Haven't actually seen hxh from 1999. This song is something else though. The melancholy of the song combined with the actual meaning meaning of the lyrics are just perfect for the arc for which this was the opening.
Hunter × Hunter 1999 is the best: feeling, details and songs; Especially this song - opening 2 for H×H; And when Kurapika meet Gon, Killua and Leorio at the park (Episode 62: KURAPIKA × FRIENDS × END OF SPIDERS). Thank you so much Victor Entertainment and Team for making the good moments. BTW, Still waiting for Kurapika VS Kuroro Lucifer!!