The appeal and reputation of HUNTER X HUNTER: A story of adventure and growth

The appeal and reputation of HUNTER X HUNTER: A story of adventure and growth

HUNTER X HUNTER - Hunter x Hunter -

■ Public Media
TV anime series
■ Original Media
comics
■ Broadcast period
October 16, 1999 - March 31, 2001
■Broadcasting station
Fuji Television
■Frequencies
half an hour
■ Number of Episodes
Episode 62
■Original Story
Yoshihiro Togashi (Serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump)
■ Director
Kazuhiro Furuhashi
■ Production
Produced by Nippon Animation, Fuji Television Network, in cooperation with Studio Deen
■Works
©Yoshihiro Togashi/Shueisha, Fuji Television, Nippon Animation 1999
■ Story

Gon, a cheerful and inquisitive boy, decides to become a "hunter" and leaves his hometown, Whale Island.
Hunters are specialists who make a living by exploring all kinds of unknown things in this world, and in order to obtain a license they must pass an extremely difficult exam.
Gon takes the exam to follow in the footsteps of his missing father, Ging, who was once known as a great hunter. While Gon gains unique companions such as Kurapika, Leorio, and Killua who take the exam with him, he also encounters a formidable opponent, Hisoka.

■Explanation

The anime is based on a manga, but some original stories are inserted into it.
There are also some restrained aspects to the depiction.
This was the last Japanese anime to use film. It was made into a TV series and later into an OVA.

■Cast

・Gon/Junko Takeuchi ・Leorio/Hozumi Goda ・Kurapika/Yuki Kaida ・Killua/Kanako Mitsuhashi ・Hisoka/Hiroki Takahashi ・Illumi/Ura Takano ・Senritsu/TARAKO
Others include Hitoshi Uebeppu, Yoshihiko Akaida, Mitsuhira Owada, Fumiaki Tonohayama, Yasutsugu Ishii, and Reiko Kiuchi.

■ Main staff

Producer: Kazuhiro Furuhashi Production manager: Junzo Nakajima Music: Toshihiko Sasahashi Director: Kazuhiro Furuhashi Producers: Shunichi Kozō, Keiichi Matsuda, Daisuke Kawakami (Fuji Television Network)
・Screenplay: Nobuaki Kishima, Yoshiyuki Suga, Ryota Yamaguchi, Seiji Togawa ・Character design: Takayuki Goto ・Chief animation directors: Masaaki Kawanami, Kenichi Imaizumi, Masahiro Kase, Takayuki Goto, Shinobu Tagashira, Akira Matsushima ・Art director: Nobuto Sakamoto ・Director of photography: Seiichi Morishita, Hidetoshi Watanabe ・Sound director: Takuya Hiramitsu ・Color design: Mari Miyashita ・Animation check: Ko Sato, Toru Sawamura, Shinji Watanabe, Kaori Ito, Yayoi Yonemori ・Animation: Artland, Studio Mark, JecE, k Production, ST Cats, Junji Uesugi, Haruhiko Noda, Hiromi Oikawa, Tomoko Kosaka ・Finishing touches: Studio Robin ・Background: TEAM'S ART
・Filming: Studio Twinkle, Tini Shimura ・Sound Production: Audio-Visual System, Masakatsu Aida ・Mixer: Kohei Oishi ・Sound Effects: Akihiko Matsuda, Fizz Sound ・Recording Studio: Takuto Studio ・Developing Lab: IMAGICA
・Title: Akira Michikawa ・Positive editing: Shinichi Natori, Taeko Hamautsu, Kazuho Nakano ・Negative editing: Hidetoshi Kamitono ・Storyboard: Toshiyuki Kato, Seiko Sayama, Souichi Asaka, Tsukasa Sunaga, Hiroyuki Matsushita, Kazuhiro Furuhashi, Takayoshi Suzuki ・Planning cooperation: Yu Sugiyama (ASATSU-DK), Hisashi Kato (ASATSU-DK)
Assistant Director: Hidetoshi Kato Director: Toshiyuki Kato, Shunji Yoshida, Shinya Hanai, Masahiro Hosoda Production Desk: Masahiko Miyoshi, Koji Ishii (Studio Deen)
・Production Progress: Hiroshi Ukai, Naoto Tatsuta

■ Main Characters

Gon Freecss is the main character. He is from Whale Island and takes the Hunter Exam to find his father, Ging.
His Nen ability is enhanced type. He hates to lose, is stubborn, and has a strong sense of curiosity. He values ​​promises.

Killua Zoldyck: A professional assassin, he received special training from the Zoldyck family.
He meets Gon while taking the Hunter Exam to kill time, and begins to take action.
His Nen ability is transformation type.

- Kurapika is a materialization type ability user, but when his eyes turn scarlet he becomes a trait type ability user.
He is a survivor of the minority Tarta tribe, and hates the Phantom Troupe so much that he became a Hunter.

