Hunter x Hunter has received widespread attention both in Japan as well as internationally. It has solidified its place as one of the most popular Shonen series, despite the longest hiatus any fandom has ever seen. Hunter x Hunter came out 24 years ago; it has been 4 long years since the last […]
Ever since mangaka Togashi cryptically tweeted an image of his new draft, Hunter x Hunter fans haven’t been able to keep calm. New chapters have been confirmed, which means the Hunter x Hunter manga is finally returning in Shonen Jump soon. This could mean that the Hunter x Hunter anime […]
This is the announcement that every weeb has been waiting for since November 2018, and yes, the rumors are true. HUNTER x HUNTER IS BACK! The manga was in the middle of the epic Succession Contest arc (even though Gon and Killua aren’t in it), and Togashi decided to leave us on the biggest[…]
It’s hard to believe that the 2011 Hunter x Hunter anime is already ten years old. This version of Yoshiro Togashi’s story has already become a world-renowned classic even in such a short time. Although there isn’t any news from the author’s side due to his health issues, Takahiro Yoshimatsu[…]
The name Gon Freecss suggests an image of an older man – maybe in his 50s – in one’s mind, doesn’t it? However, HunterxHunter provides a character design of a small 12-year-old with spiky long hair to carry that name. An intimidating name for a not so intimidating child? Hold that thought! Gon Freecss is […]
When you think you know what will happen, Yoshihiro Togashi pulls a fixer-upper on you and subverts your expectations. 🤯 Today, allow me to explain whether Gon survived his battle with the notorious Neferpitou (“Pitou”). Disclaimer: There will be spoilers from the anime and manga here onwards. Gon created a gigantic Jajanken and defeated Pitou, […]
Hunter x Hunter is an anime packaged as a Shonen but is really a deconstruction of the typical elements present in the genre. It has a long list of episodes that often mislead certain viewers about the amount of filler present in the show. Hunter x Hunter certainly has fillers but not as many as […]
Hunter × Hunter (“Hunter Hunter”) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yoshihiro Togashi. This shonen manga series’ plot revolves around young Gon Freecs’ quest to find his dad Ging who is a “Hunter” by becoming a Hunter himself. Hunter X Hunter’s original series ended in 2001 because the anime production schedule relied […]
Hunter x Hunter is a fantastic anime hidden under cover of a typical Shonen. On the surface, it has characters and their motivations following the Shonen archetype, but as we progress through the show, we encounter the darker sides of the anime. It is one of those series, which starts off light and cheery, and […]