Yes, and those worlds don't make sense either, obviously. That said, they do feel as though the creators of each game make decisions about how the whole world will operate from the beginning and follow through with them throughout the course of the design process, whereas with HxH I get the feeling that is not case for Togashi.Saltyk said:
The whole start of the series makes it seem as though the most current technology that exist in the world are vehicles and weapons that existed since the 50s (I think someone might use a cordless phone during the hunter exam), yet much later we find that video games exist along with other modern devices. Despite this, the rich characters early in the series don't even own cell phones or other forms of modern technology. Even in third world/remote places, modern technology finds its way into the hands of the privileged as long as there is a link to societies beyond. What's more, there are other modern trappings even on the island Gon is from, such as metal bar stools with cushions and things like that, which leads you to believe that they at least do trade with more technologically advanced places. Also, Nen isn't even hinted at until far later in the series than what would be appropriate for such an integral part of hunter culture. Obviously it's a "secret", but there was very little foreshadowing for its actual existence, and Killua (from what I remember) not even knowing about it (which seemed totally ridiculous to me given his family).
Regardless, I love this series, and this is a very common/transparent phenomenon among better mangaka. You even see it in Berserk. If you spend a good chunk of your life dedicated to a single series, you're often going to have ideas or want to write about things that aren't strictly confined to the original scope/premise of that manga, especially if you're a creative person. However, since many times writing other things isn't really an option due to your crazy release schedule (not counting Togashi or Miura), you instead incorporate those things into your current series instead.
One piece does a good job with this because of its tone and the way the series is set up. There are rules and things, but the idea that the world is batshit crazy and anything can happen is practically woven into the fabric of it. Each island is practically its own little self-contained universe with plot threads linking it to the others.
That said, One Piece's equivalent of Nen not getting introduced or mentioned until as late it was in the series seemed way more ridiculous.
