Yoshihiro Togashi is surprised when he unearths a treasured manuscript: “Something came out lol” Fans are excited about “The Wicked Cupid”

Yoshihiro Togashi, the author of the popular manga “HUNTER x HUNTER'' (Hunter x Hunter), updated his X on the 11th.

At X, I said, “Something happened lol.

He published the manuscript, saying, “When I was a rookie, I didn't even know that the color blue didn't show up in print.”

The published manuscript is his serialized debut work “Tende Seiaku Cupid'' (1989), which preceded the serialization of his masterpiece “Yu Yu Hakusho''.

Fans reacted to this with comments such as, “A very evil Cupid…I remember it so nostalgic'', “What a precious manuscript this is!'', “I was surprised by the high level of drawing ability for a newcomer. Wait, 35 years ago? I can't believe it'', “This is a real treasure!'' “Yo!''

The weekly serialization of “HUNTER x HUNTER” came to an end with the 400th chapter published in the December 26, 2022 issue of “Weekly Shonen Jump.” In the December 26, 2022 issue of “Weekly Shonen Jump” in which the 400th chapter was published, the editorial department explained, “Regarding the publication of “HUNTER x HUNTER” No. 401 and beyond, in consideration of Mr. Togashi's physical condition, after consulting with the editor, we have decided that going forward, the series will not be published weekly.”

He continued, “Mr. Togashi continues to write subsequent stories, and the editorial department will continue to support him until the conclusion of “HUNTER x HUNTER.'' We will inform you about the publication method in a future issue of Weekly Shonen Jump. We look forward to your continued support of “HUNTER x HUNTER.'' The future publication format is attracting attention.

In addition, in a SNS update on March 9, 2023, he reported, “No. 401 is complete. The production structure has not been solidified, but I'm happy that the time I spend working at my desk is gradually increasing.” He said that the future posting format has not yet been decided.

The series, which began serialization in 1998, is an adventure fantasy in which the main character, a boy named Gon, goes on a journey with his best friend Killua and his friends.

Currently, the “Dark Continent Arc'' (Throne Succession Arc) is being depicted, in which the intentions of characters such as Kurapika and members of the Phantom Troupe collide on a ship aiming to travel to an unexplored continent, and will be released in October 2022. On the 24th, the serialization started with episode 391 for the first time in 3 years and 11 months.