Hunter x Hunter Is Back With New Trailer Ahead Of The Series’ Return

After one of the longest breaks in modern shōnen manga history, Hunter x Hunter is finally preparing for its next chapter. Ahead of the series' return to Weekly Shonen Jump later this month, publisher Shueisha has released a brand-new promotional trailer designed to refresh fans' memories before Yoshihiro Togashi's acclaimed manga resumes serialization.

The preview, via @WSJ_manga on X, revisits the complex Succession Contest Arc, reminding readers where the story left off after the manga's last chapter was published in late 2024. While the anime has remained a fan favorite for years, the manga's comeback represents one of the biggest events for Weekly Shonen Jump in 2026, with Togashi continuing work on one of the magazine's most celebrated franchises.

The New Trailer Revisits Hunter x Hunter's Most Complex Story Arc

Rather than introducing new footage, the latest trailer serves as a recap of the Succession Contest Arc, which has become the manga's current main storyline. The video shows Kurapika's dangerous mission aboard the Black Whale, where rival princes battle for the throne of the Kakin Empire in a deadly succession war filled with political intrigue and Nen-powered assassinations.

The trailer also reflects how dramatically the series has shifted since its earlier adventures. Longtime protagonists Gon Freecss and Killua Zoldyck have been absent from the main storyline for years, allowing Kurapika to take center stage. As the last surviving member of the Kurta Clan, he remains caught between competing royal factions while pursuing his long-standing quest for justice.

With the Hunter x Hunter manga returning in Weekly Shonen Jump Issue 31, the recap is intended to help readers reconnect with one of shonen's most intricate ongoing narratives. Given the Succession Contest Arc's dense cast of characters and layered political conflicts, the refresher was released at the perfect time before new chapters begin rolling out.

Togashi's Return Signals A Bright Future For The Manga

The new Hunter x Hunter trailer arrives alongside another major milestone for the franchise. Hunter x Hunter has officially surpassed 100 million copies in circulation worldwide, reinforcing its status as one of Weekly Shonen Jump's biggest successes. While series such as One Piece and Jujutsu Kaisen boast even higher lifetime sales, Yoshihiro Togashi's manga continues to rank among the magazine's most influential titles despite its lengthy publication breaks.

Fans have also been closely following Togashi himself, who has become the most-followed manga creator on social media by regularly sharing artwork and production updates. In recent posts, the author confirmed he is currently working on Chapter 431, indicating that readers can expect at least 21 additional chapters beyond the current point in the story as serialization continues.

Although the manga's future looks increasingly promising, the anime is still in limbo. Madhouse's acclaimed television adaptation concluded with the 13th Hunter Chairman Election Arc, leaving the extensive Succession Contest material untouched. With enough unpublished content now available to support a continuation, speculation surrounding a new Hunter x Hunter anime adaptation is likely to grow, even if no official announcement has been made. For now, however, the spotlight belongs squarely to the manga as Hunter x Hunter finally resumes its long-awaited journey.