On the night of July 21, 2025, fans of theHunter x Huntermanga series learned from several online sources thatthe series would be going on hiatus once again. This worrisome news arrives shortly after the release of chapter #409, leaving fans to wonder what might have occurred. The announcement, present in issue #2 ofShonen Jump, leaves the return date of the series ambiguous.
While the account did not go into detail as to why this decision was taken, it is likely due to Yoshiro Togashi, the creator of this beloved series, needing to take a break. The hiatus will commence after the release ofShonen Jumpissue #2, which will be released this coming June 23, 2025. More than the prelude for a long break like those that plagued the series in the past, fans can see this announcement as confirmation of the “irregular schedule” of the manga from now on, as Togashi’s health has been confirmed to be improving recently.
Hunter x Hunter’s Latest Hiatus Will Hopefully Not Be Too Long
The Succession Contest Arc Will Not Continue Until Further Notice
Fans of Togashi’s world-famousHunter x Huntermangawere informed via Xthat the series would be going into hiatus on July 05, 2025. This news came as a shock to the community, as the series had teased a more continuous serialization since its return with chapter #401. However, Togashi already confirmed through his viral X account over the course of the past weeks that he has already been working on the next chapters, so fans have reason to hope that this break won’t be years-long like the previous ones.
It was always unclear how long this latestHunter x Hunterrun would last, but fans had been teased with the announcement of an “irregular schedule” that would take the place of the dreaded cycle of ten new chapters followed by multiple years of hiatus. However, Togashi revealed this week that he underwent surgery on his back, so perhaps he simply needs time to recover from that, hence the hiatus. The announcement inShonen Jumpsimply states that the next chapter will be published “as soon as it is decided”.
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The Succession War Contest Is Possibly Nearing a Climax
Previously, the series had several undefined hiatuses, with the longest taking place between 2018 and 2022. Even though there is no hint of this pause being so prolonged, there is also no guarantee that the manga will come back shortly. The author shared that he has been working on the next batch of chapters already, but he will need to prioritize his health and rest. Fans, despite feeling disappointed about the news, have already shown their support for this decision on social media, hoping for the best.
TheHunter x Huntermanga will pause during the Succession Contest Arc, which began with chapter #340 back in 2012. Followers of the series are hoping that the pause will not be long,as this current arc is ranked as one of the best in the entire series, and they cannot wait to see how it will end. Members of the fandom will continue supporting the manga even during this hiatus, and they wish the author a speedy recovery and good health.
Hunter x Hunter
Cast
In Hunter x Hunter, young Gon Freecss discovers his long-lost father is a legendary Hunter, an elite class of adventurer with the license to go anywhere or do almost anything. Determined to find him, Gon sets out to pass the Hunter Examination, a life-threatening challenge that draws hundreds of hopefuls seeking fortune, fame, and adventure. Along the way, Gon becomes friends with other candidates, including the vengeful Kurapika, the ambitious Leorio, and the enigmatic Killua. Together, they face a world filled with bizarre creatures, sinister criminals, and unpredictable adventures.
