So, How Many Seasons *Really* Are in Hunter x Hunter?
Okay, let's be honest. We've all been there. We try to explain Hunter x Hunter to a friend. Then the dreaded question comes: "How many seasons are there?"
Suddenly, you’re stuck. Do you go by the official count? Do you follow Crunchyroll's breakdown? Or do you just wing it?
The "Official" Answer (and Why It's Bogus)
Most places will tell you there are six seasons. These "seasons" usually correspond to major story arcs. Think the Hunter Exam, Heavens Arena, and Yorknew City.
But here's my controversial take: that's nonsense. Six seasons? Really?
It feels more like one mega-season split into convenient chunks. Just because the plot shifts gear doesn't magically create a new season.
My Unpopular Opinion: It's Basically One Long Season
Hear me out. Think about it like this. Many shows have 20-25 episodes per season. Hunter x Hunter has nearly 150!
Wouldn't it make more sense if it was considered one, really long, continuous story? One epic journey following Gon and his friends?
I'm not saying the arcs aren't distinct. Yorknew is VERY different from Greed Island. But the underlying narrative keeps chugging along. Gon's goal remains the same: find his dad, Ging.
The Arc Argument Falls Apart
Some say each arc deserves "season" status. I see your point, but I disagree.
Imagine calling every major plot point in One Piece a season. We'd be on season 500 by now!
It's all connected. The Hunter Exam feeds into Heavens Arena. Heavens Arena lays groundwork for Yorknew City. And so on.
Streaming Services Make it Messier
Then we have the streaming services. Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu... They all have their own ideas about season breaks.
One might split the Chimera Ant arc into two "seasons". Another might lump it all together. It’s a chaotic mess!
This inconsistency just strengthens my belief. There's no truly definitive season structure.
The Real Answer: It Doesn't Matter!
At the end of the day, does it really matter? Hunter x Hunter is amazing. Regardless of how you slice it.
We get incredible characters, mind-blowing fights, and a story that will stick with you. The number of seasons is just a technicality.
So next time someone asks, just smile and say, "It's complicated." Then tell them to just watch it all!
Embrace the Endless Adventure
Maybe I'm wrong. Maybe I'm just trying to simplify things. But in my heart, Hunter x Hunter is one gigantic, beautiful, and unfinished season.
And that’s okay. We can continue to re-watch the adventures of Killua and Gon! Maybe one day, we'll get new episodes.
Until then, let's just enjoy the ride, however long it may be. Regardless of how many "seasons" someone tells you exist!
