actions are, in fact, for their benefit. For example, in human society, lands are divided across national borders , as well as territorial markings. On the right side of the border, children can starve to death. While on the left, the scum that does nothing has everything it needs. Absolute madness. I will crush that madness… and create such a fair world. that the concept of inequality will be forgotten. I admit that I will initially use power and terror to accomplish my goal, but I will only do so to the extent necessary to maintain order. I learned what power should be used for. To protect the weak who deserve to live. Power should not be used to torment the defeated. " These are the questions posed by politics, religion and philosophy and resonate with the restrictions of our world, Meruem forces us to face our own true cruelties, to evaluate the ethics of our actions and the hypocrisy they have, all of this in a social and Netero realizes how much Meruem has matured and he says he wants to finish this fast before his heart softens. Meruem doesn't want to fight and says the only way to convince him would be with words, so Netero weighs in on the human side of the king making him fight to know your name. ~~~img300(https://giffiles.alphacoders.com/210/210407.gif)~~~ Their fight is incredible, a spectacular exchange of blows, simply the best fight I've ever seen in an anime. Meruem views Netero's blows only as a strategic Gungi sequence and uses that to defeat him, but in the end Netero surrenders to human rot using a bomb that killed thousands of people to defeat the king of ants, thus being the real one "monster" in the arc theme. ~~~img300(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/33/b2/79/33b279fe09e13ea05445020b45531e28.gif)~~~ Meruem had been defeated using the bomb, but he was revived by his royal guards. He comes back to life devoid of his memories, but remembers that there is one whose he is very fond of and that he cannot remember what it is. Pouf tries to distract Meruem in every way possible by going ahead to the king's attachment to Komugi, but just hearing her name through Welfin's mouth was substantial enough to make him remember what was once forgotten. Then he realizes that Pouf was cheating on him, but chooses not to punish him. After that Welfin tells Meruem that he is not his king, and that they are even enemies, and Meruem, showing complacency worthy of a king's wisdom says: “I hope you find your king and that you too can live alongside his". The only thing Pouf can do is cry in despair at seeing the human side of his king that he abhors so much by taking over. And, in order for him to discover her location, he bows to Palm, as his only wish is to die beside Komugi playing Gungi, and he appeals to a worthy request. This scene is incredible and shows all the king's maturity during the arc. Meruem, a character who was super powerful and created to be the culmination of all living beings, demonstrates an enormous vulnerability when resorting to a solemn request, without pride. After receiving the information from Palm, he does not want to fight against his death, instead he chooses the company of the person he loves, the one who does not contend with a fellow man of his kind, much less the infamous brute force he cherished, just to play your last Gungi match. ~~~img500(https://64.media.tumblr.com/37549628ef9e55f99947bf2e9512733b/tumblr_n7c1x29weE1qkw2uho3_500.gifv)~~~ __Simply living and loving someone who is important to him. That was Meruem's conclusion about life and why he was born. Meruem was not defeated by Netero's bomb, he was defeated by love. __ ~~~"Could you say my name for the last time?" "Good night, Meruem."~~~ ~~~img600(https://data.whicdn.com/images/226281785/original.gif)~~~

REQU1EM

REQU1EM

Hunter X Hunter is without a doubt, the best battle shounen I have ever watched and one of my favourite shows of all time. You’ve probably heard this before. Super cliché, right? I’ll back it up with a few paragraphs in a bit. While watching this well-paced, thrilling anime, all I could think about is when I could watch the next episode. Togashi decides when the audience is ready for ground-breaking new information and delivers it like a champ. This anime contains what some believe to be the best anime arc to be ever created. Although the Chimera ant arc’s beginning is definitely one of the dullest parts of the anime, it is essential to finish it to fully understand and enjoy the best part of it, which is around 40 episodes in (Yeah, it’s pretty long). I like to think of it as similar to the relationship between Clannad and Clannad: Afterstory. The fights are unique for the genre in the sense that the audience gets lots of background information (this sometimes does come as redundant narration) behind each of a character’s actions, rather than just a flurry of attacks being engaged between combatants, which is definitely more aesthetically pleasing, though. The last part of this TL;DR is to tell how lovable the main characters are in this show. Simply, they are just presented in a way where it is hard to not like them. The bonds between many of the characters, even side characters, are extremely interesting to see. However, like most, I wish we could have seen more of Kurapika and Leorio. (◞‸◟) Arcs: Hunter Exam (9/10) – we are immediately introduced to many characters we would end up seeing regularly through the show and get a small amount of information about this Hunter world. It also shows a variety of different characters and abilities and although many of them die or are never seen again throughout the show, we see a starting power level being set through them. Zoldyc Family (7/10) – a very short arc in which we get to see a lot into the mysterious family of Killua Zoldyc. A very interesting thing we see is a huge power difference between Killua and the rest of the main cast. Regardless of its pros, the arc was pretty uneventful. Heavens Arena (8/10) – The most important part of this arc is probably the introduction to the Hunter world’s superpower system, Nen. It is the best superpower system I have seen due to its very clear-cut rules and it’s very evident that quite a lot of thought went into it. We also see the main characters grow stronger and there are a few interesting fights as well. Yorknew City (10/10) – this arc introduces a very cool villain group, the Phantom Troupe. From their personalities to their abilities, everything about them is amazing. This arc is focused mostly on Kurapika. Meanwhile, the other 3 try to provide Kurapika with support but he doesn’t need help. ‘Cause he’s OP. Just for this arc, though. Greed Island (6/10) – 2 of the main characters are once again more prominent in this arc. My main problem with this arc is probably that most of the side characters are really lack-lustre and boring and are literally never seen again after they served their purpose of delivering a few lines. Chimera Ant (9/10) – A weird species called Chimera Ant get really strong with the help of human DNA and pose a huge threat to humanity. I really want to give it a 10 but I can’t ignore that first part of it. Although, the ending was amazing, those first episodes left me quite unsettled with the whole experience. Chairman Election (7/10) – Despite the name, this arc isn’t completely focused on the election. We do see a lot of Hunters, that are apparently really strong, introduced but their abilities aren’t showcased. Scores: Story (8/10) - The anime had a great ending, even though it wasn’t the ending to the series. It was very satisfactory and it will be interesting if the next arc can top the ones before it. Art/Animation (9/10) - The art was pretty standard but the animation was really good; it was extremely smooth and when required it was very useful to convey the mood and intensity of the situation. Sound (9/10) - I don't really care that the same 3 songs (that had the same tune) were reused throughout the series for the opening. The song itself was pretty catchy and sounded cheery, this was especially interesting in the CA arc, where things got pretty dark. The ending, however, was always changed very arc, and I really liked all of them. Some episodes, within the arc would also have a different ending to match the tone of the ending of the episode, which you gotta applaud. Characters (10/10) – Once again, the characters are really lovable in this show, villains or MCs. (Except for the half a dozen Chimera Ants that got too much screen time but we don’t talk about them.) You'll probably end up having a few favourites among the side characters by the time the show ends because there are LOTS of worthy candidates. Enjoyment (10/10) - Every arc ended up venturing through a different subject, entirely from survival to tournament to the mafia. I loved the various twists and turns, loved the intense music that would only play occasionally, so you knew that when it did, shit was about to go down. And I'll say it once more in this interview, I loved the characters. Overall (10/10) - Looking back, objectively, this anime does have some flaws but when I finished this anime, I looked back and wondered, would I ever have this much fun watching a show ever again? And the answer is yes because I'll just re-watch it next year. P.S.: I've watched a few shows where I got that exact feeling and I find something great in another 1-2 months so I figured that I don't need to worry too much.

santi200216

santi200216

The Magic of Hunter x Hunter Hunter x Hunter is a shōnen (adventure novel) manga / light novel / anime series, written and illustrated by Yoshihiro Togashi. The story stars Gon Freecss, a twelve-year-old boy who wants to find his father at all costs, so he decides to become a "hunter"(people who are dedicated to the protection of knowledge, people and nature)., like him, and somehow find his whereabouts. As the story progresses, Gon befriends three other possible hunters: Leorio, Kurapika, and Killua, who will accompany him on his adventures. The special thing about HxH is how the characters are very well constructed and consistent with the story. Each character lives his own goals and they are not like the "typical" where the secondary ones should be glued to the protagonist in his adventures but each one influences the world in different ways in the place he is. For example in the chimera ant saga Gon (the protagonist) never meets the antagonist of the arc, Meruem. All because he had his own goals. One of the strongest points of the series is its "villains" or antagonists. Togashi shows us that there are no good and bad. There are people. A good example of character development is how Meruem, the king of chimera ants (the antagonists) starts off being very cruel. But he ends up experiencing a catharsis that caused a change in his ideology and perspective regarding the value of others, basically experiencing what it is to feel empathy and affection for another individual which is very surprising, because when he was born he knew it immediately: "I must become the king" was the first thought that crossed his mind. Another example of this is Gon. He is not a hero and he might be kind to many people, but he has seen a lot of people die; people that could be saved by him. The development of the sagas has a fairly simple cycle; A group of powerful villains appear, the protagonists train to be stronger, each one fights individually, defeats the villains, faces the final boss and defeats him, giving rise to another saga of a similar structure. Their battles are quite good, their originality and strategies make this series a real joy. Also something that stands out is how Gon loses most of his fights, since as he is "the protagonist" he must win, but he is not. Which leads us to how Gon trains and develops in such a good way. His story is what I consider the worst thing about HxH, his shots are simple and don't stand out much. But what the story conveys is much more than the vast majority of series of this genre put together. The magic of what will come and how each place they go has a meaning that is consistent with the goals of each one; “You should enjoy the little detours. To the max. Because that's where you'll find the things that are more important than what you want. " Honestly, HxH is one of the best series in general that I have seen so I recommend it to anyone, but mainly to people that like shonens should watch it. They have to give this novel/manga a read, they will certainly not be disappointed.

Benjiboy77

Benjiboy77

Hunter x Hunter is the longest anime I have watched, and plan to watch. First of all, the characters are fun, unique, and likable. However, with the exception of Meruem and Killua, most of the characters lack interesting development. Also, as I mentioned earlier, the anime is incredibly long. This allows us to experience a longer journey with this fun anime, but it also includes horrid pacing that is prominent mainly in the first season, and the chimera ant arc (season 5). The first season even goes as far as to include two episodes that offer nothing besides a recap of the preceding episodes (which I skipped because they offer absolutely nothing if you're paying attention). Next is my main issue with the series, the chimera ant arc. While it brings some incredible villains and characters, I found myself wishing for it to end because it is so unnecessarily long. It is an entire 60 episodes long, which is absurd considering the next longest is only 26. While it was bound to be long regardless due to the amount of necessary plot content, it could have easily been reduced by at least 10 episodes with some more concise writing and a reduction of boring, relatively pointless scenes. Lastly, the anime does a great job at building a few key characters, as well as building honorable and satisfying causes for their deaths that will beautifully conclude their individual journey. But, multiple times, these characters are spared or revived, completely destroying the payoff in exchange for annoying, nonsensical twists. This is especially frustrating in the chimera ant arc, which was already long enough without certain characters evading death. My main gripe with this anime is honestly the chimera ant arc if you can't tell. It has an incredible primary antagonist, but is ruined by the refusal to grant characters satisfying deaths, as well as the sheer length of the plot. After I was about 40 episodes just frustrated and hoping that I was nearing the end, which honestly, was disappointing especially considering that it took 59 damn episodes to get there. While it may seem this review is mostly complaints, I still thoroughly enjoyed the show, primarily the first four seasons. Unless you're incredibly committed, I recommend that you stop watching after season 4. There are some amazing fights in the end, but the buildup isn't worth the watch time, and you can simply look them up on youtube and get most of the satisfaction that way. Gon is a unique main character at first but gradually lost my interest due to his stagnant character arc. Leoreo and Kurapika are entertaining characters as well but are absent from much of the series due to the stupid chimera ant arc taking up so many episodes. Killua has a rather plain and predictable character development driven by a simple goal, but it is at least well thought out and executed. I found Hisoka to be the most entertaining character, but his lack of backstory in addition to his lack of reason for motivation leaves a lot to be desired. While the show has a harsh overall tone, it is never overwhelming because of the innocence of the characters and well-placed comical relief, as well as the cheery music. This is another positive that is unfortunately lost in the chimera ant arc. Anyways, to wrap the review up, it's a good anime, but fuck the chimera ant arc (all my homies hate the chimera ant arc ?).

