After an 8-month-long drought,Hunter x Hunter’s readers finally have a reason to celebrate this year because the fan-favorite manga just teased its return from its extended break. After being on hiatus since August 13, 2025,Hunter x Hunter’s fans, eager to know about the continuation of The Succession War Contest, just got a positive update on the series' status.
Hunter x Hunter’s irregular serialization isn’t news for fans, as the manga has gone into several extended hiatuses during its 27-year run due to the health issues of its author, Yoshihiro Togashi. However, Togashi has just confirmed his commitment to continuingHunter x Hunter’s story with a recent sneak peek at the upcoming chapters of the manga.
Hunter x Hunter’s Author Breaks Silence on Manga’s Status
After not sharing any news on his social media since December 2024,Hunter x Hunter’s author has taken to X to update fans on his current work on the manga. Togashi posted a sneak peek at the manuscript ofHunter x Hunterchapter #413, with the message “backgrounds completed”. Togashi’s update went viral, surpassing the 10 million reactions on X.
SinceHunter x Hunterwent on hiatusafter the release of chapter #410, this is great news for fans, as Togashi subtly confirmed that two chapters are already finished and pending publication. It’s likely that Shōnen Jump’s editorial team is waiting for a certain number of chapters to be completed before publishing them to offer a better experience to readers.
Fans Should Be Happy About Hunter x Hunter’s Latest Hiatus
Hunter x Hunterdelighted fans in October 2024 with its highly anticipated comeback after over a year and a half without new content from the manga. Even thoughHunter x Hunter’s manga returnedwith high-quality art and consistent weekly releases, denoting Togashi’s improved health, the manga went into hiatus after publishing only 10 chapters.
However, Togashi hinted that the manga wouldn’t be absent for too long, unlike previous hiatuses, as he continued working onHunter x Hunter’s story. According to a post on his X account in December,Togashi decided to create the scripts for the next 50 chaptersofHunter x Hunterin advance. Afterward, he would resume working on each manuscript.
The fact that Togashi has updated fans about the manuscript’s progress means thatHunter x Huntermay be gearing up for a more consistent release schedule in the future. Although it’s not yet confirmedwhenHunter x Hunterwill returnto Shōnen Jump’s pages, it could happen sooner than fans think, so they should stay tuned for news.
Hunter X Hunter
Hunter × Hunteris a Japanese manga and anime franchise created by Yoshihiro Togashi. The story follows Gon Freecss, a boy who discovers his father is a legendary Hunter, and embarks on a journey to become one himself. Along the way, he encounters friends and foes in a world filled with martial arts, adventure, and paranormal elements. The franchise spans manga, multiple anime adaptations, films, OVAs, and video games.
