(TLDR Review at the bottom, thanks for reading in advance.)

This is Gon.
Gon does what needs to be done.
When Gon needs to eat. Gon will get what he wants.
When Gon needs a ride. Gon will tame you.
When you mess with Gon (and his fam). Gon will get back at you. And I tell you.
You won't like an angry Gon.

Sometimes Gon travels, far and wide.
To wherever he must, ignoring the stride.
From him to meet, yet another kin.
And I would believe, that is another Gon win.


Narrative:
Gon is a story of no words yet one that brings some the most fantastic adventures to be seen. Most of the story revolves around the dino simply doing what he sees best fits. If Gon wants something to happen, it usually goes his way. Despite the lack of presence of words in the story, most of it is still conveyed as if it there were words anyway, if not, better. Even with different perceptions of events that people may assume to a collection of thoughts, Tanaka made it so that misconceptions or irregularities wouldn't affect the supposed storytelling that awaited. It certainly is the most efficient way to paint out the narrative without having to even try. After all, we process images faster than words.

In contrast to this, however, there is no real plot in the story. As said, it is a horde of different voyages be it in a forest, Savana, or ocean. It isn't a bad thing but people really get disheartened at the presence of no real story to be told, as if it were some slice-of-life anime. The thing is with the story is that it cannot really be classed with such attributes, although there is nothing to push the story forward, there is also the device which decays the bond between this from the rest with Gon's actual character. You see, the character of Gon is very interesting too, a few theories I have seen pop up here and there attempting to explain the origin and overarching goal of Gon themself. Every few chapters or so, Gon finds themself with another family but never actually sticks with them. Multiple questions sporadically arise from this such as the following: Who is Gon? What is his origin? Why is Gon perennially seeking a family? All of these questions are left with but a vague answer. I do not know the answer to any of these, but a certain fact to take a hold of is that there is more to this world than "dino see, dino do". Whilst it may make the world seem as unnecessary potholes for the pillar of mystery that comes forward, it does feel as if there wasn't a half-hearted attempt in making Gon, Gon, I suppose. Something about the dude makes you wonder more into their character, and what more Gon-like stories can be extrapolated from such origins. A memorable character at that, no doubt.


Art:
Some of the best art I have seen, every panel has so much detail that I can't trace back to a single event where such a panel was haphazardly drawn or a panel that showed signs of sloth-like attitude. Really makes you think about why others don't do the same thing. To be fair, I have no idea how Gon as published, if it were under a weekly, biweekly, monthly or Berserk/Made In Abyss depression wait out-ly. But one thing is for sure, Tanaka did his bit in making this. No question about that. Whether it be the bold character design or the beauty Earth gifts with its landscape, there is some detail in Gon that is to really love. The action here is made well too, following the convention that was already amassed through the style, as in, it doesn't hold back with blood when need be, or other bodily harming elements. In saying that though, there is used of what I would call "battle shounen fight styles" used here, it brakes away from gore styled attacks and adds a little spark for it to look full of life. Certainly giving Gon it's own style to coin. Very good work.


Enjoyment:
Gon is very enjoyable, from Gon being a bit of a bully to Gon walking treks that other supposedly stronger animals, fear themselves. It's something with a great number of different journeys that always seem to bring more hold its balance with ease, never once does Gon really have moments that make you want to skip the current voyage, or any moments that feel like God's light has just penetrated some storm. Everything really feels the same, but it is a collection of big adventures for this one small guy. No real trip-up or hover during the tightrope walk, and a tightrope walk it is because that is where the enjoyment usually is, quite high up.


Overall - 8.0 (8)

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TLDR Review:
Story - 8: Not much of a story but Gon's character elaborates on the story as being linear so much so that extra pieces of the story can be extrapolated from it, or at least questioned.
Art - 8: Very good used constantly no fail. Action is great to look at too with both classic fighting motion seen with a mix of instant kills.
Character - 8: The only character to focus on is Gon. But as said, he backs up the story and adds a little more personality to himself.
Enjoyment - 8: Very enjoyable adventures, never faltering at any point.

Overall - 8.0 (8)
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This review came out way later than it should have. But alas, it is out now. For my 2nd manga with no words, first being Joshikausei. I didn't expect Gon to be as good as what I witnessed. Certainly, a pleasure to read. Would 10/10 read again. Recommendable? Yes, even for people who are looking for manga that doesn't contain much effort to read. People out here really hating on reading :feelsbadman:, so Tanaka out here doing you a favour by removing literally every text, there is no excuse to not read Gon. So read it. For real. This review has already ended. So go. kthxbye :)