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Introduction
We well know that anime industry has provided us with so many wonderful shows and series which we can watch and enjoy. However, today I am going to discuss one of the most liked and the top anime that is Hunter x Hunter. Well, I have watched this anime and I could say that it is one of those anime which you need to watch at least once in your life. Although you are not a lover of anime yet you will still like this due to story and characters. A well the anime is full of action, emotion, friendship and even dark side of human nature and that makes it more appealing.
The Story and Plot
Well, in case I speak about the story it is about a little boy called Gon Freecss, who wants to become a Hunter to find his father. His father abandoned him when he was very young to continue with his own adventure as a Hunter. And Gon would like to understand why his father preferred to be a Hunter rather than stay with him. Well the notion of Hunter in this anime is by no means what we feel. Hunters are licensed professionals who can either treasure hunt, bounty hunt or even visit dangerous places.
The anime begins when Gon goes out of his own island to solve the Hunter Exam that is very hard and hazardous. And it is in this exam that he makes other characters his friends. Well it would be saying that the Hunter Exam arc is so engrossing that you will be left hooked to the first one. When we watch various obstacles and jobs candidates have to fulfill and even many of them perish during the exam and this proves how serious and dangerous it is.
Character Development
When discussing Hunter x Hunter the first thing that is going to cross any one mind is the characters. The manner with which characters in this anime are developed is simply amazing. The protagonist is Gon who is a very pure hearted and naive yet a very decisive character. Then there is Killua who is born in a family of assassins and he makes best friend with Gon. And the friendship between Gon and Killua is among the best you will ever see in this anime how they support each other and develop together.
And even the supporting characters are too well written that you will not forget them. The same way Kurapika desires revenge on his clan, and Leorio desires to be a doctor. Each of the characters possesses his or her motivation and backstory that make him or her seem as real. Well I have watched several anime wherein side characters are just present in the story with no purpose but in Hunter x Hunter each character has their purpose and significance in the novel.
The Villains and Dark Themes
Now speaking about villains in this anime they are not only bad men who want to ruin this world. Well, they have their reasons and motivations in what they are doing. The main villain group is referred to as Phantom Troupe and even they possess sad back story that makes one ponder about what is right and what is wrong. And the most intriguing antagonist is Hisoka who is utterly unpredictable you never know what he would do next.
However, I would also claim that Hunter x Hunter is not only fun and games but there are very dark themes as well. With the anime displaying the ugly face of humanity where people murder one another in search of power and money and even the protagonists experiencing a psychological meltdown. Well the best arc according to most fans is the Chimera Ant arc that is so emotional and dark that you will weep. It demonstrates the extent to which human beings can reach when they are pushed to the limit.
Animation and Fight Scenes
Well when I say about the animation it is good though not the best we have ever seen in anime. Since the anime was produced many years ago of course the quality of animation is not the same as in the anime today. Nevertheless, it is still a good one and one can watch it without any issues. and even the battle scenes are quite tactical not mere blind punching and kicking. Each battle is stratified and planned and thus is more enjoyable to follow.
This is the anime whose power system is referred to as Nen and it is one of the most elaborate power systems I have ever encountered. Well, I do not know most of the Nen abilities, but I do know that you need to be trained and know how to use it in the most appropriate manner. And each of the characters possesses a different form of Nen ability of their personality which is quite interesting idea.
Why You Should Watch
Well then I would be saying that Hunter x Hunter is not the best anime it is not without its slow episodes and even animation can be improved. However the plot, the characters, and the emotional resonance this story offers are the elements you will not experience in all anime. As we all know that watching 148 episodes may sound like a lot but believe me once you begin watching you will not feel the length. Each arc has something novel to present and you will never know what will happen next.
And even the anime will give you a lot about life, about friendship and about human being. Better than that it makes you consider morality and the fact that there is a clear line between good and evil. The characters have tough decisions and at times they make wrong decisions which indicates that they are not flawless heroes.
Final Thoughts
As we all are aware that there are thousands of anime available and it is hard to choose which anime to watch. However, I would recommend watching a movie that has a great story, emotional moments then Hunter x Hunter is the right choice. Well the anime was not properly ended due to the fact that manga is still running and author uses long breaks. Nevertheless, it is something worth watching and you will not regret spending time on this anime.