Hunter x Hunter
Summary
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…?
Availability
E-Book: Amazon, BookWalker
Physical: Amazon, CDJapan
Personal Opinion
I really enjoyed the anime way back when I watched it. The artstyle certainly aged (well or badly, you decide). It’s a classic that’s probably worth a read.
Pros and Cons for the Book Club
Pros
- Low text density
- The language seems quite simple
- If you start reading in Japanese now with no reading experience, by the time you reach the last volume, the next one might even be released!
- If you’ve seen the anime, it’s a new way to experience the story
Cons
- Despite the low text density, it’s still long (187 pages)
- It’s unlikely the next volume will be released by the time you catch up
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Difficulty Poll
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