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 x Hunter has received widespread attention both in Japan as well as internationally. It has solidified its place as one of the most popular Shounen series despite the long Hiatus and discontinuation of the anime. While the manga is still going on and the story has entered an exciting arc, it has been way […]
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 […]