CosmicDuke

CosmicDuke

img220(https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/800/1*AiwkhsKZgNCyRrk0WzpLAg.png) So, a little bit about myself I've been watching anime for years now all the way ever since Dragon Ball Z used to air on Cartoon Network (the good ol' days). So I've watched my fair share of anime since from all sorts of genres. I've watched Naruto, My Hero Academia, Full Metal Alchemist, Death Note, Attack On Titan and all other giants. Out of hundreds of anime I've watched only a few hit hard as HXH. After watching all these shounen, watching Hunter X Hunter feels like watching The Dark Knight after completing the MCU. Hunter X Hunter is probably the best shounen anime and this comes from a guy who has watched shounen anime all his life. Nevertheless, it's only my opinion and in this article, I'll share my experience with the show and why I love it The first compliment which I can use for the show is "It is not your typical shounen anime." If you're a beginner then I won't recommend it to you or if you want to watch shounen then I'd recommend titles such as Naruto or My Hero Academia, these two are also great shounen anime. To make your viewing experience better let me sort somethings. The Hunter X Hunter anime has two adaptations, one adapted in 1999 and the other in 2011 which are the same in terms of story but differ in terms of animation. I haven't watched the '99 version but those who have watched it said that the 2011 remake is better because of the animation studio MADHOUSE. So HXH is set in a world where exists fearsome monsters, exotic creatures vast treasures and unexplored lands and some incredible people who are drawn to the "unknown" are called Hunters. Becoming a licensed Hunter is extremely difficult and a person has to go through a lot of mental and physical challenges. img220(https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/800/1*kvWTX95y6j6Prll59_ivYw.jpeg) Our protagonist Gon sets out to become a Hunter just like his father who left him as a baby to continue being a Hunter. At the onset, HXH would seem like your typical shounen with bright colour panels and everything seems about it average let alone be it great. But don't let a couple of episodes deceive you. Once the story is set which takes some time, then Hunter X Hunter goes past your expectations in more ways than one and all in a good sense. One of the strongest highlights of the show is its vast roster of characters. Every character is complex, multilayered, and unique which brings their mix to the show. Every character has its motives and intentions and serves their interests instead of just being there for the sake of the plot. No character ever outshines another. Hunter X Hunter has some of the best character development in the anime medium. It provides some of the best characters such as my favourite: Hisoka(Fun fact: Do you know Bungee Gum possesses properties of both rubber and gum). And Killua, who is a master when it comes to battle strategies and extremely calm demeanour which helps him assess each situation carefully. Kurapika who's entire character is written around revenge goes on to spare the life of his enemy if he answers Kurapika's questions with honesty. This duality is a masterful summary of Hunter X Hunter's innate ability to churn out multilayered characters img220(https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/800/1*pnzElCqBowkm8DeARQSuMQ.jpeg) Now let's talk a little bit about the villains of the series. Any series is only good as its villains and I am here to the Hunter X Hunter has some of the best villains. Hisoka is always fun to watch whenever he's on-screen. The villains are complex and have their lives just like everyone else. They're not just there for the protagonist to overcome and most of the villains don't even consider an eleven-year-old to be worth being troubled for. Characters such as Hisoka and Chrollo aren't written around Gon, they serve the grand purpose of introducing us to the world and its complexities. The "villains" don't kill their own just because they lost to the protagonist, on the contrary, they mourn for the fallen and vow to avenge them just as any real person would do. img220(https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/800/1*Xk_c0F83JiyESPVhgrB-uw.jpeg) One more outstanding thing about the series is its power system, Nen and how consistent the show is in delivering it. Every shounen series is incomplete without fight scenes and Hunter X Hunter has its fair shares of beautifully choreographed and animated fights. Unlike typical shounen anime where having higher power is the only way to win a fight, this is not the case with Hunter X Hunter. A lot of fights come down to who's fighting who also where are they are fighting(territory advantage) and when are they fighting. The fights are never stretched for episodes and are creative and different from each other. Having a higher power level isn't the only way to win a battle, careful planning and strategizing against your opponent proves pivotal in series. One thing I love is that no matter what, you just cannot win with the power of love and friendship. There's no way that Gon can defeat a character such as Netero without training for tens of years. img220(https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/800/1*Z-P7zFLP6k9yShrmXxHRvg.jpeg) It's a show with real consequences. There's no way that an action or mistake won't have a reaction or repercussion in the series. Every action is permanent and cannot be undone. Every decision our protagonist or the cast takes seems natural and logical against the worst of circumstances. The show does not shy away from getting dark and it has its fair share of gore and violence. It's a show written with such a sense of maturity. To save the day some eleven years old are not sent but the ones who have a job to do so are the ones that go. The world-building is mind-blowing. The power scaling is consistent. The animation is top-notched and there are still many things that I haven't covered or couldn't cover because of going into the spoiler category. In conclusion, Hunter X Hunter is a masterpiece and everyone should experience it. Just watch the show patiently and the storyline and plot won't disappoint. Hope to see you guys soon. Peace.

JonathanBarreto

JonathanBarreto

~~~ #Hunter x Hunter (2011), Magnum Opus Da Indústria ~~~ img(https://files.catbox.moe/ow4fap.png)~~~ https://anilist.co/anime/11061/Hunter-x-Hunter-2011/ img(https://files.catbox.moe/ow4fap.png) ~~~ ~~~img220(https://www.pngjoy.com/pngl/203/3990839_hunter-x-hunter-hunter-x-hunter-2011-logo.png) img200(https://i.imgur.com/pFwQ478.png) img200(https://i.imgur.com/6RhnVwI.png)~~~ img(https://files.catbox.moe/ow4fap.png) #Informações e Avisos: img150(https://files.catbox.moe/ow4fap.png) 𝟭. Essa análise é, majoritariamente focada na nova versão de 2011 do estúdio MadHouse. Vão haver poucas menções ao mangá de 1998, escrito e desenhado por Yoshihiro Togashi. 𝟮. A análise contém spoilers moderados sobre a obra. 𝟯. OS termos "HXH", "HxH, e "hxh" serão usados na análise para se referir ao anime em questão. Isso irá ajudar na dinâmica da leitura e no ritmo da escrita. img(https://files.catbox.moe/ow4fap.png) #Introdução Hunter x Hunter é um mangá de 1998 escrito e desenhado por Yoshihiro Togashi. O anime recebeu duas adaptações, feitas por dois estúdios diferentes. A primeira de 1999 e a segunda de 2011, que é qual nós a análise irá focar-se. ~~~ img400(https://s4.anilist.co/file/anilistcdn/media/manga/cover/large/bx30026-mDIZPtFaCaQG.jpg) ~~~ ~~~ #Mangá de 1998 https://anilist.co/manga/30026/Hunter-x-Hunter/ ~~~ ~~~ img440(https://s4.anilist.co/file/anilistcdn/media/anime/cover/large/bx136-Pykg18JAFtCs.png) ~~~ ~~~ #Adaptação de 1999 https://anilist.co/anime/136/Hunter-x-Hunter/ ~~~ ~~~ img400(https://s4.anilist.co/file/anilistcdn/media/anime/cover/large/bx11061-sIpBprNRfzCe.png) ~~~ ~~~ #Remake de 2011 https://anilist.co/anime/11061/Hunter-x-Hunter-2011/ ~~~ img(https://files.catbox.moe/ow4fap.png) #Primeiro Episódio e Motivações: A história de HxH começa com uma simples introdução, mas desde os primeiros minutos do anime, já podemos ver uma competente direção de arte que perdura durante a esmagadora gigantesca maioria dos episódios. Logo nos primeiros minutos, o anime apresenta toda a determinação do protagonista e os mistérios que o universo da obra esconde. Gon, um menino de 12 anos, quer apenas conhecer o próprio pai, que o abandonou ainda quando Gon era um bebê. Quer virar um Hunter, alguém que viaja o mundo em diversas missões perigosas, etc. Para mim, HxH tem um sólido primeiro episódio em vários sentidos, que ainda consegue servir a toda a gradual construção que o anime tem no próprio gênero e dos seus próprios clichês. Não só o seu protagonista central, mas todo o universo e situações são introduzidas da clássica forma do Shonen. O protagonista é inocente, esperançoso, confiante e corajoso. Com poderosos valores de amizade, companheirismo e amante da aventura. Para mim, um dos maiores valores do Gon, e até mesmo dos outros protagonistas, é a forma com que eles são "fiéis" aos seus arquétipos, fiéis ao que realmente são e representam na obra. Gon é uma criança, age como uma criança, é ingênuo como uma criança criada da forma na qual ele foi criado. Claro que a obra apresenta um protagonista com condições físicas sobre-humanas, mas isso é algo do gênero e um fator que se deve atribuir a suspensão de descrença. Gon não é mais maduro do que a sua idade pede, não tem grandes objetivos ou uma inteligência inacreditável. Ele é um menino criado em uma ilha simples, com pessoas simples, de uma forma simples, e ele segue isso durante todo o percurso da obra. ~~~img(https://i.imgur.com/1kdwVHc.png) #Gon Freecs. Principal Protagonista da Obra.~~~ img(https://files.catbox.moe/ow4fap.png) O primeiro episódio é sim, regado de situações tradicionais, convenções do gênero. Situações que, a princípio, podem ser algo incomodativo para os críticos de Shonen. Porém, desde o princípio, o anime consegue mostrar a poderosa mão de uma boa direção, uma grande animação feita por um talentoso estúdio. O anime de 2011 começa já em um forte tom de aventura, tentando ao máximo colocar o espectador nesse clima de “suspense” e expectativa. img(https://files.catbox.moe/ow4fap.png) ~~~ #Kite e Gon no Primeiro Episódio: ~~~ A decisão de cortar a cena inicial de Gon com o Kaito, prejudicou a obra, mas imagino que foi correta a escolha de tirar esse momento do primeiro episódio. Para mim, a melhor opção seria colocar ela no início do segundo ou em qualquer outra situação do princípio do anime, mas não no primeiro episódio. Encaixar essa cena no primeiro episódio poderia quebrar o clima aventuresco e toda a intenção do primeiro episódio. ~~~ img(https://64.media.tumblr.com/5793be9d5f99b89ba408cf79b9abe55d/tumblr_inline_p7up7pcnVn1tnql6j_500.png) ~~~ img550(https://files.catbox.moe/ow4fap.png) #𝗢𝘀 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗶𝘀: Assim como Gon, os outros três personagens principais são apresentados da clássica forma do Shonen, com clássicas determinações, personalidades e intenções. Mas assim como o Gon, os personagens são fiéis a eles mesmos, fiéis a tudo o que eles representam na narrativa. Agora, vou mencionar cada um dos protagonistas e explicar o motivo deles serem fiéis a eles mesmos, evitando spoilers de arcos futuros que serão mencionadas posteriormente nesta análise. img(https://i.imgur.com/Jjk1kRw.png) img(https://files.catbox.moe/ow4fap.png) #Killua. O Killua é um personagem curioso e que tem todas as possibilidades para ser uma "péssima" adição a narrativa. Ele poderia, facilmente, ter sido um personagem clichê "trevoso", assassino e cruel. Mas no fim das contas, o Togashi consegue driblar isso de forma magistral. Sim, Killua é muito forte, treinado, inteligente, experiente mesmo tendo só 12 anos. A "desculpa" do passado de assassino é algo que se leva para suspensão de descrença, mas esse não é nem o ponto onde eu quero chegar. Killua, mesmo tendo toda essa carga obscura, esse histórico de assassino, continua sendo uma criança. Continua tendo atitudes infantis, se divertindo de forma infantil e interagindo de forma infantil com Gon e com as situações em volta. img(https://i.imgur.com/DNmoxWA.png) img(https://files.catbox.moe/ow4fap.png) #Leorio. Talvez a construção do Leorio seja a segunda mais interessante quando falamos do quarteto principal. Leorio é fraco, não sabe lutar, não é a pessoas mais inteligente e o Togashi não esquece disso, não subestima isso. Togashi trata Leorio como ele é, não coloca o Leorio fazendo grandes feitos que ele não é capaz. Algo extremamente comum de se encontrar nas obras desse gênero é justamente o contrário disso: um personagem fraco, com poucas capacidades fazendo algo completamente incoerente, fazendo algo