Hunter x Hunter (2011–2014) User Reviews

Beyond Shonen

[g-luismiguel14 · 10/10 · 6 November 2012]

If you are looking for the kind of Anime that will leave you sitting at the edge of your seat Hunter x Hunter (2011) is the right one for you.

The story might seem a little childish at first but as soon as the plot develops the (very) dark nature of the story becomes obvious. The characters are unique and incredibly well developed, with the show not being afraid of testing them psychologically in a way that not many animes are willing to. The fights are intense both physically and psychologically and as the Anime progresses they tend to become more violent and over the edge.

The soundtrack is beautiful. From the intense/epic classic orchestras to the guitar riffs, everything seems to fall into place. Even the show's "intros" and "outros" are very consistent and worth listening to.

All in all, this is the kind of Anime that a true fan of this Japanese art will not want to miss.

How To Watch Hunter X Hunter In The Right Order

[ahmedmedht · 10/10 · 23 May 2022]

Hunter Exam arc (Episodes 1-26)

Heavens Arena arc (Episodes 27-38)

Phantom Troupe arc (Episodes 39-58)

Hunter X Hunter: Phantom Rouge (Movie 1)

Greed Island arc (Episodes 58-75)

Hunter X Hunter: The Last Mission (Movie 2)

Chimera Ant arc (Episodes 76-136)

The Election arc (Episodes 136-148)

The movies are standalone and can be watched after the end of the ANIME.

Amazing work

[evilsweetpotato · 10/10 · 19 June 2012]

Hunter X Hunter 2011 is an amazing work.

I have read the Manga and watched the anime (1999), and it is certified to the origin.

The animation is at the highest quality there is, giving the opportunity to truly enjoy this series. In HD-widescreen, you can really feel the action and connect to the story and the characters.

I am following the new release weekly, and every new episode I am astonished by the high quality of the sound, picture and story which are exactly how they should be.

Hunter X Hunter story is rich, interesting and authentic, and the writers of this new series did a great job transferring and transmitting it.

Another great feature in the new series is the background adjustment to our time - Phones, computers and more electronic devices that were rare and undeveloped in the Manga can now be found and used anywhere, without damaging the story. I believe it even adds to the experience.

This is a must-see show, to any fan of this genre (Especially to whom had seen and/or read Hunter X Hunter), though I would really recommend this series to anyone.

Screw this anime for making me cry

[tonymars-63087 · 10/10 · 23 August 2021]

I said what I said. Wish there were more episodes. Loved every second of it.

Epic!!!!!

[harissiddiqui00 · 10/10 · 11 November 2012]

this is everything someone who enjoys animes could ever ask for. let me explain: epic battles that aren't stretched for 5 episodes. the story plot is so twisted but yet there are no flaws or loop holes. the explanations make sense and are fun to listen to. there is a balance between the intense gory moments and the light hearted jokish moments. the characters are liakable, even the villains. its just the perfect anime. and don't listen to those people who say that this version is rubbish compared to the 1999 version. its ten times better. the show might start of a little childish but its picks up the pace in no time. i recommend this to anyone i meet...literally. its just that damn good

The best anime I've ever seen by far!

[KenToo · 10/10 · 9 October 2014]

FYI, I'm a lawyer in my 40s, not some kid, and basically ran out of anything on TV that I could stand, as it was all so formulaic and tired and low-brain. Well, I noticed some anime seemed focused on adults (not the sex stuff, but violence and intelligent plots and stuff), so I tried own -- Sword Art Online. It really opened my eyes to these hidden treasures -- the stories blend fantasy elements with action and interesting characters. Really the main thing I noticed was being surprised by plot twists. Whereas an American TV series or movie you can pretty much guess where it's going to go, this took turns and twists that really impressed me with the intelligence of the show. I mean, Lost took a lot of twists, but they were sort of random/contrived, and my final analysis was the writers were just making it up as they went along to avoid answering any hard questions, very stupid and contrived. Sword Art avoided that.

