Key Facts
Hunter x Hunter manga is resuming with the release of its 39th compiled book volume on July 3. This marks the first new volume in 22 months, following an extended hiatus due to author Yoshihiro Togashi's health issues.
Details of the Return
Shueisha will publish Volume 39 on July 3, collecting chapters 401 to 410. These chapters were serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from issue 45 of 2024 to issue two of 2025. The previous volume, Volume 38, shipped in September 2024 and included chapters up to 400. Viz Media released the English edition of Volume 38 on January 6.
Author's Health and Progress
Togashi has been providing updates on social media. In March 2023, he announced that chapter 401 was completed. He shared progress on chapter 405 in May 2024. After undergoing surgery, he revealed in December 2024 that he had drafted layouts for two more chapters. The manga went on hiatus in January 2023 due to Togashi's health issues. Shueisha stated at the time that they consulted with Togashi and decided the manga would not follow a weekly serialized format going forward, promising to announce details of the return when concrete plans were set.
Impact and What Readers Should Know
Hunter x Hunter debuted in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1998. The series has inspired two television anime series, two anime films, several original video animations, and stage plays. The third stage play, covering the Greed Island arc, ran in May and June 2025 in Tokyo and Osaka. Additionally, a survival roguelike mobile game launched worldwide on February 18. Games and Eighting are developing a 2D 3v3 fighting game for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, scheduled for July 2025.
FAQ
- When does Hunter x Hunter Volume 39 release? Volume 39 releases on July 3.
- How many chapters are in Volume 39? Volume 39 collects chapters 401 to 410.
- Why did Hunter x Hunter go on hiatus? The manga went on hiatus in January 2023 due to author Togashi's health issues.