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[edit] For Reference, Style

For my own copy/paste reference, as well as anyone who cares to listen to me. Or just ignore me if you feel like it.

Citations:

For the Guide Book, fill in a Pg. number:
<ref>{{cite book|last=Togashi|first=Yoshihiro|authorlink=Yoshihiro Togashi|title=Hunter × Hunter, Hunter's Guide|year=2004|publisher=[[Shueisha]]|pages=Pg.|isbn=978-4-08-872788-2}}</ref>

For other volumes, fill in publication year, Volume number, chapter number (using 3 digits, e.g. 060), Pg. number, and ISBNs:
<ref>{{cite book|last=Togashi|first=Yoshihiro|authorlink=Yoshihiro Togashi|title=Hunter × Hunter, Volume |year=|publisher=[[Shueisha]]|chapter=Chapter|pages=Pg.|isbn=}}</ref>

Quick list of publication years and ISBNs for each volume:
Volume 01 Year 1998 ISBN 978-4-08-872571-0
Volume 02 Year 1998 ISBN 978-4-08-872606-9
Volume 03 Year 1998 ISBN 978-4-08-872630-4
Volume 04 Year 1999 ISBN 978-4-08-872672-4
Volume 05 Year 1999 ISBN 978-4-08-872713-4
Volume 06 Year 1999 ISBN 978-4-08-872749-3
Volume 07 Year 1999 ISBN 978-4-08-872788-2
Volume 08 Year 2000 ISBN 978-4-08-872847-6
Volume 09 Year 2000 ISBN 978-4-08-872890-2
Volume 10 Year 2000 ISBN 978-4-08-873021-9
Volume 11 Year 2001 ISBN 978-4-08-873087-5
Volume 12 Year 2001 ISBN 978-4-08-873135-3
Volume 13 Year 2001 ISBN 978-4-08-873180-3
Volume 14 Year 2002 ISBN 978-4-08-873262-6
Volume 15 Year 2002 ISBN 978-4-08-873314-2
Volume 16 Year 2003 ISBN 978-4-08-873382-1
Volume 17 Year 2003 ISBN 978-4-08-873443-9
Volume 18 Year 2003 ISBN 978-4-08-873516-0
Volume 19 Year 2004 ISBN 978-4-08-873562-7
Volume 20 Year 2004 ISBN 978-4-08-873607-5
Volume 21 Year 2005 ISBN 978-4-08-873661-7
Volume 22 Year 2005 ISBN 978-4-08-873792-8
Volume 23 Year 2006 ISBN 978-4-08-873882-6
Volume 24 Year 2007 ISBN 978-4-08-874453-7
Volume 25 Year 2008 ISBN 978-4-08-874535-0


For entries on the various character pages, have the character name in bold in either the first or second sentence, then mention how the character is introduced, what they do in the story, their personality, and a paragraph for misc info if needed, then Nen abilities at the end. -Zyrxil (talk) 03:49, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

For entries on character's name who differs from the scanlations to the version released by Viz Media in English, use the format:
'''Novu''', known as '''Knov''' in the [[Viz Media]] translation,
Where the first name is the scanlated name and the second name is the one used by Viz... After that, continue on with the description of the character.XScar (talk) —Preceding comment was added at 16:31, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Chimera Ant Arc

This section is significantly larger than the other arc summaries. It should be minimized. Ditch88 (talk) 01:08, 16 April 2008 (UTC)


[edit] Citations please

"These hiatuses are often attributed to the author becoming addicted to MMORPGs." This is speculation and I have never seen this mentioned anywhere. I've seen author illness attributed and have seen articles referring to this, though would have difficulty in locating them now. - Iotadel (talk —Preceding comment was added at 07:51, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Go Anywhere, Do Anything?

