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Hunter x Hunteris a one-of-a-kind series for OG anime fans. Before the series broke his back, Yoshihiro Togashi was dishing out one intriguing chapter after another, and the fans could not complain about the anime adaptation either.
However, one problem persists throughout the manga and anime, which might not be liked by everyone. The narration inHunter x Huntercan be called a divisive topic at best. While some find it interesting as it expands the world for upcoming episodes, others find it a boring way to introduce the past or other developments.
The positives of the Chimera Ant arc might become a negative for future fans
As stated above, the narration of the Chimera Ant arc has divided the opinions of fans. While the previous arcs of the anime also had narration, the Chimera arc saw an increase in its frequency. Many fans claim that the narration often hampered the ‘show-not-tell’ ability of the anime and manga.
The narration in the anime is a stylistic choice which is an adaptation of the long explanations thatYoshihiro Togashiadded to the manga. Many are of the opinion that the slow narration, coupled with still shots, often makes the anime feel like a visual novel. However, it was an apt choice for the Chimera arc, where fans could only trust the narrator for a lot of details.
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There is a lot of information that might feel awkward to divulge through dialogue, which is why the narration is present. Despite the narration, theChimera Ant arc is one of the best arcsof the entire series, which makes up for everything. But how will it fit in with the new generation of anime fans?
New anime fans might dislike the frequent narration inHunter x Hunter
The latest generation of anime fans has been served fast-paced, action-heavy anime and manga. They are used to watchingJujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, Demon Slayer,andDandadan, series in which the plot moves at breakneck speeds, with no gaps in between. Will the narration inHunter x Hunteranime sit well with newcomers to the Shonen genre?
Even OG anime fans often have problems with the lengthy and often boring narration, which attempts to explain things that are already pretty visible in the scenes. Thus, new anime fans might not be too impressed with the out of control explanations in the anime and the page after page of text in the manga.
This will definitely impact both the anime and manga in the long run, becauseHunter x Hunterwill cease to find new viewers and readers. The slow pacing will make fans turn away from the series before they can even get to the best parts of the storyline.
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The anime is already completed with 148 episodes, however, there have beenhints to a continuation. But if the narration remains the same, it will be hard to continue the series’ legacy. Add to that Togashi’s health problems and the resulting breaks of the manga, the popularity of Huter x Hunter has reached an all-time low.
Hunter x Huntermanga is available to read on Viz Media and the anime is currently streaming on Crunchyroll.
Aaheli Pradhan
Anime Content Writer
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Aaheli is an Anime Content Writer at FandomWire with 1300+ published articles. With five years of experience under her belt, she is a living, breathing encyclopedia for anime and manga. From Shonen and Shojo to the most niche anime, nothing escapes her radar. Her poisons of choice are Assassination Classroom, Gintama, Ouran High School Host Club and every Ghibli movie ever. She believes in living a slow life, surrounded by incomplete art projects and her beloved cats.
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