Togashi's Brother Jokes Hunter x Hunter Will Never End at Current Pace
The comment from Hideaki Togashi, relayed via a fan's social media post, directly addresses the manga's slow release schedule and the creator's chronic back pain, which has caused repeated hiatuses.
Reporting from 1 source: Animehunch.
Hideaki Togashi, brother of Hunter x Hunter creator Yoshihiro Togashi, told a visiting fan that the manga will never be completed if it only gets 10 chapters every two years. The remark came during a conversation at the family's stationery store, where original character-setting artworks were on display.
Hideaki Togashi, the younger brother of Hunter x Hunter creator Yoshihiro Togashi, made the remark during a fan's visit to The Togashi Paper Store, the family's stationery shop and the author's childhood home. Despite preparing for the Obon holiday, Hideaki spent about an hour with the visitor, sharing family stories and behind-the-scenes details about the manga.
According to the fan's X post, Hideaki repeatedly said that Hunter x Hunter will never be completed if it only gets 10 chapters every two years. The comment comes as the manga resumed publication on June 28 with chapter 411, following a break that began in December 2024. The series has since maintained a weekly schedule, with chapter 417 published on Aug 9.
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