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Hunter x Hunter
While plenty of anime fans are familiar with the <anchor>Hunter x Hunter</anchor> franchise, there is no doubt that the series' 2011 reboot is more popular than the original '90s anime. Released in 1999, the original Hunter x Hunter aired for 62 episodes before catching up with its source material, forcing the beloved title into a hiatus for a decade.
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