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Shueisha Announces Release of Hunter Hunter Volume 39 and Series Resumption
Shueisha has confirmed that the much‑anticipated 39th volume of Yoshihiro Togashi’s Hunter × Hunter will hit shelves on July 3, 2026. The release ends a 22‑month silence and heralds the series’ return to weekly serialization after a hiatus that began in January 2023.
The news comes a few days after the manga resumed its weekly chapters on June 29, a milestone noted in the publisher’s press release. Between issue 45 of 2024 and issue 2 of 2025, Weekly Shōnen Jump published chapters 401 through 410— the first fresh installments since the pause. Chapter 410 was officially released on December 9, 2024, as recorded by the Hunter × Hunter community’s hiatus chart.
Togashi’s health has long shaped the series’ publishing rhythm. In December 2024, the author revealed he had undergone surgery and had drafted storyboard layouts for two more chapters. Earlier in 2023, he confirmed that chapter 401 had been finished, and in May 2024 he shared progress updates for chapter 405 on X (formerly Twitter). Shueisha said the hiatus decision followed consultations with Togashi and that the series would not return to a weekly format until concrete details were established.
Shueisha released the 38th tankōbon volume in September 2024, compiling chapters up to 400. Viz Media shipped the English edition of volume 38 on January 6, 2025. The forthcoming 39th volume, slated for July 3, 2026, will be the first new book in 22 months—a milestone the publisher highlighted.
Hunter × Hunter’s reach extends well beyond the manga page. The franchise has spawned two anime television series, two theatrical films, several original video animations, and multiple stage productions. The third stage adaptation, Hunter X Hunter The Stage 3, opened in May 2025 at Tokyo’s Galaxy Theatre and moved to Osaka’s Sky Theater MBS in June 2025, focusing on the Greed Island arc.
Video game releases have kept the franchise in the spotlight. Hunter X Hunter Nen x Survivor, a survival roguelike for iOS and Android, launched worldwide on February 18. In July 2025, Bushiroad Games and Eighting introduced Hunter X Hunter Nen x Impact 2D 3v3, a fighting game available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.
The new volume and the series’ resumption carry weight for fans and the manga market alike. Hunter × Hunter has been serialized since March 1998 and had sold over 84 million copies worldwide as of July 2022. Its prolonged hiatuses—especially the one that began in 2006—have made each comeback a noteworthy industry event.
Today the manga is back in weekly circulation, with chapters 411 and beyond in various stages of completion. Shueisha has yet to disclose a full release schedule beyond the July 3 volume, but the publisher indicated that further details will emerge once finalized. The return is expected to ripple through related media, potentially sparking new stage shows and game releases as the franchise expands across platforms.
In short, Shueisha’s announcement of the July 3, 2026 release of Hunter × Hunter volume 39 marks a milestone after a 22‑month gap, aligning with the series’ return to weekly serialization on June 29. The news follows Togashi’s recent health updates and new chapter releases, while the franchise’s broader media presence—stage plays, anime, and video games—continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
The news comes a few days after the manga resumed its weekly chapters on June 29, a milestone noted in the publisher’s press release. Between issue 45 of 2024 and issue 2 of 2025, Weekly Shōnen Jump published chapters 401 through 410— the first fresh installments since the pause. Chapter 410 was officially released on December 9, 2024, as recorded by the Hunter × Hunter community’s hiatus chart.
Togashi’s health has long shaped the series’ publishing rhythm. In December 2024, the author revealed he had undergone surgery and had drafted storyboard layouts for two more chapters. Earlier in 2023, he confirmed that chapter 401 had been finished, and in May 2024 he shared progress updates for chapter 405 on X (formerly Twitter). Shueisha said the hiatus decision followed consultations with Togashi and that the series would not return to a weekly format until concrete details were established.
Shueisha released the 38th tankōbon volume in September 2024, compiling chapters up to 400. Viz Media shipped the English edition of volume 38 on January 6, 2025. The forthcoming 39th volume, slated for July 3, 2026, will be the first new book in 22 months—a milestone the publisher highlighted.
Hunter × Hunter’s reach extends well beyond the manga page. The franchise has spawned two anime television series, two theatrical films, several original video animations, and multiple stage productions. The third stage adaptation, Hunter X Hunter The Stage 3, opened in May 2025 at Tokyo’s Galaxy Theatre and moved to Osaka’s Sky Theater MBS in June 2025, focusing on the Greed Island arc.
Video game releases have kept the franchise in the spotlight. Hunter X Hunter Nen x Survivor, a survival roguelike for iOS and Android, launched worldwide on February 18. In July 2025, Bushiroad Games and Eighting introduced Hunter X Hunter Nen x Impact 2D 3v3, a fighting game available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.
The new volume and the series’ resumption carry weight for fans and the manga market alike. Hunter × Hunter has been serialized since March 1998 and had sold over 84 million copies worldwide as of July 2022. Its prolonged hiatuses—especially the one that began in 2006—have made each comeback a noteworthy industry event.
Today the manga is back in weekly circulation, with chapters 411 and beyond in various stages of completion. Shueisha has yet to disclose a full release schedule beyond the July 3 volume, but the publisher indicated that further details will emerge once finalized. The return is expected to ripple through related media, potentially sparking new stage shows and game releases as the franchise expands across platforms.
In short, Shueisha’s announcement of the July 3, 2026 release of Hunter × Hunter volume 39 marks a milestone after a 22‑month gap, aligning with the series’ return to weekly serialization on June 29. The news follows Togashi’s recent health updates and new chapter releases, while the franchise’s broader media presence—stage plays, anime, and video games—continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
