User blog comment:Jaadowgg/Hunter X Hunter 15th Anniversary Poll!/@comment-6747132-20130304194115

Honestly, I haven't been a fan from the beginning, especially since I was five years old when it first came out. But despite not being around from the get-go I still absolutely adore Hunter x Hunter and wish I discovered it sooner. For me, it was love at first sight.

Originally I saw the 2011, which made me want to watch the original. After watching the original I *had* to read the manga online.. which I then later went and spent every last peny I had buying DVD box sets and collecting the manga.

Since I can't share any memories from the beginning, I'll share why I love Hunter x Hunter instead.

There are many, many highlights in the anime that involve wonderfully crafted fight scenes or flat out hilarious scenes (mostly involving Hisoka), but to me what makes Hunter x Hunter special is the bonds each of the main characters have with each other. It was well protrayed and incredibly heartfelt. Proof of a good story is when the characters become almost real and you're pulled into the plot as though you are there. Creating a story that offers all the things I mentioned is no easy task, yet Hunter x Hunter makes it seem so effortless.

To me, this is probably one of the best written anime and manga I've ever seen. There is no need for flashy animation or sugar coated nonsense - Hunter x Hunter can stand on its own. Top all of that off with refreshing and appealing artwork.

I ran out of words. From here on out my love for the series just gets sappy and borderline creepy obsessive, so I'll stop. You all pretty much get the point anyway.