Key insights
- Togashi's health is improving, new chapters have been confirmed.
- Fans can look forward to at least one chapter per month.
- Hunter x Hunter will release chapters occasionally, not in a regular pattern.
Hunter x Hunter made its long-awaited return to the Weekly Shonen Jump series. Due to Yoshihiro Togashi's health condition, the series was not published in the magazine. The author's declining health prevented him from working freely on the manga, but that seems to be changing.
Yoshiro Togashi had previously announced that his back condition had improved significantly. This allowed him to sit down and write new chapters. In a recent announcement, Togashi confirmed that he had completed work on it Hunter x Hunter Chapters 406 and 407. It proves that the author's health is improving, so Hunter x Hunter will remain in the program for several more months.
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Why Hunter x Hunter should be excited
These updates are extremely promising and clearly indicate that Yoshihiro Togashi's health is improving. Unless he rushes, the Hunter x Hunter manga will release at least one chapter every month. In a separate announcement, it was confirmed that Hunter x Hunter would not follow a regular pattern.
Instead, chapters are published occasionally. Clearly, Togashi is doing his best to take care of his health. So fans should be happy that their beloved author is doing better and releasing new chapters more often.
Hunter x Hunter is a timeless classic
Hunter x Hunter is a shonen manga that falls into the action-adventure genre. It has a unique energy system that is eloquently explained in the manga, making it easier for the reader to understand. Additionally, the manga has a compelling story and an even more interesting cast of characters. All of these elements contributed to his success.
The Hunter x Hunter manga was published in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1998. Over 30 volumes have been published, and as the manga progresses steadily, more will become available. In terms of sales, Hunter x Hunter has sold over 80 million copies to date, a notable milestone achieved by only a handful of titles.
Hunter x Hunter is one of the few manga series to receive multiple anime adaptations. The first adaptation aired in 1999 and was a huge hit with audiences. It was produced by Nippon Animation and had 62 episodes. The second adaptation came from Madhouse and included well over 100 episodes. While both adaptations were well received, the second, released in 2011, is generally considered better.
A new Hunter x Hunter video game is currently in the works at Bushiroad Games and Eighting. The game is scheduled to be released in 2025.
Hunter x Hunter is available to stream on Crunchyroll.
Source: Official Shonen Jump News X account (formerly Twitter).
Hunter x Hunter
- Release date
- October 16, 1999
- studio
- Nippon animation
- Creator
- Yoshihiro Togashi