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Hunter x Hunter is a powerhouse of shnen anime. Created by famed mangaka Yoshihiro Togashi, Hunter x Hunter tells Gon Freecs's story as he goes from a starry-eyed boy to a mature young man. He starts the series as a simple boy living in a small town away from the rest of the world. He has dreams of not only exploring the world around him, but finding his father, the mysterious and enigmatic Ging Freecss. He eventually leaves his island and goes on an adventure of a lifetime.

During his travels, Gon is forced to grow up quickly. Luckily, he was surrounded by a group of reliable friends who had his best interests in mind. No matter what the young boy went through, he was able to keep a good head on his shoulders and try his hardest to find the right solution for everyone, except for Pitou. Gon ends...

Black Clover's Asta is one of the freshest shnen protagonists to emerge since the end of the original Big Three. He's always putting his best foot forward and rarely has a frown on his face. He's easy to root for, works harder than anyone else in Black Clover, and is one of the strongest characters in the series. There are several other anime heroes that share these traits with him, making their series as easy-to-watch as Black Clover.

Asta's biggest characteristics are his unflinching dedication to his goals and his friends, his almost supernatural charm and enthusiasm, and, of course, his naive innocence. There are a range of anime heroes that share these traits with the Anti-Magic swordsman. Some characters share Asta's enthusiasm, but aren't as naive to the world around him. Others have just as charismatic, but may have a darker side to their personality than Asta.

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Yoshihiro Togashi’s Hunter x Hunter is typically known in the anime and manga community for its long breaks and faltering pace. However, that has not stopped the series from becoming a commercially successful work that follows an unorthodox pattern of storytelling, featuring a vast array of interconnected characters.

Gon Freecss. Credits: Madhouse

One such character is Killua Zoldyck, a member of the infamous Zoldyck family. Though he is the second protagonist of the series, he became a fan-favorite character shortly after making his appearance in the Hunter Exam Arc. While on the surface he looks like an adorable kid, his identity as a skilled assassin became evident as the series continued.

However, he might be more than a skilled assassin because a fan theory follows how he might be a cat person, as it is heavily believed that their mother might be from the dark continent and he is not from the human race,...

The characters’ awakening of hidden powers or attaining ultimate transformation has been quite a moment of thrill for audiences. Monkey D. Luffy’s Gear 5 transformation in One Piece and Son Goku’s Ultra Instinct in Dragon Ball Super, have set trademarks for such moments. These moments provide crucial points in the narrative, character growth, and spectacular display of power.

Monkey D. Luffy Gear 5 Transformation | Credit: Toei Animation

Including Luffy and Goku, the anime world is full of such mesmerizing moments. These are five badass power-awakening moments of character transformation that match those two power-ups. Each of the awakenings or transformations depicts the animation team’s skills in creating visually stunning moments for their respective series.

1. Tanjiro Kamado Unleashing Hinokami Kagura: Sun Halo Dragon Tanjiro’s Hinokami Kagura: Sun Halo Dragon | Credit: Ufotable Studio

Tanjiro Kamado first used Hinokami Kagura during his first fight with the Lower Moon Five. After that,...