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Hunter × Hunter [ハンター×ハンター] #1
Hunter x Hunter, Vol. 01
Hunters are a special breed, dedicated to tracking down treasures, magical beasts, and even other people. But such pursuits require a license, and less than one in a hundred thousand can pass the grueling qualification exam. Those who do pass gain access to restricted areas, amazing stores of information, and the right to call themselves Hunters.
THE DAY OF DEPARTURE
Gon might be a country boy, but he has high aspirations. Despite his Aunt Mito's protests, Gon decides to follow in his father's footsteps and become a legendary Hunter. The Hunter hopefuls begin their journey by storm-tossed ship, where Gon meets Leorio and Kurapika, the only other applicants who aren't devastated by bouts of seasickness.
Having survived the terrors of the high seas, Gon and his companions now have to prove their worth in a variety of tests in order to find the elusive Exam Hall. And once they get there, will they ever leave alive...?
THE DAY OF DEPARTURE
Gon might be a country boy, but he has high aspirations. Despite his Aunt Mito's protests, Gon decides to follow in his father's footsteps and become a legendary Hunter. The Hunter hopefuls begin their journey by storm-tossed ship, where Gon meets Leorio and Kurapika, the only other applicants who aren't devastated by bouts of seasickness.
Having survived the terrors of the high seas, Gon and his companions now have to prove their worth in a variety of tests in order to find the elusive Exam Hall. And once they get there, will they ever leave alive...?
184 pages, Paperback
First published June 9, 1998
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About the author
Yoshihiro Togashi
303 books1,286 followersYoshihiro Togashi (see also 冨樫 義博) is a manga artist. Credited in Chinese translations as Fu Jian Yi Bo.
He began drawing manga at an early age; while he attended college, the publisher Shueisha recognized his talent. Togashi has authored numerous manga series in different genres during the past three decades. He is perhaps best known for writing and illustrating the YuYu Hakusho and Hunter × Hunter series, both of which have been published in the popular Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine. Togashi is married to Naoko Takeuchi, the author of Sailor Moon.
He began drawing manga at an early age; while he attended college, the publisher Shueisha recognized his talent. Togashi has authored numerous manga series in different genres during the past three decades. He is perhaps best known for writing and illustrating the YuYu Hakusho and Hunter × Hunter series, both of which have been published in the popular Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine. Togashi is married to Naoko Takeuchi, the author of Sailor Moon.
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November 4, 2020
Number of volumes: 33
Number of chapters: 360
Status: on-going/currently ondamn hiatus.
Rating of the whole manga: all the stars in the world. ∞
The anime is actually my favorite. After watching it about 3 times (twice 1999 and once 2011, however, I watched some episodes of the latter multiple times), I decided to read the manga. Hunter x Hunter is my favorite thing in the world.
Hunter x Hunter tells the adventures of four young friends: Gon, Killua, Kurapika and Leorio.
continuous action? ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
addicting and enjoyable story? ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
character development? ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
feels, lots of feels? ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
no fan service? ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
no power ups, no friendship bullshit? ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Strategy plans? ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
memorable characters? ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
a bit of romance? ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
funny? ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
HOT characters? ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Strong females? ✔ ✔ ✔
unique and well developed story? ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
thought provoking? ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
great animation? ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Wow, that's a pretty accurate list, I think I'll use it in my future anime reviews (rating over 5).
Needless to say, I'll need to explain some points.
In many anime, we see the character just strong (especially shonen), rarely trains, and miraculously wins. This is not the case. We see Gon grow as a character, physically and mentally. In fact, he loses more than he wins even in important situations. I really liked that. I'm someone who loves action, fighting, blood, and I got all of that. The story has 8 arcs (counting the one in the manga), each handles different problems (will discuss them later) which allowed the story to cover different topics. It definitely questions your ethics, you won't know on which political side you stand, you'll shed tears for the villains (and sometimes want them to win). You'll watch episode after episode until you have finished all the 148 (146 not counting the recaps) and only want more.
It may seem childish and for kids at first. My friend told me it was hard to get into at first (of course, not for me lol) and I can see why. At first, the characters are introduced. The atmosphere is being built and you might expect sunshine and flowers. You can't be further from the truth. It gets savage and complicated. Especially with the Nen system. The most developed magic system I came across. Now looking back, I'm pretty sure I didn't understand what aura was or how exactly each person is classified. It took me a while to digest it when I was way older.
Honestly, many might throw their prejudgements and avoid watching this gem. It's childish, immature, stupid, they're 12 year olds! Look at their smiles! It's so long... Haha. These people don't know what they're missing. It only keeps getting better. The Yorknew and Chimera ant offers two of the best stories in shonen ever. They handle revenge, war, secret schemes, sacrifices, brotherhood even among the most wicked. Nothing is black and white. Nothing is predictable, the main character will kick everyone's ass? Not Gon. Not even Killua. Power comes in an illogical way? Not here. They undergo a hell of a training.
Do you like tournaments? Do you like aliens (or inhuman things yet are like people)? Do you want to see a game? Do you want politics? You to see treacherous brothers, psycho relatives, and numerous ways of torture? A devasting love story? A plot you can't in a million years predict? Strategies that will bore you to death but you will be rewarded by the best fights ever? You name it and I guarantee that you will find it here.
Number of chapters: 360
Status: on-going/currently on
Rating of the whole manga: all the stars in the world. ∞
The anime is actually my favorite. After watching it about 3 times (twice 1999 and once 2011, however, I watched some episodes of the latter multiple times), I decided to read the manga. Hunter x Hunter is my favorite thing in the world.
Hunter x Hunter tells the adventures of four young friends: Gon, Killua, Kurapika and Leorio.
Minor spoilers of the first few volumes, nothing major.
Hunters are the elite warriors. They have many privileges and can do some great achievements like discovering new species, capturing the most notorious criminals and discovering ruins.
It all starts when Gon Freecss decides to take the Hunter exam following his father's footsteps. After discovering that his father is the best hunter in the world and despite his aunt Mito-san's complaints, he's going to pass the exam and then do everything to find his father, Ging. In his journey, he befriends Kurapika, the last survivor of the Kurta Clan. He wants to avenge his people by becoming a blacklist Hunter, hunters who track down the most dangerous and wanted criminals. His people were massacred by the Phantom Troupe after stealing their scarlet eyes. One of the seven most beautiful things in the world. He also meets Leorio who wants to become a Doctor but unfortunately, needs money, so the Hunter exam seemed like a great opportunity to help him achieving his goal. And finally, Killua aka my favorite character and my anime crush, a former pro assassin. Not just any ex-assassin, his family is the most known in this field and unluckily for him, he's the favorite promising child.
He also encounters Hisoka, a creepy hot weird magician, and a very strong guy. Everyone seems to avoid him. And well, who can blame them?
