Hunter X Hunteris at its peak both story-wise and artistically, andchapter #407will be another addition to possibly the best batch of chapters in years. The Succession War arc is finally nearing its climax and there is no better time to be a fan of the series than now.
Hunter x Hunteris an adventure fantasy series written and illustrated by Yoshihiro Togashi, currently in its seventh story arc:the Succession War arc. Revolving around a brutal battle for the throne between the 14 Princes of the Kakin Empire taking place on a massive cruise ship, this arc is the most complex in the series, connecting several intricated storylines and dozens of characters.
When Does Hunter x Hunter Chapter #407 Release?
Hunter X Hunterchapter #407 will be released on August 06, 2025, in Weekly Shonen Jump issue #51. It will be available to read internationally on Manga Plus and the Shonen Jump app onNovember 17 at 8:00 AM Pacific Standard Time, 3:00 PM Greenwich Time, 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, and 10:00 AM Central Standard Time. To celebrate the return of the manga, the last 10 chapters are free to read on Manga Plus, whereas it would usually be the last 3 chapters.
TheHunter x Huntermanga has confirmed thatit will be published irregularly moving forward, abandoning its previous weekly schedule. The release date for each new chapter will be announced around the time of its release. However, the upcoming chapters are expected to follow a more regular release pattern, as Togashi has indicated that he has already completed several chapters. He is also working towards his goal of finishing 30 chapters by the end of the year, which is encouraging news for his readers.
What Happened In Hunter x Hunter Chapter #405?
Chrollo’s Real Plans Are Finally Revealed
The chapter begins with Tajao leading Nobunaga, Phinks, and Feitan through a secret door that will take them to Tier 2. He explains the sewage treatment facilities and how the Xi-yu and Cha-r families manage the ship’s waste. After confirming that the actual work is outsourced to subcontractors, Nobunaga realizes that this is how the Hei-ly family has been committing a string of homicides. By posing as workers and luring victims under the pretense of job interviews, they could discreetly carry out their killings. Nobunaga decides to return and inform the other two about the abilities of the Hei-ly members he encountered.
Elsewhere, Zakuro meets up with Hinrigh to talk about his confrontation with Hisoka, and while they are talking, they are informed that Lynch’s dead body has been found. Shocked since he just saw her a while ago, Zakuro recalls everything she said before they split up, and with this knowledge, Hinrigh is shocked after realizing that someone was pretending to be Lynch after they had killed the real one already. Once they find out there is something larger at play here, Hinrigh and Zakuro swear to avenge Lynch, even if the Phantom Troupe is the culprit.
Hunter X Hunter: Everything You Need to Know About The Succession War
The Succession Contest arc is one of the most complicated even by Hunter X Hunter’s standards. Here is everything you need to know.
The scene switches to Chrollo. He has his Skill Hunter book activated and calls someone on a phone using a new Nen ability he stole, Koi no Dial 6700, which allows him to track a specific person, but the phone says the person is out of range. He wonders if he should go up to tier 1 to continue his search, and after revealing that the treasures he is looking for are the ones not only necessary for the Succession War but also the Kakin Empire itself, as well as deducing they could be on tier 1, he goes up. He heads to Halkenburg’s funeral procession, and the phone confirms the person he’s looking for is indeed on tier 1.
Chrollo Could Destroy The Succession War
Stealing The Kakin Treasures Will Have A Massive Impact
While it was known that the Phantom Troupe was going to steal something valuable from the Black Whalte, no one could’ve guessed it was something vital to the survival of one of the biggest empires. Furthermore, Chrollo’s theft of the three national treasures of Kakin will undoubtedly end the Succession War, which could be good for Kurapika and some of the non-violent Princes like Tyson, Tubeppa, and Kacho. However, this will throw a wrench intothe plans of Beyond Netero, Zhang-Lei, Benjamin, Tsseriednich, and Nasubi, so the implications will be huge.
Additionally, the ability Chrollo seeks to acquire and the individual he is searching for is something fans are getting intrigued about, as discovering it will finally initiate the long-awaited rematch between Chrollo and Hisoka.Hunter x Hunterhas finally connected the Succession War plot line to the Phantom Troupe plot line effortlessly and made it extremely interesting.
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.
