Hunter x Hunter Chapter 411 finally arrives after a 567 day hiatus as Togashi resumes the manga's biggest arc: What do fans expect?

For Hunter x Hunter fans, the wait is finally coming to an end. After more than a year without a new chapter, Yoshihiro Togashi's legendary manga is officially returning with Chapter 411 on June 29, 2026. The previous chapter arrived on December 8, 2024, leaving readers with several unanswered questions and another long hiatus that tested the patience of one of manga's most dedicated fan communities.


Now, excitement is at an all time high as the Succession Contest arc resumes with new political schemes, dangerous Nen battles, and the promise of major story developments. With promotional material teasing that the "schemes accelerate," readers are preparing for one of the most anticipated manga comebacks of the year.

The return of Hunter x Hunter marks the end of a 567 day break between chapters. While lengthy hiatuses have become familiar for the series, each comeback remains a major event within the manga community because of Yoshihiro Togashi's unique storytelling and detailed world building.

Earlier this year, Togashi shared encouraging updates about his progress, revealing that multiple chapters had already been completed. Those updates reassured fans that the manga's return would likely include a steady run of new chapters instead of a single release followed by another immediate break.


The new chapter will appear in Weekly Shonen Jump Issue 31 on June 29 in Japan, while international readers in several regions will be able to read it on June 28 because of time zone differences. It is also expected to feature a special color page to celebrate the series' long awaited return.

The Succession Contest arc has become one of the most complex storylines in Hunter x Hunter. Taking place aboard the massive Black Whale ship on its journey toward the Dark Continent, the arc follows a deadly battle between the princes of the Kakin Empire as each fights to become the kingdom's next ruler.

Chapter 410 raised the stakes significantly. Prince Benjamin declared martial law while dealing with his own mysterious health problems, creating even more tension aboard the ship. At the same time, Borksen's decision during her negotiations with Morena changed the balance between several factions and introduced fresh uncertainty about future alliances.

Meanwhile, Kurapika continued his mission to protect Prince Woble as dangerous Nen users closed in from every direction. Separate storylines involving the Phantom Troupe, Hisoka, Morena's criminal organization, and Beyond Netero also remained unresolved, leaving readers with numerous cliffhangers before the hiatus began.


The biggest question heading into Chapter 411 is how Benjamin's declaration of martial law will affect the already chaotic Succession Contest. Many readers believe the political conflict could quickly turn into open warfare, placing several princes in immediate danger.

Kurapika is also expected to remain one of the central figures of the story. Fans hope to see more progress in his efforts to protect Woble while balancing his own Nen abilities and increasingly dangerous vows. Every decision he makes now carries life or death consequences.

The Phantom Troupe continues to be another major focus. Chrollo's group remains active aboard the Black Whale, while the possibility of another encounter with Hisoka has kept readers speculating for months. Their inevitable confrontation remains one of the arc's biggest anticipated moments.

Many readers are also hoping for more information about Beyond Netero and the eventual expedition to the Dark Continent. Although the current storyline focuses on the succession battle, the larger mystery surrounding humanity's journey beyond the known world continues to loom over every event.

Unlike earlier Hunter x Hunter arcs that focused heavily on action, the Succession Contest is driven by strategy, politics, investigation, and psychological warfare. Nearly every conversation contains hidden motives, and Nen abilities often work like complicated puzzles instead of straightforward combat techniques.


This slower pace has divided readers over the years. Some consider it Togashi's most ambitious writing because of its incredible attention to detail, while others find the large cast and complicated political structure difficult to follow. Despite those mixed opinions, most fans agree that the payoff could become one of the manga's greatest achievements if every storyline comes together successfully.


Fans will be able to read the new chapter officially through Viz Media's Shonen Jump service in supported regions and Manga Plus shortly after its Japanese release. The physical edition of Weekly Shonen Jump Issue 31 will also launch in Japan on June 29.

Readers who have not revisited the series since 2024 may benefit from rereading at least Chapters 405 through 410 before jumping into the new release. The current storyline contains numerous interconnected characters and plot threads, making a quick refresher especially helpful.