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It has been a nice pleasure for the Japanese manga industry to have someone like Yoshihiro Togashi, who gave birth to some of the most legendary works of fiction for this media. Among the many, the two most prominent areYu Yu HakushoandHunter X Hunter.
While the former has arguably received much more recognition and appreciation,Yu Yu Hakushois not any less famous or popular in the eyes of many fans. A hot debate has been going on for ages now on which of the series is better, and this comes with some praising the deep plotline and character development ofHunter X Hunterwhile others claiming thatYu Yu Hakusho’scamaraderie and action scenes made the latter much more interesting.
However, it’s not surprising at all, that not everyone who has watched/read them is satisfied, since some of them thoughtYu Yu Hakushowas pretty underwhelming and sometimes even boring. So naturally, this has set fire to many debates among both critics and readers.
Why do some fans feelYu Yu Hakushois boring?
Some harsh critics claim thatYu Yu Hakushogets boring after a certain point. This is mainly because of its endless, repetitive fighting scenes, which go on for longer than they possibly should. Inone Reddit user’s opinion, the series fails to make any meaningful plot progression but relies on convenient plot devices and unexplained power-ups. Such a lack of depth and motivation behind the characters’ actions makes the fights seem pointless and unsatisfying.
Another criticism regarding Togashi’sYu Yu Hakusho is a lack of character development. Sometimes, the audience gets frustrated that there are characters seemingly doing it for no other reason but to fight, with little to no emotional or psychological impetus. There were even times when viewers initially felt that some specific characters showed so much promise, only for them to eventually end up as fighting machines withtheir back story and motivationdiscarded or simply forgotten!
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Some fans have also been comparingYu Yu Hakushoto other popular shonen anime titles such asDragon Ball Z. It is true that one can easily find similar plots and character archetypes in these other titles, which kind of makesYu Yu Hakushoseem like it is less polished or less engaging as a series. This can really be frustrating for fans who were hoping for something more unique and compelling to watch.
Yu Yu Hakushofell off shortly after the Dark Tournament arc
Some fans also pointed out a drop in both momentum and quality whenYu Yu Hakushogoes past the acclaimed Dark Tournament arc. Even after so much promise, the series fails to maintain its momentum with little to no character development and is just filled with flashy fights and convenient plot armor. This makes the series rather weak and unsatisfying for those of you who enjoy being challenged.
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However, it is also quite interesting as some fans believe thatYu Yu Hakushowas only a testing playground for ideas thatYoshihiro Togashilater honed and perfected inHunter X Hunter. As a result, HxH did offer some of the most novel concepts and thrilling fight scenes ever in the history of anime. In this regard,Yu Yu Hakushoshould be perceived as something more than just a prototype, where all its concepts and ideas developed into the more successful version, i.e.Hunter x Hunter.
Both Yu Yu Hakusho&Hunter x Hunterare available to watch onNetflix.
Diganta Mondal
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Diganta Mondal is an avid Content Writer at Fandomwire, specializing in anime and pop culture-related stuff. With over 600 published articles, he boasts his knowledge on this beloved media and strives to connect with fellow anime enthusiasts all across the globe.Despite having a non-journalism educational background, his love for shows like Vinland Saga, Violet Evergarden, and other Naoki Urasawa works constantly inspires him to share informative news, theories, and recommendations on almost all anime genres, aiming to create a shared platform for nerdy discussions.
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