Hunter x Hunter, Vol. 35
Ship of Fools
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Publisher Description
On their voyage to the Dark Continent, the Hunters get tangled up in a war of royal succession. The 14 princes of Kakin, protected by Nen-powered Guardian Beasts, must assassinate one another until only a single heir survives. Infiltrating as bodyguards, the Hunters join this deadly game of intrigue. But the most dangerous prince may be the one they least suspect...
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Togashi, author of the popular Yu Yu Hakusho, has created another kids' manga juggernaut. Our hero, Gon, is an impossibly cute 11-year-old with spiky hair who has an uncanny ability to befriend wild animals. He wants to follow in the footsteps of his father and become a hunter the most prestigious career in this world. Hunters are licensed to go anywhere and are respected by all; they are the protectors of the human and natural world. Gon's father is one of the world's greatest hunters, and Gon shares many of his gifts, but there's a catch: only one in 10,000 applicants for a hunter's license even makes it to the examination hall, and the odds worsen from there. In this volume, Gon leaves home and befriends two other hunter hopefuls: the mysterious Kurapika, who is the last of her clan, and Leorio, who seems a superficial moneygrubber yet actually has a heart of gold. Together they solve riddles and overcome obstacles, but their journey is only beginning. Togashi shows a deft touch with this standard manga story, already a hit in Japan. Gon and his companions are endearing and complex, and they complement each other well. The artwork is clear and graceful, though the last chapter shows some graphic violence that may upset younger readers. Those looking for the next Pok mon or Yu-Gi-Oh can stop searching.
Customer Reviews
Manga journey pt.3
It just gets better and better. This volume is a lot more dialogue heavy, but it was never dry once. The circumstances get increasingly complex as I read through these volumes, and even the characters get paragraphs of depth. The world building is insane, this feels too good to be my first manga
HxH is the best
I love all the details the author puts into a story. Kurapika is the star of the show now.
Too convoluted?
I really can’t tell whether I’m missing stuff or if the story is simply too convoluted. Either way, not enough of the main character! Still good Hunter x Hunter world-building though.