Yoshihiro Togashi is doing it again. A leaked page from Weekly Shonen Jump strongly points to Hunter x Hunter resuming serialization with chapter 411 in issue 31 of the magazine, dropping on June 29.
The leaked image has been circulating online and aligns with what fans already suspected after volume 39 of the manga was officially announced for a July 3 release. That timing is no coincidence. Publishers typically schedule tankobon releases to coincide with active serialization, and this one follows that pattern exactly.
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What the 10-chapter run actually means
This won't be an open-ended return. Based on the manga's current serialization model, the run is expected to last 10 weeks before another break. That's the deal with Hunter x Hunter at this point: Togashi works in focused batches, driven by his well-documented physical health challenges, rather than maintaining a continuous weekly schedule.
Here's the thing, though. Togashi has been posting regular updates on his X account showing he's already working on chapters beyond this batch. So the pipeline isn't empty. Fans who've followed the manga through its notorious hiatuses know that activity on that account is the most reliable signal of what's coming next.
Once the chapters land, you'll be able to read them digitally through Manga Plus and Viz's Shonen Jump app on release day.
Where the story left off (and why it's hard to remember)
The Succession Contest arc has been running, with interruptions, for 14 years. To put that in perspective: My Hero Academia, Chainsaw Man, and Jujutsu Kaisen all launched and concluded their runs during the same window. That's a genuinely staggering timeline for a single story arc.
The current plot centers on the Black Whale, a massive ship carrying the Kakin Empire's expedition toward the Dark Continent. On board: Kurapika, hunting down the scarlet eyes of his slaughtered tribe held by Prince Tserriednich; the Phantom Troupe, tracking Hisoka who's somewhere on the ship; and a Nen-based royal succession competition among Kakin's princes that determines who inherits the throne. The Dark Continent itself, described as a vast and largely unexplored territory filled with threats that make everything seen so far look minor, hasn't even been reached yet.
That's the setup. Fourteen years in, and the expedition hasn't arrived at its destination.
The timing around issue 31
Issue 31 of Weekly Shonen Jump carries some extra weight this time around. The same issue that brings back Hunter x Hunter is also the one where Kagurabachi goes on a scheduled hiatus. One beloved series pausing as another resumes makes for a notable moment in the magazine's lineup, even if the overlap is coincidental.
For fans who want to stay sharp on the Hunter universe while waiting, the Hunters On-Chain beginner's guide covers everything you need to know about the web3 game built around the franchise. Separately, if the Monster Hunter name has been on your radar lately, our Monster Hunter Wilds Update 4 complete guide covers the Gogmazios fights and Artian Weapon upgrades in full detail.
The key here is watching Togashi's X account and Weekly Shonen Jump's official channels between now and June 29. If the leak holds, chapter 411 picks up the Succession Contest right where it stalled, and for a fanbase that has waited through hiatuses measured in years rather than weeks, eleven days is nothing. Check our gaming guides hub for coverage as more details surface.