que ele simplesmente NÃO CONSEGUE. Leorio ajuda da forma que pode, de uma maneira mais "diplomática", no possível e de forma condizente com a personalidade do próprio. img(https://i.imgur.com/ivpCtvB.png) img(https://files.catbox.moe/ow4fap.png) #Kurapika. Kurapika, assim como Leorio, aparece pouco durante todo o anime. Porém, Kurapika acrescenta MUITO a toda a narrativa, sendo o "protagonista" de um dos melhores arcos da obra. Kurapika é inteligente, estratégico, obstinado, focado, etc. Kurapika vai por um lado simples, um lado fácil de conquistar o espectador: procura se vingar por conta do assassinato do seu povo. Vai dar tudo para conseguir esse objetivo, até mesmo arriscar a própria vida. Algo que acrescenta muito ao personagem é a completa devoção dele, se entregar por completo a vingança, renunciando a quase tudo por isso. Isso adiciona camadas ao personagem, adiciona realismo e maturidade as decisões. O fato de colocar sua vida em jogo, de poder apenas usar parte dos poderes nos membros da Genei Ryodan, agrega valor as motivações. img(https://i.imgur.com/xQRZE8O.png) img550(https://files.catbox.moe/ow4fap.png) ~~~ # Os Arcos de Hunter x Hunter~~~ img550(https://files.catbox.moe/ow4fap.png) Nessa parte da análise, irei, a princípio, falar brevemente sobre os arcos da obra, dando foco a pontos e momento relevantes, onde podemos exaltar e criticar o anime. #Exame Hunter. img(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d1/94/16/d19416d488077ddea4db2bef2ce02c59.jpg) Eu ainda estou tentando entender como algumas pessoas conseguem desmerecer esse arco ou até mesmo diminuir a sua qualidade. O Exame Hunter é o melhor exame já feito em um Shonen, o mais bem executado, o mais bem pensado. O Exame de Hunter x Hunter tenta, e consegue perfeitamente, explorar diversos campos de "O que é ser um Hunter". Não se limita a confrontos baratos de comparação de força, a um nivelamento sem sentido e a forçadas conveniências. Logo no primeiro arco, Togashi mostra o gigantesco talento que tem para criar situações, a gigantesca criatividade que ele exala durante toda a obra. Algo interessante sobre todo o arco é a forma na qual ele evolui dentro de si mesmo. As primeiras provas são simples, mas já mostrando como não seria nada convencional. O "não convencional" leva a obra a uma corrida e um concurso de culinária. Porém, conforme o arco vai evoluindo, conseguimos ver como ele escala gradualmente dentro de si mesmo, como ele evolui as provas, as tornando mais complexas e interessantes. A prova na torre é a primeira que realmente me chamou muita atenção, a forma na qual o Togashi simplesmente ignora o perfeito cenário de lutas e cria desafios lógicos. Outra situação interessante é como o Togashi já apresenta toda a inteligência que rege o anime. De estatísticas de Pedra, Papel e Tesoura, a estratégias e decisões bem pensadas. A prova da Ilha é facilmente o ápice do arco, a ideia mescla algo que HxH faz muito bem: tratar a simplicidade de forma complexa, acrescentar complexidade a conceitos simples. A forma na qual os personagens são desenvolvidos durante todos os segundos, mostrando suas personalidades, mostrando como eles reagem a todos os desafios e mostrando como cada um deles é único. Novamente Togashi ignora o cenário de lutas e traz algo melhor, algo mais real e envolvente. Gon não sabe lutar, não consegue ganhar em um confronto, então ele não luta. Ele reconhece suas limitações, reconhece que seu inimigo é grande e precisa usar estratégia. Togashi não coloca os seus personagens para fazer algo que eles não conseguem, nem algo que eles não fariam. A obra também mostra como existe uma grande disparidade nos participantes, como existe toda categoria de força na ilha. O momento em que Kurapika e Leorio confrontam Hisoka é algo bem interessante, mais uma vez mostrando os personagens reconhecendo suas fraquezas perante um poderoso inimigo, tentando resolver aquilo da maneira mais diplomática possível. A situação na caverna com cobras também é um incrível exemplo de construção de personagem, mostrando como Gon pode ser "inteligente" quando se trata de algo que tange o seu mundo, a sua criação como alguém que tem contato com animais e a natureza. A parte final da prova é mais uma vez Togashi mostrando como ele consegue criar o criativo no simples. O chaveamento é só um toque característico da carreira do mangaká, mas as "lutas" são inventivas, mais uma vez aplicando as limitações dos seus personagens. Gon não consegue ganhar de Hanzo em uma luta, ele não tem técnica, força, treinamento, qualquer capacidade. Então ele não luta, ele ganha de outra forma. Gon ganha usando seus pontos fortes, usando sua força de espírito. img550(https://files.catbox.moe/ow4fap.png) #Mansão Zoldyck e Torre Celestial. img(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/84/9c/f4/849cf43e7154d03c42ca32c83553e911.jpg) O arco da Mansão Zoldyck é um arco bem simples, mas novamente, aplica lindamente alguns fatores que já haviam sido apresentados e foram aprimorados com o decorrer da obra. Existem algumas alterações em comparação ao mangá, especificamente na cena que o Gon, Kurapika e Leorio abrem os portões da entrada da mansão. É uma mudança considerável, mas entendo a ideia da mudança. No mangá, Leorio consegue, sozinho, empurrar os portões para Gon e Kurapika entrarem. Já no anime, os três fazem isso juntos. Acho a mudança negativa, mesmo entendo a intenção de mostrar amizade e trabalho em equipe. Acredito que o que eu mais gosto nesse arco é algumas escolhas artísticas da direção e a forma com que o Togashi continua surpreendendo, como ele continua pegando um tema simples e expandindo para algo fora do Shonen. A trilha sonora tem um papel forte nesse arco, o momento em que o cachorro Mike aparece, toda a direção artística que essa cena carrega, realmente muito bem feito e bem pensando. A forma com que a família é tratada, desenvolvida e mostrada as camadas das personalidades dos membros. img(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMWE5YzNjZWUtNmZmNi00ZTBlLWFjZmYtN2YwYTk2ZmNiYjIzXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMjQzMjY4MjU@._V1_.jpg) Torre Celestial é mais um exemplo de como o anime consegue expandir o simples, expandir o fácil, deixando tudo mais difícil para o autor e interessante para o espectador. O arco também consegue mostrar que o anime sabe fazer lutas, sabe animar de uma forma primorosa. As duas lutas do arco (Hisoka Vs Kastro, Gon Vs Hisoka) conseguem mostrar toda a capacidade do estúdio, sendo que a primeira delas consegue dar importantes ensinamentos sobre o Nen. Sim, o arco também faz o primoroso trabalho de intrigar, manter o espectador submerso em dúvidas sobre as intensões do Hisoka e sobre tudo o que engloba o Nen. img(https://files.catbox.moe/ow4fap.png) #Nen. img(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/5a/09/3b/5a093b7e8d72ef4654943011b0358a24.png) Vou falar rapidamente sobre meus pensamentos sobre Nen, tangendo, pelo menos um pouco, arcos futuros, mas não falando nada sobre os capítulos do mangá após o anime. Para mim, o Nen é uma das maiores demonstrações de toda a capacidade do Togashi e da forma séria com que ele trata a própria obra. Para mim, os poderes, dependendo da forma com que são desenvolvidos, podem agregar ou prejudicar uma obra de uma forma realmente significativa. É realmente grande a quantidade de obras "sérias" que decidem não colocar grandes regras nos poderes. Obras que pedem para que o espectador trate sua narrativa de forma séria, que sinta o peso das cenas e das ações. Porém, muito dessa experiência pode ser prejudica pelo sistema de poderes pouco "sério". Um autor prova sua capacidade quando ele mesmo cria regras para limitar o próprio trabalho. Um bom sistema de poder é RECHEADO por regras, recheado por condições que o autor precisa seguir de forma rigorosa, provando a sua capacidade de escrita e mostrando a seriedade com que ele cria os confrontos. Quando um poder é pouco explicado, com poucas regras, o autor pode simplesmente fazer o que bem desejar. O autor ganha o poder de criar qualquer cena e apenas falar "Esse é o poder dele". Não temos poder para questionar as cenas quando não entendemos o que estava acontecendo. Com o Nen, Togashi nos convida a questionar, nos convida a ver que ele respeita as regras do próprio universo e que se um personagem é forte, é por um motivo bom e existe uma forma lógica de derrotá-lo. #Os ERROS do Nen. Porém, nem tudo é perfeito quando falamos de Nen em Hunter x Hunter. Para mim, o prolema começa em Greed Island, quando Togashi decidi que não estão em um jogo, que a ilha é real e tudo o que ocorre lá, são consequências de poderes de Nen. Togashi burla as barreiras que ele havia criado, não necessariamente quebras as regas, mas levas as proporções a lugares não muito agradáveis. O Nen foi levado ao absurdo, colocando os criadores do "jogo" como quase deuses. Tinham cartas na ilha que curavam QUALQUER ferimento, algo fora dos limites do aceitável. Mais tarde no anime, no arco das eleições, A MULHER VIRA UMA MOTO! Porém, fico feliz em saber que essa parte idiota do Nen foi deixada de lado. Por exemplo, nos atuais do mangá (não terá spoilers). O Nen ainda se mostra algo de gigantesco poder, de extrema capacidade, mas dentro de um limite da curiosidade, o aceitável que não força a barra, mas interessa o leitor. Não é errado criar um poder "insuperável", o errado é a forma na qual você trata esse aspecto na sua obra. img(https://static2.cbrimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Amane-and-Canary-riding-Tsubone.jpg?q=50&fit=crop&w=740&h=370) img(https://files.catbox.moe/ow4fap.png) #Arco de York Shin. img(https://images4.alphacoders.com/789/789685.jpg) Até esse ponto na obra, Togashi e toda a produção do anime, já provaram serem competentes, que sabem o que estão fazendo. Porém, pelo menos para mim, é em York Shin onde o anime realmente começou a me interessar de forma completa. York Shin é o perfeito exemplo que Hunter x Hunter NÃO é um shonen de lutas, não é um shonen de combates. Hunter x Hunter é um shonen de história, de roteiro, de uma narrativa inteligente e bem pensada. O arco se passa em um leilão, o que já é o suficiente para interessar quando se trata em um anime desse gênero. Porém, nessa panela ainda são colocados mafiosos, um grupo de ladrões assassinos, guarda-costas, nossos protagonistas, etc. Também é nesse arco onde a direção mostra onde pode chegar. A direção desse arco é absurda, cada cena orquestrada de forma magistral, criando clima, aumentando a tensão gradualmente, construindo de forma genial os personagens de diversos escopos. Os episódios que tratam da aparição do Uvo, sua prisão e a morte pelas mãos de Kurapika são sensacionais. A luta de Uvo na cratera, a forma com que Togashi demonstra o nível de poder dos integrantes da Genei, tudo com uma direção impecável por parte da MadHouse. Quando alguém começa o debate sobre o Hunter x Hunter antigo e o remake da MadHouse, eu gosto de usar uma das cenas dessa luta como exemplo para dizer que o de 2011 é superior. A cena específica é o momento que as Shadow Beasts são enviadas para matarem Uvo. Mais especificamente no momento que Uvo come pedaço da cabeça de um deles, que se chama Leech/Hiru/Sanguessuga/. Logo depois, Uvo atira pedaço do crânio da cabeça que acabou de comer contra outro membro do grupo, que se chama Rabid Dog/Yamainu/Cão Raivoso. Na primeira adaptação, a cena é péssima. Desde a escolha da trilha sonora, os péssimos enquadramentos, cortes e o péssimo tom aplicado ao momento. Nessa cena, a obra clama por algo muito mais soturno, algo mais levado para um ar tenso, amedrontador. A versão antiga do anime segue para algo simples, uma trilha sonora extremamente inconveniente, com uma bizarra intenção de grandeza. Porém, na versão de 2011, temos uma cena sensacional, completamente focada para o tenso, a antecipação e a surpresa das ações das bestas, assim como é feito no mangá. O momento que Uvo come parte da cabeça de um dos inimigos, a trilha sonora desaparece, a lentidão, a antecipação da cena e toda a tensão envolvendo chega ao seu pico. Para logo depois Uvo cuspir um pedaço do crânio da última vítima contra outro inimigo. Dirigido de forma perfeita, focando nas surpresas dos poderes das bestas, dando total importância para o uso da música, para o bom uso do silêncio. Incrível. youtube(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaN6EZkt7zc) A luta de Uvo contra Kurapika é poética, carregada de emoção, cheia de significado. Quando nós vemos Kurapika cheio de poder, não é simplesmente porque ele treinou muito, porque ele é apelão. Kurapika vendeu a própria vida em nome da vingança, em nome de todo o ódio que cultivou pela Genei Ryodan. Mais uma vez a direção de arte mostra a sua melhor faceta. As cenas em preto a branco, a trilha sonora perfeitamente encaixada, ditando por completo todo o tom, toda