Anyway, after finishing that anime, I tried several more, and while some were good and still better than traditional American shows, none had the intelligent plotting of Sword Art Online -- till I found Hunter X Hunter, which just totally kicked it up a notch in both fantasy elements, interesting characters, intelligent plot twists you won't see coming, and the like. With some bad guys being sort of serial murderer/pedophiles, it's not for kids, but well done...even those pervy bad guys sometimes redeem themselves, at least for a short time.

How the main characters got more powerful as the series progressed, to be able to best stronger and stronger foes (usually) was well thought out, too, and not overly simplistic. The only downside was that by the fifth (?) story arc involving mutant ant people, I felt it had gotten a bit formulaic and I was not buying into how the world was responding to this threat, and felt the series might have jumped the shark, so to speak. However, I stuck it out and halfway through the arc I really started to enjoy it and the plot kept taking interesting twists. I'm not ashamed to say that I cried at least once because there were such bittersweet moments created.

I don't think I ever enjoyed a movie or TV series more than Hunter X Hunter, and with over 150 episodes, that's a LOT of great TV.

Pretty great.

[invisibleunicornninja · 10/10 · 3 March 2019]

I would highly recommend that everyone watch this show. I don't want to say anything to spoil it, and I'm sure that countless others have already provided more in-depth reasons why you should watch it, but still, watch it.

I will warn you though, while the beginning of the show makes it seem like its going to be somewhat kid-friendly, trust me when I say that this is not the case.

so underrated in my opinion

[Leshom · 10/10 · 12 January 2014]

oh my god this anime is a whole new thing , it is better than one piece naruto and all the long animes , but i gotta admit it starts slow and it kinda feel childish but once you keep going the story takes another level of epicness , in my opinion this anime is ONE OF THE BEST !!! , if you did not watch it yet , go DAMN WATCH IT RIGHT NOW !!! , just to sum up everything , Hunter X Hunter 2011 = Epic and yet i can't believe that this anime is so underrated and only some people are watching it, people are watching one piece and other popular animes and not watching Hunter X Hunter 2011 HUH, thats really sad =(

P.S: when i watched this anime in the beginning i thought it is childish but DAMN just give it your shot !

You MUST Watch This Anime Before you Die. Better than the Best. You are Missing Out.

[serbian_007 · 10/10 · 31 December 2014]

If you haven't watched this anime, your life is INCOMPLETE. An epic out of this world adventure between three friends whose friendship never dies. I have never had more fun, never laughed more, and never felt more emotion than after watching Hunter x Hunter. Every anime series I have ever seen pales in comparison. Hunter x Hunter is better than Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood, better than Death Note, better than Naruto, better than One Piece, better than Steins;Gate, better than Attack on Titan, better than Code Geass. My eyes have been opened after watching this series: Hunter x Hunter cannot be rivalled. If Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood is a 10, Hunter x Hunter is a 15, no joke.

Hunter x Hunter (2011) has better script, better characters, better acting, better scenery, better pacing, and better story than every anime I have listed above. It's a journey; it's an epic adventure; it's a coming of age; it's out of this world. It's a shame a lot of people don't know about it just because it doesn't have an English dub; it's a shame it only has a few thousand votes on IMDb. If only everyone knew what they were missing.

I wish that I had seen the original series growing up; how different might my childhood have been; I grew up with Dragon Ball Z, Pokemon, and similar shows. My first time watching near the end of 2014, and Hunter x Hunter is now my favourite anime of all time, no question about it. The main characters of Hunter x Hunter (2011) will stick with me for the rest of my life. I have never laughed more than with Leorio. I have never cried more than with Killua and Gon who show the real value of friendship. The lessons I have learned from this show about friendship, love, and family have impacted me greatly.

