Even for a Togashi series, it’s incredible just how much the tone of Hunter X Hunter has shifted seemingly in the blink of an eye. I hate to keep using the word “somber” but it just keeps leaping into my mind unbidden as I watch the “Chimera Ant” arc unfold. […] Read more
Only two episodes in, it’s clear that “Chimera Ant” is nothing like what’s come before. Welcome to the dark side of Togashi Yoshihiro’s mind. And since we’ve already seen some dark places in Hunter X Hunter, the fact that this arc seems such a dramatic tonal shift should give a […] Read more
It’s pretty rare in TV anime that we truly see history being made, but this is one of those moments when we do. OP3 Sequence: In some ways, you could almost say that the 75 episodes of Hunter X Hunter Madhouse has produced have all been the prologue, leading up […] Read more
It really isn’t fair for the series that’s great at everything else to be so great at endings, too. Am I surprised that “Greed Island” closed with such a fulfilling, warm and emotionally satisfying final episode? Not in the least – Togashi has already proved to anyone’s satisfaction (certainly mine) […] Read more
One step closer to H x H history… The characters names don’t mean too much to me for the most part, but the Chimera Ant cast is an interesting one. As always Madhouse has gone with a share of industry heavy-hitters here – Miki Shinichiro is the name that stands […] Read more
The more things change, the more they stay the same… It’s a transitional week in anime – in fact due to Spring generally having the biggest slate of new series this is usually the craziest week of the year. Shows ending, new shows beginning by the dozens, hellos and goodbyes […] Read more
The hits just keep on coming – in every way. You and I have met here before, Dear Reader, and danced this dance. Incredible suspense, spectacular character modeling and combat animation, perfect pacing – blah, blah, blah. But my not saying it again wouldn’t make it any less true. Madhouse […] Read more
Thanks, Hisoka – I’ll never look at a telescope the same way again… To be honest, I’m pretty burned out at the moment. It’s been a pretty intense anime weekend – in addition to Tokyo Anime Fair (pics later) and Chihayafuru, we also had three major finales. And the Shin […] Read more
Turns out LiA readers mostly agree with Shounen Jump readers. No real surprises in the H x H poll – I’ve yet to see one where Killua didn’t come out on top. In the SJ polls from Japan, Kurapika sometimes finishes ahead of Gon, and Hisoka has never finished as […] Read more
It’s just not fair for a show to be this good for this long. How am I supposed to keep thinking of new things to say? If the format or style of my Hunter X Hunter posts changes at all, it’s not because my affection for the show has diminished […] Read more