Hunter x Hunter Greed Island: Final Chapter - Deep Dive Review and Impressions

HUNTER x HUNTER Greed Island Final Chapter - A journey of deep emotion and adventure

"HUNTER X HUNTER Greed Island Final Chapter" is the third installment of the OVA series based on Yoshihiro Togashi's popular manga "HUNTER X HUNTER", and a total of 14 episodes were released from March 3 to August 18, 2004. This OVA depicts the story of Gon and Killua challenging "Greed Island", a game supposedly created by Ging Freecss. Below, we will introduce detailed information and the appeal of this work.

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

March 3, 2004

■Release and sales

Marvelous Entertainment

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 14

■Original Story

POT (Yoshihiro Togashi) (HUNTER X HUNTER (Shueisha Weekly Shonen Jump series)

■ Director

・General Director: Hirotake

■ Production

Produced by Marvelous Entertainment, Nippon Animation, Pony Canyon Produced by Hunter X Hunter OVA Production Committee, Hiroyuki Asada, Hiroshi Tsuji, Yoshino Tadashi, Nobuaki Tanaka, Takahiro Ishikawa, Atsushi Isoyama Production cooperation: CYD Limited, Matrix, Studio Guts, A-Line
・Animation Production: Nippon Animation

■Works

©POT (Yoshihiro Togashi) 1998-2004 / Shueisha, Nippon Animation

■ Story

Gon jumps into the game "Greed Island," said to have been created by his father, Ging Freecss, whom he has never met. Together with Killua, he undergoes the intense training imposed by Bisky, and the two of them dramatically improve their abilities. As they progress through the game, they encounter formidable enemies, such as the battle with the cruel and despicable Bomber, the secret scheme of the Phantom Troupe (Kumo) who are trying to revive Chrollo, and Hisoka who is caught up in it. Will Gon and Killua be able to clear "Greed Island"? And will Gon be able to meet his father?

■Explanation

The third OVA of the popular TV series. This OVA faithfully animates the original "Greed Island" arc, making it a must-see for fans of the original work. It is packed with highlights, especially Gon and Killua's growth, the battles within the game, and the showdown with the Phantom Troupe. In addition, the characters' charm is further enhanced by scenes of rigorous training under Bisky's guidance and Hisoka's mysterious behavior.

■Cast

・Gon/Junko Takeuchi ・Killua/Kanako Mitsuhashi ・Kurapika/Yuki Kaida ・Bisky/Chieko Higuchi ・Hisoka/Hiroki Takahashi ・Tsezguerra/Ryuji Mizuki ・Battera/Kimiyoshi Kibe ・Phinx/Yoshiro Matsumoto ・Shalnark/Yasuhiro Takato

■ Main staff

・Original work: POT (Yoshihiro Togashi) "HUNTER×HUNTER" (Shueisha's "Jump Comics" series)
・Directors: Tokoro Toshikatsu, Sato Masato ・Series Composition: Kishima Nobuaki ・Character Design: Sano Hidetoshi, Aoki Tetsuro ・Art Director: Hasegawa Hiroyuki ・Director of Photography: Fujita Satoshi ・Sound Director: Hiramitsu Takuya ・Color Settings: Matsushita Yukiko, Tanaka Naoto ・Music: Sahashi Toshihiko ・Sound Effects: Matsuda Akihiko ・Producer: Tanaka Atsushi ・Animation Production: Nippon Animation ・Production Cooperation: Studio Matrix, A-Line, DANGUN PICTURES
・Production/HUNTER×HUNTER OVA Production Committee

■ 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 enhancement type. He hates to lose, is stubborn, and has a strong sense of curiosity. He values ​​promises.
Killua Zoldyck is a professional assassin who received special training from the Zoldyck family. He took the Hunter Exam to kill time, where he met Gon and began 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 the sole survivor of the minority Tarta tribe, and he hated 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.
A Senritsu Emission type Nen user. With his sharp hearing, he can hear people's footsteps and read their mental state from their heartbeat.
Biscuit: Two-star hunter and GI player. A shape-shifting Nen user. She looks like a young girl, but her true form is that of a muscular warrior. Her real name is Biscuit Krueger.
- Battera is a wealthy man. He wins the bid for "Greed Island" and hires hunters to try to clear the game.
Binolt: A bounty hunter and a special-type Nen user. He uses scissors as a weapon. He is Gon and Killua's training partner.