Thank you Hunter x Hunter. After binge watching every episode within one week because I couldn't stop myself at the bliss, I have been reborn. Best Anime of all time, without a doubt. I have nothing more to say, except that you MUST watch this anime before you die. YOU MUST. YOU MUST. YOU MUST.

An incredible work that now continues

[persa_97 · 10/10 · 14 May 2013]

This is a really fun and entertaining Anime that's all about one kid called Gon who is looking for his dad and the paths his dad laid out for him are truly incredible.

He gets stronger at such a strong rate but the series always shows that there are way stronger opponents so he always has someone to fight in the way that his father laid out.

This series shows a lot of fighting to get stronger but it also show that some people are meant to do incredible things. It's also a series that make you laugh really easily with all kinds of spontaneous and stupid humor that i love.

The old one was as great, the only differences are that in this one Killua looks even younger and the last one ended at one moment where something happened that could have ended the series but in this one they continue from that moment.

Watch this series, I beg you, and you won't ever regret it!

Yes, I hated the Chimera ant arc

[Monarch_1 · 6/10 · 22 August 2021]

I get it why it is top rated anime. It draws real life parallels to Nuclear weapons, human greed, global warming and many others. But the thing is the audience watch a series is to get entertained. If the series is thought provoking and talks about real life issues in addition to be entertaining, it does make them memorable. But such things shouldn't come at the cost of entertainment and storytelling. This is the exact problem, the chimera ant arc is suffering from. It talks big whilst being utterly boring. Since the chimera ant arc makes up for almost half of the anime series, it becomes a con for the series too.

My other problems with the arc are

1. Total deviation from established motives and followups to the goals of the protagonists.

2. The creator shows a big middle finger if you cared about protagonists. He leaves out 2 protagonists like they don't exist and makes other two protagonists as side characters in their own series.

3. Too much focus on secondary and rudimentary characters.

4. The ants' designs are ridiculous and silly. I mean these supposedly ants are humanoid animals born with helmet, tees, ear piercings and what not.

5. The complete devolution of a protagonist due to the loss of a character whom he had known for like few weeks is unbelievable.

6. I have few words for the narrator, " Jeez, just calm down".

This arc killed this series for me when I was binge watching the series up until this arc. The phantom troupe arc was the highest point of the series imo from which it never truly recovers. Hey, atleast the chairman election arc ends the series in a decent note.

Overrated by fans, wasted potential and characters with clichéd tropes

[nerojazizka · 4/10 · 5 May 2020]

I really wanted to give this show a try, I loved the first 40 episodes but then it went very downhill and ended in the toilet, the main characters didn't change, some characters are based on currently existing better characters and the chimera ant arc was very cliché, too long and full of tropes.

The innocent one who changed the villain, the protagonist who unleashed the beast, even the humans are the real monsters trope existed.

It made me really sad I liked the idea of Nen and there were some characters I really liked but I just couldn't find it that amazing like it was portrayed.

I really liked it

[POIguy · 10/10 · 3 May 2021]

Hunter x Hunter starts off a bit childish, but over the course of its 6 arcs it develops into an action packed story about friendship, brotherhood, the human condition, and loss. Without going into spoilers I can't say much, but this show gets pretty deep and has amazing fight scenes. There's many interesting characters to keep the plot moving.

This Is My Favorite Anime And I've Seen A Lot Of Them(one piece,naruto,bleach,fairy tail).

[Alexandrspyr · 10/10 · 8 October 2013]

7.6?Why so underrated?This rating doesn't do justice to this show,it needs more recognition. Lets set it right. I have seen both versions of Hunter x Hunter and I liked the 1999 version better so there will be inevitably some slight comparisons in this review to the 2011 one.

Story: Togashi Yoshihiro is a very talented mangaka who managed to create a world of great imagination where he can take you from dark realistic settings to a virtual reality cheerful world.The story progresses in arc format with each arc being connected nicely together, of course there is the main story where the protagonist a small boy named Gon embarks on a journey to search for his father a "Hunter" where lots of difficult challenges and adventures awaits him.Apart for the first few episodes the pace was really good and I never got bored but it still was 10 times better then the old version where the beginning was slow and kind of awful.In the first arc you get to know the world of HxH and it's protagonists, it may take for a while to draw you in so stick with it because it will get epic.

