The followers of HUNTER x HUNTER recently received some news that may make you feel a mix of hope and frustration through an update from author Yoshihiro Togashi on his official X account (formerly known as Twitter). The renowned mangaka shared a message that revealed a ray of light for fans who eagerly follow the continuation of this iconic series that has suffered so many setbacks.
Renewed optimism after Togashi’s announcement
In the post, Togashi indicated that he was “reviewing and adjusting character dialogue and the chronology of the next 50 chapters of Hunter x Hunterwhich will be published in the future. In addition, he added that as soon as this work is finished, he will resume the interrupted work, such as adding inking to the manuscripts.
This message generates optimism after it was announced that the manga would go on an indefinite hiatus again. After a brief return in October 2024, the story once again went on hiatus following the publication of Chapter 410 on December 8.
As is known by the anime community, long pauses are not new in HUNTER x HUNTER and Togashi’s health difficulties have been the cause of these long breaks. In particular, his chronic back problems have hampered his ability to maintain consistent production.
Togashi’s Struggle: The Health Challenges Behind Breaks in HUNTER x HUNTER
HUNTER x HUNTERwhich began to be published in 1998 in the magazine Weekly Shōnen Jumphas been one of the most influential and revolutionary series of shōnen manga. However, it has also been one of the most intermittent due to frequent breaks. Since 2006, Togashi has had to face health problems that have forced him to suspend the publication of the work on several occasions. Some hiatuses have been as long as a year or more, leading to uncertainty about when (or if) the story will come to an end.
The author has been open about the reasons for these stoppages. In various interviews and updates on social networks, he has explained that he suffers from intense back pain that makes his mobility difficult. Despite these physical challenges, Togashi has shown tireless dedication to his work. At times, he has had to adapt the way he works, such as doing it lying down to alleviate the impact on his back.
About the promise of 50 more chapters
Despite the ups and downs, what is shaping up to be positive news is the update provided by Togashi himself. Although the series is officially on hiatus, the author does not seem to waste time and is already working on the next 50 chapters of HUNTER x HUNTER.
In his X/Twitter message, Togashi shared that he is reviewing and fine-tuning character dialogue and the chronology of upcoming chapters, suggesting that he is at an advanced stage in the story planning process.
“As soon as this process is finished, I will resume the work I had to interrupt,” said the mangaka. While the official return date remains uncertain, this update has certainly given fans a break.
Although it has not been officially confirmed to what extent the author has advanced in drawing the chapters, it is speculated that Togashi You could be preparing material well in advance so that your editors can manage it in case you need to take more time off. This ambitious plan, however, could prolong the waiting time for readers, so it will be necessary to remain patient while the mangaka recovers.
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