No matter how great Hunter X Hunter is, it can always be made just a little better by adding a little Hisoka to the mix. Sorry to bore you, but I just have no choice but to lavish some more praise on Togashi Yoshihiro. This episode (which apparently consisted of […] Read more
The big Hunter X Hunter announcement (I think the “shocking” was just a bad ANN translation) turned out to be not much of an announcement at all, though it’s good news – “Chimera Ant” is going to be animated. This can’t be any surprise, though given the supposedly rough content […] Read more
It’s not like this is any big news or anything, but Gon and Killua are certainly very different people. Before we launch into this episode, there was some interesting news from Shounen Jump this week. ANN worded it this way: A blurb in this year’s 12th issue of Shueisha‘s Weekly […] Read more
Who knew the scariest opponent Killua has faced so far would only have one arm? I know some of the manga audience has been complaining about the pacing of “Greed Island” in this version, but for me it’s been rock-solid – to be honest if I didn’t know what I’d […] Read more
This was a pretty damn good week to be Madhouse Studios, that’s for sure. I apologize, but I fear I really am running out of good things to say about Hunter X Hunter 2011. It’s just so damn good, week after week after week – I think we’re getting into […] Read more
Damn, Togashi is really a geek. I never realized it before now, but Jan-Ken-Pon is actually rather important in the mythology of Hunter X Hunter. In a funny sort of way, I think Janken is symbolic of the series itself – seemingly straightforward and simple, but actually quite intense and […] Read more
As any boy who specializes in Jan-Ken-Pon knows, rock beats scissors. When “Greed Island” started, I was put in mind of “Heaven’s Arena” more than any other arc in the series so far. That vibe was certainly stronger than ever this week, as we actually got a direct connection between […] Read more
Update: Phantom Rouge opens with ¥457 million ($5 million) on 257 screens. That’s an outstanding opening – well below One Piece, of course, but trouncing the likes of Bleach and Naruto theatrical releases. It definitely beats projections, and provides a real boost for the H x H franchise. Not that we’ll […] Read more
A full episode of Gon & Killua, and a Biscuit for gravy? Count me in. Although there were a few grisly moments courtesy of those most ruthless of the Phantom Troupe, Phinks and Feitan, in general this was probably the one episode of Hunter X Hunter since the middle of […] Read more
Series this good really shouldn’t run as long as Hunter X Hunter. I’m running out of new things to say when I sing its praises. Things great shounen can be about: Friendship Adventure Growing stronger Fighting evil “Where are you, Dad?” I’m going to have to repeat some of […] Read more