After watching the whole series, the exam looks so easy, honestly. Gon always finds people put in his way to help him to be stronger. No one can guess how our main characters will transform. We'll meet some outstanding fighters like Biscuit, Kite, Zeno and Silva, the greatest hunter Netero (the chairman) and some wicked villains like the beautiful Pitou, Feitan (I really like him even if he's evil) and Chrollo. Plus some other great characters who will steal your heart like Meruem and Alluka.
I'll talk a little more about the characters before moving to the plot:
When you have a huge set of characters (I already mentioned tons of names), you worry they'll be ignored, background decor, forgotten. What amazes me is how I still remember every person even though it's been a year since I last read/watched Hunter x Hunter. They're unforgettable. If you're a villain kind of person or any kind of person, you won't help but fall in love with the villains Togashi created. I love the phantom troupe even though they ruined my dear Kurapika's life. Their relationship, its complexity, their personalities will blow your mind. The chimera Ants villains (and I beg to differ) comes close, but we spend more time with the PT so we get to know them more. I can't help but mention Bomber, he annoyed to end. I despised him (not in a good way, like the way you're supposed to hate villains) because he annoyed me as a character to no end. I think Togashi could've done better but hey, that's only one in the midst of hundreds (or less).
- Gon: he's ready to do anything for his friends. He might be hasty but he's so kind and courteous. People can't help but like him. He has a gentle heart. I'm telling you his father is extremely intelligent and will probably do anything to avoid meeting his kid and his friends especially. It might be very awkward, you know. Gon undergoes an amazing transformation, like most shonen main characters, he isn't the brightest but that doesn't stop him from stealing your heart. His adventure reshapes him. The friendships he makes, the experience they pass, will influence his personality a lot.
- Killua: he's a Zoldyck, his family members are the most famous assassins of the Underworld. And he is so cute. His most famous word is Baka XD. Anyway, he's a rebel who hates their lifestyle. So he's craving his own way defying mostly his older brother Illumi. When he left he hit his mother. She cried. Tears of joy, her boy is a grown up now! That's how perfect his family is. So basically Hunter x Hunter is not only my favorite thing in the world but also features my most loved character ever. He's sharp, smart, vicious, assassin (was at a time but who cares?), will do anything to his friends (all of the squad will for that matter), kind (kinda), strong... I can talk about how perfect my little boy is all day.
- Kurapika: he's (yes HE, unlike the popular first impression the blondie isn't a girl) an intelligent fellow. He will do the impossible to achieve his goals, but he won't let his disdain misguide him. Think and then act. "Sometimes silence is the best answer." When I watched Yu Yu Hakusho, I noticed the uncanny similarities between Togashi's characters, Kurapika and Kurama. There's so similar, one might dislike it but I loved it! I like his resolve. How he never (well almost never) lets his anger to control him but uses his mind even in the most pressing situations. It's his best trait in my opinion.
-Leorio: he might be a bit naive (he has his moments) but he's a good guy. Yeah, sometimes he might be stupid but in every squad, someone has to be like this I guess. His past helped him to become a better person, one who wants to help the weak. I like him the least. However, I can only say he really gets better later!
- Hisoka: Gon is his pray and if you interfere he'll kill you. He's my number 2 favorite character in this series. He gets turned on by strong people yet I can't help but see him as a good guy, after all, because of him, Gon will be stronger. I'm not sure if he's a magician and/or a clown. But he is very strong. And yeah, his creepiness is hilarious. He's like an anti-hero. I'm not sure if he's straight because even though I ship him with Machi, a phantom troupe member, he surely has bisexual vibes. He's just a sociopath. And I adore him for that. I know he’s “problematic” and all but it’s Hisoka, you know?
What makes a good anime? (at least for me)
continuous action? ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
addicting and enjoyable story? ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
character development? ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
feels, lots of feels? ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
no fan service? ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
no power ups, no friendship bullshit? ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Strategy plans? ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
memorable characters? ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
a bit of romance? ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
funny? ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
HOT characters? ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Strong females? ✔ ✔ ✔
unique and well developed story? ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
thought provoking? ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
great animation? ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Wow, that's a pretty accurate list, I think I'll use it in my future anime reviews (rating over 5).
Needless to say, I'll need to explain some points.
In many anime, we see the character just strong (especially shonen), rarely trains, and miraculously wins. This is not the case. We see Gon grow as a character, physically and mentally. In fact, he loses more than he wins even in important situations. I really liked that. I'm someone who loves action, fighting, blood, and I got all of that. The story has 8 arcs (counting the one in the manga), each handles different problems (will discuss them later) which allowed the story to cover different topics. It definitely questions your ethics, you won't know on which political side you stand, you'll shed tears for the villains (and sometimes want them to win). You'll watch episode after episode until you have finished all the 148 (146 not counting the recaps) and only want more.
It may seem childish and for kids at first. My friend told me it was hard to get into at first (of course, not for me lol) and I can see why. At first, the characters are introduced. The atmosphere is being built and you might expect sunshine and flowers. You can't be further from the truth. It gets savage and complicated. Especially with the Nen system. The most developed magic system I came across. Now looking back, I'm pretty sure I didn't understand what aura was or how exactly each person is classified. It took me a while to digest it when I was way older.
Honestly, many might throw their prejudgements and avoid watching this gem. It's childish, immature, stupid, they're 12 year olds! Look at their smiles! It's so long... Haha. These people don't know what they're missing. It only keeps getting better. The Yorknew and Chimera ant offers two of the best stories in shonen ever. They handle revenge, war, secret schemes, sacrifices, brotherhood even among the most wicked. Nothing is black and white. Nothing is predictable, the main character will kick everyone's ass? Not Gon. Not even Killua. Power comes in an illogical way? Not here. They undergo a hell of a training.
Do you like tournaments? Do you like aliens (or inhuman things yet are like people)? Do you want to see a game? Do you want politics? You to see treacherous brothers, psycho relatives, and numerous ways of torture? A devasting love story? A plot you can't in a million years predict? Strategies that will bore you to death but you will be rewarded by the best fights ever? You name it and I guarantee that you will find it here.
Yoshihiro Togashi suffers from back pain. Hunter x Hunter started in 1998, Naruto in 1999. While HxH has only 360 released chapters, Naruto 700. Might I also add that Naruto copied Hunter x Hunter?! Anyway, you can only guess the pain of waiting. Some chapters were released last year (been on hiatus since 2014) and now we're still waiting for chapter 361. It's killing us the fans.
The art isn't the best. If we had to give up Togashi's drawing style and have the rest of the story, I wouldn't mind. I mean, of course, no one will catch the characters' impressions like he does (especially, Hisoka), I'm ready to sacrifice it to know what will happen.
Many complain from his writing style, I have to admit, it gets so bad at some point. He obviously suffers from back pain but he wants to do his best. I respect him for that. I'm thinking about rereading it, though. I missed it so much. I want to buy it some day. And saying I want to reread it is something because I never reread books.
PS: Some names in my review differ a little from the manga. I used the names of the anime.
I'm really grateful for a dear friend. If she reads this, she'll know herself. Thanks, S for reminding me of how great this show is.