What sets it apart of any other anime at least of this genre if not all anime it's the disruption of a linear plot progress.Plot twists in some episodes are just insane.At some points I literally was in shock and kept thinking about what happened for many days or weeks after the episode. You will never expect for some things to happen.I found the complexity and simplicity of the story in perfect equivalence, it's simple in it's general view but individual elements can be quite complex(eg. a system of a country, fighting system, analytical thinking of an antagonist etc). In short it was an intelligent story with perfect mix of mystery,tension,comedy and action. Don't make the mistake I did when I labeled it as childish when i had seen only 10 episodes, give it a try and you will discover a mature and deep story with the psychological factor being present all over the place. Story:9/10 (I would rate it a 10 but I can't because of the weak beginning).

Art: Animation is amazing in this series, the best of the best.And as it progresses it gets even better especially in the fight scenes where the effects are awesome and enhance the experience.The bright colors is one of the major things that made me personally like 1999 version better, because dark colors used in the old one created a dark atmosphere which suited better for this anime(it felt more epic and created more tension). That doesn't mean I hate the new version though.The designs of each character are unique and suits their personalities quite well which as an effect makes them memorable (one antagonist became one of my favorite antagonist ever!!!). Art:10/10

Sound: There was only one thing I hated about the sound and that was the opening song(I always skipped it), the end song though was quite enjoyable. As for the soundtracks I can say they were epic especially in moments of tension or mystery. I didn't quite like the happy go lucky background soundtrack but that was only at the beginning, I actually appreciated it more cause it made the moments of tension feel 10 times more epic!!! Voice actors are all good except for the one of Kurapica who's voice I didn't like but I may be influenced by the old version. The voices for the 2 main protagonists are especially well picked up.Although I prefer the 99 version sound and voices better I will stay objective and rate the sound a 9. Sound:9/10

Characters:Most of my favorite characters are from this show and as you can guess characters in this show are amazing, there is no one who is underdeveloped or one dimensional. Lots of hours have been spent in developing each of them making them unique and memorable in their own skin, some will be mysterious and threatening like no other you've seen,some others intelligent and patient another might be compassionate and vulnerable.What is truly amazing though as I mentioned before is the presence of the psychological factor. Which means that no one will act always the same in different situations just to follow their stereotype as the situation changes.What I mean is that your expectations for some characters being one thing will be diminished into being the complete opposite. That's why the plot twists are amazing and logically and emotionally feel correct. Characters:10/10

Overall:Hunter x Hunter 2011 is the best anime than any other at this genre I've seen.It blends together and balances exceptionally well themes like drama, mystery, comedy and action.I enjoyed this series so much that I am actually thinking about rewatching the old version first and at some point the 2011 again. I hope you will give it a try because I honestly believe you will enjoy it very much.I recommend this series to everyone and it doesn't matter what genres you like more, just trust me and give this series a go but stick with it cause it's kinda slow at the beginning. Overall:10/10

*This is my first review so forgive me for any mistakes*

Astonishing Remake That Refreshed One of the Best Animes Ever Made

[ali-hp · 10/10 · 8 September 2013]

It's a remake of the Hunter X Hunter 1999 and its Ova : Ova 1 2002 and Ova Greed Island 2003 and Ova 3 G.I Final 2004 . The remake was so Loyal to the original anime But some little Scene were Cut to save some time for the new Episode that will added after it Complete the Original anime episode . The New Show was so Refresh When I watched the old one I was so angry Because of the Clarity wasn't cool But Now it Gives you a Feeling that it's Not the Remake its so much Better in the Story and in the Graphic Quality in the End I Enjoyed it as the same I enjoyed the old one and Now with the new Episode that Came out I can Say I enjoyed it more so I Give my thanks to the Creator Of this Great Show Good Job.