a narrativa. Após o fim da luta, uma simples cena de Kurapika enterrando Uvo, mas totalmente carregada de significado. A trilha sonora soturna se mescla com toda a ambientação do arco, o tom noir/soturno que banha todas as camadas desse momento do anime. Perfeito. img(https://2img.net/h/38.media.tumblr.com/06cad8d8246d96543c6343c836a965cf/tumblr_nscm647gjv1teewzgo1_500.gif) Na minha opinião, os episódios 50, 51 e 52 de Hunter x Hunter estão entre os melhores episódios do anime. Novamente preciso citar a SENSACIONAL direção que esses episódios tiveram, a perfeita escalada de tensão, a perfeita demonstração de "fraqueza" do Líder da Genei Ryodan. A forma na qual as facetas dele são mostradas é de arrepiar. A cena com Neon, lendo as previsões da menina e chorando ao pensar em Uvo. A tristeza que emanava da morte de um amigo. Para logo depois comandar a trupe para um sanguinário ataque na cidade de York Shin. Com Mozart ao fundo, encaixado de forma cirúrgica, seguido de uma amedrontadora cena do líder da trupe executando um dos assassinos enviados para o matar. Para logo depois, quando a parede de vidro do prédio é recolhida, ele reger toda aquela sinfonia mortal que havia explodido na cidade. Da tristeza em relação à morte de Uvo, ao caos, a raiva e a contemplação da destruição. Em homenagem à morte do amigo, eles fizeram aquilo que Uvo mais gostaria: caos. img(https://media1.tenor.com/images/b699ed21dd65bd6de4c6c721a69f8280/tenor.gif) York Shin é o segundo melhor arco de Hunter x Hunter. York Shin é um arco inteligente, complexo, bem escrito, recheado de significado, de personagens bem desenvolvidos e uma trama poderosa.Togashi já havia provado sua capacidade, mas nesse arco, ele decidiu se permitir ir além. img(https://files.catbox.moe/ow4fap.png) #Arco de Greed Island. img(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b3/6f/8c/b36f8c265dc1ae4e665fc768ba0581aa.jpg) Esse é o arco de menor qualidade de toda a obra, mas nem de perto é um arco ruim. Para mim, o problema de Greed Island é a sua simplicidade comparada ao que nós havíamos acabado de presenciar. Outra coisa que me incomoda nesse arco é justamente algo que já citei: a banalização do Nen. A forma absurda com que ele começou a ser tratado em alguns momentos. Algumas incoerências também prejudicaram o arco, como a incompetência de algumas pessoas dentro do "jogo". Se era tão difícil assim conseguir uma cópia, entrar na ilha, por que haviam pessoas tão idiotas lá dentro? Obviamente que esse arco não é só defeitos. Em Greed Island, Togashi mostra mais uma vez toda a sua criatividade e todo o infinito potencial do Nen. O treinamento de Gon e Killua é muito bom, toda a forma didática de como o Nen é implementado acrescentou muito a obra. img(https://i.gifer.com/CN7p.gif) Penso que é de consenso que a melhor parte do arco é o jogo de queimada.Togashi novamente mostrando como é fascinado por dificuldade na hora de escrever, fascinado por regras que limitam seu trabalho e o fazem ser mais criativo. Nesses episódios é onde podemos ver um gigantesco salto na trilha sonora do anime, algo que se perpetuou pelo resto da obra. A ost "The Emperor's Time", que toca no jogo de queimada, é uma impecável, de tirar o fôlego como essa composição dança entre tantas camadas e regiões. A forma na qual essa música encaixa o SENSACIONAL “leitmotiv” (uma frase musical curta e constantemente recorrente) que percorre grande parte das outras faixas da trilha sonora. img(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/1a/63/ea/1a63ea6dafa5360e52e60f61d5881ec8.gif) youtube(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCfNToC44F4) ~~~ #Ost "The Emperor's Time" ~~~ img(https://files.catbox.moe/ow4fap.png) #Formigas Quimera. img(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/69/b4/cf/69b4cf76618f0cf8d22c23839867bba8.jpg) O melhor arco já feito para um anime. A melhor sequência de episódios de um anime. Formigas Quimera é uma epopeia, um épico em todos os sentidos que essa palavra pode ser aplicada. Esse arco pega todas as virtudes que a obra construiu em seu percurso e amplifica elas ao máximo. #Formigas Quimera é dividido em três partes: 𝟭. A introdução, exploração e descobrimento dos inimigos. 𝟮. A morte de Kite, treinamento e preparação para a batalha. 𝟯. A invasão ao palácio das formigas quimeras. A primeira parte do arco faz um ótimo trabalho de pavimentação. Estabelece bem os inimigos, demonstra logo nos primeiros episódios a maturidade do arco. O assassinato das crianças, a forma na qual toda a tensão é construída gradativamente é invejável. É sensacional narrativa de Togashi, mesclando o impecável trabalho de produção do melhor estúdio de animações japonesas. Essa primeira parte do arco é regada de emoções, uma montanha-russa muito bem pensada. O início é uma surpresa, a novidade das formigas, o perigo eminente que se aproximava. Porém, com o tempo, vemos Gon, Killua e Kite tendo certa facilidade em lidar com algumas formigas, vemos Kite derrotando várias delas com um só ataque. Mas no final, voltamos a realidade dos fatos, Kite é morto rapidamente e os nossos protagonistas não puderam fazer nada. img(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/dc/8b/63/dc8b63a803303fb726e40339fb0fb912.gif) Gostaria de pontuar duas coisas nessa primeira parte do arco. Primeiro, gostaria de dissertar sobre o episódio 80, que, novamente, é um perfeito exemplo de como esse anime tem uma sensacional direção. A história de Gyro, toda a escolha das paletas de cores, a narração, a profundidade da história. Para mim, a cereja no bolo desse flashback se chama "Kingdom Of Predators". Essa ost é, muito provavelmente, a melhor ost de Hunter x Hunter. Nenhuma outra música em outro anime consegue passar tão bem um sentimento, tão bem a magnitude de uma obra, de um arco regado de mensagens poderosas, de sentimentos. img550(https://pbs.twimg.com/ext_tw_video_thumb/878259129470435328/pu/img/FmPzW-jiQu3a53vN.jpg) youtube(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q43wzP6A1CM&t=1s) ~~~ #Ost "Kingdom Of Predators" ~~~ O segundo momento que eu gostaria de pontuar nessa primeira parte é a morte da Ponzu. Novamente eu volto aqui falando sobre a direção desse anime. A cena que Ponzu é assassinada a tiros por um animal, uma formiga que diz que "caçar é tão divertido". A forma inenarrável que outra SENSACIONAL ost é encaixada (ost "Who's the bomber"). Nesses momentos específicos, é notável o que nos aguarda. img(https://media1.tenor.com/images/4c3de9ca4e59e904e8c09edc9f758a0d/tenor.gif?itemid=16052515) youtube(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UynhdXhj7hs) ~~~ #Ost "Who's the bomber" ~~~ A segunda parte do arco é perfeita quando se trata de expectativas. Constrói um constante clima de tensão, um constante clima de urgência que perdura até o seu clímax. Vemos Gon e Killua passando por grandes conflitos sentimentais em relação à amizade, esperança, culpa, etc. Toda essa parte é recheada de sentimento, a cena onde Killua diz que Gon é "luz". A cena onde Killua confronta seus medos, confronta suas inseguranças e remove a agulha na testa. O encontro de Gon com Palm, enquanto é stalkeado por Killua. Inclusive, vale mencionar a forma com o que o “leitmotiv” é utilizado em todo esse momento do encontro é de tirar o fôlego. img(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b8/b6/1a/b8b61a1788deff3e60362cc3fbccbf61.jpg) youtube(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXT5zYKvHOA) ~~~ #“leitmotiv” de Hunter x Hunter aos 48 segundos do vídeo. ~~~ Algo que Hunter x Hunter sempre soube fazer é desenvolver personagens. Nesse momento não é diferente. Todos os personagens do grupo da invasão tem seu desenvolvimento, tem seu momento de tela e cada um é mais legal que outro (tirando a Palm...). Os confrontos dessa parte do arco também são sensacionais: Morel contra Cheeto, Morel contra Leol, Gon vs knuckle, Killua vs Shoot, Killua vs Rammot, etc. A forma na qual Meruem tenta se encontrar em algo, tenta ser o melhor em tudo, mas acaba empacando em um jogo contra uma menina com 1% da sua força. img(https://pm1.narvii.com/5966/89ccff6ad3a2e85c4e766275ab61ebe6c2c546a9_hq.jpg) Em geral, a segunda parte do arco faz o perfeito trabalho de construir toda a tensão, toda a expectativa para o que estar por vir no decorredor, na invasão. img(https://files.catbox.moe/ow4fap.png) A invasão de Hunter x Hunter foi completamente o oposto do que eu esperava. Talvez eu tenha sido ingênuo nos meus 12 anos pensando que seriam vários episódios de pura porrada e destruição. Se eu fosse falar de toda a invasão, essa análise ficaria maior do que já está. Por isso, vou dividir essa parte da análise em pontos de interesse, pontos específicos da invasão. Alguns deles vou citar por episódio, outros ou citar por acontecimentos. img(https://files.catbox.moe/ow4fap.png) ~~~ #O Começo da Invasão: ~~~ Essa é oficialmente a melhor entrada que um humano poderia pensar em criar. A DIREÇÃO desse momento é excepcional! O dragão sobrevoando o palácio, a contagem regressiva feita por Morel, o momento que outra maravilhosa ost entra para levantar os pelos de todo o corpo (ost "Legend Of The Martial Artist"). Netero caindo do céu, Pitou decolando para confrontá-lo, Pouf presando 100% pela proteção do rei. Quando Netero confronta Pitou, o flashbak começa... é inexplicável como tudo isso é feito de uma forma tão perfeita, tão bem dirigida. O peso que o flashback de Netero tem, a importância da gratidão e todo o treinamento incessante que ele passou. Sem palavras. img(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/91/07/78/910778d1e6361ed674b63c563f551f39.gif) youtube(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T6oBCiIWeY) ~~~ #OST "Legend Of The Martial Artist" ~~~ img(https://files.catbox.moe/ow4fap.png) Quero dedicar esse trecho para falar sobre a questão do narrador nessa etapa do arco. Eu, nem de perto, acho a presença dele negativa. Um dia tive uma discussão com uma pessoa que alegava que a presença dele deixava a obra expositiva, que nos tirava do campo da imaginação e jogava tudo no óbvio. Eu, que sempre fui um grande crítico da exposição barata, falo que discordo em 100% dessa afirmação. O narrador não é expositivo, ele faz parte integral da construção dos personagens e da emoção que o arco passa. Ele não explica, ele conta, ele narra. O narrador faz o perfeito trabalho de ditar o tom das cenas, de acrescentar camada a cada segundo. Os poucos segundos que se passavam em Dragon Ball em infinitas horas, em Hunter x Hunter se tornaram em infinitas horas da mais pura tensão e construção de personagem. img(https://files.catbox.moe/ow4fap.png) O episódio 116 é o início daquilo que seria a maior construção de personagem do anime. O momento que Gon finalmente se encontra com Pitou e confronta a formiga. O momento que ele fala de toda a sua raiva, o momento onde ele mostra que não consegue viver em um mundo onde a assassina de Kite está tentando salvar uma menina inocente. Killua se retrai, não sabe o que fazer, se isolou em uma zona de contemplação do caos. E mais uma vez, a direção se mostra presente. A dublagem do Gon é irretocável. Sensacional. img(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/5e/d8/29/5ed829f998d57b0b939cf088514dcc94.gif) img(https://files.catbox.moe/ow4fap.png) ~~~ #Netero Vs Meruem ~~~ Lhes apresento a melhor luta já feito para um anime. Às vezes, eu chego a pensar que o episódio 126 é o melhor de Hunter x Hunter. Eu ainda não sei se ele é o melhor em geral, o melhor em questão de significado ou narrativa, mas digo com toda certeza, que é o melhor em questão de direção. O episódio 126 de Hunter x Hunter é um dos maiores feitos de direção da humanidade. Esse episódio é a perfeição em animação, música, diálogos, significado, intenção, tudo. O momento que aparece a pintura japonesa na tela, o momento que o “leitmotiv” entra na cena, é de arrepiar, de emocionar. img(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/69/7a/47/697a47111bbefb7d0f517072fe029dff.jpg) ~~~ #OLHA ISSO ~~~ Para mim, a trilha sonora de Hunter x Hunter é a melhor já feita para um anime, ela vai além de qualquer outra. Não é apenas música, é uma orquestra, são composições que contam algo mais profundo do que roteiros inteiros de outros animes. As analogias com gungi, com agulhas, as composições visuais mostrando toda a grandiosidade do momento. Não é uma luta, é poesia, é uma aula de narrativa, de construção e desconstrução de personagem. É um profundo estudo da mágica que é dirigir uma cena, de compor cenário e encaixar trilha sonora. Após o golpe final de Netero, o discurso de Meruem seguido pelas palavras finais de Netero. A escolha visual, os tons roxos e toda a escuridão que envolvia o nosso "herói". Netero tinha uma bomba que seria ativada quando o coração parasse. Quando o coração dele parasse, o maior símbolo de ódio seria ativado, o maior símbolo da falta