Hunter x Hunter is one of the most popular and acclaimed manga and anime series of all time, created by Yoshihiro Togashi. The story follows Gon Freecss, a young boy who wants to become a Hunter, a special type of adventurer who can track down rare creatures, treasures, and secrets. Along the way, he meets and befriends other Hunters, such as Killua Zoldyck, Kurapika, and Leorio, and faces many dangers and challenges in his quest to find his father, Ging, who is also a legendary Hunter.
However, fans of Hunter x Hunter have been waiting for a long time for the continuation of the series, as it has been on hiatus since 2018. The manga has not released a new chapter since November 2018, and the anime has not adapted the latest arc of the manga, the Dark Continent Expedition arc, which began in 2012. The reason for the hiatus is Togashi’s health problems, which have affected his ability to work on the series consistently. Togashi has suffered from chronic back pain and other issues, which have forced him to take breaks from the manga several times in the past.
But there is hope for the fans, as Togashi has recently announced that he is working on the return of Hunter x Hunter. In April 2022, he revealed that he had completed the storyboard for chapter 401, the next chapter of the manga, and that he was planning to resume the serialization soon. He also created a Twitter account, where he posted some sketches and updates on his progress. He said that he had found some ways to work on the manga without aggravating his condition, such as using a tablet and a digital pen. He also thanked the fans for their support and patience and apologized for the long wait.
According to the official Weekly Shonen Jump Twitter account, the magazine that publishes Hunter x Hunter, the new chapter will be released on October 24, 2022. This will mark the end of the nearly four-year hiatus, and the start of a new era for the series. Fans can expect to see the continuation of the Dark Continent Expedition arc, which follows the journey of Beyond Netero, the son of the former Hunter Association chairman, and a group of Hunters, including Ging, to the mysterious and dangerous Dark Continent, a place that is said to be the origin of all life and where many unknown threats and wonders await. Meanwhile, Gon and Killua, the main protagonists of the series, have parted ways after the events of the previous arc, the 13th Hunter Chairman Election arc, and are pursuing their own goals and dreams.
It is not clear how many chapters Togashi has prepared for the return of Hunter x Hunter, or how long he will be able to keep up with the serialization. However, fans are hopeful that he will be able to deliver a satisfying and fulfilling conclusion to the series, which has been running since 1998 and has amassed a loyal and passionate fanbase. Hunter x Hunter is widely regarded as one of the best manga and anime series ever, with its complex and rich worldbuilding, its diverse and memorable characters, its thrilling and unpredictable plot, its themes of friendship, adventure, and growth, and its stunning and creative art style. Hunter x Hunter is a masterpiece that deserves to be completed, and fans are eager to see what Togashi has in store for them.
Hunter x Hunter will be available in English on the Manga Plus app, where fans can read the latest chapters for free. The anime adaptation of Hunter x Hunter, which covers the first six arcs of the manga, is also available on various streaming platforms, such as Netflix, Crunchyroll, and Hulu. Fans can also check out the two anime movies based on the series, Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge and Hunter x Hunter: The Last Mission, which feature original stories and characters. Hunter x Hunter is a series that is worth watching and reading, and fans can look forward to the return of this legendary series.