■Subtitle

#79/Masadora x Breakthrough x Bomber (2004/03/03)
・#80／Exorcism × New Year × Hunter Exam (2004/03/03)
・#81／Encounter × Chrollo × Gold Dust Girl(2004/03/17)
#82 / Contact × Razor × United Front (2004/03/17)
・#83／Reunion × Hisoka × Sports Match (2004/04/07)
・#84／Lighthouse × 8 people × Game Master(2004/04/07)
・#85／Rock Paper Scissors Rock (2004/05/19)
・#86／Combination × Impact × Bungee Gum (2004/05/19)
・#87／Allied Forces × Crisis × Declaration of War (2004/06/16)
#88 / Stakeout x Preparation x Bloody Battle Begins (2004/06/16)
・#89／Bisky × Killua × New Special Move (2004/07/14)
・#90／Willpower × Concentration × Handful of Gunpowder (Little Flower) (2004/07/14)
#91 / Cruelty x Determination x Final Stage (Climax) (2004/08/18)
・#92／G.I (game) × Completed × Happy Ending (2004/08/18)

■ Related works

・HUNTER×HUNTER
・HUNTER×HUNTER OVA
・HUNTER×HUNTER GREED ISLAND

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Believe in Tomorrow
Lyrics: Hiroyuki Maekawa Composition: Hiroyuki Maekawa Arrangement: Sunflower's Garden, Yu Toyama, Kenichi Kurosawa Vocals and performance: Sunflower's Garden

・ED1
・If I had never met you in this world・Lyrics by Hiroyuki Maekawa・Composition by Hiroyuki Maekawa・Arrangement by Sunflower's Garden, Yu Toyama, Kenichi Kurosawa・Singer and musician by Sunflower's Garden

■Detailed evaluation and recommendation

The appeal of the story and characters

"HUNTER X HUNTER Greed Island Final Chapter" is a faithful anime adaptation of the original "Greed Island" arc, and is a must-see for fans of the original work. The story of Gon and Killua challenging the game "Greed Island," said to have been created by Ging Freecss, is a fascinating tale of adventure and growth. In particular, the rigorous training scenes under Bisky's guidance and Hisoka's mysterious behavior further enhance the charm of the characters.

Gon and Killua's growth is one of the major highlights of this OVA. Under Bisky's strict guidance, the two of them make great strides in their Nen abilities. In particular, the scene where Killua learns his new special move, "Lightning Speed," leaves a strong impression on viewers. Also, don't miss Gon's enhanced Nen ability, "Rock, Paper, Scissors." Through these scenes, viewers can really feel the growth of Gon and Killua.

Another point not to be missed is the confrontation with the Phantom Troupe. The Phantom Troupe's secret maneuvers to revive Chrollo and Hisoka's actions that are involved in this add tension to the story. Hisoka's character in particular has gained more depth in this OVA, and his mysterious actions and goals will draw the viewer's interest.

Animation and performance

This OVA was produced by Nippon Animation, and is characterized by beautiful animation that faithfully reproduces the worldview of the original work. In particular, the scenery and character movements in the game are drawn with such quality that they seem to be animated exactly as they are in the original work. The battle scenes are also very impressive and have the power to draw the viewer in.

For example, the scene where Gon and Killua fight the Bomber is full of tension. The brutality of the Bomber and the desperate fight between Gon and Killua are depicted, leaving a strong impression on the viewers. In addition, the scene where Hisoka and Gon compete in a sports match skillfully depicts Hisoka's magician skills, amazing the viewers.

Furthermore, don't miss the scene where Bisque's true form as a muscular warrior is depicted. This scene emphasizes Bisque's strength and the depth of her character, leaving a strong impression on the viewer.

Music and Sound

The music for this OVA was composed by Toshihiko Sahashi, and plays an important role in enhancing the atmosphere of the story. In particular, the opening theme "Believe in Tomorrow" and the ending theme "If Only You and I Couldn't Meet in This World" have beautiful melodies that resonate deeply in the hearts of viewers, further enhancing the emotional impact of the story.

The sound effects are also excellent, and during battle scenes and other tense scenes, the sound effects enhance the emotions of the viewer. In particular, the sound of Hisoka's bungee gum and Gon's rock-paper-scissors game leave a strong impression on the viewer.

Recommended points

"HUNTER X HUNTER Greed Island Final Chapter" is recommended not only for fans of the original work, but also for viewers who want to enjoy action and adventure. There are many highlights, such as Gon and Killua's growth, the confrontation with the Phantom Troupe, and the rigorous training under Bisky's guidance. In addition, the beautiful animation, music, and sound effects are also points not to be missed.

In particular, this OVA, which is an animated version of the "Greed Island" arc from the original work, faithfully reproduces the worldview of the original work, making it a must-see for fans of the original work. In addition, the charm of the characters is further enhanced, such as the growth of Gon and Killua and Hisoka's mysterious behavior.

Furthermore, this OVA is a compact 14-episode series, but it still manages to capture the emotion of the story and the journey of adventure. Viewers will be able to empathize with and be moved by Gon and Killua's adventures.

Above, we have introduced detailed information and appeal of "HUNTER X HUNTER Greed Island Final Chapter". This work is recommended not only for fans of the original work, but also for viewers who want to enjoy action and adventure. Please give it a watch.