Summary
AuthorYoshihiro Togashihas crafted legendary manga series' likeYu Yu HakushoandHunter x Hunter, and recent social media posts from the mangaka give fans of both stories something to get excited about. The two franchises have seen a resurgence in popularity in the last few years, and newer fans who’ve caught up with Togashi’s action-heavy but emotionally complex storylines received appealing updates, including news aboutHunter x Hunter’s return and an updated look atYu Yu Hakusho’s manga.
While the story ofYu Yu Hakushoconcluded in the early 90s, it continued to grow in popularity, partially thanks to its incredible anime series. Togashi beganreleasing theHunter x Huntermanga yearslater, and after several hiatuses, it’s set to continue soon. The author’s health has prevented him from consistently releasing chapters, but a stream of positive updates fromTogashi’s X accountproves that fans have a lot to look forward to.
Like in the past,Togashi’s X accounthas shared updates concerning the progress of newHunter x Hunterchapters. He shares his progress by posting pictures of the page numbers of the newHxHchapters. It’s assumed he is in better health because almost every day in July 2024, he posted images showing off the progress of upcomingHxHchapters as well as some newly colored artwork from the series and theYu Yu Hakushomanga.
Hunter x Hunter Creator Teases More Chapters are Coming, so When Can Fans Expect Them?
Hunter x Hunter may finally be returning to continue Togashi’s legendary story – and much sooner than fans could have ever expected.
July Has Been A Productive Month For Hunter X Hunter’s Author
Yoshihiro Togashi Has Penned 400 Chapters Of Hunter x Hunter and 176 of Yu Yu Hakusho
Creating manga is an incredibly demanding career for any human being, especially for those who publish series weekly onShōnen Jump.Hunter x Hunterreleased weekly chapters for a good portion of its first few years in circulation, but it’s been releasing sporadically since 2006, with breaks lasting more than a year, sometimes longer. Severe and chronic issues with Togashi’s back have been cited as the health issues most responsible forHxH’s hiatuses, but the sheer amount of updates on the author’s social media account prove that he’s feeling well enough to spoil his fans in multiple ways.
Besides the encouraging developments toward releasing newHunter x Hunterchapters, the author has also been postingredrawn and recolored characters and artwork fromYu Yu Hakusho’s run. While it might be too hopeful to think that newYu Yu Hakushocontentis in the works, it’s a comfortable thought to know that the beloved series has been on Togashi’s mind as he continues to work on newHxHchapters.
A newerYu Yu Hakushoanime sequel short called “All or Nothing” was recently released including the return of the series' beloved voice cast.
Thirty Years Later, Yu Yu Hakusho Has More Fans Than Ever
There Are Currently No Plans For More Yu Yu Hakusho
Thanks toYu Yu Hakushobeing more available on popular streaming platforms and the success of Netflix’s Live-Action adaptation, the series has gained more fans since the anime concluded. Compared toHunter x Hunter, Togashi’sYu Yu Hakushoseries lacks the complex power systems and the amount of profound messaging his latest series contains. WhileTogashi is continuing to evolveHunter x Hunter’s world, it’s nice to know his health is well enough to allow him the time and energy to indulge in reminiscing onYu Yu Hakusho, a series that continues to live rent-free in many long-time fans minds.
Hunter x Hunter
Cast
Hunter x Hunter (1999) follows young Gon Freecss in his quest to become a Hunter and find his father. Alongside friends Killua, Kurapika, and Leorio, Gon confronts various trials and adversaries in a world filled with mystical creatures and complex adventures. The series explores themes of friendship, ambition, and perseverance as the protagonists navigate the dangerous and unpredictable Hunter Examination.
Yu Yu Hakusho
Yu Yu Hakusho is a multimedia franchise that began as a Japanese manga series in 1992 by author and illustrator Yoshihiro Togashi. The franchise ventured into anime in 1992 from Fuji Television, and there have also been two animated films. In 2023, Netflix released a live-action TV series starring Takumi Kitamura, Shuhei Uesugi, Jun Shison, and Kanata Hongō.
