Yoshihiro Togashi's “Hunter x Hunter” Gon illustration released, shogi pieces with comments like “I think I've seen this before” and “Genius”

On the 30th, Yoshihiro Togashi, the author of the popular manga “HUNTER×HUNTER”, updated his own X.

On X, an illustration was posted of Gon, the main character of “HxH”, holding a shogi piece.

Fans have responded with comments such as, “The expression is wonderful,” “Genius,” “Oh! I think I've seen this before,” and “Is this also from when he was on the cover of Jump? It's great! Thank you.”

Hunter x Hunter, which is currently on hiatus, ended its weekly serialization 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 from No. 401 onwards, in consideration of Mr. Togashi's physical condition, after discussing with the editor, we have decided that going forward, the series will not be published weekly.”

It continues, “Togashi-sensei will continue to write the rest of the story, and the editorial department will continue to support him until the conclusion of HUNTER x HUNTER.” It adds, “The specific publication timing and method will be announced in a future issue of Weekly Shonen Jump. We hope you will continue to support HUNTER x HUNTER.” Attention is focused on the future publication format.

Furthermore, in a social media update on March 9, 2023, it said, “No. 401 completed.

Although the production system has not been solidified, I am happy that the time I spend working at my desk is gradually increasing.” He said that the future publication format has not yet been decided.

The series, which began serialization in 1998, is an adventure fantasy in which the protagonist, a boy named Gon, embarks on a journey with his best friend Killua and other friends. Currently, the “Dark Continent Arc” (Succession to the Throne Arc) is being depicted, in which the intentions of each character, including Kurapika and the members of the Phantom Troupe, clash on a ship aiming to travel to an unexplored continent. On October 24, 2022, the series started serialization with the 391st episode for the first time in three years and 11 months.