April 4, 2019
Hunters are the elite in Gon’s world - wealthy celebrities free to roam the Earth - so of course he wants to become one, like his long-lost pop. Off he goes to the trials – but will he blah blah of course he will eventually and find his dad and zzzzzzzzzzzz…
Hunter X Hunter Volume 1 sets up the series premise and the first obstacles Gon and his fellow wannabes have to overcome - and I couldn’t have cared less! This was all so uninteresting, I just couldn’t get excited about any of it. The characters are bland, the story is predictable and unengaging, none of the action was great – I’m baffled as to what fans see in this. The writing and art is plain whatevs.
The two choice quiz, some of the fantasy beasts and the beginning of the trials were momentarily less tedious blips than the rest of this snore-fest. The book isn’t incompetently put-together, it’s just not at all for me and there’s no way in hell I’m gonna keep on with this coma-rific comic!
Hunter X Hunter Volume 1 sets up the series premise and the first obstacles Gon and his fellow wannabes have to overcome - and I couldn’t have cared less! This was all so uninteresting, I just couldn’t get excited about any of it. The characters are bland, the story is predictable and unengaging, none of the action was great – I’m baffled as to what fans see in this. The writing and art is plain whatevs.
The two choice quiz, some of the fantasy beasts and the beginning of the trials were momentarily less tedious blips than the rest of this snore-fest. The book isn’t incompetently put-together, it’s just not at all for me and there’s no way in hell I’m gonna keep on with this coma-rific comic!
July 7, 2019
If you so choose to read this manga, read it well past the first couple of volumes and don't give up. Because the first volumes make the entire series as a whole seem bland and childish, but as the manga progresses you will be richly rewarded.Besides the slow start. Hunter x Hunter is simply amazing.
October 27, 2014
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قَد لَمَعَت عَيناه ،
بالعَزمِ انتفَضَت يُمنَاه ،
فِي هُدُوءِ اللَيْل ..
مَن هُو الصَّامِدُ المُغامِر ،
فِي وجهِ السَّيل ..
يُبعِدُ عَن عينَيهِ الرَّاحة ،
يَتَحَدَّى خَصمًا في السَّاحة ..
يَرمِي و يُصِيبُ الأهْدَاف ،
يَسعى دَومًا لتحقيقِ الإنصافْ
هكذا تبدأ الترجمة العربية لمسلسل الإنمي الأشهر "القناص" …أعتبر هذا المسلسل من أفضل ما شاهدت على الاطلاق …السبب الرئيسي لقرءاة المانجا الخاصة والأصلية للإنمي القناص ، لأنه من المعروف أن كل شيء يرجع لآصله والأصل دائما
أفضل . الرواية افضل من الفيلم وكذلك المانجا نوعا ما تعتبر مُسلية أكثر من الإنمي نفسه لانه المانجا تعتمد ع الخيال أكثر في تحريك الشخصيات وبحرية تامة ،والسبب اخر هو تشيجع رفيقة هنا "ريم" علي ان المانجا ممتعة وقاتلي "لازم تجرب "، والحمد الله جربت وعجبني الجو .
سبب شهرة القناص يرجع لعامل القوة الكامنة أو المخفية في الجسم "النين "وهو موضوع بحث منذ القدم وهو البحث عن القوة المخفية وهذا موضوع شيق وممتع .
وتوجد في المسلسل تفاصيل غاية في المتعة وشديدة الدوران ، وكذلك تطور الشخصيات وعدم تركيز علي شخصيات الرئسية فقط ..بل علي شخصيات ثانوية والخ
وتجد في المسلسل اهم صور الحياة ، من طمع ، من اجرام ،وقتل ، وصداقة ،وحب ،وضحك ،الاختلاف ،القوة كل شئ موجود علي قول صديقي .."رسوم اطفال ..
المانجا فن ، وفن صعب وخطير وخياله كبير جدا …يوشيهيرو توجاشي ..المؤلف ، صاحب أعظم شخصيات حبًا لها …
سَنَحكي لَكُم عن الخَيرِ و الشّر ..
عن غَريزةِ البَقاءِ و شَهوةِ القَتل ..
عَن النّفس البشريّة بجميعِ أطوارِها ،،
فَكُونُوا مَعَنا ،،
رِحلةُ القَنصِ على وشكِ أن تبدأْ .
قَد لَمَعَت عَيناه ،
بالعَزمِ انتفَضَت يُمنَاه ،
فِي هُدُوءِ اللَيْل ..
مَن هُو الصَّامِدُ المُغامِر ،
فِي وجهِ السَّيل ..
يُبعِدُ عَن عينَيهِ الرَّاحة ،
يَتَحَدَّى خَصمًا في السَّاحة ..
يَرمِي و يُصِيبُ الأهْدَاف ،
يَسعى دَومًا لتحقيقِ الإنصافْ
هكذا تبدأ الترجمة العربية لمسلسل الإنمي الأشهر "القناص" …أعتبر هذا المسلسل من أفضل ما شاهدت على الاطلاق …السبب الرئيسي لقرءاة المانجا الخاصة والأصلية للإنمي القناص ، لأنه من المعروف أن كل شيء يرجع لآصله والأصل دائما
أفضل . الرواية افضل من الفيلم وكذلك المانجا نوعا ما تعتبر مُسلية أكثر من الإنمي نفسه لانه المانجا تعتمد ع الخيال أكثر في تحريك الشخصيات وبحرية تامة ،والسبب اخر هو تشيجع رفيقة هنا "ريم" علي ان المانجا ممتعة وقاتلي "لازم تجرب "، والحمد الله جربت وعجبني الجو .
سبب شهرة القناص يرجع لعامل القوة الكامنة أو المخفية في الجسم "النين "وهو موضوع بحث منذ القدم وهو البحث عن القوة المخفية وهذا موضوع شيق وممتع .
وتوجد في المسلسل تفاصيل غاية في المتعة وشديدة الدوران ، وكذلك تطور الشخصيات وعدم تركيز علي شخصيات الرئسية فقط ..بل علي شخصيات ثانوية والخ
وتجد في المسلسل اهم صور الحياة ، من طمع ، من اجرام ،وقتل ، وصداقة ،وحب ،وضحك ،الاختلاف ،القوة كل شئ موجود علي قول صديقي .."رسوم اطفال ..
المانجا فن ، وفن صعب وخطير وخياله كبير جدا …يوشيهيرو توجاشي ..المؤلف ، صاحب أعظم شخصيات حبًا لها …
سَنَحكي لَكُم عن الخَيرِ و الشّر ..
عن غَريزةِ البَقاءِ و شَهوةِ القَتل ..
عَن النّفس البشريّة بجميعِ أطوارِها ،،
فَكُونُوا مَعَنا ،،
رِحلةُ القَنصِ على وشكِ أن تبدأْ .
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This is a really fun series, reminiscent of Dragonball and Pokemon, and will make you want to go out in to the world and discover the wonders awaiting you!