I don't think Hunters literally are allowed to go anywhere and do anything; many plots develop from Hunters undergoing restrictions due to legallity issues. Lots42 (talk) 03:24, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

I suppose. It's a sentence left over from probably the very very very first edit of this article, a quickie one sentence way to describe a Hunter, and I can't think of anything better. -Zyrxil (talk) 18:09, 15 May 2008 (UTC)
Hm, Hunters have the privilege of doing anything without them being arrested or jailed. They can go to places provided that they have their hunter id card to have discounts or to be-paid-by-the-hunter-organization as told in the anime and manga. most privileges are (i only think) for blacklist hunters and treasure hunters. there are many types of hunters depending what they choose to be or what their forte are. Illumi Zaoldyeck, being a blacklist hunter, joined hunter exam for the privilege to kill anyone as part of him being an assassin and not be arrested.
There are also many material benefits to being a licensed Hunter, which include:
1. A 95% discount on all public services (i.e. hotel lodging, food, transport, etc.). Furthermore, all such services are provided at first class.
2. Unrivaled freedom to travel around the world. Access is granted to about 90% of countries which normally restrict the entry of outsiders, and access to 70% of areas that are normally deemed 'forbidden'.[6]
3. Almost no legal responsibility for murder.[7]
4. The ability to sell the Hunter License as a valuable collector's item. Though only the original owner of a Hunter License can take advantage of the normal benefits, it can be still sold for enough money to support them self for at least 7 generations in luxury.[6]
5. The ability to use the license as collateral for a zero-interest loan of 100 million jeni (approximately 90 million yen) at any bank.[8]
6. Access to the secret Hunters Only Website, where secret intelligence about various subjects, uploaded by other Hunters, can be purchased. -Axxand (talk) 05:07, 15 May 2008 (Phils)
Which is all stuff listed on Hunters Association#The Hunter License. But the article is about the HxH series, and a three paragraph detailed explanation about what a Hunter is would be out of place. A one or two sentence summary is needed. -Zyrxil (talk) 05:05, 16 May 2008 (UTC)
Oh. Are we planning on putting an introductory sentence to this section?! As i answered the query, I thought Lots42 is just asking if a hunter can go anywhere and do anything. Are we planning to have a voting/consensus on having a one or two-sentence summary for this section? Correct me if i am wrong. Thank you. -Axxand (talk) 05:52, 17 May 2008 (Phils)
No, it's just that "Go anywhere, do anything" isn't entirely accurate. It's maybe 70% accurate. We need a better description, but it still needs to be concise. -Zyrxil (talk) 04:06, 17 May 2008 (UTC)
Why not like this: Being a Hunter gives you the privilege of going to places and doing things that normal citizens cannot do. (You may edit this Zyrxil, as I am on emo mode right now. Kinda busy at work.. i havent had enough sleep and havent had enough time watching animes, and it gives chills down my spine.) c") -Axxand (talk) 13:16, 20 May 2008 (Phils)

[edit] Places

Throughout the articles on Hunter x Hunter, we have East and West "Goruto" as the place where most of the Chimera Ant arc takes place. In Viz's translation, they have "The Republic of East Gorteau" and "The Republic of East Gorteau". So I'm not entirely sure on how we/you do the names (as in using the Viz names or scanlation ones) since it seems to be mixed throughout all the articles. So I was wondering your opinion if maybe, for the names of countries and what not, we can go by Viz's translation... or maybe make up an article for the "Mitene Union" (the island where NGL and Gorteau are located) and list the two seperate names? Since it's not possible to have "Goruto, known as Gorteau in the Viz Media translation," everywhere the word is said.

Or maybe just do up an article on the whole land of Hunter x Hunter and how certain places relate to that of the real world.XScar (talk) 18:01, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Criticism/Feminism

I have read part of the manga series, and after reading character bios, I must ask, has there ever been any criticism directed to this manga? mainly sexist remarks due to hardly any female chracters. If anyone can help, it would be much appreciated Dragon queen4ever (talk) 10:15, 30 May 2008 (UTC)

I've never seen a criticism section in any anime/manga wiki page, and I've never heard of anyone leveling a sexism charge at a single work of fiction simply because they believe there is a lack of females among the series' main characters, as opposed to having female characters with negative stereotypes. You're free to dig up and cite reviews that state this, of course, but it sounds silly and uptight to me. -Zyrxil (talk) 15:11, 30 May 2008 (UTC)

I am mainly asking since I have many female friends who are naruto fans. And they have complained many times about the weak females in the series. When I came across the HunterXHunter series, I was very interested, but very aggrivated at the lack of females. Naturally, I was curious to see if it was ever publically vocalized. Dragon queen4ever (talk) 18:28, 2 June 2008 (UTC)

actually in the manga...gon goes out with one of the female characters (forgot what her name was)

but yea...being a girl it is a little annoying that they don't have a lot of female charactersDejiko-tan (talk) 21:24, 4 June 2008 (UTC)