・Leorio is an emission type Nen user.
He becomes a hunter to earn money to become a doctor.

・Hisoka was the number 4 of the Phantom Troupe. A mysterious magician.



■Subtitle

・#01／Traveling Boy × Leaving the Sound of the Wind Behind 1999/10/16
・#02／Encounter × Confusion × Departure 1999/10/23
・#03／Pride × Rough Sea × Duel 1999/10/30
・#04／Choice × Shortcut × Detour 1999/11/06
・#05／Lies x Truth? x Kiriko 1999/11/13
・#06/Steak × Marathon × Test Start 1999/11/20
・#07／Trauma × Limit × Sweet Trap 1999/11/27
・#08／Magician × Smile × Beware of Wild Animals 1999/12/04
・#09／Menchi × Seriously Angry × Second Exam? 1999/12/11
・#10／Failing grades × Panic × Voice from heaven 1999/12/18
・#11／Exploration × Sports Spirit × Stowaway 2000/01/08
・#12／Good Boy? Bad Boy? Killua 2000/01/15
・#13／Pros × Cons × Trap 2000/01/22
・#14／Candle×Policy×Crack 2000/01/29
・#15／Fleeting×Life×Majitani 2000/02/05
・#16／Rock?×Scissors?×Heart 2000/02/12
・#17／3 people?×5 people?×Last choice 2000/02/19
・#18/Treasures × Memories × Hotel Room 2000/02/26
・#19／Dismembered × Diary × Waterlogged 2000/03/04
#20/Big Waves x Cannons x Panic 2000/03/11
・#21／4th × 44 × Number of Death 2000/03/18
・#22／Found × Hidden × Caught 2000/03/25
・#23／Hisoka × Clash × Gon 2000/04/01
・#24／Damage × Reunion × Emotional Energy 2000/04/15
・#25／Nyoro 2×Chiku 2×Inside the hole 2000/04/22
・#26/Chairman × Interview × Paper Test 2000/05/06
・#27／Hisoka × Kurapika × The Spider's Whisper 2000/05/13
・#28／Chat × Helicopter × Root Comparison 2000/05/20
・#29／Pass!×Fail?×Exam Completed 2000/05/27
・#30／Killua × Retirement × Deportation 2000/06/03
・#31／Disbandment × Party × Bad Relationship 2000/06/10
・#32／Sightseeing × Sightseeing × Killua's House 2000/06/17
・#33／Special Training × Hound × Falling Down 2000/07/01
・#34／Skateboarding × Apprentice × True Feelings 2000/07/15
・#35／Killua × Punishment × Family Meeting 2000/07/22
・#36／Coin × Reunion × Replacement 2000/08/12
・#37／Sky×Fight×Warrior Training 2000/08/19
・#38／Burning × Thought × Year? 2000/09/09
・#39/ Secret tricks × Registration × Battle start 2000/09/16
#40 / Two months off / Just to be extra careful 2000/09/23
・#41／Bungee × Punch × Single Match 2000/09/30
・#42／Hisoka's Love × Resolution × Gon's Seriousness 2000/10/21
#43 / Talent x Anguish x Killer Instinct 2000/10/28
・#44／Small fish×Clean up×Exam over!? 2000/11/04
・#45／Restrictions x Vows x Chains of Restrictions 2000/11/11
・#46／I'm home × Welcome home × I'm Killua 2000/11/18
・#47／Father × (Secret) × Confession 2000/11/25
・#48／Kurapika×Black Eyes×First Job 2000/12/02
・#49／Heartbeat × Kurapika × Dowsing 2000/12/09
・#50／Killua × Get Rich Quick × Hunter's Bar 2000/12/16
・#51／Spider × Yorkshin × All Together 2000/12/23
・#52／Underground Auction × Annihilation × Machine Gun 2001/01/13
・#53／Brigade × Shadow Beast × Community 2001/01/20
・#54／Hisoka × Alliance × Spider Extermination 2001/01/27
・#55／Uvo × Kurapika × Melody of Determination 2001/02/03
・#56／Scarlet Eyes × Duel × The Price of Life 2001/02/10
・#57／Gon × Treasure × Dangerous Man 2001/02/17
・#58／Gon × Killua × Life-Risking Tail 2001/02/24
・#59／Spider Web × Captivity × Killing Technique 2001/03/03
・#60/Kurapika × Assassination Group × Zoldyck 2001/03/10
・#61/Spider Gathering × Zol Family × Final Battle 2001/03/17
・#62／The End of Kurapika × Friends × Spider 2001/03/31

■ Related works

HUNTER×HUNTER OVA #63~70
HUNTER×HUNTER OVA Greed Island #71~78
HUNTER×HUNTER OVA Greed Island Final Chapter #79~92

