So, Hunter x Hunter. We all love it, right? Gon, Killua, Kurapika, Leorio… the whole gang! But there's a big question mark hanging over our heads. Will we ever see another season?
The answer? Well, it's complicated. More complicated than Gon trying to figure out Nen. More complicated than Kurapika's hair.
The Hiatus: A Love Story (Sort Of)
Let's talk about Togashi, the genius behind it all. He's a legend. But legends sometimes need… breaks. Long breaks.
Togashi is known for his, shall we say, *extended* hiatuses. We’re talking years. Like, "grow a whole new generation of Hunter x Hunter fans" years.
He has cited health reasons. Which is totally understandable. We all want Togashi to be healthy and happy. But it does leave us hanging.
The Manga Resurgence: A Glimmer of Hope?
Here's the good news: Togashi HAS been working on the manga again! New chapters have been released. The fandom rejoiced. The internet exploded.
More manga chapters usually mean one thing. More material for an anime! That's how it works, right? Well, usually.
But let’s be honest, the manga releases are still… sporadic. It’s like trying to catch lightning in a bottle. A very, very slow-moving bottle.
My Unpopular Opinion: Maybe We Don't Need Another Season (Hear Me Out!)
Okay, okay, before you grab your pitchforks, just listen! I love Hunter x Hunter. I really do.
But the Chimera Ant arc was… a lot. Emotionally draining. Super long. It felt like the anime ended at a pretty good stopping point.
Plus, the manga chapters after that? They are very dense. And I mean *dense* with text. Translating that to anime would be a huge undertaking.
The Pacing Problem
The last few manga arcs are filled with complex political maneuvering. Think Game of Thrones but with Nen abilities.
Adapting that into an anime without it feeling rushed or confusing would be tough. Really tough. It would need some serious adaptation skill from the studio Madhouse or any other potential anime studio.
Maybe some things are better left to our imaginations. The beauty of filling in the gaps ourselves. Let's be honest, our fan theories are probably wilder anyway.
So, What's the Verdict?
Will Hunter x Hunter get another season? Maybe. Probably. Eventually. Sometime before we're all living on Mars.
But even if it doesn't, that's okay too. We have the amazing episodes we already have. Countless rewatches await!
And who knows? Maybe Togashi will surprise us all. Maybe tomorrow. Or maybe in another decade. Either way, we'll be waiting (im)patiently. After all, that’s what being a Hunter x Hunter fan is all about!
“I don’t want to conquer anything. I just think the guy on the other side should die.” – Killua Zoldyck (relatable, right? About the season 7)
