Hunter x Hunter

Hunter x Hunter (2011) is widely considered one of the greatest shonen anime ever made — a series of extraordinary depth, creativity, and emotional complexity that consistently defies the expectations of its genre. Gon Freecss dreams of becoming a Hunter like his legendary absent father, but his journey quickly evolves into something far darker, more introspective, and philosophically richer than any typical adventure story. Each arc of HxH feels like a completely different genre: the Yorknew City arc is a crime thriller, Greed Island is a video game fantasy, and the Chimera Ant arc — widely regarded as one of the greatest story arcs in all of anime — is an existential meditation on humanity, sacrifice, and what it means to be alive. Madhouse's animation brings every moment to life with precision and power. An absolute masterpiece.