■ Theme songs and music

・Opening theme

・"Good Morning" #01~47
Lyrics: HIRO & Hiroshi Yamada Composition: HIRO
Arranged by: Keno & Nishiwaki Tatsuya Sung by: Keno

・"The Sun Shines at Night" #48~62
Lyrics: Naoyuki Hisanaga Composition: Jun Yoshimura & Shinichiro Togawa Performance and vocals: WINO

・Ending theme

・"Wind Song" #01~31
Lyrics: Keiko Ueno Composition and Arrangement: Toshihiko Sato Sung by Minako Honda

・"E Jan~Do You Feel Like I Feel?" #32~52
Lyrics, composition and arrangement: Masato Nagai Singer: Masato Nagai

・"Firefly" #53~62
Lyrics: Masato Nagai/Ryutaro Tsuno Composition, Arrangement and Singing: Masato Nagai



Hunter x Hunter - A story of adventure and friendship

Hunter x Hunter is an anime series based on the popular manga by Yoshihiro Togashi, which aired from 1999 to 2001. The series follows the growth and adventures of the protagonist Gon Freecss, with a focus on friendship and a desire to explore the unknown. Below, we will take a deeper look at the appeal and details of the series.

The appeal of the story

The story of "HUNTER X HUNTER" begins with the innocent boy Gon taking the Hunter Exam. Hunters are specialists who explore the unknown, and to obtain their license, they must pass an extremely difficult exam. Gon takes the exam in order to track down his missing father, Ging, and in the process, he meets unique companions such as Kurapika, Leorio, and Killua. The story is fuelled by the friendships and conflicts between them, as well as the battle against the formidable enemy Hisoka.

The appeal of this work is that it is not just an adventure story, but also depicts the growth of the characters and the deepening of human relationships. Gon faces various difficulties throughout the exams, and grows by overcoming them. His bonds with his friends also deepen, and it is moving to see them continue their adventure while supporting each other.

Character Appeal

Each character in Hunter x Hunter is unique and deep. The main character, Gon, is a curious and competitive boy, but his straightforward personality and emphasis on keeping promises is also appealing. Killua was born into a family of assassins, but it is impressive to see him open up after meeting Gon. Kurapika's attitude of cherishing his friends despite his desire for revenge is moving, and Leorio's goal of becoming a Hunter in order to achieve his dream of becoming a doctor is sympathetic. And Hisoka, a mysterious magician, adds tension to the story.

The drama woven by these characters has the power to draw viewers in. In particular, the friendship between Gon and Killua is at the heart of the series, and their growth and deepening bond have moved many fans. Kurapika's quest for revenge and Leorio's challenge to achieve his dream also deeply move viewers.

Animation and Music

The animation for "HUNTER X HUNTER" was produced in collaboration with Nippon Animation and Studio Deen. It is particularly known as the last work to use film, and its beautiful visual expression has captivated many fans. Also, do not miss the detailed depictions by Takayuki Goto, who was the character designer and animation director.

Musically, the soundtrack by Toshihiko Hidaribashi adds excitement to the story. Each song enhances the atmosphere of the story, including the opening themes "Ohayou" and "Taiyo wa Yoru mo Kagayaku," and the ending themes "Kaze no Uta," "E Jan~Do You Feel Like I Feel?" and "Hotaru." In particular, Honda Minako's "Kaze no Uta" was loved by many fans.

Original story and OVA

The anime series of "HUNTER X HUNTER" is based on the original manga, but some original stories are also inserted. This allows you to enjoy different developments and character portrayals from the original. In addition, after the TV series ended, an OVA was also produced, which developed an even deeper story. In particular, the "Greed Island" arc has been highly praised by fans.

Impact on viewers and evaluation

"HUNTER X HUNTER" has been loved by many viewers since it was first broadcast, and is still highly acclaimed today. In particular, the portrayal of character growth and friendship has touched many people. In addition, the story, which stimulates the spirit of exploration and adventure into the unknown, is also highly regarded as a work that gives viewers dreams and hope.

This work deals with deep themes that go beyond the boundaries of a boys' manga, and is supported by a wide range of age groups. In particular, the friendship between Gon and Killua and Kurapika's revenge story left a strong impression on viewers, and many fans are eagerly awaiting the next development.

Recommendations and related works

If you haven't seen "HUNTER X HUNTER" yet, I highly recommend watching it. The story of adventure and friendship will surely inspire and inspire viewers. You can also enjoy an even deeper story by watching the OVA series.

Another related work is the 2011 remake of "HUNTER X HUNTER." This remake is faithful to the original and features even more sophisticated animation and music. In particular, the remake also animates the unfinished parts of the original, making it a must-see for fans.

"HUNTER X HUNTER" is a story of adventure and friendship that continues to be loved by many people. This work, which depicts the desire to explore the unknown and the bonds between friends, gives inspiration and courage to viewers, and will be passed down as an eternal masterpiece.

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