Serialization for Hunter x Hunter is back In Weekly Shonen Jump—and after a two-year break, it’s arrived with force. Volume 39 is landing July 3, 2026, giving fans a long-awaited new installment. So, with Chapter 411 delivering the story’s continuation after the December 9, 2024, pause, readers finally get answers, not cliffhangers. Unlike the series’ earlier unpredictable returns, this comeback leans on a robust backlog; reports confirm Yoshihiro Togashi’s finished scripts span up to Chapter 421. That production streak amounts to the most stable schedule since 1998, a rare feat for the series and a welcome relief for fans used to delays.
Please wait for the announcement from the Jump editorial department regarding the publication timing for chapters 420 onward”, according to CBR.
The Latest Update on Hunter x Hunter’s Return
This renewed momentum is shaking up expectations, as sources including CBR confirm Hunter x Hunter—penned by Togashi—returns with chapters in Weekly Shonen Jump. Readers have been waiting since Chapter 410’s release in December 2024, and many spent months unsure whether the series would really continue. So, with new chapters finally coming, longtime fans are witnessing a level of consistency that just didn’t exist before. Many believe 2026 could kick off a stronger, more sustainable era for Hunter x Hunter.
Can’t believe we’re guaranteed at least 20 straight chapters in a row of Hunter x Hunter in the year of our lord 2026 https://t.co/Zl39TZbqIy
— Samuel Deats 🌕 (@SamuelDeats) June 18, 2026
Timeline: From Hiatus to New Serialization
The manga launched serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump on March 3, 1998, and quickly found global success—though repeated hiatuses often stopped progress. Volume 38 hit stores September 4, 2024, and for nearly two years, Chapter 410 was all readers had. As serialization resumes in Weekly Shonen Jump’s Issue #30, Volume 39 arrives July 3, 2026. This marks the first time in years that loyal fans get a new arc after such a long break.
Yoshihiro Togashi’s Role and Production Milestones
Togashi’s direct thanks, offered to fans and his wife, highlight how much their support matters. And an announcement from the Jump editorial department about publication timing for chapters after 420 has helped reassure followers. That jump in communication shows real commitment to regular output. According to verified reports, with 11 new manuscripts completed and content locked in up to Chapter 421, the production pipeline is now the strongest it’s been in years.
Hunter x Hunter’s 2026 Release Schedule
That pipeline means Chapter 411 kicks off renewed serialization, while Volume 39 lands on shelves July 3, 2026. Readers outside Japan will have to wait longer for English versions—a delay that’s always frustrated overseas fans.
Hunter x Hunter Volume 39 is officially scheduled for release in Japan on July 3, 2026. It will likely collect chapters 401–410. Additionally, creator Yoshihiro Togashi has confirmed progress on future chapters, having already completed work on Chapters 411–420 and finished the… pic.twitter.com/lS3uMfAh93
— Ignite Anime 万年 (@katakurioff2) June 2, 2026
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