A new Hunter x Hunter volume is set to hit shelves in Japan on July 3, delivering fresh momentum to Yoshihiro Togashi’s long-running masterpiece. Publisher Shueisha has officially announced volume 39, which will gather the newest chapters into a collected edition. This update brings welcome news for dedicated readers, confirming that additional chapters will soon appear in Weekly Shonen Jump. The release underscores the series’ gradual but persistent return after extended periods of inactivity.
Hunter x Hunter first launched in March 1998 and has since become a cornerstone of shonen storytelling, influencing countless creators and fans across generations. Togashi has battled persistent health issues, including severe back pain that has restricted his ability to work consistently. In 2006, the mangaka began taking prolonged hiatuses from the series. At present, Hunter x Hunter follows a unique release model where the author completes around 10 chapters in one go, with these batches appearing roughly every two years in Weekly Shonen Jump.
Volume 38 of Hunter x Hunter, featuring chapters 391 to 400, hit shelves in Japan back in September 2024. Shortly afterward, a new set of 10 chapters numbered 401 through 410 began rolling out in Shonen Jump, material that will later be bound together as volume 39. Shueisha appears to be timing these releases strategically so that the physical books and magazine chapters can amplify each other’s visibility and sales. This mirrors the pattern seen with volume 37, which came out in November 2022 following a similar staggered rollout of new chapters the previous month.
Hunter x Hunter endures as one of the most cherished shonen manga series of all time. Its rich world-building, complex character development, and thrilling action sequences continue to captivate audiences even after years of sporadic updates. The manga excels at blending humor, drama, and high-stakes adventures in ways that few other titles manage to replicate. This enduring popularity underscores why fans remain loyal despite the extended gaps between releases.
The Hunter x Hunter Volume 39 manga will be released in Japan on July 3, 2026. This marks the first new volume in years and continues the intense Succession Contest arc. Fans can also stream the Hunter x Hunter anime adaptation on platforms such as Netflix and Crunchyroll, where both the original series and the 2011 remake remain widely available for new and returning viewers alike.
Source: Shueisha
