omoi
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| Thu Nov 16, 2006 5:04 am Hunter x Hunter |
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The title of the show is "Hunter CROSS Hunter". It is a very interesting show involving nen, special abilites and endearing characters.
In the beginning of the show, we see a small boy. He is in the woods, being attacked by a foxbear. A random man in the woods saves him and talks to the young boy about who his father is: a hunter.
So begins a long journey of love, friendship, pain and even death in some cases. We call it: "Hunter X Hunter".
A short while into the series, we meet Leorio and Kurapica. Each person has a dream, and therefore a reason to become a Hunter. Along the way, they meet friends, enemies, and rivals.
But wait: what the heck is a hunter?
A hunter, according to the cartoon (as best I understand) is a person who has undergone rigorous physical, mental, and spiritual training in order to master martial arts, develop calm nerves in dangerous situations, learn survival techniques and attention to detail and the ability to use what is called "nen" in the anime. While I would like to tell you all about "nen", I would hate to spoil the cartoon for you.
However, if you are insistent on finding the information, a trip to AnimeNation should be just what the doctor ordered.
That's all for background info.
What about my thoughts?
The characters are totally endearing. It wasn't long at all until you find yourself cheering for one character and being crestfallen about another. It is easy to get sucked into their world; who they are and why they are that way. Each person has a trait that touches on some part of common humanity (always a plus) and the fighting sequences are totally BA. I haven't heard the English dubs, but the japanese voices totally rock! The soundtrack to the show is also sweet. Absolutely gorgeous. I found myself learning words and even dancing across the room at times (serious).
I would have to give this show a 5/5.
signing off--
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