Manga artist Yoshihiro Togashi has finally announced the return of Hunter x Hunter, one of the most anticipated manga series among Brazilian fans. After nearly four years of waiting, the series will once again be published in the renowned Weekly Shonen Jump magazine from publisher Shueisha. Scheduled for release in late January 2026, the news came directly from the author's official accounts—Togashi is known for being reserved. This return is historic, as it marks the end of the series' longest hiatus since its debut in 1998, generating enormous excitement in the Brazilian otaku community and around the world.
The comeback will happen digitally and simultaneously—that is, via simulcast. This way, fans can read the new chapters at the same time they launch in Japan through the Shonen Jump platform from Viz Media. The return officially begins with chapter 391 of the series. For those who want to catch up, Viz Media has also made the entire manga collection available on its digital platform. While the three most recent chapters are free, the rest of the series is accessible via a monthly subscription, making it easier for Brazilian fans to access.
A Return Announced Well in Advance
The path to this return began to take shape in early 2026, when Togashi himself—known for his silence—opened a Twitter account. Through that social network, he announced that work on the manga had resumed at a rapid pace. In the following months, the author treated fans to small but promising updates on the story's progress. These posts suggested that the amount of content planned for the return could exceed previous standards, which typically involved around ten chapters between breaks.
Therefore, this is a moment of great euphoria for fans. The long wait, which tested many people's patience, seems to be coming to an end with the promise of a dense and continuous narrative. Now, the community prepares to relive the complex journey of Gon Freecss and his friends in one of the most elaborate story arcs in the shonen universe. Thus, January 2026 marks not only the start of a new year but the rebirth of a Japanese manga legend for the Brazilian audience.