Hunter X Hunter

This anime is still ongoing. You can find the first 50 to 62 episodes dubbed in english online if you know where to look. However, there are differences in the subtitled and dubbed episodes. Subtitled episodes can be found on Crunchyroll and Netflix.

If you're looking to be able to watch the series from start to the most recent episode, then I recommend Crunchyroll. Also, Crunchyroll has the largest font when reading the text. The advantages of Netflix viewing is that your PC will automatically play the next episode while maintaiing a consistent video player size.

With all the technical stuff being said, I will tell you why I love this anime. First of all, I give Hunter x Hunter 5 stars all around. Even though this anime doesn't strive for realism in the artwork and scenery, the artwork and voice acting are top notch. But more importantly, this anime has a great story and great characters.

At the center of the story is Gon, a young boy who has never met his father, Ging. Ging left Gon with his aunt Mito to go off and be a hunter. After making a deal with his aunt to catch a gigantic fish, Gon goes off to take the hunter exam. The exam itself is dangerous as many of those who take the test drop out or die. This is the hero's and the viewers first real look at what it really means to become a hunter. Throughout the course of the test Gon makes friends who will later be his companions and allies in his quest to find his father, hunt down killers and even take on a new breed of magical beast.

If you haven't ever tried anime before, I think this one is a great place to start. While the 12 year old Gon doesn't yet have a love interest, he is a character you can't help but love. He has a way with the people around him that makes them want to change the way they live. He inspires others to want to become hunters or to hunt him. This week, we have the episode I've been looking forward to the most: its where Gon and Ging finally meet face to face. I can't wait to see how this plays out.