Perfect anime

[randy-26556 · 10/10 · 10 May 2019]

This anime has to to be one of the best of all time. Everything in the show is perfect, the fight scenes are amazing and epic. I hope there will be more anime that is good as Hunter x hunter and fun to watch like this. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Hunter x Hunter

[auuwws · 9/10 · 15 December 2020]

One of the best anime that I saw in the action and fighting scenes in the anime is great, especially in Chimera Ant arc. The fights were very great, the anime characters were excellent, especially Chrollo Lucilfer and Netero. They were the best two characters in the anime. I also liked that Gon does not win in most battles I hope the anime will continue, but the writer does not want to write

Wow what a journey !!!!!!

[bmayank-98491 · 10/10 · 6 December 2021]

Honestly this was a great show. One of the best anime's I've ever seen. I loved all the characters and the story was very enticing, it made me want to keep watching to see what would happen next. My favorite characters were Gon, Killua, hisoka and the insect king. The story with the insect king was so sad, it made me want to cry towards the end of the story. This is one of those shows you have to watch!

I said what I said. Wish there were more episodes. Loved every second of it.

I recommend everyone to watch!!!!!!!!!

True 'MASTERPRICE'

FREAKING LOVE THIS ANIME

[YASEEN7 · 10/10 · 26 July 2021]

HunterXHunter is definitely one of the best animes out there. Personally, its no 1 on my list. No matter how many animes I watch, nothing compares to HunterXHunter. The characters have been so beautifully written and mindfully built by Yoshihiro Togashi (Bless this man) that you can't help but trip and fall painfully in love with them.

The main protagonists (Gon,Killua,Leorio and Kurapika) all have their own unique backgrounds and quirky personalities which is super fun to watch in itself but when you put them all in the same equation, their chemistry is just overwhelmingly adorable that it makes you wanna cry happy tears.

Let's talk action! Being a shounen anime HunterXHunter has its own proud share of epic battles and power displays, it seriously gives you goosebumps.

What about bad guys,you ask?

I would like to say special attention has been given by Togashi to put some life and spice into the antagonists/anti-heros in the series. They aren't just powerful and mean,but have extremely intriguing personalities. They body slam you into loving them as well.

All in all, HunterXHunter is a well balanced anime. There is friendship,fluff,fights and fan service. What else can a weeb ask for. .

Highly recommended!!

It's really good.

[superprohunter · 10/10 · 4 October 2016]

Hunter X Hunter may seem childish and goofy at the beginning, but it's actually one of the darkest shows I've seen, it's not your typical, Togashi did a marvelous job with Yu Yu Hakusho but IMO he has excelled himself with hunter x hunter. Very interesting characters, good story arcs, and the usual dependable themes. Beware if you are going to become an hunter x hunter fan craze cat you need to stay loyal to the series, because it is well known for being on hiatus. Interestingly for a anime it doesn't necessarily work on the lines of "I have more raw power than you therefore I win". In hunter x hunter it is more the case of how the powers are used, you can be weaker than your opponent yet you might win because of a special skill you have for example. The battle system in hunter x hunter is the most interesting I have encountered.

A show that is really down to earth.

[launchingin_54321 · 9/10 · 31 August 2013]

This show is about a boy that lives in a small island with his aunt.He goes on a journey to becoming a Hunter in order to find his father. On his way he teams up with other hunters like Leorio(In search for riches), Kurapika(in search for vengeance), and Killua(in search for Fun) in order to survive the strictest, and dangerous Hunter Exam. He also encounters a lot of interesting people that are either helpful, or looking for trouble.

This show is clever and really insane. The animation is really well done and the characters are so lovable and it really feels like they are your friends.

This shows is really shy and it feels as if it deserves more recognition.

