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A comeback for Hunter X Hunter?

A comeback for Hunter X Hunter?

Hunter x Hunter has been in a prolonged hiatus, but fans are hopeful for the iconic manga and anime's return.

 SUMMARY


- Hunter x Hunter's manga and anime have been on hiatus for a while, leaving fans anxious about the series' future.
- Yoshihiro Togashi has given vague updates, ensuring that the series is still in progress.
- Despite the lack of concrete announcements, signs suggest that Hunter x Hunter might return soon.

Yoshihiro Togashi's Hunter x Hunter is one of the most beloved shonen manga and anime series. However, it is also notorious for its lengthy hiatuses due to Togashi's severe health issues. After resuming work in October 2022, Togashi had to take another break in December 2022, which continues to this day.

Both Weekly Shonen Jump and fans of Hunter x Hunter understand Togashi's situation. The editors didn't drop the series but suggested it be moved to a less demanding publication schedule. After months of silence, Togashi revealed that Chapter 401 was finished and that he was working on several more. Unfortunately, there's no definitive news about a new anime season.

Hunter x Hunter Chapter 401: Status Update


The last chapter, 400, was released on December 26, 2022.

Volumes Chapters Release Date
The Day of Departure 1-8 June 4, 1998
A Struggle in the Mist 9-17 September 2, 1998
Resolution 18-26 November 4, 1998
End Game 27-35 February 4, 1999
Family Matters 36-44 April 30, 1999
Nen Sense 45-54 October 4, 1999
Nen Combatant 55-63 December 22, 1999
The Island 64-73 April 4, 2000
Shadow Beasts 74-83 July 4, 2000
Fakes, Swindles, and the Old Switcheroo 84-93 November 2, 2000
Meteor City—The Junkyard of the World 94-103 March 2, 2001
September 4th: Part 2 104-115 July 4, 2001
September 10th 116-127 November 2, 2001
The Secret of Greed Island 128-139 April 4, 2002
Progress 140-151 October 4, 2002
Face-Off 152-163 February 4, 2003
A Fierce Three-Way Struggle 164-175 June 4, 2003
Chance Encounter 176-187 October 3, 2003
N.G.L. 188-199 February 4, 2004
Weakness 200-211 June 4, 2004
Reunion 212-223 February 4, 2005
8: Part 1 224-235 July 4, 2005
6: Part 1 236-247 March 3, 2006
1: Part 4 248-260 October 4, 2007
Charge 261-270 March 4, 2008
We Meet Again 271-280 October 3, 2008
Name 281-290 December 25, 2009
Regeneration 291-300 July 4, 2011
Memory 301-310 August 4, 2011
Answer 311-320 April 4, 2012
Joining the Fray 321-330 December 4, 2012
Crushing Defeat 331-340 December 28, 2012
Threats 341-350 June 3, 2016
Battle to the Death 351-360 June 26, 2017
Ship of Fools 361-370 February 2, 2018
Balance 371-380 October 4, 2018
Escape 381-390 November 4, 2022
Uncollected chapters 391-400 October 24 – December 26, 2022

In Chapter 400, Feitan and Phinks encounter Nobunaga, Melody attends important meetings, Fugetsu faces darkness, and Kurapika agrees to help Prince Tubeppa. The chapter continues the Succession Contest Arc, which remains far from over. Gon has yet to return to the main storyline since Chapter 345. The fans have much at stake in the HxH universe.

On March 9, 2023, Togashi announced that Chapter 401 was ready for publication, pending Shonen Jump's decision on its release. On October 2, 2023, Togashi tweeted about "starting [something] over," which left fans curious and excited. Although Chapter 401's release date is still unknown, Togashi's updates have been encouraging.

The Hunter x Hunter Anime: Current Status


The anime revival in 2011 concluded with the "13th Hunter Chairman Election" arc, leaving the "Dark Continent Expedition" and "Succession Contest" arcs unadapted. The anime hasn't been officially canceled, but no new episodes have been released since 2014, and there have been no updates from Shonen Jump or Madhouse.

Hunter X Hunter synopsis is (Via Myanimelist):
 

"Secret treasure hoards, undiscovered wealth... mystical places, unexplored frontiers... 'The mysterious unknown.' There's magic in such words for those captivated by its spell. They are called 'Hunters'!"

Gon Freecss wants to become a Hunter so he can find his father, a man who abandoned him to pursue a life of adventure. But it's not that simple: only one in one hundred thousand can pass the Hunter Exam, and that is just the first obstacle on his journey. During the Hunter Exam, Gon befriends many other potential Hunters, such as the mysterious Killua; the revenge-driven Kurapika; and Leorio, who aims to become a doctor. There's a world of adventure and peril awaiting, and those who embrace it with open arms can become the greatest Hunters of them all!

Source: CBR, Yoshihiro Togashi Twitter page