Hunter x Hunter: Greed Island Movie Adaptation - The ONLY Way?

The legendary manga series Hunter x Hunter is back, and fans are super excited! After a long break, volume 38 was released in September 2024, and now the series is returning to Shōnen Jump. This is huge news, especially since there are a bunch of fans waiting for new adaptations of their favorite stories, like the adventure of Gon and Killua!

Greed Island: A Movie Opportunity

But here's the deal: while everyone is excited, there are some serious challenges. First, the Hunter x Hunter anime isn't coming back anytime soon, at least not yet. Second, one particular arc, Greed Island, has never been adapted well. Both anime versions totally missed the mark!

However, it seems a movie is the way to go, it could give the show what it deserves! The Greed Island arc might be tricky to turn into a series, especially considering how popular the Yorknew City and Chimera Ant arcs already are, this could create a way to present this epic arc.

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The Greed Island Arc and Anime Challenges

Meruem ruminating at night in a screenshot from Hunter x Hunter Image

This part of the Hunter x Hunter saga is about Gon and Killua jumping into a virtual game called Greed Island. Gon needs this to find his dad, who is a major player in the game! It’s got crazy, super imaginative gameplay and all sorts of interesting twists like bringing in cards to the world! The whole plot involves new characters as well, one of them being Biscuit!

However, as an anime series, Greed Island fell flat. It’s slow, the action lacks the intensity we expect from the other better-known Hunter x Hunter moments. It felt like it needed a way to become more concise!

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Demon Slayer Inspiration: A New Direction

Hunter x Hunter's Gon, Killua, & Hisoka in a defensive stance while playing volleyball in the Greed Island Arc Image

Think about Demon Slayer: Mugen Train—that movie was brilliant because it distilled the essence of a much longer arc. It created something fresh for viewers. A movie based on Greed Island can totally learn from Demon Slayer. Fans can get really involved! They can pick a favorite version of the saga—movie, manga, anime series! And the choice will vary based on the audience.

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Greed Island Movie Benefits

Hunter x Hunter and Hell's Paradise Image

A movie can bring lots of excitement for fans who have followed Hunter x Hunter from day one. It can even attract completely new viewers! Greed Island can be its own little thing; you don't need to have seen any other arcs! You’re watching it out of curiosity. You can just step right in. This gives potential viewers more confidence to commit. There's nothing stopping people from wanting more once they see how incredible it all really is!

Most fans agree Hunter x Hunter really takes off in Yorknew City. A cool movie about Greed Island would allow curious viewers to catch the unique aspects of the whole story: action, humor and mystery! A Greed Island movie gives us more opportunities! If they make a film that's as big as it sounds! It gives a shot at another amazing project! The whole storyline might be another great option! There is just so much hype about this epic series!

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A New Chance for a Classic

There’s already two anime adaptations of Greed Island, so die-hard fans already have this to enjoy! A Greed Island movie wouldn’t have to cover absolutely everything, offering people an alternative perspective, but capturing the essence! They could also explore the best aspects of it: those incredible emotional moments without dragging it out or losing the viewers interest like those episodes have done! Fans who are excited are also those that may be hesitant due to Hunter x Hunter, having so much material. This creates a way to test it.

If you think that Hunter x Hunter can't find more surprises then this is the time to be convinced that even after all the time and all the adaptations a well done Greed Island film is going to do incredibly well! Even fans that have been waiting ages might find it to be really well worth the watch. Hunter x Hunter is certainly an iconic story.