de amor iria explodir em formato de uma rosa, de um presente de mau gosto. Eu não consigo controlar a emoção toda vez que assisto essa luta, é uma catarse. Porém, a luta não é apenas o trabalho excepcional da MadHouse, porque no mangá, é 99% igual ao anime. Todas as decisões visuais, todas as metáforas e intenções foram criadas por Togashi, pela mente genial de um autor cheio de talento. img(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/de/08/b8/de08b83d611d070dc70ac4ae6d742dfb.gif) img(https://files.catbox.moe/ow4fap.png) O episódio 131 é chover no molhado. Poderia ficar aqui décadas dedicando elogios ao confronto de Gon e Pitou. Porém, quero focar na transformação de Gon. Quando o Goku se transformava em Super Saiyajin, é algo mágico, algo lindo, algo feito para derrotar o grande vilão e proteger os amigos. Porém, em Hunter x Hunter, Togashi quebra o clichê novamente. Gon vira um monstro, algo completamente cego por vingança, completamente cego pelo ódio que ele mesmo cultivou, não um demônio raposa de nove caudas. Gon não luta contra Pitou, ele assassina ela, executa ela da mais cruel maneira que ele conseguisse. Todo o final do episódio, o momento que Killua chega e fala com Gon, que diz que está feliz por estar parecendo com Kite. A cada episódio, formigas quimeras continuava mostrando os motivos de ser o melhor arco de anime já feito. img(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/95/dc/6e/95dc6e6431f48a547335f2c3ef86c68c.gif) img(https://files.catbox.moe/ow4fap.png) Episódio 134, 135 e 136 concluem perfeitamente tudo o que se construiu durante os episódios do arco. O cruel e poderoso início do 134, mostrando toda a crueldade dos humanos, como nós somos infinitamente piores do que qualquer ser vivo que exista. Mais uma vez, a trilha sonora sendo encaixada de forma sensacional, toda a sequência relatando as crueldades dos humanos, finalizando com a simples notícia de que todas as formigas iriam morrer por conta de um simples veneno. Togashi volta a surpreender, volta a mostrar como ele pode simplesmente subverter tudo e acabar de uma forma totalmente diferente daquilo que pensamos. Ainda no episódio 134, um momento que sempre me emociona é o confronto de Wellfin e Meruem. O momento que Wellfin se vê diante da morte, que se vê em uma situação onde uma palavra pode mudar tudo e acaba falando "Komugi". Mias uma vez a direção poderosa entra, a cena linda de Meruem lembrando dos momentos com Komugi, sem palavras. O 135 também é chover no molhado. A beleza desse episódio, a delicadeza e a finalização da construção de Meruem. Gosto da forma que o relacionamento dele com a Komugi foi tratado. Não era um amor carnal, não era algo sexual, era um amor puro entre pessoas que se sentiam felizes quando estavam próximas, quando estavam interagindo. A Komugi ser cega faz parte da grande mensagem do arco: Meruem poderia ser uma formiga, mas ele terminou mais humano que grande parte dos personagens principais. Komugi não sabia que Meruem era uma formiga, porque essa informação não iria mudar quem Meruem era por dentro. O Episódio 136 é a conclusão do arco, algo extremamente sentimental, fechando o ciclo de Reina. Um episódio muito bonito, extremamente emocionante. img(https://66.media.tumblr.com/e2fea0d1121a25e9eb1458c3ebeedb49/tumblr_n7llm7eus91s5fnj9o5_500.gif) img(https://i.imgur.com/95tZIo1.gif) img(https://ecchimustdie.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/h-x-h-136-10.jpg) img(https://files.catbox.moe/ow4fap.png) Algo que sempre chama a minha atenção quando se trata de formigas quimeras, é que Gon NUNCA falou com Meruem. O protagonista da obra nunca falou com o maior vilão da Obra e sequer tinha interesse em fazer isso. img(https://files.catbox.moe/ow4fap.png) #Arco da Eleição. img(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/02/55/1b/02551b2caa9ab503e86cca27676ce92f.gif) Claro que é um trabalho de extrema dificuldade fazer um arco que supere o arco anterior. Porém, Togashi não tenta fazer isso. Ele tenta ir por outro lado, e ainda assim, consegue fazer um arco carregado de cenas incríveis, tocantes e que entram para o hall das melhores do anime. O arco da eleição é um arco cheio de momentos inteligentes e mais uma vez Togashi mostra que consegue desenvolver um roteiro interessante em qualquer cenário. O episódio final é uma homenagem a toda a jornada de Gon. Uma "finalização" dela. Sim, todos querem o retorno do anime, algo que eu penso que não acontecesse antes de 2025. Porém, podemos dizer que a história se finalizou no episódio 148, que Gon concluiu o objetivo que sempre teve em mente. A cena final é de aquecer o coração. A abertura tocando, os personagens aparecendo e a frase de Ging: "Você deve aproveitar os pequenos desvios ao máximo. Porque é onde você vai encontrar as coisas mais importantes do que as que você quer". img(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/53/a9/a0/53a9a0b31b6cef9e908c00db40c04d3e.jpg) img(https://files.catbox.moe/ow4fap.png) Resumindo: Hunter x Hunter 2011 é o melhor anime que eu já tive o prazer de assistir mais de 18 vezes. O estúdio MadHouse fez um trabalho perfeito, impecável em todos os sentidos. Yoshihisa Hirano compôs a melhor trilha sonora da história dos animes. Um anime dirigido com carinho, com perfeição em 99% dos casos. Com pouquíssimos problemas, Hunter x Hunter se mantém absoluto no topo dos meus favoritos quando se trata de ANIMES. img(https://files.catbox.moe/ow4fap.png) ~~~ #Extra ~~~ Openings e Endings A opening se repetir é uma óbvia referência Yu Yu Hakusho, mas digo que o resultado é inferior ao primeiro anime de um mangá do Togashi. Em questão de animação da opening, as de Hunter são superiores, mas a música de Yu Yu Hakusho é sensacional. As endings são sensacionais, todas. Todas elas mesclam com perfeição as situações dos animes em que tocam. Minha endings preferidas são as duas últimas. img(https://files.catbox.moe/ow4fap.png) Você não leu até aqui. Obrigado.

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__Hunter x Hunter__ Essa review contém spoilers Imagine um Battle Shounen com personagens fortes e poderosos o suficiente para destruírem cidades em questão de segundos, mas praticamente não usam força bruta em batalhas. Mas espere um pouco.... Como assim? Hunter x Hunter é o Shounen mais Shounen que você verá, e ao mesmo tempo, o Shounen menos Shounen que você verá. A obra abraça o conceito de Shounen e extrapola o mesmo ao extremo, ao mesmo tempo que pica ele em pedacinhos com batalhas quase que 100% intelectuais, desconstrução assustadora de personagens (Pitou que o diga), trilha sonora composta somente por músicas clássicas, um arco inteiro sobre corrupção e disputa de poderes aquisitivos, outro arco focado em filosofia, política, hierarquia e evolução biológica, e quebra de expectativa a todo momento. HxH foi o gatilho que precisava para me apaixonar por estratégia. Foi o que eu precisava para me apaixonar por esse tipo de texto que estou escrevendo nesse momento. Isso por que, depois de ter assistido obras tão simplórias narrativamente falando como Nanatsu no Taizai e Dragon Ball, percebi que tinha algo diferente nesse que em circunstâncias normais, seria só mais um anime de porrada com magia e poderes. Mas não sabia dizer o que tinha de tão especial nessa obra de arte, e por isso, me joguei no mundo da pseudo-crítica através de vídeos e textos. Eu devo muito a essa obra. Como vou falar muita coisa aqui, pretendo dividir a review em partes. __A cabeça do autor__ Togashi gosta de sistemas, jogos, camadas, complexidade, regras e condições (frase retirada do vídeo: “Hunter x Hunter – Deus Ex Machina”). Por isso, Hunter x Hunter é extremamente complexo do começo ao fim, em todos os seus detalhes narrativos e personagens. Nada acontece porque sim. Não vou falar muito aqui sobre isso, já que ao longo da resenha vou tocar novamente nesse ponto, mas guarda isso daí. “Em obras boas, tudo você tem que se perguntar o porquê” – Guto Barbosa __A trama e a plausividade da mesma__ A trama se desenvolve de forma muito agradável e fluida de se acompanhar. É escrita de forma intuitiva e fácil de se consumir, não é pesado, e muito menos denso, de forma que o tédio nunca bate na sua porta ao assistir a obra. E isso meus amigos, foi o elemento chave para alavancar FullMetal: Alchemist ao pódio das animações japonesas de maneira muito rápida e drástica. Outro exemplo é Berserk, o mangá mais aclamado de todos os tempos. Mas não me pergunte como isso é feito, porque sinceramente, para responder essa pergunta preciso estudar muito mais sobre como escrever uma narrativa. Mas resumindo, tudo acontece exatamente do jeito que deveria ser. Saber contar uma história é mais do que importante, é essencial. E Togashi sabia muito bem disso. Junte isso ao fato de que todos os personagens são minimamente carismáticos (já falarei disso), e você tem uma obra que atinge todos os públicos. É importante entender a diferença entre trama e narrativa. A narrativa é a forma que a trama é contada. E a trama é o conteúdo da obra, a estória. Muitas pessoas valorizam muito mais a narrativa do que a trama. Ou seja, o conteúdo da estória pode ser fraco, mas se ela for bem contada... Não vou dizer que sou esse cara, porque não sou. Mas de qualquer forma, é impressionante que HxH consiga transmitir um conteúdo tão denso de forma tão leve e agradável. Não vou ficar falando muito disso nessa review, pois pretendo me aprofundar mais neste assunto na resenha de Berserk. Hunter x Hunter se mantém um anime relativamente bom até o arco das Formiga Quimera, onde se torna a obra de arte que é conhecido por ser. Mas sendo mediano ou não, a obra tem uma característica nunca antes vista (ao menos não em tal escala): o autor tenta (e consegue) incansavelmente deixar todos os acontecimentos dentro da linha, fazendo com que em nenhum momento sequer o espectador possa aproveitar uma brecha para apontar o dedo e criticar o quão plausível é algum acontecimento. Conforme o decorrer da trama, Togashi vai tapando todos os mesmos que minúsculos buracos presentes na mesma, e isso proporciona um valor narrativo e imersivo (já irei explicar) imenso a obra. Mas afinal, como ele fez isso? Em todas as situações em que um “Ué, mas...” possa surgir por parte do que consome a obra, Togashi explica de várias perspectivas o que aconteceu, de forma que o possível questionamento seja rapidamente bloqueado. Interessante não? Para alguns talvez não seja mesmo, mas isso não muda o fato de que quanto mais plausível a estória for, melhor, afinal, quanto menos, mais você se distancia da imersão e lembra-se que alguém está escrevendo aquilo. E sobre isso, é importante entender uma coisa: se você se lembra a todo momento que alguém escreveu a obra que está consumindo, pode ter certeza que tem algo errado aí. E podem confiar, eu, como um legítimo cara insuportável com furos e inconsistências narrativas aprovo Hunter x Hunter. __O universo da obra__ Gon, uma criança que foi abandonada pelo próprio pai, que tinha como objetivo de vida se tornar um Hunter. Gon foi atrás do mesmo sonho, para descobrir o que tem de tão especial em ser um Hunter. Parece uma ideia simples e clichê não? De fato... é. Mas entenda uma coisa: isso abre uma brecha gigantesca para o desenvolvimento do universo da obra e seus elementos. O universo de HxH é simplesmente esplêndido. Quando o você pensa que já viu muita coisa, uma cidade onde os principais meios de transporte são dirigíveis e nela se encontra um arranha-céus de 991 metros, com 221 andares é apresentada. Quando você pensa que já viu muito, é apresentado ao espectador um jogo com imersão total, se passando em um mundo feito de Nen (a energia espiritual da obra), e os únicos que podem joga-lo são Hunters e utilizadores de Nen. Quando você pensa que já viu muito, descobre-se que em uma localidade isolada de toda civilização (NGL) que preza por preservar toda a fauna e flora existente, uma espécie de formiga que evolui por fagogênese (evolução por meio do adquirimento das características dos animais devorados pelo predador) começa a evoluir e prosperar de forma perigosa, ao ponto de depois de um curto período de tempo, estarem comendo Hunters e adquirindo Nen. E quando você pensa que já viu muito, o planeta onde se passam os primeiros 148 episódios da obra, na verdade não ocupa nem um centésimo do que é o continente negro, o lugar com as criaturas mais fortes e assustadoras de todo o planeta, e onde abitam as calamidades, criaturas com poderes equivalentes a divindades. Deu para entender? O universo de HxH é extremamente vasto, intrigante, criativo e interessante. __As batalhas__ É nas batalhas que se percebe a genialidade de Togashi (o autor da obra). Tudo é calculado, planejado e explicado. Raramente em HxH o vencedor necessitou usar da força bruta para alcançar a vitória. Quase todas as batalhas são travadas intelectualmente, com