-Louis M.
This is a really fun series, reminiscent of Dragonball and Pokemon, and will make you want to go out in to the world and discover the wonders awaiting you!
-Louis M.
May 30, 2023
Zapomniałem, jak bardzo początek tej mangi jest przyjemny, ale też naiwny. Mógłbym spokojnie dać wyższą ocenę, ale wiem co będzie się działo dalej i muszę jakoś te gwiazdki stopniować cnie.
May 12, 2018
I said I'm gonna write a long review no matter what
and even though nobody writes long reviews for manga (except for some people who only read manga)
I've already watched the first anime and am currently on episode 128 of the 2011 anime
but the book had this cool effect in it and the art style was out of this world(I don't know how you guys write long reviews but this sure is boring)
Gon a 12 year old(i guess)meets kite who saves him from that bear
so.....................
now Gon is a superhero?Nero?the heck am I talking bout(how do u guys do it )
and now I write something most of the books have behind them
"Truly inspiring and astonishing"
Bilal Taibzada
author of lance Valen
btw go check my book if you liked my review (probably not)
Lance valenLance valen
yes it is true, i just promoted my book in the middle of a review
some guy in the background:"you deserve a slow clap"
but even if you like gon,everybody still thinks killua is more cooler
I mean look at the dudes hair
I don't know how to put an image in a review but he looks a lot like Goku except he has white hair(not really he does not look like Goku)
btw this review was sponsored by lance valen
be sure to read it
another promo and you didnt notice it
Lance valenLance valen
by this time im sure all of you are thinking."whats wrong with this dude"
nothings wrong with me but .....
to be continued
for more info click the link below
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
and even though nobody writes long reviews for manga (except for some people who only read manga)
I've already watched the first anime and am currently on episode 128 of the 2011 anime
but the book had this cool effect in it and the art style was out of this world(I don't know how you guys write long reviews but this sure is boring)
Gon a 12 year old(i guess)meets kite who saves him from that bear
so.....................
now Gon is a superhero?Nero?the heck am I talking bout(how do u guys do it )
and now I write something most of the books have behind them
"Truly inspiring and astonishing"
Bilal Taibzada
author of lance Valen
btw go check my book if you liked my review (probably not)
Lance valenLance valen
yes it is true, i just promoted my book in the middle of a review
some guy in the background:"you deserve a slow clap"
but even if you like gon,everybody still thinks killua is more cooler
I mean look at the dudes hair
I don't know how to put an image in a review but he looks a lot like Goku except he has white hair(not really he does not look like Goku)
btw this review was sponsored by lance valen
be sure to read it
another promo and you didnt notice it
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by this time im sure all of you are thinking."whats wrong with this dude"
nothings wrong with me but .....
to be continued
for more info click the link below
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
May 13, 2018
Hunter x Hunter is yet another popular shonen manga, generally similar to stuff like Dragon Ball, Fullmetal Alchemist, Naruto, My Hero Academia, etc. This one is about a fictional fantasy world where hunter is one of the most prestigious and well-paid jobs, so everybody wants to be one but very few people are actually qualified, since you have to go through a series of very tough and rigorous tests to get certified. It’s also worth mentioning that in this world, being a hunter is more akin to being a hero and keeping the peace — they don’t usually kill animals for sport. Gon is the young Son Goku-looking protagonist of the book, and he has some extraordinary instincts that make it clear that he’s going to become a hunter in the future. The book has a fairly standard shonen setup, and judging by the first volume not much about it stands out so far. But I am always a sucker for a long series with a lighthearted tone that can take me on a journey filled with adventures, so I really enjoyed my time with this volume anyway. Based on all the praise I hear about this series, I have no doubt that it only gets better as the story progresses, so I am looking forward to more volumes of HxH in the future.
April 11, 2022
bought this for a friend (first book bought w my b & n discount!) so ofc i had to read before gifting ;)
this read was incredibly nostalgic, i can’t believe watching the first episode in late july 2020 changed my life irrevocably by immersing me into anime. such a special, special series in my heart 💚
this read was incredibly nostalgic, i can’t believe watching the first episode in late july 2020 changed my life irrevocably by immersing me into anime. such a special, special series in my heart 💚
March 26, 2007
I would say, even better than Yu Yu Hakusho, though I love that one to pieces. All the characters, all the trademark jokes, all the personalities. One thing this mangaka should be famous for is the creation of multi-faceted characters who are just hilarious both when they're killing you and when they're digging a hole to sleep in for three days. The cast of characters alone will have you fits of laughter.
My favorite characters are, oddly, Leorio and Kurapica. Usually I go for the NEED REDEMPTION kids like Killua, but I'm all about the doctor and madcrazy red-eyed one. XD
My favorite characters are, oddly, Leorio and Kurapica. Usually I go for the NEED REDEMPTION kids like Killua, but I'm all about the doctor and madcrazy red-eyed one. XD
October 18, 2016
As a Japanese manga and by Yoshihiro Togashi I can say without any doubt : " It is magnificent " ...
It is all about deciding to go towards an aim .. just challenging ourselves and who are against us .. Our positive energy , thinking and the strong stamina is the most vital of them to take us there ... where we dream to be ..
The world is full of troubles and the hunter is the one who aims at overcoming them .. To know the real fact about someone , you must know the thing that makes him angry depending only on your mind ... Your journey will be so long , but you must know everything about it ..
A moment of thinking is enough to make us far away from painful years of regret .
The rule is easy ; and all we have to do is answering by choosing the first choice or the other , and if we don't want to answer we can keep quiet ; that we have only to be silent ..
If you chose one of them , your answer will be definitely wrong ... But sometimes we are forced to choose .. That is what will happen one day ..
Life is full of problems and difficulties , and we have to be ready to face them :)) ..
It is all about deciding to go towards an aim .. just challenging ourselves and who are against us .. Our positive energy , thinking and the strong stamina is the most vital of them to take us there ... where we dream to be ..
The world is full of troubles and the hunter is the one who aims at overcoming them .. To know the real fact about someone , you must know the thing that makes him angry depending only on your mind ... Your journey will be so long , but you must know everything about it ..
A moment of thinking is enough to make us far away from painful years of regret .
The rule is easy ; and all we have to do is answering by choosing the first choice or the other , and if we don't want to answer we can keep quiet ; that we have only to be silent ..
If you chose one of them , your answer will be definitely wrong ... But sometimes we are forced to choose .. That is what will happen one day ..
Life is full of problems and difficulties , and we have to be ready to face them :)) ..
February 17, 2018
Este manga lo encontré por primera vez como una serie de anime que capte por pura casualidad en la tele un fin de semana que no tenía nada que hacer y bueno, quede enamorado al instante es para mí uno de los mejores mangas que existen a la fecha.
Muy recomendado.
Muy recomendado.
July 15, 2021
One of the best series of all time. Togashi is the true genius of this medium.
