When I say that a lot happens in this anime, I’m not kidding. To put it simply, this one is about a boy named Gon Freecss. He goes on a series of adventures that help to establish himself as a Hunter, but at the same time, he’s also searching for his father. There are at least 6 or 7 different arcs that make up this entire series, but I’ll be treading lightly in order to avoid spoilers.
Along the way with this journey that Gon is on, he runs into a lot of different people with very unique stories and personalities. He makes a few friends, goes up against an army of ants, gets caught up with a gang of bandits, plays a video game made just for elite Hunters, and much more.
Just like Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, this anime’s art style seems to be simple and clean cut. Of course, the explosive bursts of color and animation whenever Gon or his friends are challenged to a duel or fight of some sort makes for some added excitement. I think what I love most about this art style is that nothing is too ritzy or over-the-top for the most part.
Gon’s circle of friends remains small throughout the series, but he does meet other people that he deems trustworthy as well (you’ll learn who those people are as you continue watching). Killua Zoldyck stays with him the majority of the time, while Kurapika and Leorio eventually drift off into their own individual worlds after the first arc, but this makes for more endearing moments later on in the anime when they see each other again.
Another thing I especially love about Hunter X Hunter in particular is how it focuses not just on Gon, but also on other characters as the anime progresses. Because Killua is the one friend who stays from start to finish, his character is highlighted some and evolves greatly, which is a nice complement to the rest of the anime’s characters and story. This can also be said in the ant arc when Gon teams up with a bigger crew.
I personally believe that this anime brings out a message that we all need to hear sometimes, which is about enjoying the journey we’re on and embracing the challenges or adventures that come with it. It also focuses on the idea of companionship and how having a friend by your side can help you feel less alone along the way. When you see how well that message plays out in Hunter X Hunter, it really makes you feel like you’re there with Gon and Killua as well, and you get to see and experience everything that they’re going through. Overall, I’d say that this anime brings out a certain lightheartedness and purity that seems to be missing in the outside world sometimes, so for that, I’d rate this one 4 stars out of 5.
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