Hunter x Hunter, Vol. 1 (Hunter X Hunter, #1)

by Yoshihiro Togashi

Plucky Gon’s quest to find his dad leads him into a whole world of crazy adventure.

Hunters are a special breed, dedicated to tracking down treasures, magical beasts, and even other people. But such pursuits require a license, and less than one in a hundred thousand can pass the grueling qualification exam. Those who do pass gain access to restricted areas, amazing stores of information, and the right to call themselves Hunters.

Gon might be a country boy, but he has high aspirations. Despite his Aunt Mito's protests, Gon decides to follow in his father's footsteps and become a legendary Hunter. The Hunter hopefuls begin their journey by storm-tossed ship, where Gon meets Leorio and Kurapika, the only other applicants who aren't devastated by bouts of seasickness.

Having survived the terrors of the high seas, Gon and his companions now have to prove their worth in a variety of tests in order to find the elusive Exam Hall. And once they get there, will they ever leave alive...?

• ISBN10: 1591167531
• ISBN13: 9781591167532
• Publish Date: 5 April 2005
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 184
• Language: English

Reviews

[Quirky Cat]

Summary:

In this world, hunters are known to be the best of the best. They hunt down treasures and magical beasts, making names for themselves left and right. Unfortunately, not just anyone can become a hunter. You have to get a license first, and since everyone wants to be one...well, the competition is fierce.

Despite the odds, Gon and his friends want to become hunters. In truth, Gon would go through almost any trial to become a hunter – including facing protests from his family. This is his destiny.

Review:

I've heard a lot about Hunter x Hunter Vol. 1 over the years – and boy, this series is older than I realized! Whoops. Anyway, I'm not entirely sure that this series met my expectations. And I do feel bad saying that.

Perhaps it is just the mood I was in at the time. Or maybe it's because I took so long to give it a go. Either way, I just couldn't get invested in Gon's story or even the world. I kept finding my mind wandering, no matter how hard I tried to focus.

I don't want to trash the series, though. I can see the bones of potential in Hunter x Hunter Vol. 1. It could be that the pace and story pick up steadily after this introductory period. Maybe I'll come back around and give it another try sometime.

Will I Read the Rest of the Series: No

Highlights:
Shonen
Action/Adventure

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