September 21, 2021
Cuando Gon se entera que su padre no está muerto y que es un Hunter (Termino amplio que involucra a diversos tipos de cazadores), uno de los mejores en realidad, toma la decisión de hacer el examen de Hunters y vivir la experiencia de ser uno. En su camino conocerá a Leorio, Kurapika y Killua, quienes se volverán sus amigos y compañeros. Gon pasara por muchas dificultades y retos para poder llegar a comprender que hace tan distinta esta profesión de otras.
Uno de mis animes favoritos es adaptado de este manga y tenía mucho miedo de leerlo porque sentía que no me iba a gustar de igual forma. Me equivoque, podría decir que hasta me gusto más. Gon es un protagonista único a su manera, muy carismático y hasta parece que es ingenuo; sin embargo, en el manga pude conocer más esas facetas maduras que deja vislumbrar al momento de soltar ciertas frases con una expresión muy seria.
Mi cariño por los personajes secundarios solo aumento en el manga. Killua es mi favorito, aunque saliese poco, pero si se llega a explicar que desea ser un Hunter solo porque escucho que la prueba iba a ser difícil; quedo decepcionado cuando esta no estaba siendo así. Leorio era el que me hacía reír con cada cosa que decía y él quería ser Hunter para ganar mucho dinero, pero esto era solo el querosene que haría funcionar el verdadero motivo: ser medico y no dejar que el resto experimentase la desesperación de no poder curar enfermedades costosas.Finalmente, Kurapika quiere vengar a su gente del clan Kurta (este clan tiene la particularidad de que sus ojos se vuelven rojos cuando tienen emociones fuertes), quienes fueron masacrados por el Gen’ei Ryodan, y recuperar los ojos que se robaron de su pueblo. El pasado de Kurapika es el que mas me interesa por la sed de venganza y la determinación que tiene por conseguirla:
“No le tengo miedo a la muerte. Más miedo me da que se disipe mi ira”
Con respecto a la historia, en las pruebas se combinaron habilidades físicas con mentales porque para ser un Hunter no solo es necesario ser fuerte físicamente, sino que requiere de mucha estrategia y saber cómo desenvolverse en las situaciones más extremas.
“¿Y si alguna vez de verdad solo podemos salvar a una de entre dos personas que queremos?
¿Qué harían?”
En conclusión, quede totalmente satisfecha con este volumen y espero ansiosa que el siguiente me guste igual que este o más. La historia fue muy fácil de seguir y nunca aburrida, ojalá le den una oportunidad a este manga tan conocido. Aunque si cabe aclarar que son más de treinta volúmenes y que no está finalizado.
Pdst: El encuentro que tiene Gon con Kite al inicio del manga tiene mucha relevancia para que se desarrolle toda la historia.
Uno de mis animes favoritos es adaptado de este manga y tenía mucho miedo de leerlo porque sentía que no me iba a gustar de igual forma. Me equivoque, podría decir que hasta me gusto más. Gon es un protagonista único a su manera, muy carismático y hasta parece que es ingenuo; sin embargo, en el manga pude conocer más esas facetas maduras que deja vislumbrar al momento de soltar ciertas frases con una expresión muy seria.
Mi cariño por los personajes secundarios solo aumento en el manga. Killua es mi favorito, aunque saliese poco, pero si se llega a explicar que desea ser un Hunter solo porque escucho que la prueba iba a ser difícil; quedo decepcionado cuando esta no estaba siendo así. Leorio era el que me hacía reír con cada cosa que decía y él quería ser Hunter para ganar mucho dinero, pero esto era solo el querosene que haría funcionar el verdadero motivo: ser medico y no dejar que el resto experimentase la desesperación de no poder curar enfermedades costosas.Finalmente, Kurapika quiere vengar a su gente del clan Kurta (este clan tiene la particularidad de que sus ojos se vuelven rojos cuando tienen emociones fuertes), quienes fueron masacrados por el Gen’ei Ryodan, y recuperar los ojos que se robaron de su pueblo. El pasado de Kurapika es el que mas me interesa por la sed de venganza y la determinación que tiene por conseguirla:
“No le tengo miedo a la muerte. Más miedo me da que se disipe mi ira”
Con respecto a la historia, en las pruebas se combinaron habilidades físicas con mentales porque para ser un Hunter no solo es necesario ser fuerte físicamente, sino que requiere de mucha estrategia y saber cómo desenvolverse en las situaciones más extremas.
“¿Y si alguna vez de verdad solo podemos salvar a una de entre dos personas que queremos?
¿Qué harían?”
En conclusión, quede totalmente satisfecha con este volumen y espero ansiosa que el siguiente me guste igual que este o más. La historia fue muy fácil de seguir y nunca aburrida, ojalá le den una oportunidad a este manga tan conocido. Aunque si cabe aclarar que son más de treinta volúmenes y que no está finalizado.
Pdst: El encuentro que tiene Gon con Kite al inicio del manga tiene mucha relevancia para que se desarrolle toda la historia.
June 24, 2020
4 of 5 stars
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"Being fooled is as good as being dead"
Oh, how I missed these guysss!
I finished watching the anime adaptation of Hunter x Hunter less than a month ago and I am still unable to moved on. I can't shake the emptiness I felt after watching it and all I wanted was more of this HxH world so I decided to start reading the manga. Though I don't know if it was a good idea since it was still on going and on hiatus.
The hunter applicants, including our main character Gon, Killua, Kurapika and Leorio, is now in the middle of the first phase of the exam. Everyone is in the state of both panic and confusion, except Hisoka who's now showing his bloodlust. Well, it was given that he was triggered to kill by the other applicants who tried to get in his way, atleast in the anime. It was a good excuse for him to kill anyway. But here in manga, it was shown that he acted as a judge even though no one triggered him to fight. I don't know how close the characters' development in the anime compared to the manga, but I'm excited to see for myself.
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"Being fooled is as good as being dead"
Oh, how I missed these guysss!
I finished watching the anime adaptation of Hunter x Hunter less than a month ago and I am still unable to moved on. I can't shake the emptiness I felt after watching it and all I wanted was more of this HxH world so I decided to start reading the manga. Though I don't know if it was a good idea since it was still on going and on hiatus.
The hunter applicants, including our main character Gon, Killua, Kurapika and Leorio, is now in the middle of the first phase of the exam. Everyone is in the state of both panic and confusion, except Hisoka who's now showing his bloodlust. Well, it was given that he was triggered to kill by the other applicants who tried to get in his way, atleast in the anime. It was a good excuse for him to kill anyway. But here in manga, it was shown that he acted as a judge even though no one triggered him to fight. I don't know how close the characters' development in the anime compared to the manga, but I'm excited to see for myself.
May 30, 2018
How is it possible for characters to grow on me this much after just one volume? (Leorio!!! best boy) Such interesting, unique personalities, great character design, especially Hisoka. Speaking of which, now I kinda understand why everyone’s so obsessed with him. So far, he’s my favorite. ♥️🃏♠️
The plot kinda reminds me of My Hero Academia but with far less noble intentions on the characters’ part, which makes it all the more real. Dialogue and comedic aspect are on point, too.
