So far, we have explained many of the charms of HUNTER×HUNTER. However, among the many charms of HUNTER×HUNTER, this is what stands out when you think of HUNTER×HUNTER!! Without a doubt, the most notable thing about HUNTER×HUNTER is the "problem of HUNTER×HUNTER's excessive serialization hiatuses". Even people who have never read HUNTER×HUNTER have said, "HUNTER×HUNTER is a manga that never ends," and it is well-known that HUNTER×HUNTER has been suspended so often. In this article, we will explain HUNTER×HUNTER, which can be said to be the greatest charm of HUNTER×HUNTER, and the repeated suspensions of the series.
What kind of person is the author, Yoshihiro Togashi?
First, let's introduce Togashi-sensei, the author of HUNTER×HUNTER.
Yu☆Yu☆Hakusho was a huge hit!
In addition to HUNTER×HUNTER, Togashi-sensei is also known as the author of the hit series "Yu☆Yu☆Hakusho."
Another masterpiece, Level E
Togashi-sensei has a work called "Level E" that is a little different from HUNTER×HUNTER and Yu☆Yu☆Hakusho. This work is a complete departure from his previous direction, with a more cynical side. This work has also gained a loyal fanbase.
His wife is Naoko Takeuchi, the creator of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon! !
Mr. Togashi's wife is Naoko Takeuchi, who is known for Sailor Moon. They are truly a duo of popular manga artists. They sometimes help each other with their works.
There are also rumors of health concerns! ?
Fans are worried about Togashi's health due to the long hiatus of HUNTER×HUNTER. Some are worried that his chronic back pain is so severe that he won't be able to write. However, there has been no announcement from Togashi himself or the Jump editorial department that his condition is serious, so this theory is somewhat lacking in credibility.
Togashi's disease! ?
There are rumors that Mr. Togashi is seriously worried about his health, but he has also made statements such as "I have no motivation and I'm too busy playing games," and fans sometimes mock his lack of motivation by calling it "Togashi disease."
"I want to finish it"
However, Mr. Togashi himself has said about HUNTER×HUNTER that he "wants to finish it," so I don't think we can say for sure that he just doesn't have the motivation to do it.
A long-running series spanning nearly 20 years
Due to its enduring popularity among fans and frequent long hiatuses, HUNTER×HUNTER has been a long-running series for nearly 20 years now.
Super popular manga
The long hiatus is one factor, but the main reason HUNTER×HUNTER has been running for almost 20 years is that there are so many fans who are fascinated by Togashi-sensei's outstanding composition skills.
The resumption of the series is also in the news! ?
Despite being a super popular manga, it has been on hiatus so many times that whenever it resumes, it makes the news and becomes a trend on Twitter. It's clear that many people are eagerly awaiting the resumption of serialization.
Resuming and then immediately going on hiatus
However, the joy of resuming serialization was fleeting, and it often goes on hiatus within two or three months of resuming, which seems to frustrate many readers every time.
The quality has been getting worse lately,,,
It would be nice if they could release something of high quality to make up for the long hiatus, but it seems that many readers are dissatisfied with the quality of HUNTER×HUNTER recently.
Too much text? ?
Especially in the recent "Dark Continent Arc," complex explanations are often explained using a huge amount of text, which can be criticized by some readers as being "difficult to understand."
It's actually drawn by his wife!?
As mentioned above, HUNTER×HUNTER has been criticized for "neglecting the drawings and causing the quality to decline," but there are many scenes with extremely excellent drawings, and the drawings in those scenes are so similar to those of his wife, Naoko Takeuchi, that some fans have been talking about how "his wife finally got fed up and started helping out."
No background
Even if there was an extremely large amount of text, it would still have been a manga, but eventually there were scenes that were serialized without a background, and fans commented, "It doesn't matter how long it takes, just draw the background!!"
Rough drawing?
The more I add, the more endless it becomes, but there are not only scenes with confusing backgrounds, but also episodes with rough-looking drawings, and I can't help but think, "Mr. Togashi, if you're that tired, please don't push yourself." Combined with rumors of health concerns and the fact that being a manga artist is a tough job, it makes me even more worried about Mr. Togashi.
It's been overtaken by other serialized manga
Due to the fact that it has been serialized for a long time, there is also the problem that other manga that came after HUNTER×HUNTER are finishing one after another and overtaking it.
Assassination Classroom is over before the first volume is released!?
It took about four years for HUNTER×HUNTER to go from volume 32 to volume 33, which is almost the same as the time it took for Assassination Classroom to go from volume 1 to the final volume, showing how slowly HUNTER×HUNTER is progressing.
Flagship manga such as NARUTO and Gintama are also ending one after another
In addition, in recent years, popular Jump works such as NARUTO and Gintama have also ended their serialization, and HUNTER×HUNTER is facing increasing criticism.
HUNTER×HUNTER has become a buzz after Demon Slayer ended! ?
When the extremely popular manga Demon Slayer ended, a Twitter thread went viral with the comment "HUNTER×HUNTER is not over yet." Every time a Jump manga ends, HUNTER×HUNTER becomes more popular.
One Piece is the only thing left...
Recently, the only manga that has been serialized for a long time alongside HUNTER×HUNTER is the national blockbuster manga ONE PIECE. ONE PIECE has currently been published up to volume 97, which can also be said to be a long-lasting content. Which will end sooner, HUNTER×HUNTER or ONE PIECE? Or rather, will HUNTER×HUNTER ever end, regardless of ONE PIECE?
There are years when the series doesn't serialize at all...
There are also years when the series doesn't serialize even once, and many people ask, "Does that count as a hiatus?" To prevent fans from abandoning the series, I hope that the series will be serialized at least once a year.
Is it really going to end?
As you may know if you have read the manga, the progress of HUNTER×HUNTER has stopped at a point where it is just about to begin, and many people are asking, "Is it really going to end?"
The strange behavior of fans due to their impatience is also interesting! !
HUNTER×HUNTER is a hot topic due to its long hiatus, but the strange behavior of fans who love HUNTER×HUNTER and want to read it as soon as possible, but are anxious that the series has not resumed, is also one of the charms of HUNTER×HUNTER.
"Togashi, do your job" whenever you get a chance
Because the serialization of HUNTER×HUNTER is so slow among fans, the words "Togashi, do your job" fly around whenever the topic of HUNTER×HUNTER comes up. This is not purely an emotion of anger, but rather a kind of encouragement that shows understanding for Togashi-sensei while saying "I still want Togashi-sensei to draw it."
There are even some fierce fans who will do a straight punch every day until the serialization resumes! ?
Among the many HUNTER×HUNTER fans, there is one who has a particularly strong feeling for the HUNTER×HUNTER serialization, and has even declared that he will "continue to do seikentsuki every day until the serialization resumes." This person seems to be posting videos of himself doing so every day on YouTube, so if you're interested, please take a look.
"I'll draw it now!!"
Among the many opinions, the most radical one is "I'll draw it now!!" This is a particularly common topic when it comes to the issue of HUNTER×HUNTER being on hiatus, but it's true that if Togashi-sensei's serialization is difficult, it certainly seems like there could be an option to get someone else to draw it, like Toriyama-sensei.
Summary
What did you think? This time, I've summarized the issue of HUNTER×HUNTER's long hiatus and the voices of fans. Although some of the opinions regarding HUNTER×HUNTER's hiatus are somewhat extreme, all of these opinions come from people who are really looking forward to HUNTER×HUNTER. The issue of the long hiatus shows just how amazing HUNTER×HUNTER is, as it continues to enjoy enduring popularity despite such long hiatuses.
