Sorry for the late reply was at work until about 15 minutes ago.
Right! Hunter x Hunter.
While it is a shonen show much like Bleach, One Piece and Naruto, alas why do I think HxH is just so much more?
The characters themselves make the show so magical (most of the gif's I have posted are from the lighter side of the show) and I really appreciate the work Yoshihiro Togashi and MADHOUSE has put into the series to make it a cut above the rest.
Initially it's a bit slow as they introduce many of the characters but, the pacing is very well done with nail biting build ups to extremely satisfying fights. I can speculate that from the Yorknew Arc (episode ~39) it starts to get very good with a huge climax at the end of the Chimera Ant arc.
I also appreciated how every character is treated more or less the same, even lesser characters have vital parts to play and they are very rarely forgotten. Of Course unless they are used as a means to an end. Even the less predominant characters are smooth and very likeable. I don't believe I have disliked one yet, while initially you think 'Oh here comes another plot mechanic to push the main characters into a new plateau of power and thusly move the story', there is always something else going on in the background. Even the antagonists are enjoyable and at some point they even get their own screen time which was quite a treat to watch.
Plus the soundtrack is J-pop at it's best.
PS if you do watch it, let me know how you felt at the end of the Chimera ant arc, your thoughts and emotions may be tossed in a state of despair.