estratégias simples, mas ao mesmo tempo complexas e interessantíssimas. Cada mísero detalhe é essencial para determinar o vencedor da batalha. E o autor da obra faz questão de citar e explicar todos esses míseros detalhes de várias perspectivas, deixando o confronto cada vez mais intrigante e interessante. Quer dizer... nem sempre. Quando você menos espera, a falta de uma pequena e aparentemente inútil informação muda completamente o rumo da batalha arregalando o olho do espectador. E as poucas batalhas onde a força bruta predomina são extremamente bem produzidas e dirigidas (não que as intelectuais também não sejam, já que também é necessária uma ótima direção para um confronto intelectual ser intrigante. Death Note que o diga). Acho que não é novidade para ninguém que o trabalho da Madhouse é excepcional, ainda mais quando se trata de cenas de ação. A animação fluida, os efeitos visuais e o traço muito bem detalhado e trabalhado contribuem para que as cenas de ação sejam impecáveis e empolgantes. Em HxH o oponente encara seu maior inimigo de frente por muito tempo somente para analisa-lo sem nem mesmo toca-lo. Mas afinal... por que tudo isso? Por que não simplesmente partir para a força física? Isso se deve a mais um ponto de desconstrução de Shounen em HxH: O inimigo SEMPRE é astronomicamente superior em poder e (algumas vezes) em intelecto também. Partir para a força bruta em um confronto é suicídio na maioria dos casos postos na obra. Isso torna a trama muito mais interessante e complexa. Nada é simples ou acontece porque sim. “Em obras boas, tudo você tem que se perguntar o porquê” – Guto Barbosa __Os protagonistas__ Hxh começa o mais clichê possível. O protagonista inocente e crianção (Gon) que, ao correr atrás de seus sonhos, acaba conhecendo o seu fiel amigo “baddas”, frio e calculista (Killua). Nós já vimos isso em algum lugar certo? Sim, já vimos muitas e muitas vezes, mas não é tão simples assim. Killua: Treinado desde criança rigorosamente pela sua família para ser um gênio na arte do assassinato e um gênio em estratégia de batalha. Killua avalia todas as situações de várias perspectivas diferentes e tenta sempre agir da melhor e mais fria maneira possível na batalha, tudo esbanjando seu carisma próprio. Apesar de múltiplos traços de psicopatia, Killua por dentro, na verdade, é só mais uma criança que gosta de andar de skate, estar com os amigos e comer doce (em uma cena Killua gasta 200 milhões em doces). De um lado, um assassino frio, calculista e arrogante, e do outro, uma criança alegre e divertida como qualquer outra. O mais interessante no personagem é como ele se desenvolve ao longo da obra graças a seu melhor amigo Gon, um contrapeso as suas atitudes violentas e agressivas. Com o tempo, Killua deixa de lado o seu “lado Zoldyck”, se transformando em uma pessoa muito melhor. Empatia era uma palavra que quase nem existia em seu vocabulário, e graças à Gon, isso mudou de forma significativa com o tempo. A personalidade de Killua é extremamente bem construída e interessante. Ele, apesar de tudo, é muito simpático e carismático em inúmeras situações. O lado humano de Killua só cresce ao decorrer da trama, fazendo com que lentamente, ele se torne uma pessoa melhor. E a maneira que isso é executado não é só fascinante, mas como também muito cativante, orgânica e palpável. Killua é um personagem extremamente humano e vivo. Suas nuances psicológicas são interessantíssimas para dizer o mínimo. O que Gon e Killua fizeram com sua admirável amizade é impressionante. Sempre que necessário Killua está lá para ajudar Gon, e vice-versa. Certas atitudes exigem mais bondade, e lá está o pilar Gon para Killua se apoiar. Certas atitudes exigem mais agressividade e egoísmo, e lá está o pilar Killua para Gon se apoiar. A amizade dos dois é invejável e muito agradável de se acompanhar. Killua representando a Lua, e Gon representando o Sol. Killua representando Yin, e Gon representando Yang. Killua representando a escuridão, e Gon representando a luz. Os dois se completam, e precisam um do outro para existirem em equilíbrio. Se não fosse por Killua, Gon não teria ido tão longe tão rapidamente em sua jornada para se tornar um Hunter, e se não fosse por Gon, Killua não deixaria de ser o assassino frio que foi treinado para ser. Gon: Gon é uma criança inocente, risonha e brincalhona, que não guarda rancor de ninguém. Ele se diverte em qualquer situação e vê o lado bom de tudo. Mas... existe um sério problema em viver assim. Durante 13 anos, Gon lidou com seus problemas de forma 100% otimista e pacífica, fazendo com que, querendo ou não, seus sentimentos negativos como raiva, desprezo, tristeza e indignação se acumulassem durante o tempo. Em algum momento, tudo isso seria liberado de uma vez certo? Aos 14 anos, Gon sofreu com a perda de um querido amigo, o qual foi assassinado por uma Formiga Quimera (já vamos chegar lá), Pitou. Pitou mentiu e manipulou Gon dizendo repetidas vezes que seria possível curar Kaito, seu tão querido e falecido amigo. Ao descobrir a verdade, Gon morreu por dentro. Não sabia se chorava, não sabia se sentia raiva, não sabia o que sentir. Depois de alguns segundos com o olhar morto diante do cadáver de Kaito, decidiu que era ali onde iria liberar toda a mágoa, desprezo e raiva que tinha acumulado durante toda a sua vida. Em uma explosão de frustração, raiva e tristeza, Gon se transformou em um monstro, ultrapassando limites nunca antes vistos por um usuário de Nen tão jovem. A primeira transformação envolvendo poder em Hunter x Hunter, um Battle Shounen, não foi de encher os olhos, nem muito menos empolgante. Foi triste, assustadora, e digna de dó, pois enquanto Gon massacrava Pitou brutalmente, lágrimas escorriam por seus olhos. Aquela criança inocente e alegre se tornou uma criatura assustadora. Gon massacrou Pitou de maneira brutal. Mas afinal, o que seria dessa cena sem a Madhouse certo? A direção e produção audiovisual dessa cena são indescritivelmente boas. A palheta de cores muda instantaneamente no momento em que Gon se enche de ódio, ficando muito mais escura e opaca. *As próximas informações foram tiradas deste vídeo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SYF2A00PsM&t=854s * A partir daí as cores marrom, vermelho, preto e cinza predominam. O marrom e o cinza servem para deixar a atmosfera mais densa, desconfortável e assustadora, enquanto a combinação do vermelho e do preto, em nosso inconsciente, transmite a sensação de ódio, angustia, raiva. Interessante não? O nosso cérebro reage ao preto e vermelho de forma negativa, e a Madhouse usou essa informação com maestria ao produzir a cena. Mas e o branco presente na cena em que Gon perde um braço, ele também tem um propósito psicológico? Até parece que não teria. O branco representa o vazio, o nada, o nulo. E por isso, todos os presentes no momento estavam em branco. Pitou, por que estava morta por fora, Gon, morto por dentro, e Killua sem saber o que está acontecendo, sem saber o que sentir. ____As Formigas Quimera__ Também conhecido por muitos como o melhor arco da história das obras Shounen, o arco das Formigas Quimera é realmente um ponto fora da curva em aspectos narrativos, filosóficos, biológicos, intelectuais. O conceito de uma espécie formigas que evoluiu ao ponto de se alimentar de humanos e adquirir suas características não só é interessantíssimo, mas também abre uma brecha para abordar assuntos como autodescobrimento, evolução biológica e filosofia. Mas o arco não começa dessa forma. Em sua introdução, o foco está mais na ação e no quão assustadoras e perigosas as formigas quimera podem ser. Conforme o passar do tempo, a espécie evoluiu muito rapidamente, fazendo com que em pouco tempo, dezenas de humanos fossem devorados diariamente. Como consequência disso, muitos integrantes da espécie começaram a pensar e agir como humanos. E o mais curioso, um dos serventes da rainha começou a pensar sobre certo e errado, ética em outras palavras (pelo menos em minha concepção, o conceito de ética foi criado para definir melhor o conceito de certo e errado). O servente começou a perceber que talvez não fosse correto colocar a rainha da espécie em primeiro, segundo e terceiro lugar. Desvalorizar a vida dos humanos daquela maneira não era correto no fim das contas. Também percebeu que o sistema hierárquico dentro do formigueiro não funcionava mais como deveria, já que algumas operárias se tornaram fortes e gananciosas demais graças ao uso do Nen. Estas por exemplo, não precisavam nem treinar para utilizar com facilidade o mesmo, só precisavam nascer. Mas afinal, quem é o “ser supremo” da espécie? Acima da rainha estão quatro formigas: Pitou, Pouf e Toupi (os guardas reais), e Meruem, o Rei da espécie e autoridade máxima dentro da hierarquia. O Rei é fruto de tudo de melhor da espécie. Meruem é o ápice da evolução biológica. Força física e resistência superiores a de qualquer um, domínio de técnicas de Nen em questão de segundos, aura sombria imponente como nenhuma outra e autodidatismo humanamente (mesmo para os humanos da obra) impossível. Meruem, pelo menos ao meu ver, é a personificação do planeta Terra e todos os seus seres vivos. Mas afinal, o que o torna um personagem tão interessante e na minha opinião, o melhor antagonista de todos os tempos? Justamente a questão de o mesmo ser a personificação da Terra. Mereum nasce frio, sem sentimentos, extremamente arrogante e com um senso de superioridade que em circunstâncias normais seria desrespeitoso, mas no final, ele nasceu para aquilo. Enquanto procurava um local fora do formigueiro para se alojar com seus guardas reais, Meruem percebeu os quão nojentos e egoístas são os seres humanos. O fato de só olharem para o próprio nariz o tempo todo, as ditaduras, os massacres, e a hipocrisia quanto a criação de gado só para servirem de alimento posteriormente. Vou tentar reproduzir uma cena aqui: Meruem invade o palácio de um ditador, mata o mesmo e se alimenta de seu cérebro. Logo em seguida suas assistentes ficam aterrorizadas e começam a implorar por sua vida encolhidas em um canto da sala: “Por favor, não faça nada com a gente, nós não fizemos nada! ” “Os humanos são tão hipócritas. Já parou para pensar no que as vacas pensam antes de serem assassinadas para virarem alimento? ” “...” Meruem nasceu sendo venerado por tudo e todos. E é extremamente interessante e curioso como ele reage a isso ao longo do tempo. Aos poucos, Meruem começa a entender o mundo a sua volta de forma cada vez mais inteligente e complexa. Mas se tem uma coisa que faz o mesmo evoluir drasticamente emocionalmente, essa coisa se chama Komugi. Depois de se alojar em um palácio com seus guardas reais, Meruem, com a intenção de resolver seu tédio, começa a ler livros e consumir informações desenfreadamente para saciar sua fome de curiosidade (até por que no caso dele, é necessário somente um minuto para terminar de ler um único livro), e acaba encontrando algo que parecia ser um ótimo passatempo: jogos de tabuleiro. Foram chamados campeões nacionais e internacionais de todos os jogos de tabuleiro que você possa imaginar, mas nenhum deles conseguia vencer Meruem. Ou melhor, quase nenhum. Uma garotinha cega com seu nariz escorrendo adentra a sala e senta em frente dele, propondo jogar Gunji, um jogo similar a xadrez. Curiosamente, aquela aparentemente frágil e simples garotinha coloca Meruem contra a parede e vence a partida com tremenda e assustadora facilidade. Ele ficou no mínimo instigado por aquela pequena e simples criatura. Aquela simples criatura que mal sabe ele, mas faria com que o mesmo mudasse completamente. Muitas partidas foram disputadas entre os dois, e Meruem não venceu nem sequer uma única sequer. Mas a questão aqui é o quanto ele evoluiu graças a Komugi, já que a única coisa que Meruem valorizava quando a conheceu era força, intelecto ou ambos. E a mesma tinha ambos. Intelecto o suficiente para vencê-lo no Gunji, e força o suficiente para aguentar toda a pressão de poder a qualquer momento ser assassinada. E além disso, ele pela primeira vez não era o melhor em alguma coisa. O tempo passa, e Meruem acaba se apegando afetivamente a Komugi, um evento inesperado tanto na perspectiva dele, quanto na nossa. Afinal... por que o ápice da evolução biológica e intelectual criaria algum laço afetivo com uma criatura tão frágil, simplória e humana? Isso que é o mais interessante e Meruem. Observar como ele reage ao mundo a sua volta e seus seres. “Quem eu sou? De onde vim? ” Os clássicos dois questionamentos que podem ser facilmente consideradas a base da Filosofia foram pronunciados por ele, me fazendo ficar de boquiaberto com o nível de desenvolvimento e autodescobrimento desse sensacional personagem, que na verdade pode facilmente não ser considerado um antagonista. Em seu leito de morte, Meruem fez questão de estar com o único ser que amava, Komugi. Chegou até mesmo a implorar