By the way, i was watching 2011 anime alongside the manga and the adaptation is REALLY good, so I think I’ll stick to it for now and then pick up the manga at chapter 340.
Anyway, I’m glad I finally started this, it’s exactly the kind of entertainment I need right now.
The plot kinda reminds me of My Hero Academia but with far less noble intentions on the characters’ part, which makes it all the more real. Dialogue and comedic aspect are on point, too.
By the way, i was watching 2011 anime alongside the manga and the adaptation is REALLY good, so I think I’ll stick to it for now and then pick up the manga at chapter 340.
Anyway, I’m glad I finally started this, it’s exactly the kind of entertainment I need right now.
November 6, 2018
4.5 stars
This is a masterpiece .
This series has one of the best story arcs ever . It's characters are so layered unlike most of the shonen mangas . Moreover the Chimaera Ant Arc had made it on of my favorite graphic novels .
This is a masterpiece .
This series has one of the best story arcs ever . It's characters are so layered unlike most of the shonen mangas . Moreover the Chimaera Ant Arc had made it on of my favorite graphic novels .
April 25, 2021
The start to a brilliant adventure!
Hunter x hunter volume 1 by Yoshihiro Togashi get 9/10 stars.
Hunter x hunter volume 1 by Yoshihiro Togashi get 9/10 stars.
February 18, 2022
I'm claiming Killua and Leorio, okay? Okay! Gah! I love the friendship that was born from this hunter exam. That adorable dynamics. I love these guys!
April 21, 2024
I LOVE THIS SERIES
July 28, 2022
THE best manga ever, i don’t make the rules.
August 26, 2024
2022 - IM HOOKED
March 24, 2025
i had to read the manga for my fave anime <3
instead of rewatching the anime for the 4th time, i decided it was high time to read it!
instead of rewatching the anime for the 4th time, i decided it was high time to read it!
August 11, 2017
This manga does everything a shounen manga should do. When I think of the perfect manga, I think of Hunter X Hunter. This review is about the series as a whole.
The fights are amazing. Each hunter has their own ability and fighting style. The main characters use their wits and their own unique style to win. I liked Dragon Ball Z as much as the next kid growing up, but each characters strength is determined by their power level, and that's about it (DragonBall is a different). In HxH there is so much thought and strategy during the fights. When a character wins, you feel like they deserved it.
The characters are memorable and fun. If pressed I could name 10's of characters from this series. They are as unique as their abilities. Some shounen rely on the same types of characters you see over and over again (especially the villains). In HxH the villains are some of the best part, they are well thought out and entertaining to watch.
The story isn't groundbreaking, but done it's brilliantly. The overarching story is that Gon wants to find his father. However, like most ongoing manga, there are various story arcs. We see Gon mature and encounter various trials as he develops as a hunter and helps his friends.
The art is on and off. Having started the series over a decade ago, back in 2004ish, I've experienced the many writing hiatuses of Togashi. There are times when the art is wonderful, and fits the story beautifully. Other times, there are issues when it's clear the art isn't quite as strong. Personally, this was never a huge issue for me (the art, not the breaks). Any new chapter was better than no new chapter.
Simply put, HxH is my jam. I've read the manga multiple times and watched more than one version of the anime. I've probably spent more time with Gon and Killua than I have with any other manga/anime characters. It is both a manga and anime (the 2011 version) that I can wholeheartedly recommend with no reservations.
Be aware that this series, while for all intents and purposes is currently finished, isn't truly ended. Gon still has room to grow, and there are plenty of adventures for him to have. His journey as a hunter has just begun; his adventures with his friends only just started. I've had to realize that I might not get to read all of his adventures, and maybe I was foolish to think I could. I've waited with bated breath many a year for more HxH through the many hiatuses. But ultimately I've come to understand that mangakas are people too. Unlike a novel, manga span hundreds and hundreds of chapters that have to be both written and drawn. It's taken time, but I can look back on my HxX experience as a whole and have unabashed and total love for the series. Thank you Togashi, and thank you HxH.
The fights are amazing. Each hunter has their own ability and fighting style. The main characters use their wits and their own unique style to win. I liked Dragon Ball Z as much as the next kid growing up, but each characters strength is determined by their power level, and that's about it (DragonBall is a different). In HxH there is so much thought and strategy during the fights. When a character wins, you feel like they deserved it.
The characters are memorable and fun. If pressed I could name 10's of characters from this series. They are as unique as their abilities. Some shounen rely on the same types of characters you see over and over again (especially the villains). In HxH the villains are some of the best part, they are well thought out and entertaining to watch.
The story isn't groundbreaking, but done it's brilliantly. The overarching story is that Gon wants to find his father. However, like most ongoing manga, there are various story arcs. We see Gon mature and encounter various trials as he develops as a hunter and helps his friends.
The art is on and off. Having started the series over a decade ago, back in 2004ish, I've experienced the many writing hiatuses of Togashi. There are times when the art is wonderful, and fits the story beautifully. Other times, there are issues when it's clear the art isn't quite as strong. Personally, this was never a huge issue for me (the art, not the breaks). Any new chapter was better than no new chapter.
Simply put, HxH is my jam. I've read the manga multiple times and watched more than one version of the anime. I've probably spent more time with Gon and Killua than I have with any other manga/anime characters. It is both a manga and anime (the 2011 version) that I can wholeheartedly recommend with no reservations.
Be aware that this series, while for all intents and purposes is currently finished, isn't truly ended. Gon still has room to grow, and there are plenty of adventures for him to have. His journey as a hunter has just begun; his adventures with his friends only just started. I've had to realize that I might not get to read all of his adventures, and maybe I was foolish to think I could. I've waited with bated breath many a year for more HxH through the many hiatuses. But ultimately I've come to understand that mangakas are people too. Unlike a novel, manga span hundreds and hundreds of chapters that have to be both written and drawn. It's taken time, but I can look back on my HxX experience as a whole and have unabashed and total love for the series. Thank you Togashi, and thank you HxH.
March 8, 2021
We pick up with this boy named Gon in a remote village who catches a shark to convince his guardian to let him go and take the hunter exams but she doesn't want him considering what happened with his father. Gon an innocent boy somehow manages to convince her and so we begin the journey. First on the ship he meets with Kurapika and Leorio and he impresses the captain of the ship and he realizes gon is special after asking about his father. Stuff happens and we see Gon's bravery like saing a crew by jumping straight into trouble. When they reach the port, further tests await like the one with the old lady and answering choice questions and then with the weird navigating monkeys and their family. That one was my favorite easily. And then he first test where they have to run after the in-charge guy and that one was hilarious. People ain't able to keep up and getting eliminated but thats where we meet KURAPIKA!! And its so good and his friendship with Gon is so good. And then we come in Crroks nest (the site of the second test) and their first villain: Hisoka!! It was a wild volume but really enjoyed it a lot!
