Hunter X Hunter is one of the most popular manga of all time. Created by Mangaka Yoshihiro Togashi in 1998, the manga still continues to this day, albeit very intermittently.
Madhouse Inc. undertook the task of animating the manga from its inception in 2011 and created a show over the course of 3 years that featured 148 episodes.
However, the show was forced to pause production as all the arcs that were completed by that point had been rendered into the show. A few more chapters of Hunter x Hunter have been released since then, but nothing has been teased on the animation front.
It is unlikely that word will be out any time soon on whether a new season for Hunter x Hunter is returning or not. No production company, including Madhouse, has yet announced their part in undertaking the project. However, the manga is still ongoing, and upon its conclusion, a new and final season for HxH might get announced.
Hunter x Hunter Plot
A poster for Hunter x Hunter featuring Gon, Killua, Kurapika, Leorio, and the Phantom Troupe (Image: Madhouse Inc.)
Hunter x Hunter is about a boy named Gon Freecss, who initially wanted to find out the origins of his father, Ging Freecss. After finding out that his father left his family to become a Hunter, Gon signs up for the Hunter Examination, where he meets the rest of his peers, namely Leorio, Killua, and Kurapika.
The storyline features Hunters, who are essentially explorers in specialized fields. Hunters and their abilities differ in terms of their Nen. A chi-like concept, Nen allows its users to conjure, transmute, and enhance objects, while a few can be specialists who go on to master all six categories.
What Happened at the End of Hunter x Hunter Season 6?
At the end of HxH Season 6, Gon Freecss finally meets his father, Ging. In the episode titled ‘Past x And x Future,’ Gon climbs the World Tree to find Ging, and the two finally recognize the fact that Gon had been left behind by him.
After Ging explains his trajectory since then and how far he’s made it, he discloses that there is still a lot left to explore beyond the world as it is known. Gon, on the other hand, tells him about his friends and their own respective pursuits. The episode also features a heartfelt farewell to all the key characters in the series.
Is Hunter x Hunter Renewed For Season 7?
HxH has not yet been confirmed by Madhouse Inc. That is due to the limited content to adapt from the manga itself. Yoshihiro Togashi has consistently suffered from health problems, most prominently issues in his lower back.
Moreover, there is no official trailer or key visual for HxH Season 7 as well. Fans will have to wait until there is an official announcement from Madhouse or Togashi himself.
Hunter x Hunter Season 7 Cast And Crew
No cast and crew for the 7th season of the anime has been revealed. However, the previous cast of the anime could return upon the announcement of a new HxH season. The voice actors for HxH are as follows.
- Megumi Han as Gon Freecss
- Mariya Ise as Killua Zoldyck
- Miyuki Sawawshiro as Kurapika
- Keiji Fujiwara as Leorio Paladiknight
- Daisuke Namikawa as Hisoka Morow
- Mamoru Miyano as Chrollo Lucilfer
- Rikiya Koyama as Ging Freecss
Furthermore, HxH Season 7 will likely introduce new characters, as there are plenty of those in the manga. It will likely be revealed upon the seventh season’s announcement. Here are the previous crew members for the HxH anime.
- Director: Hiroshi Kôjina, Tony Oliver
- Sound Director: Toshihiko Sahashi
- Theme Song Performance: Masatoshi Ono
- Editing: Satoshi Terauchi
- Music: Yoshihisa Hirano
- Director of Photography: Hironobu Hatanaka
- Series Composition: Atsushi Maekawa, Ryuu Kamio
- Color Design: Yoshinori Horikawa
- Original Creator: Yoshihiro Togashi
- Character Design: Takahiro Yoshimatsu
- Art Director: Takahiko Abiru
Hunter X Hunter Season 7 Release Date
There is no release date for Hunter x Hunter Season 7 yet. However, it is expected that the series might release sometime in 2024.
Hunter x Hunter Studio
Madhouse is a legacy animation studio from Japan. Founded 50 years ago, it is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Madhouse is behind the animation of films and anime such as Hunter x Hunter, Wicked City, Ninja Scroll, Perfect Blue, Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust, Trigun, Di Gi Charat, Black Lagoon, Death Note, Paprika, Wolf Children, Parasyte: The Maxim and the season 1 of One Punch Man.
How Many Episodes Did The 6th Season of Hunter x Hunter Have?
The final arc of Hunter x Hunter only had 13 episodes. This is because a season of Hunter x Hunter largely depends upon the size of the story arc. Oftentimes, Hunter x Hunter releases with two arcs covered together. Therefore, while the Dark Continent Expedition arc might be finished, the Zoldyck Succession arc, upon its conclusion, may also be featured in the anime.
Where Can You Watch Hunter x Hunter Series?
Hunter x Hunter is easily available to watch on Crunchyroll. However, the series can be watched in its entirety on Netflix as well.
Is Hunter x Hunter Manga Finished?
A tweet by Yoshihiro Togashi about the continuation of the manga –
The HxH manga is not yet finished. Due to the health problems that Togashi suffers from, it takes anywhere from a week to several months until a chapter gets released. The latest chapter for HxH was released on December 25, 2022, more than 6 months ago.
Togashi himself took to Twitter on March 9, 2023, where he reassured fans that he had concluded work on the latest chapter of the manga. He also said that day by day, he’s been spending more and more time working at his desk.
How Many Manga Volumes Has Hunter x Hunter Covered So Far?
Out of the total 37 volumes, the HxH anime has covered a total of 32 volumes up until the beginning of the Dark Continent Expedition arc.
Which Manga Chapter To Read For Hunter x Hunter Storyline?
Chapter 340 will kick off the HxH Season 7, which shows the beginning of the Dark Continent Expedition arc. While the arc is short, it paves the way for the currently ongoing Zoldyck Succession arc.
What To Expect From Hunter x Hunter Season 7?
After Chairman Netero’s passing, his son, Beyond Netero, along with Ging Freecss and other Hunter Association members, starts exploring the Dark Continent, which is a place so unfamiliar and treacherous that it has been sealed away from humanity. If you think the Chimera Ants were strong, Dark Continent will feature several such foes who would be even harder to defeat.
Hunter x Hunter is immensely popular, with over 84 million copies in circulation as of July 2022. While there are many factors as to why the anime is not in production, it is important to understand that, at the end of the day, it is contingent upon the health of the Mangaka Yoshihiro Togashi.
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