ajoelhado diante de Palm para saber onde Komugi estava. E foi nessa cena que aplaudi sozinho em meu quarto e tomei para mim mesmo que esse personagem é o mais interessante que já vi. Toda a psicologia e filosofia envolvida nesse arco me encantaram e agregaram muita qualidade narrativa e intelectual para a obra, mesmo para quem não se interessa por nenhum dos assuntos abordados (inclusive digo isso por experiência própria, já que era exatamente assim quando assisti). E tudo foi executado de maneira fascinante. Mas afinal, como se aniquila uma criatura com tamanho poder? Simples, com o pior que a humanidade pode oferecer: sua capacidade autodestrutiva como espécie. Uma Bomba Nuclear. Meruem achou que em seu curto período de vida já tinha visto o pior da humanidade, mas mal sabia ele da existência de um dispositivo bélico capaz de apagar uma cidade do mapa, assim como todos os seres vivos presentes nela. Meruem não morreu na explosão, mas a radiação da bomba o matou pouco tempo depois. Enfim, Meruem, a personificação da Terra, é na minha opinião o mais bem construído e desenvolvido personagem que já vi (seria o mais complexo se o Johan não existisse), então imagino que faça total sentido dar tanto destaque a ele nesta humilde resenha. __ O Nen__ Todo Shounen tem que ter sua energia espiritual certo? Obviamente HxH não ficaria fora disso, e no terceiro arco do anime, somos apresentados ao Nen, a energia espiritual mais criativa, complexa e completa que eu já vi. A partir do momento em que o indivíduo libera seu Nen interior pela primeira vez, é possível treinar para utilizar os Princípios do Nen: https://hunter-x-hunter.fandom.com/pt/wiki/Nen Você com certeza não leu nem um quarto disso, mas só de dar uma olhada geral já é possível entender o meu ponto aqui. Um leque imenso de possibilidades narrativas e estratégias de batalhas é aberto quando se trata de uma energia espiritual tão criativa como o Nen. E se tudo o que eu citei sobre o Nen não foi o suficiente para você, junte tudo isso ao fato de que todo usuário tem uma habilidade específica e única que pode ser descoberta através de treino. __A produção e a direção__ Como se já não bastasse todo o resto, a produção audiovisual e a direção da obra são de tirar o folego, do começo ao fim. Realmente Madhouse, vocês sabem o que fazem. Nem por um momento a produção deixa a desejar, e casa perfeitamente com a direção. Citemos por exemplo o arco das Formiga Quimera. É notório na transição de Greed Island para esse arco o escurecimento da paleta de cores e a diminuição na quantidade de diálogos, isso para “escurecer” a atmosfera imersiva. São detalhes tão pequenos e minuciosos que sinceramente não vou conseguir exemplificar nem metade deles aqui, já que apesar de imperceptíveis, fazem uma enorme diferença. A animação fluida, os efeitos visuais, o traço detalhado e a trilha sonora fazem da produção dessa obra excepcional. A é verdade... a trilha sonora Meus amigos, que trilha sonora. Composta somente por música clássica, a OST da obra é a melhor que já vi em toda a minha vida. Mas não só pelas faixas serem sensacionais, mas principalmente pelo fato de que encaixam PERFEITAMENTE nas situações em que são tocadas. As faixas são perfeitas para a obra, e quando entram em cena, melhoram astronomicamente qualquer cena. Eu nunca vi em toda a minha vida uma OST que combina tanto com a trama da obra em que se encontra. Mas apesar de tudo, na minha opinião, a mais bem produzida e dirigida cena do anime durou um episódio inteiro: a invasão dupla do palácio. Durante muito tempo, a equipe de protagonistas preparou um plano mirabolante para conseguir adentrar o palácio de Meruem e se possível derrota-lo. Mas eles não contavam que dois senhores de idade pensaram nisso também, mas o plano deles, ao contrário do que nós acompanhávamos não se baseia em estratégia, mas sim na mais pura e simples ignorância. Zeno Zoldyck e Isaac Netero investiram em um ataque aéreo com inúmeros projéteis de Nen, transformando o palácio em uma linda peneira. E lembrando que enquanto isso nossa equipe já tinha adentrado o local. Eles foram pegos de surpresa de forma assustadora, e consequentemente, o plano foi por água abaixo. Mas o que é tão bom nessa cena no final das contas? Na verdade é mais simples do que parece: O fato da cena estar em câmera lenta torna tudo INCRÍVEL. Pensar qual vai será reação dos personagens diante disso e o que acontecerá a seguir é assustador, te deixa muito aflito com aquela situação. É muita coisa para processar e entender. Estava tudo um completo caos, e em apenas 11 segundos, muito aconteceu. O jeito que cada um deles lida com isso é interessantíssimo, pois que basta um passo em falso para ser atravessado por um projétil de Zeno. Foi um clímax imposto sem aviso nenhum, completamente imprevisível. E a Madhouse só ajuda, deixando a cena extremamente bem produzida e dirigida. Hunter x Hunter não é só mais um Shounen. Ele é O Shounen. Hunter x Hunter não só mais um anime de aventura, ele é O anime de aventura. Muito obrigado por ler até aqui! Eu dei minha vida e mais um pouco para escrever isso aqui, então agradeço que tenha lido até aqui, e agradeço ainda mais um (mesmo que simples) feedback. ________

Fluskar

Fluskar

(SPOILERS) I gave this a shot when I checked the MAL top rankings and saw it was on the website's top 5. I decided why not try the series and binged the show in a month. This is one of the animes I initially stayed away from because I thought it was just a generic shonen anime about a kid and having a simple adventure with his friends; boy was I completely wrong. Don't let the childish appearances discourage you from watching this legendary anime. Story: The story is pretty standard in the beginning but it slowly changes into something phenomenal. Here it revolves around Gon and his group of friends: Killua, Kurapika, and Leorio. Gon seeks out his father at a young age and embarks on a wild journey from there on. Gon meets various friends and enemies along his journey to seek out his father but many challenges await him in the meantime. Hunter x Hunter is comprised of various well written and critically acclaimed arcs in shonen history. Two of the most notable are by far the Chimera Ant arc and the Yorknew City arc. These two arcs define the series as a whole in my opinion because its where the characters are the most fleshed out and developed. Meruem, Chrollo, and Hisoka alone are contenders of the best antagonists of all of anime. Art: The art is spectacular as expected from Madhouse. It is really well done for an anime made in the early 2010's. It seems like it was made in like 2018 or something along those lines. The studio also went all out on the fights too. Kurapika vs. Uvogin, Gon vs. Hisoka, and especially Netero vs. Meruem were some of the best fights i've seen in anime. They all flow so smoothly and are paced really well. My favorite visual is probably Neferpitou's abilities and powers. Sound: The sound is superb in my opinion. The OSTs, Openings (even though they're all the same lol), and Endings are absolutely fire. The Chimera Ant arc utilized the soundtrack to the maximum to intensify the scenes. The palace invasion was a prime example of this, and even knov's brave attempt to invade the palace also had a eerily scary theme. Character: Characters in Hunter x Hunter are nothing short of extraordinary. The cast is absolutely lovable and their writing just amplifies your love for them even more. When it comes to battle shonen, most of them have very poor characters or don't utilize their characters to their fullest extent, safe to say, Hunter x Hunter does not follow this theme. The characters go through pain, anguish, sacrifice, and sorrow to achieve their goals. For example, Gon had to sacrifice his usage of nen during the Chimera Ant arc to defeat Neferpitou and get revenge for Kite, this sole objective was enough to push Gon over the edge and literally "use everything." Or even Kurapika's desire to destroy all of the Phantom Troupe for slaying his clan. He carries the weight of his fallen friends and family on his back. He is willingly risking his life to search out and seek these Troupe members. His ability is solely for fighting the Troupe members, and that shows dedication to his true goals. Also as I mentioned previously in my story section of this review, Hunter x Hunter boasts some of the best antagonists in anime. Hisoka and Chrollo are amazing but in my opinion, Meruem is a different beast. His parallels to Gon are absolutely stunning. It showcased how Meruem was gaining his humanity while being with Komugi and how Gon was slowly becoming a monster due to him sacrificing everything to defeat Pitou. Meruem showed compassion, fear, happiness, pain, and everything else you can think of. He was someone you couldn't help but feel bad for and feel compassion for in the end. Enjoyment: I thoroughly enjoyed Hunter x Hunter. It kept me wishing for more episode after episode and always had me on the edge of my seat on some episodes. The fight scenes were intense and hype, the music made the atmosphere crazy, and the characters were cool as hell. I forgot to mention this but Hunter x Hunter has the best power system in anime in my opinion. The way Nen is used in this series is truly unique since it applies differently to every person. Nen to put it simply, is life energy that is controlled by the person. We've seen super distinctive uses of Nen in this show, like Chrollo's, Kurapika's,Kite's, Hisoka's, Neferpitou's, etc. I love this power system in general because it can be infinitely used in different ways, so that it can be left up to the watcher to decide what Nen can be imagined. img500(https://media.giphy.com/media/VEhMpJTYW3fgVqdmpW/giphy.gif) Overall: Overall I loved Hunter x Hunter from start to finish. I don't think any show will top this for me in a long time. It is just pure perfection in my eyes. It's crazy to think that this show started off as a young child just searching for his father but later spiraled out of control into a series of amazing events. Nonetheless, I am glad I watched this show to witness Togashi's masterpiece writing. Story - 10 Art - 10 Sound - 10 Character - 10 Enjoyment - 10 Overall - 10

Carble

Carble

THIS RANT/REVIEW IS SPECIFICALLY FOR THE CHIMERA ANT ARC NOT THE ENTIRE SERIES SPOILERS FOR HXH CHIMERA ANT ARC (and some minor for Heavens Arena Arc) ~~~Why the Chimera Ant Arc is Good, Not Great~~~ Before you start to get up in arms about how the Chimera Ant Arc is the greatest shounen anime arc of all time, let me start out by saying that I'm no hater. I definitely understand where the love comes from. Super interesting and mature themes, a God-tier OST, and Gon literally going Super Saiyan were true spectacles to behold. However, I think there are some pretty major faults within the arc that keep it from reaching a true competitor for Best of All Time. 1. The Pacing Do I even need to say much about this? The pacing is pretty bad. I don't think saying that the pacing is good is an easy argument to make. I'm not saying that the setup for the arc wasn't necessary, but when you have an insanely large arc (61 episodes) and about 40 of them are dedicated towards the build-up for the END of the arc...it gets boring fast. We've seen Gon and Killua go through the same training multiple times before, we've seen them get motivated for similar reasons, and we for sure don't need to see an entire episode dedicated to Killua turning around in a hallway. Now, HxH is a shounen. Tropes are expected, but the setup is so similar to the setups from the other arcs. What I'm saying is that I understand why the writers took time explaining the Chimera Ants and felt the need to establish new characters, but mannnnn did they take their sweet time. 2. Plot Holes, Inconsistencies, and Conveniences Where do I even begin? In pretty much all anime, you’ll find plot holes. But they never really bother me as long as they don’t compromise the integrity of the story. In the Chimera Ant Arc, however, some of the story elements are so far removed from the ALREADY ESTABLISHED world of HxH that I couldn’t help but feel taken out of the story. For example, the arc basically takes a sht on the entire power system of nen and everything that was established about it during the Heavens Arena arc. Heavens Arena takes its time to establish that the power level difference between nen users and non-nen users was so great that even the weakest nen users could defeat the strongest non-nen users. So how did the Chimera Ants discover nen? Rammot (that rabbit ant) just kind of “discovered” nen on a whim and although you might say that it was discovered because the chimera ants ate nen users, how did they defeat them in the first place? The arc disregards a lot of things that have been established in previous arcs and it feels sort of lazy writing-wise. There’s A LOT of stuff like this throughout the arc where events or problems pop up super conveniently that just feel plastic. This is supposed to be one of the most well-written arcs of all time...but is it really? 