Fans have been waiting for years now for Yoshihiro Togashi to give them new Hunter x Hunter chapters while also being patient at the same time. The mangaka’s health became a huge topic of concern and it led to many indefinite hiatuses that has stretched the duration of the manga rather widely. Although that in itself has not been a problem for dedicated fans, it is still a ray of sunshine to see new chapters of the iconic manga getting released.
The status of Togashi’s bad back had many fans concerned, especially for the mangaka who had already given the world a masterpiece as great as Yu Yu Hakusho. Many urged him to take a rest and let someone else illustrate the manga in his place but that wasn’t something he would agree to.
The Return of Hunter x Hunter
More than half a year ago, Yoshihiro Togashi announced to the world via his X account that he was back in action, illustrating and writing the upcoming chapters of Hunter x Hunter. Fans of the series had been waiting for years for any updates regarding the chapters. Although they had made sure not to add any unnecessary pressure.
These updates came with the possibility of new chapters also being released soon. Soon, for Hunter x Hunter fans, is not a definite term. It is as long as Togashi wants it to be and that is completely fine. He may take as much time as he wants because his health takes full priority. No one wants to read a manga that comes with the cost of one’s physical and mental health.
It was recently revealed that all those chapters that he had been showing sneak peeks of would be getting their release in the coming month. Shared via X, 7th October 2024 would mark the return of the series after years of waiting. In the same month fans get the Bleach and Dragon Ball DAIMA anime, Togashi’s manga acts as the cherry on top.
The Dedicated Fanbase Cares for Yoshihiro Togashi
It was understandable that Yoshihiro Togashi needed a well-deserved break because of his declining health. However, as he began sending regular updates to everyone through his account, many saw their brewing anticipation increase manifolds. These updates came with him also talking about his health. On days things were bad, fans became more worried. On days it was good, they were there to lift him up.
Volume 38 of Hunter x Hunter was recently published and it completely took over the stores. Not only were booksellers eager to advertize and sell the manga but readers and fans were more than up to buy them. It may not be out of the ordinary seeing that it was something new. Except that the only thing new about it was that it was available in physical format.
Those chapters that were a part of the volume had been available to read and might have already been read by readers for a long time. Fans were ready to collect and show their love even if the chapters were already available for them. The fandom for the series might be one of the most supportive with regard to their mangaka.
Hunter x Hunter is available to read on Viz Media.
