After a long wait, fans of the beloved Hunter x Hunter manga can rejoice as creator Yoshihiro Togashi has announced the end of the series’ hiatus. Togashi took to X (formerly known as Twitter) on October 1 to share the exciting news with his 2.9 million followers. Accompanied by a snippet of a manga panel from his work desk, Togashi captioned the post with the intriguing words “Start over.”
The manga’s ongoing arc, the Succession Contest, has been running for almost a decade, consisting of 52 chapters. However, due to Togashi’s persistent struggle with a chronic back condition, the arc has been plagued by frequent hiatuses, leaving fans eagerly awaiting its continuation.
Earlier this year, the series was moved to the archived serialization section of Shonen Jump’s official website, leading to months of speculation. However, Togashi’s recent update has reignited hopes and excitement among devoted Hunter x Hunter fans.
The Succession Contest is the eighth story arc in the Hunter x Hunter manga, which began in 2014. It revolves around a deadly battle among the 14 princes of the Kakin Empire, coinciding with the Black Whale’s journey to the Dark Continent.
Kurapika, hired as a bodyguard by the eighth Queen, Oito Hui Guo Rou, becomes a crucial player in this conflict as he pursues the last owner of his clan’s eyes, Prince Tserriednich.
While there have been no official announcements from Shonen Jump regarding the future of the Hunter x Hunter manga, Togashi’s return to work has sparked renewed anticipation among fans.
| Arc | Chapters | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Succession Contest | 52 | Running since 2014 |
Source: ONEESPORTS