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ReRead: March 8, 2021
It was a good start as we have the free spirited Gon who wants to become a hunter, a very proclaimed profession in this world and his first adventures include travelling by the ship and the captain is impressed and he finds he is the son of Ging, an acclaimed hunter and there he meets Leorio and Kurapika, his companions in future volumes and then we have the ship test, finding the correct route by answering some old woman, reaching the exam place, running with the examiner Satotz (a french looking guy) and running like anything and then deceptions, facing some wild monsters with the fog coming in, all in order to reach the next place of exam and pass this test. Good volume and introduces us to this world meanwhile keeping a good focus on other characters and introducing good antagonists like Hisoka and deceptive people like Tonpa. The art was gorgeous and a good quick read!
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ReRead: March 8, 2021
It was a good start as we have the free spirited Gon who wants to become a hunter, a very proclaimed profession in this world and his first adventures include travelling by the ship and the captain is impressed and he finds he is the son of Ging, an acclaimed hunter and there he meets Leorio and Kurapika, his companions in future volumes and then we have the ship test, finding the correct route by answering some old woman, reaching the exam place, running with the examiner Satotz (a french looking guy) and running like anything and then deceptions, facing some wild monsters with the fog coming in, all in order to reach the next place of exam and pass this test. Good volume and introduces us to this world meanwhile keeping a good focus on other characters and introducing good antagonists like Hisoka and deceptive people like Tonpa. The art was gorgeous and a good quick read!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 24, 2023
Finally getting back to my absolute favourite series, but now from a different viewpoint. It's my first time reading a manga and I found it so captivating (despite me thinking I'd miss the voice acting and soundtracks).
What I liked the most about the manga is that I'm actually looking at the events exactly as Togashi wanted it to be. Not that the studios behind both versions of the anime screwed up, mostly not. But I have two points about it + me being obsessed enough.
First, I appreciated each character while reading the manga more. Especially Leorio, him being so ordinary in such a world is what makes him different.
The hunters exam arc in the 2011 version was too rushed for me to relate to the characters. In contrast, the 1999 version was way slower and even with fillers... and that's exactly what made me attached to the series in the first place.
Second, some details were too important to be ignored or delayed.
In the manga and the 1999 version, Gon's meeting with Kite in the very beginning made much more sense for later events, unlike on the 2011's which made it feel out of place.
Again with the 2011's, it dropped an essential line in the story. Mito told Gon before his departure that his father didn't actually abandon him, but she forced him to give up on baby Gon. Not knowing this, many of the fans were outraged at Ging for the entire anime xd.
Anyway, it kept me awake for a few long nights, and I'll definitely continue with the it.
A final note, I don't hate the 2011 version.
What I liked the most about the manga is that I'm actually looking at the events exactly as Togashi wanted it to be. Not that the studios behind both versions of the anime screwed up, mostly not. But I have two points about it + me being obsessed enough.
First, I appreciated each character while reading the manga more. Especially Leorio, him being so ordinary in such a world is what makes him different.
The hunters exam arc in the 2011 version was too rushed for me to relate to the characters. In contrast, the 1999 version was way slower and even with fillers... and that's exactly what made me attached to the series in the first place.
Second, some details were too important to be ignored or delayed.
In the manga and the 1999 version, Gon's meeting with Kite in the very beginning made much more sense for later events, unlike on the 2011's which made it feel out of place.
Again with the 2011's, it dropped an essential line in the story. Mito told Gon before his departure that his father didn't actually abandon him, but she forced him to give up on baby Gon. Not knowing this, many of the fans were outraged at Ging for the entire anime xd.
Anyway, it kept me awake for a few long nights, and I'll definitely continue with the it.
A final note, I don't hate the 2011 version.
September 14, 2020
I’ve been pretty wary of starting this series because it’s on an indefinite hiatus. But I saw it being lonely on the library bookshelf and was like “Aw. Well... it’s worth a shot.”
I’m so glad I tried this!! The story is FABULOUS. It’s better than the author’s previous series “YuYu Hakusho” in some aspects. It’s a stereotypical fighting manga with a ton of cliches but it’s cute and epic?? So whatevs it’s cool with me.
The pacing is well done, characters are compelling and at the very least interesting, and the art is endearing. Everything is a certain style. It’s not poorly done, but it’s not for everyone.
(Also? That thank you note from him to the author of Sailor Moon was adorable. It basically said she helped him out coloring pages and he likes her art work. [spoiler alert they get married!])
I’m so glad I tried this!! The story is FABULOUS. It’s better than the author’s previous series “YuYu Hakusho” in some aspects. It’s a stereotypical fighting manga with a ton of cliches but it’s cute and epic?? So whatevs it’s cool with me.
The pacing is well done, characters are compelling and at the very least interesting, and the art is endearing. Everything is a certain style. It’s not poorly done, but it’s not for everyone.
(Also? That thank you note from him to the author of Sailor Moon was adorable. It basically said she helped him out coloring pages and he likes her art work. [spoiler alert they get married!])
September 29, 2022
Bra story, intressanta karaktärer och en utvecklad värld
November 11, 2019
Chapter 1 is actually a shock to me. I never expected manga will be like this. I have watched all 148 episodes of hunter x hunter for 3 times and I never imagine that the actual happenings are like this. I find it really cute. I just love it!
Chapter 2 is the incident from the huge storm. Gon shows his great sense of observation. The manga shows more details about this than in the anime which is cool. Also, there’s just a lot of difference to the manga and anime.
Chapter 3 is when Gon, Kurapika, and Leorio arrive at Dolle’s port and they are looking for the right way to the examination place. Leorio’s actions are still the same. I like that he is realistically high tempered and impatient but still has a good heart. I just love their differences. They are all unique and a perfect fit as friends.
Chapter 4 is when they walk through that dark path to find the navigators. Gon is still that great little child with an applauding sense of observation. I also really like Gon because he is just cute (not only as a child but his character, too) and though in this manga Kurapika is highlighted as the “smart one”, Gon is also smart when it comes to critical thinking on practical sense. Gon also manifest great bravery.
Chapter 5 is when they are sent by the navigators to the hunter examination place. Oh, the funny thing in this Chapter is that they really have food in the elevator! LOL. Tompa is still the same. An asshole. This chapter is almost the same as the anime.
Chapter 6 is when the first stage of their examination starts. Also, this is the time where they meet Killua. The two are just so cute but for Killua to be hot at an early age is just unfair lol.
Chapter 7 is when they are in the middle of their marathon. Everyone is quitting because of the strain and stress of not knowing when the end of the tunnel is. This chapter is pretty much the same with the anime. There are just differences with Gon’s story when he mentioned it to Killua and also the time when Gon and Killua did a challenge at the end of the tunnel.
Chapter 8 is when they are already on their way to the second phase. The happenings are different somehow. Killua talks a lot here, Leorio and Kurapika are in a pinch and Leorio got wounded. Kurapika is still as sharp as ever.
