Summary
- Potential return of Hunter x Hunter anime in 2025 at Anime Japan generates excitement among fans.
- Despite manga breaks, Hunter x Hunter has sold over 80 million copies, inspiring many authors.
- Two successful anime adaptations have been produced, ensuring a solid foundation for the series.
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Hunter x Hunter is one of the most well-known anime series of all time. In fact, viewers consider it the best shonen anime of all time. The studio working on it left no stone unturned and made sure that the anime adaptation would become a certified hit.
While the manga has occasionally released new chapters, the anime has been quiet. The lack of updates has been concerning, but that might change soon. According to a new report, the Hunter x Hunter anime will feature at Anime Japan 2025 on Nippon Television and the VAP booth.
The Return Of Hunter x Hunter Anime Could Be Huge
Hunter x Hunter’s return will send shockwaves throughout the anime community. The anime’s last episode came out in 2014, so it’s been over a decade since the anime dropped new content. At the time of writing, there has been no official confirmation regarding the anime’s return. So, fans should take this information with a grain of salt.
There is a lot of content from the manga that the anime could adapt, so fans do not have to worry about the series releasing unnecessary filler material. There is a lot of debate around which studio will animate the series. So far, two different studios have worked on the anime. Due to this reason, it is hard to say whether one of them will take up the new project or if a new studio will be tasked with the responsibility.
Hunter x Hunter Has Inspired A Lot Of Authors
Written by Yoshihiro Togashi, Hunter x Hunter began serializing in the Weekly Shonen Jump in March 1998. The manga has released 38 volumes to date. It is a low number considering the manga has been in serialization for over two decades. Unfortunately, the manga has gone on multiple breaks due to the author’s health. In fact, Hunter x Hunter returned from a long hiatus in 2024. Togashi released a few chapters but had to take a break again because of his health.
Despite the prolonged breaks, Hunter x Hunter has sold more than 80 million copies, making it one of the best-selling manga series of all time. The number would have been higher if the manga released chapters regularly.
Hunter x Hunter has two separate anime adaptations. The first one premiered in 1999, and it was produced by Nippon Animation. It ran for 62 episodes, and it garnered positive reviews. The second anime adaptation was produced by Madhouse, and it aired in 2011. The anime has a total of 148 episodes.
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Hunter x Hunter
- Release Date
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October 2, 2011
- Studio
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Madhouse
- Creator
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Yoshihiro Togashi