3. Narration The writers made the interesting choice to rely heavily on narration throughout the entire arc. HxH has always had bits of narration, but the amount that is in this season is ridiculous. Constantly being told what happened in the episode before is totally unnecessary and does not do any favors for the pacing. For being what is supposed to be one of the best written anime arcs, this arc sure does use a LOT of time on exposition dumps. And my main complaint with this is that there are a lot of moments throughout Chimera that can be understood or inferred by the audience, but the writers still narrate these parts heavily. They spoon feed the audience as if the writers don't trust watchers to understand what's going on without being treated like a 6-year-old. It can get tiresome and it generally isn’t necessary. 4. Weak Character Motivation I know I know. “Meruem is the greatest shounen antagonist of all time and you can’t tell me differently!” Like yes, Meruem is a great antagonist. But the best? I feel as though his writing is severely overrated and for multiple reasons. One of the larger reasons is his motivation for being an “antagonist.” (I say antagonist because I don’t think of him as a true “villain” and I think the writers intended that as well). When Meruem’s character is first introduced, he wants to kill humans and gain power simply for the sake of eating. It’s the definition of an antagonist being bad for the sake of being bad. Pretty one-dimensional until his motivations shift over to world domination simply because he believes that chimera ants are the superior species and should therefore rule. Now, Meruem’s change of heart near the end of the arc is what makes him such a well-written character in a lot of people's eyes, but again, the first 70% of the arc is dedicated to building this antagonist with weak motivation which makes it hard for me to buy into him being as powerful as he is. I could also go on a tangent about how I thought that the death of Kite was essentially used solely as a plot device and therefore felt cheap. And also how because it was cheap, the fact that Gon became what he became solely because of Kite’s death felt sort of stale even if it was really cool to see. But I don’t want to ramble on too much so…. In the end, these are all MY opinions. I’ve tried to approach my criticisms of this arc as objectively as possible and honestly feel as though there are too many flaws to call this one of the most well-written arcs in shounen anime history. That being said, I do understand the love this arc gets and it really does have some incredible highs. Thanks for reading. EDIT: I want it to be clear that I LIKE the Chimera Ant Arc. I think it has some incredible scenes throughout its runtime and has some great character development. I just PERSONALLY don't think it is one of the _best_ Shounen anime arcs of all time for the reasons stated above.

KatagiriYuichi

KatagiriYuichi

Shounen such as My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, Attack on Titan and of course, Hunter X Hunter have had a large impact on the anime community, while Hunter X Hunter itself never could manage to secure a fanbase as large My Hero Academia, seemingly nearly every single aspect of this show was greatly executed. As everyone knows, Hunter X Hunter, is well… unappealing. It also contains 148 episodes, which is also a contributing factor to turning people off from the show. Unfortunately, those who decide not to watch it are obviously missing out on one of the greatest stories ever created in the entire world of anime. Hunter X Hunter is about a kid named Gon, who was abandoned by his father as a baby. Hunters are… well, hunters. So, Gon leaves home and decides to become a hunter to find his dad. Of course, it sounds like an average shounen, such as Naruto, which is just about becoming the strongest. As you know, anime like Naruto tend to have ridiculous amounts of power ups. And the journey there is just beating up villains and have tons of rivalries. Same goes with My Hero Academia and Black Clover. Those animes I had mentioned are all cliché and we know how it’ll turn out. But is Hunter X Hunter any different? Indeed. If you want to know why I consider Hunter X Hunter the greatest shounen, keep reading, as the real reviewing will start in the next paragraph. ***CONTAINS MINOR SPOILERS*** Hunter X Hunter executes aspects of the show surprisingly well. Considering the source material was published in 1998, Hunter X Hunter has worldbuilding, unrepetitive plot, and logic. The power system in Hunter X Hunter is known as nen. Basically, it’s aura. It uses logic. You know how in shows when they’re in a crisis they get a rush of power? Well, they always forget what happens after that. Everyone’s in good condition. But not Hunter X Hunter. If they get that rush of power, eventually, you’ll have to pay the price for it. Energy isn’t free, it’s just your adrenaline managing to use more energy. The arcs in Hunter X Hunter are something else, too. To becoming something, you need what we call an ‘Entrance exam.’ This is a must for battle shounens. It’s in My Hero, Naruto, Demon Slayer and others. I have to say, this is the most boring arc in my opinion, as it makes Hunter X Hunter seem just basic. They do have unique things such as running 10 km and surviving for a few days on an island, but overall, it’s just basic. Nothing special to make up for it. There are a few suspenseful scenes, but they aren’t uncovered in the exam. The arc after that, is another boring arc, but now that I think about it, these arcs are used to set up the story. The arc I am talking about now is used to build up the tension of the story. But after that, you have the best of arcs. Hunter X Hunter looks really light-hearted, but it is dark and violent. It starts getting dark by the fourth arc. Which just so you know, it’s full of a bunch of murder and suspense. By the fifth arc, things may be more light-hearted, but it’s still quite violent. It seems like Pokémon at the start, and it becomes seinen-type violence by the fourth arc and beyond. And of course, you have the most famous sixth arc, the Chimera Ant arc. I won’t spoil much, but this arc said to be “the storm”. All I can say is there is a lot of murder and bloodshed and stuff that will break you, mentally. Aside from creative story arcs, Hunter X Hunter can be quite mediocre at times. The biggest example of this is with the beginning of Hunter X Hunter. The first 2 episodes don’t exactly manage to capture you, as the real story starts in episode 3, when the exam starts. Again, like I said, Hunter X Hunter has mediocre episodes. Sometimes you want the plot to progress, but they tend to push in a few episodes where nothing happens. As mediocre as it may be, the story uses these episodes to build the plot. However, the pacing is the biggest problem. Hunter X Hunter’s pacing isn’t consistent. One time it’s slow, one time it’s fast and one time they manage to make a battle that’s 15 minutes become 30 episodes long. The inconsistency won’t exactly put you off your flow, but it will bore you in some moments, especially during the sixth arc. As much as I want to say the pacing is bad, I can’t, because the author needs to explain the aspects as much as he can. There are some moments that’ll make you cry, and the comedy’s nice, and it can be wholesome. Treasure those moments as Hunter X Hunter can make a 180 turn. As the story section comes to a close, I would like to say, Hunter X Hunter’s story surpasses many anime, and to be honest, they covered most of the story. The ending was satisfying; you can expect a lot of things in the show. Also, it lacks plot armour and talking bad guys into being good guys. On to the sound, Hunter X Hunter has extravagant OSTs. You got that island-type theme to the intense battle themes. All of them are nice to listen to. However, Hunter X Hunter’s OST is often misused. There are these moments where it’s enjoyable, but sometimes they happen to ruin an intense music with superhero themes. And for the Chimera Ant arc, they did overuse three soundtracks. It was fine at first but overtime it would get quite repetitive to listen to. The opening of Hunter X Hunter is called, “departure!”. It’s easy-going and wholesome. Another surprise is that they use it for all 148 episodes. Though if I may complain, while Hunter X Hunter’s opening contains hype and is catchy, the opening doesn’t exactly match the tone of the story. The endings of Hunter X Hunter are amazing too, though I can’t really delve deep into them, since the efforts in visuals lacked in the endings. All I can say is, the last two endings are tear-jerking. The music in Hunter X Hunter could do better, as there are some minor flaws like overuse and repetition. Now, let’s talk about the art. Hunter X Hunter has exceptionally unique art. I’m not sure if it’s because the manga was published in 1998, but I have to say, Hunter X Hunter has one of the most unique designs I’ve ever seen in anime. You have a clown, and you have all sorts of weird-shaped ants. They can look quite childish, but that’s the real appeal of a shounen. Amazing job by studio MadHouse. The fight scenes are amazing too, as they schedule the animations purely for the fight scenes. True fanservice, man. They really served the fans. Finally, we can talk about the characters. Gon, in our main character, and frankly, a well written one. As a shounen main character, they would have a normal goal. Hunter X Hunter really stuck to that one. Gon also has unique traits, such as stubbornness, even with such an original power, called “rock-paper-scissors”. What I noticed is that Gon lacks mental development. Though this isn’t exactly bad, as the environment he went through wasn’t exactly life changing. Gon had a lot of physical development though. Killua, on the other hand, is Gon’s best friend. Also known as the guy everyone in the fandom simps for. Now, with Killua, I find him to be one of the greatest anime characters ever created. To put it simply, he had a 180-personality turn, whilst maintaining a lot of physical and character development. Now I will dive deep into Killua’s character. Killua, is the “cold-hearted-type” character. Typical shounen trope. Shounens will always have that cold character. Killua is also an assassin. Though this may be exaggerated, as Killua is 12, it makes sense due to his background. Now, why do I say Killua is such an amazing character? Well… mediocre spoilers. Killua turned from the edgiest character into a wholesome big brother. I won’t say anymore, as those spoilers will reveal a lot. Aside from that, Killua not only gets the best character development, but he also gets physical development. Killua is already quite strong at the start, but compared to the end, there is a big difference. Now enough about Killua. He is my favourite character anyway… Hunter X Hunter consists of a large cast. You got a clown who gets turned on by strong people, a controlling brother, a guy who fulfils someone’s wish with destruction, and an ant with a midlife human crisis. All contribute to the plot or the character’s development. However, most lack background. While this is such a big problem, the backgrounds given to certain characters certainly will make you attached to them. Most of the cast are certainly favourites, and while there isn’t anymore for me to explore, we’ll move on now. Hunter X Hunter really affected me, and I haven’t experienced such a good anime since “Is the Order a Rabbit”. Not to mention, finishing Hunter X Hunter affected my anime flow. I didn’t feel like watching anime for a few days. All I can say is, I love the characters, I love the way the story was executed, I am also depressed when I realize most anime won’t ever be on HxH’s level. As my last words, I want to say, Hunter X Hunter really is worth it. While at its core, it isn’t really anything new in terms of shounen, but it is definitely something that stands out from most anime. While this is my own opinion, Hunter X Hunter is the greatest shounen. Honestly, the character development and how the story can break you is honestly mind blowing! Give it a try. 148 episodes may seem like too much for you, but once you start, you can’t stop. Hunter X Hunter makes you go with the flow, whilst feeling like a rollercoaster of sorts. That being said, Hunter X Hunter is a masterpiece shounen of our generation, and I am quite disappointed that the story may never be finished. Story - 9.8 Sound - 8.2 Art - 9.1 Characters - 9.9 Enjoyment - 9.7 Overall = 9.34

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