Common Sense Media Review
By Melissa Camacho
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Adventure anime has violence, innuendo, worthy lessons.
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Hunter x Hunter
Parent and Kid Reviews
Based on 14 parent reviews
Parents say that the show features a captivating storyline and engaging characters, making it appealing for anime lovers, though it also contains varying levels of violence and darker themes as the series progresses. Most reviewers recommend it for older children or teens, with some suggesting that earlier seasons may be appropriate for younger viewers, but caution that later arcs include graphic content that might not be suitable for all ages.
- captivating storyline
- engaging characters
- varying violence
- suitable for teens
- graphic content
- younger viewer caution
Summarized with AI
Summarized with AI
Based on 31 kid reviews
Kids say this show delivers an engaging story with powerful themes, but its graphic violence and dark arcs raise concerns about age appropriateness. While some reviewers recommend it for ages 10 and above, many emphasize that certain arcs, particularly the Chimera Ant arc, contain intense violence and disturbing scenarios that may not be suitable for younger viewers.
- - graphic violence
- age recommendations vary
- strong themes present
- dark arcs emphasized
- not for sensitive viewers
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What's the Story?
Based on the manga series created by Yoshihiro Togashi, HUNTER X HUNTER is an anime series about a young boy's quest to follow in his father's footsteps. Gon wants to become a Hunter like his father, who left him and his mother when he was very young. He is passionate about the work, and has the potential to be good at it. But to become a Hunter he must pass the difficult and risky Hunter Qualification Examination. As Gon sets sail towards the remote examination site, he meets Kurapika and Leorio, two applicants who immediately demonstrate that they, too, have the necessary talent and bravery to pass the test. The journey is hard, but for Gon it's also an adventure, and one that will bring him closer to his dad.
Is It Any Good?
This adventure-themed series has all the elements of an fun teen-oriented anime series. Gon is a lively, kind, and passionate protagonist, and the examination acts as a hero's journey, the end of which will lead him to his desired place among the Hunters. But Hunter x Hunter also has substance, and offers viewers life lessons, which are contextualized in a way designed to help Gon and his friends understand who they are, and what their lives will be look if they make it through. Overall, the series is an upbeat and adventurous story world that offers some interesting food for thought.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the popularity of manga and anime. Both are steeped in Japanese history, culture, and tradition, so why are people from around the world so drawn to it?
How does Hunter x Hunter characterize Gon's kindness? Is it weakness? Strength? How does this set him apart from other applicants?
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