Hunter X Hunter hits 100 million copies as the manga finally returns

Asumadre! We are still shaking from the news. Our favorite hiatus king, Yoshihiro Togashi, has done it again. We knew Hunter X Hunter was a titan, but seeing the official numbers is a whole different beast. The series has officially surpassed 100 million copies in circulation, including digital versions. It feels like a warm hug for our otaku hearts after so much waiting, doesn't it? This manga is like that old friend who disappears for months but always returns with the best stories.

A legendary milestone and the Shibuya takeover

To celebrate this massive achievement, Shueisha isn't playing around. They launched a special website and a campaign called Shibuya Hunter Street. Imagine walking through Tokyo and seeing 115 different characters decorating the ward. It is a total dream! We wish we could teleport there right now to take some photos. This milestone puts the series in the hall of fame of the most successful stories ever told in Weekly Shonen Jump.

But the numbers aren't the only thing making us jump for joy. The manga has officially resumed serialization this Monday. Pucha, we have been waiting for this moment like crazy. Along with the return, the 39th compiled book volume is hitting the shelves on July 3. It has been 22 long months since the last volume, and we are more than ready to spend our chamba money on it.

The long road of Yoshihiro Togashi

• The manga went on a long hiatus in early 2023 due to the author's health.
• Togashi underwent surgery and has been sharing his progress on social media.
• Shueisha decided to move away from the traditional weekly format to protect the author's well-being.
• Chapters 401 to 410 were recently published, moving the story forward.

A franchise that never stops growing

Even when the manga is on a break, the world of Hunter X Hunter keeps spinning like a Nen ability. We have seen a lot of movement in other areas that keep the flame alive. For example, Hunter X Hunter The Stage 3 recently covered the Greed Island Arc in theaters across Tokyo and Osaka. Asumadre, seeing those battles live must be mostro!

On the gaming side, we are also eating well. Hunter X Hunter Nen x Survivor brought the roguelike tension to our phones, and the fighting game Hunter X Hunter Nen x Impact finally let us settle scores in 3v3 battles on consoles and PC. It seems like the hiatus only made the fans hungrier for more content. How many times have you re-read the Chimera Ant arc while waiting for a new chapter?

We are entering a new era for Gon, Killua, and the rest of the gang. The 100 million mark is just the beginning of this comeback. Are you ready to dive back into the Dark Continent mystery? Go grab the new volume and let us know your theories!