The popular action-adventure manga
“ HUNTER
x HUNTER ”, created by Yoshihiro Togashi, will return to Weekly Shonen
Jump magazine after almost two years of absence. As
revealed in a recent live broadcast, the series will be republished in
the October 7, 2024 issue of Weekly Shonen Jump magazine (although it
will be leaked beforehand). This return marks Togashi's first release since his
last hiatus in December 2022.
The announcement of the return of “HUNTER x HUNTER”
comes alongside the news that the manga will receive a new volume, the first
since 2022, spanning 208 pages of previously published chapters. In
recent months, Togashi has shown unusual activity, sharing in July that he had
completed chapter 402, quickly followed by the announcement that chapter 403
was also finished just 24 hours later.
The return of “HUNTER x HUNTER” has
generated great expectations among fans, who have been patiently waiting for
the outcome of the story. The series, known for its
complex plot and deep characters, has been one of the most influential in the
world of manga, and its return to the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump is a
significant event in the industry.
It is interesting to note that the
return of “HUNTER x HUNTER” occurs just a week after the end of “Jujutsu
Kaisen”, another of the most popular series in recent years. Although
there is no official confirmation, many have speculated that the publisher
Shueisha could have influenced Yoshihiro Togashi's decision to resume his work
just when one of his most successful series, “Jujutsu Kaisen”, is in its final
stages. final stretch.
“Jujutsu Kaisen” has been one of the
most profitable and popular franchises in recent years, even surpassing “One
Piece” in recent sales. With its conclusion imminent,
Shueisha faced the possibility of losing one of its biggest draws at Weekly
Shonen Jump, a magazine that has historically relied on high-caliber titles to
maintain its dominant position in the industry. In this context, the
return of “Hunter x Hunter” could be seen as a strategy by the publisher to
maintain the interest of readers, ensuring that another highly renowned series
takes the place of “Jujutsu Kaisen”.
Source: OriconNews
