Hunter x Hunter English Sub & Dub

About Hunter x Hunter

Hunter x Hunter arrives as an action anime by Nippon Animation (1999), and the premise is easy to summarize. The setup: Hunters are specialized in a wide variety of fields, ranging from treasure hunting to cooking. They have access to otherwise unavailable funds and information that allow them to pursue their dreams and interests.

Next up: However, being a hunter is a special privilege, only attained by taking a deadly exam with an extremely low success rate.Gon Freecss, a 12-year-old boy with the hope of finding his missing father. Along the way, he picks up three companions who also aim to take the perilous test: the revenge-seeking Kurapika, aspiring doctor Leorio Paladiknight, and a mischievous child the same age as Gon.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Nippon Animation, which means the visual identity of Hunter x Hunter follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A community score of 8.4/10 puts it among the better-received action titles. It aired in 1999, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.