Hisoka's 'Hunter X Hunter' Volume 39 Cover Draws Hiroyuki Comparison, Hiroyuki Responds
The social media crossover between a major manga character and a well-known internet figure has generated buzz ahead of the volume's release, with the figure himself playing along.
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The cover of 'Hunter x Hunter' Volume 39 features Hisoka with a defiant expression, and social media users noted a resemblance to Hiroyuki Nishimura. Hiroyuki responded on social media with a quip referencing Hisoka's ability 'shallow lies,' saying he is good at them. The volume goes on sale July 3.
The cover of Yoshihiro Togashi's 'Hunter x Hunter' Volume 39, which prominently features Hisoka with a defiant expression and his bangs down, has sparked comparisons to Hiroyuki Nishimura on social media. Hiroyuki himself responded on his own social media with a nod to Hisoka's ability 'shallow lies,' writing, 'I'm good at shallow lies.' Some users also compared the cover to comedian Eiko Kano, while others simply praised the visual. The volume is scheduled for release on July 3.
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