The compelling relationship between these two boys demands emotional investment from you. He makes friends with a young boy from a family of assassins, and their polarized dynamic creates a connection that makes the series inspiring. His determination to see the best in people becomes a marvel of the series, and his dedication to others drives the plot. He’s your typical savior-figure protagonist unique to shonen, but fortunately he keeps the annoying, repetitive mantras to himself. Hunter x Hunter begins with Gon Freecss, as he sets out on a journey to become a Hunter.
This anime is filled with whimsical subplots that don’t always end with a major event, but let you know characters in this world were alive before you started watching them. Hunter x Hunter is a rare find among this homogeneous archetype because of its attention to detail and emotional investment. There are countless shonens (and American TV shows, even) that focus on a group of young characters using supernatural abilities and deductive reasoning to problem solve.
