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Yoshihiro Togashi’sHunter x Hunterhas been a huge critical and financial success, also ranking among the best-selling manga series of all time. After nearly two years of being on indefinite hiatus,HxH‘s manga return has sparked widespread excitement online, earning an overwhelmingly positive response.
The manga is currently in its seventh arc, the Succession War, which has redefined the concept of a strong hunter by introducing formidable new Nen users. Yoshihiro Togashi hasn’t let his lingering health issues stop him from continuing the manga story, earning widespread praise from fans for his dedication to the series.
While the latest chapter was a major success, the mangaka also revealed he underwent minor surgery, fueling growing concerns among fans about his well-being.
AmidHunter x Hunter‘s Return, Creator Posts Another Alarming Health Update
Hunter x Huntermight be one of the few anime where multiple arcs can be labeled as the best. It has all the ingredients required for a great storytelling experience, including Togashi’s obsession with emphasizing the narrator’s words.
The past few months have marked one of Togashi’s most active periods since his latest break.HxHmanga has confirmed that it will be published irregularly moving forward, abandoning its previous weekly scheduleinterrupted by long hiatuses.
Although the shift to a less frequent serialization was anticipated, Togashi recently shared a health update that sparked considerable concern among the fandom.
Yoshihiro Togashi Conveniently Forgot a Crucial Hunter x Hunter Plot Hole We Still Troll Superman for
Yoshihiro Togashi took to his official X account to reveal he recently underwent surgery, leaving fans deeply worried about his health. He tweeted:
Two chapters of the storyboard are complete. I underwent surgery. It was performed under local anesthesia, allowing me to listen to explanations and commentary during the procedure. It was an invaluable learning experience. I am truly grateful.
Though Togashi didn’t specify the nature of the procedure, he mentioned it was performed under local anesthesia and described the experience as both insightful and valuable.
ネーム、2話分完成。手術しました。局所麻酔での施術だったので説明・実況を受けながらの、大変勉強にもなった貴重な経験でした。感謝いたします。pic.twitter.com/TASzEnca69
Togashi’s health struggles are far from a minor issue, with the mangaenduring extended hiatusesdue to his ongoing health problems has naturally left fans anxious and concerned.
Though the mangaka has previously taken time off to address his health, he has always kept readers updated on both the manga’s progress and his condition. Interestingly, Togashi has already planned the ending ofHunter x Hunter, in case he passed away before the completion of the manga.
He has revealed three possible endings for theHxHmanga–A, B, and C–each offering varying levels of satisfaction for the fans.
Hunter X HunterInfluence onJujutsu Kaisen
Jujutsu Kaisen has dominated both anime and manga for the past six years, cementing its status as an icon of modern anime culture. Amid the criticism of the controversial ending,JJKmanaged to captivate a vast audience worldwide due to its engaging narrative and compelling characters.
Not to forget, the mangaka has gained a notorious reputation among the fandom for its dark narrative.Gege Akutamihas frequently acknowledged iconic manga artists likeEiichiro Oda, creator ofOne Piece, andTite Kubo, creator ofBleach, as key inspirations beforeJujutsu Kaisenrose to the top of the shonen manga world.
Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece, Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto, Yoshihiro Togashi’s Hunter x Hunter All Fail Against One Anime With Fiendishly Scary World-building
Yet, throughoutJujutsu Kaisen’smanga, it becomes clear that Gege Akutami was heavily influenced by an iconic manga artist who gets slightly overlooked.
JJKmanga readers can vouch that Gege’s heavy reliance on narrator text acts as a challenge for manynewcomers, potentially spoilingtheir experience with the series.
However, they might be surprised to learn that Yoshihiro Togashi, creator ofHunter x Hunter, was highly renowned for thistechnique long beforeJJK.
Hunter x Hunteris available to stream on Crunchyroll.
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Mehul Rolta is a seasoned journalist with over 3 years in esports and soccer journalism. Transitioning to anime writing at Fandom Wire, Mehul shares his lifelong passion for anime about integrates professionalism. Dedicated to connecting the world of anime globally, Mehul shares thoughts and insights, communicating personal passion with professional insight.
