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Regular followers ofHunter x Huntermanga know not to expect two chapters in a row. If you did receive a few chapters on time, you have probably used up all your luck for the next year or two.
Yoshihiro Togashi’sHunter x Hunteris probably the only manga that is just as famous for its frequent breaks as it is for its superb plot. This has led the fandom to dub the series as Hiatus x Hiatus. Despite the jokes, every reader is aware of Yoshihiro Togashi’s health condition and they continue to provide unconditional support to him.
Yoshihiro Togashi Hints atHunter x Hunter‘s Return
In October 2023,Yoshihiro Togashihinted that theHunter x Huntermanga would return soon. Although he never mentioned a date, he did share a photo of the edge of a manuscript with the words “Start Over.“
Finally, on May 1,the author posteda picture of page 5 of chapter 405’s manuscript. On May 2 and 3, the writer posted two more images of pages 6-9 of the chapter. Fans are awed by the mangaka’s dedication despite his severe health problems.
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While some fans are busy making memes out of the manga, others genuinely understand the severity of Togashi’s medical issues. Given that the author isconsistently drawing1-2 manga pages everyday, it already shows the herculean strength and mental fortitude of the mangaka.
i don’t think y’all realize how much effort this man is putting into his work. if you’ve ever watched a mangaka draw it often takes hours to finish up 1 panel. he’s doing 2 pages successively everyday without assistants & with a bad back. he is beyond goated🤷pic.twitter.com/gcLxUUOcPQ
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Many fans are asking the author to rest because his health is more important than new chapters. No matter how greatHunter x Hunteris, the mangaka will always be more important.
冨樫先生おかえりなさい ❤️❤️❤️pic.twitter.com/0H7YgndMba
In the May 1 post, the author referenced a healing move by Sailor Moon, “Moon Healing Escalation!” Let’s hope that this humor indicates that Togashi is feeling better, and will continue to be transparent about his health.
Yoshihiro Togashi’s Struggle with Health
The author ofHunter x Hunterhassuffered from debilitating back painfor years at a stretch, which is what makes Togashi request breaks. Drawing always requires a hunched posture, andbeing a mangaka by professionhas not helped him alleviate the pain.
Previously, the author shared somepainful notes about his condition, which stated:
“Stuck in bed -> Crawl on all fours -> Find help -> Struggle to get up and go to the hospital.”
“The worst part of back pain is that it’s only after it gets a little better that you can go to the hospital.”
“When your pain is a ten on a sale of one to teen, you can’t move your body even a centimeter throughout the night.”
In apublic announcement in 2022, Togashi also detailed that he wasn’t able to sit in a chair for two years, which rendered him incapable of drawing. Still, he resumed his series by throwing caution to the air. He also stated that it takes 3-5 times longer for him to do everyday movement.
In August 2022, the authortweetedthat he would increase his staff members to help with the manga. This made fans even more worried since the author had never said something like that before.
Great to hear that. Please hire as many people as needed. You should only just tell people what to do and they do all the drawing. Your job is to imagine.
Aaheli Pradhan
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Aaheli is an Anime Content Writer at FandomWire with 1300+ published articles. With five years of experience under her belt, she is a living, breathing encyclopedia for anime and manga. From Shonen and Shojo to the most niche anime, nothing escapes her radar. Her poisons of choice are Assassination Classroom, Gintama, Ouran High School Host Club and every Ghibli movie ever. She believes in living a slow life, surrounded by incomplete art projects and her beloved cats.
