Hunter X Hunter (2011)

Plot

A remake of of the 1999 TV series of Hunter x Hunter based on the manga by Togashi Yoshihiro, with different staff and cast. Gon is a youth who lives on Kujira Isle. His dream is to become a Hunter like his father, to search out lost treasures, artifacts, and mythical creatures. Determined to become a professional Hunter willing to stake his life in challenging the unknown, he sets off on a journey and meets fellow Hunter wannabes Killua, Kurapika, and Leorio.

This is a GREAT anime to get into when you've reached the point of "every anime nowdays feels stale and contains nothing but fanservice."

In my opinion, Hunter x Hunter (2011) sets itself apart because it presents itself in classic shounen fashion rather than trying to be "different", "edgy", and "daring."(Honestly I loved this anime in its original but this is something more different.)

Compared to many current anime shows out there, Hunter x Hunter's opening sequence of mystical lands and treasures coupled with the opening song Departure! is rather plain in comparison. However, it gives off a huge amount of charm (in my opinion) because it holds the power of nostalgia. First time I saw the opening, I was pleasantly surprised because I felt like a kid again, waking up at 8 AM just to catch my favorite show.

However, its important to note that Hunter x Hunter is NOT a kids show despite the opening, the bright colors, the adventurous music, etc. This show actually has a darker nature and deals with mature themes that are at odds with its cheery appearance. Hunter x Hunter is largely based in psychology as a result.

Also, despite its shounen premise, there are only a few fights that deal with pure fighting. Many of the fights occur in the minds of the characters, (though this isn't the focus of the series at all) and even if there is a fight going on, it is largely based on strategy and intelligence rather than pure physical strength and ability.

If anything else won't get you hooked onto this series, the characters definitely will. In the end, its the characters of Hunter x Hunter that drives the series forward and not the plot. (Honestly, reread the plot synopsis. It's simple and unimpressive, considering how many other stories do it...) 

The characters and their interactions with each other are unique, even though you've seen these characters many times before: The simplistic hero, the cool and intelligent rival/friend, the pretty boy who is more than a pretty face, and the buffoon. These pretty much describe the four main heroes: Gon, Killua, Kurapika, and Leorio. 
However, they all manage to move beyond their stereotypes because their actions and reactions depend on their morals. And the morals which all the characters, except for Leorio, hold in high regard are gray in nature. As a matter of fact, if there is something they want to accompish, Gon, Killua, and Kurapika will do whatever is in THEIR best interest in order to accomplish that goal. 

All in all, Hunter x Hunter (2011) is a solid show with facinating characters and situations at every turn.

Here is the site to watch this great anime:
http://www.animeseason.com/hunter-x-hunter-2011/