Hunter x Hunter: Greed Island
Summary: After the battle with the Spiders, the search for Ging continues as Gon and Killua decided to once again attempt to purchase the rare game "Greed Island." However, Gon came up with a better plan, which was to volunteer to complete the game for the billionaire who owned it. But some training must be done, as Gon and Killua's abilities are still at a developing stage and "Greed Island" is no simple game for anyone to play with. It is the infamous game that could easily lead to one's death. Based on the manga by Togashi Yoshihiro.
Description
After the battle with the Spiders, the search for Ging continues as Gon and Killua decided to once again attempt to purchase the rare game "Greed Island." However, Gon came up with a better plan, which was to volunteer to complete the game for the billionaire who owned it. But some training must be done, as Gon and Killua's abilities are still at a developing stage and "Greed Island" is no simple game for anyone to play with. It is the infamous game that could easily lead to one's death. Based on the manga by Togashi Yoshihiro.
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Hunter x Hunter: Greed Island Review
Hunter x Hunter: Greed Island â After the battle with the Spiders, the search for Ging continues as Gon and Killua decided to once again attempt to purchase the rare game "Greed Island." However, Gon came up with a better plan, which was to volunteer to complete the game for the billionaire who owned it. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.
Thematically, It sits firmly within Action, Adventure, Fantasy conventions as a OVA work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 8.18). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood â whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative â is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.
Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.
On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone â quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.
The soundscape â score, incidental music, and sound design â complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.
Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good â one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.
No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.
In sum, Hunter x Hunter: Greed Island offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Action, Adventure, Fantasy, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.
Characters & Voice Actors
Freecss, Gon
Main
Takeuchi, Junko
Japanese
Freecss, Gon
Main
Bienaimé, Nathalie
French
Freecss, Gon
Main
Chesman, Yuri
Portuguese (BR)
Freecss, Gon
Main
Mottola, Patrizia
Italian
Krueger, Biscuit
Main
Paulita, Flora
Portuguese (BR)
Krueger, Biscuit
Main
Karpoff, Alessandra
Italian
Krueger, Biscuit
Main
Forest, Nayéli
French
Krueger, Biscuit
Main
Higuchi, Chieko
Japanese
Zoldyck, Killua
Main
Mitsuhashi, Kanako
Japanese
Zoldyck, Killua
Main
Lucindo, FĂĄbio
Portuguese (BR)
Zoldyck, Killua
Main
Solis, Adrien
French
Zoldyck, Killua
Main
Di Benedetto, Massimo
Italian
Abengane
Supporting
Hirakawa, Daisuke
Japanese
Abengane
Supporting
AraĂșjo, MĂĄrcio
Portuguese (BR)
Abengane
Supporting
Merluzzo, Maurizio
Italian
Asta
Supporting
Battera
Supporting
Kibe, Kimiyoshi
Japanese
Battera
Supporting
Cruz, Walter
Portuguese (BR)
Battera
Supporting
Tomé, Antoine
French
Battera
Supporting
Scarabelli, Mario
Italian
Staff
Matsushita, Yukihiro
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Hiramitsu, Takuya
Sound Director
Hosoda, Masahiro
Episode Director
Nishida, Kenichi
Episode Director, Storyboard
Kishima, Nobuaki
Script
Niidome, Toshiya
Storyboard
Shimizu, Kazunobu
Storyboard
Shimokawa, Mikuni
Theme Song Performance
Asano, Kyouji
Key Animation
Grémy, Claudine
ADR Director
Hagio, Keita
Key Animation
Hinata, Masaki
Animation Director
Kubota, Yasutaka
Key Animation
Lucindo, FĂĄbio
ADR Director
Nagashima, Akiko
Key Animation
Nomura, Kazuya
Key Animation
Ogata, Mieko
Animation Director
Ogiso, Shingo
Key Animation
Ookubo, Tooru
Key Animation
Ooshita, Tomoyuki
Key Animation