Chapter 2 is the incident from the huge storm. Gon shows his great sense of observation. The manga shows more details about this than in the anime which is cool. Also, there’s just a lot of difference to the manga and anime.
Chapter 3 is when Gon, Kurapika, and Leorio arrive at Dolle’s port and they are looking for the right way to the examination place. Leorio’s actions are still the same. I like that he is realistically high tempered and impatient but still has a good heart. I just love their differences. They are all unique and a perfect fit as friends.
Chapter 4 is when they walk through that dark path to find the navigators. Gon is still that great little child with an applauding sense of observation. I also really like Gon because he is just cute (not only as a child but his character, too) and though in this manga Kurapika is highlighted as the “smart one”, Gon is also smart when it comes to critical thinking on practical sense. Gon also manifest great bravery.
Chapter 5 is when they are sent by the navigators to the hunter examination place. Oh, the funny thing in this Chapter is that they really have food in the elevator! LOL. Tompa is still the same. An asshole. This chapter is almost the same as the anime.
Chapter 6 is when the first stage of their examination starts. Also, this is the time where they meet Killua. The two are just so cute but for Killua to be hot at an early age is just unfair lol.
Chapter 7 is when they are in the middle of their marathon. Everyone is quitting because of the strain and stress of not knowing when the end of the tunnel is. This chapter is pretty much the same with the anime. There are just differences with Gon’s story when he mentioned it to Killua and also the time when Gon and Killua did a challenge at the end of the tunnel.
Chapter 8 is when they are already on their way to the second phase. The happenings are different somehow. Killua talks a lot here, Leorio and Kurapika are in a pinch and Leorio got wounded. Kurapika is still as sharp as ever.
November 18, 2024
A fun action-filled but also plenty of humour manga that I am excited to finally be reading!
I am so excited that my library is adding this series to their catalogue, because I have always wanted to read this series. I did read bits and bobs of it in the Shounen Jump English magazine, but never the full series. So I am 100% ready to finally read this one.
In these first two volumes we meet the main character, Gon, who is your typical shounen hero. Overpowered, not always too smart, a bit childish. But he did show plenty of promise and so I was eager to get to know him more. I love that, despite at times being a bit dumb, he has some amazing skills. Like being able to detect storms, not being afraid, kind to friends (and foes), helping out where he can. Even during some harrowing moments he is there to help his new friends/allies, like coming back to assist them even if that means a test going wrong. I am so excited to see how much he will grow as the story continues, he will definitely be one of the greatest hunters, I am sure of it.
Next to him we also meet plenty of other characters, the three biggest are Leorio who is an idiot a bit smug slightly annoying but also interesting to follow, then there is Kurapika who is strong and wants to become a hunter to take vengeance for his clan and get something back from the evil group, I really liked him and I am definitely curious to learn more about his clan and his family and what kind of talents/powers they have, and then we also meet Killua a boy with a skateboard and I am very curious about him as we don’t learn a lot about him except that he is possibly superstrong.
There are also the examinators who vary from WTF to OK what is up with this guy??? I really like the variety of examinators and love that none of them are normal, haha, I guess it takes a special breed to become a hunter and later examinator. So far my favourite is the old guy, aka one of the big bosses.
Hunter x Hunter, Vol. 02 by Yoshihiro TogashiAnd then there are the other competitors, most of them we don’t really get to meet closely, that is what happens when there are tests after all. But two keep on popping up. Tonka, who is just a dick, I am sorry, but he is. And Hisoka who just a freaking psycho and I am NOT a fan of him so far. Dang that guy is a creep extra-ordinaire. LORD. But then again every shounen needs an antagonist. I guess Hisoka is going to be the big one.
These first two volumes are all about the exams/tests to become a hunter! And I have to say, I will not want to become a hunter, haha. I mean, it wouldn’t be too bad if you just fell out and then come back another year, but a lot of the peeps just die. In gruesome ways. But I did like reading about these tests and see what is next with each phase. The least favourite was the gourmet one, that just bored me, but I did like the one before that, and I am also looking forward to the one we are having now, with the tower, the prisoners, and more.
The art is pretty nice, I feel that it could be better, but the style does fit with the story and how action-packed it is.
All in all, I hope that by the time this review pops up in October (my blog is a bit full), I have been able to read some more volumes. I would recommend these two volumes to everyone. It was so good and I flew through them!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I am so excited that my library is adding this series to their catalogue, because I have always wanted to read this series. I did read bits and bobs of it in the Shounen Jump English magazine, but never the full series. So I am 100% ready to finally read this one.
In these first two volumes we meet the main character, Gon, who is your typical shounen hero. Overpowered, not always too smart, a bit childish. But he did show plenty of promise and so I was eager to get to know him more. I love that, despite at times being a bit dumb, he has some amazing skills. Like being able to detect storms, not being afraid, kind to friends (and foes), helping out where he can. Even during some harrowing moments he is there to help his new friends/allies, like coming back to assist them even if that means a test going wrong. I am so excited to see how much he will grow as the story continues, he will definitely be one of the greatest hunters, I am sure of it.
Next to him we also meet plenty of other characters, the three biggest are Leorio who is an idiot a bit smug slightly annoying but also interesting to follow, then there is Kurapika who is strong and wants to become a hunter to take vengeance for his clan and get something back from the evil group, I really liked him and I am definitely curious to learn more about his clan and his family and what kind of talents/powers they have, and then we also meet Killua a boy with a skateboard and I am very curious about him as we don’t learn a lot about him except that he is possibly superstrong.
There are also the examinators who vary from WTF to OK what is up with this guy??? I really like the variety of examinators and love that none of them are normal, haha, I guess it takes a special breed to become a hunter and later examinator. So far my favourite is the old guy, aka one of the big bosses.
Hunter x Hunter, Vol. 02 by Yoshihiro TogashiAnd then there are the other competitors, most of them we don’t really get to meet closely, that is what happens when there are tests after all. But two keep on popping up. Tonka, who is just a dick, I am sorry, but he is. And Hisoka who just a freaking psycho and I am NOT a fan of him so far. Dang that guy is a creep extra-ordinaire. LORD. But then again every shounen needs an antagonist. I guess Hisoka is going to be the big one.
These first two volumes are all about the exams/tests to become a hunter! And I have to say, I will not want to become a hunter, haha. I mean, it wouldn’t be too bad if you just fell out and then come back another year, but a lot of the peeps just die. In gruesome ways. But I did like reading about these tests and see what is next with each phase. The least favourite was the gourmet one, that just bored me, but I did like the one before that, and I am also looking forward to the one we are having now, with the tower, the prisoners, and more.
The art is pretty nice, I feel that it could be better, but the style does fit with the story and how action-packed it is.
All in all, I hope that by the time this review pops up in October (my blog is a bit full), I have been able to read some more volumes. I would recommend these two volumes to everyone. It was so good and I flew through them!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
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