Sadly, the bonus features on this set feel like they are a little lacking, featuring only a few selected storyboards from the show and a collection of promotions for other Viz products. Anime purists will be happy to know that this three-disc set includes the original Japanese voice track as well as the English dub. The dub is great for younger viewers, who may not be as comfortable with reading subtitles, but including both versions of the anime will leave some viewers scratching their heads and wondering why the dialogue can differ so greatly between the dub and the sub. There are also quite a few points in the show where the English voice actors sound like they are reading off a page rather than acting, making the voices feel stilted and emotionless.
Sprinkled with just enough humor, spiced with witty dialogue and mixed with plenty of action, Hunter X Hunter Volume 2 is a fun show and great continuation of the series. It's ideal for fans of Naruto and other shonen but still has enough action and emotion to appeal to older audiences who enjoy an exciting ride.
This volume includes episodes 16-30 of the series, which consists of the second half and conclusion of the Hunter Exam. Even though it seems like Gon finally has everything that he has ever wanted, a surprising twist leaves viewers with a bittersweet ending, along with the possibility that Gon, Leorio, Kurapika and Killua's adventures are only just beginning.
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