A great show!

surpasses any normal standards of what an anime should be

[jumpliff · 10/10 · 13 September 2017]

When I was younger I used to be really into anime. The amount of anime I have watched totals to about 50, and I can honestly say Hunter x Hunter is one of around five anime I do not regret watching at least a little, the others being JJBA, One Punch Man, NGE, and Soul eater. I carry a lot of regret for other titles I've watched, but hxh holds as one of the best shows I've ever watched.

Characters: The characters alone merit this show deserving a 10. Every single character is deep, dynamic, and interesting. The main characters, Gon, Killua, Kurapika, and Leorio are all unique and contribute greatly to both the narrative and intrigue of the show. Every villain receives development most shows rob villains of. Every character feels like a real person, with real emotions and reasons for the decisions they make. I can hardly think of another show that does characters as well as hxh.

World: Frankly, I can only think of two pieces of media that have EVER done world building as well as hxh. Those are Homestuck and Avatar: The Last Airbender. hxh can't really be trumped when it comes to world building. The magical beasts, crime-ridden cities, deep network of influential and ominous criminals, unexplored lands, heroic hunters, and fiercely powerful beings all blend seamlessly into a world that I can hardly help but think extensively about every once in a while when I'm bored or my mind wanders.

Plot: Like most longer anime, hxh follows story arcs that tend to be rather distinct from each other. The direction in the beginning very clearly follows Gon's desire to find his dad. As any good anime should do, hxh has reason for, and connection between, each arc. Each of the main characters has their own distinct goals, and it would spoil part of the show to elaborate beyond that, but the goals of each character culminate brilliantly to advance the plot of the series.

Overall, hxh is deserving of a 10 in every single area. In my own opinion, it's the best anime I have seen to date, as well as one of the best shows I have ever seen. Watch hxh to be exposed to a beautiful and rich new world, with deep characters that leave a lasting impact on the viewer. Watch hxh; I promise you won't regret it.

This is the best anime I have ever seen.

[AtypicalAdventurer · 10/10 · 13 September 2015]

I do not think I will ever find an anime that is better than this one. EVERYTHING about it is perfect. The story, the fantasy, the themes, the feelings, the soundtrack, the characters... Oh, the characters. I swear- - The two main characters? I care about them more than half the people I know in real life.

I've watched quite a lot of anime, and a lot of them had a few qualities about them that were outstanding. One Piece has a great sense of adventure, Cowboy Bebop has an incredible moving story to tell, Death Note had a great perspective on morals... Hunter x Hunter HAS IT ALL!!

Do yourself a favor. Watch this anime. But don't go complaining to me once you finish it and realize that everything else pales in comparison.

seriously guys a must watch anime

[gouravmandloi · 10/10 · 20 May 2015]

After watching hunter x hunter i can say it is one of the best anime about which not very much people know but those who saw this they can understand what i m trying to say.The anime begins slowly but after a few episodes you will get dazzled by the offering of its characters,storyline,music,surrounding it has almost all of it a legendary anime should have.Seriously guys if you haven't saw this anime i won't consider u an anime fan.I can say it is better than one piece,naruto,and even on same level as full metal.The characters in this series specially killua and hisoka are great and will make you think about them but there is just one problem that the episodes should be more the series is incomplete because of its writer but although it is surely a legendary anime which is fully packed and will keep you binded with it until last episode.Without any hesitation go for it

Greatest anime ever.

[superproherohunter · 10/10 · 1 October 2016]

If you want awesome fights that drag out for 30 episodes and have explosions and crap then it may not get good for you. It is more intelligent and dark and it involves minimal to no ass pulls so the plot is very well though out. The first 3 episodes are pretty dull but then it gets decent and once you get to the phantom troupe are (Starts episode 36) you wont want to stop assuming this type of anime is in your taste. I also have to say you cant just skip straight to the Chimera arc because what this anime does best is character development so you wont have the same feels when you watch the Chimera Arc which BTW is one of (if not) the best arc in anime history.