The Ultimate Guide to Hunter x Hunter: Unraveling the Anime's Episode Count and Latest Updates

Hunter x Hunter currently has 148 episodes, with the latest one airing on September 24, 2014. Fans have been eagerly awaiting new content, but unfortunately, the series has been on hiatus due to the mangaka's health problems.

Yoshihiro Togashi, the writer and artist behind the series, has been struggling with severe back issues for a while. The fanbase has shown incredible support and understanding since this was made known to the public. The recent passing of Kentaro Miura has also shed light on the challenges faced by manga creators.

With that said, this is the perfect time to take a look at the status of the Hunter x Hunter anime series ahead of any new content being released.

Hunter x Hunter anime episode count and its corresponding story arcs

Prior to delving into the episode count, it is crucial to acknowledge that the Hunter x Hunter manga has two anime adaptations: one aired in 1999 and another released in 2011.

The latter encompasses a wider range of source material and the enhanced animation quality made the concept of Nen more vivid. Therefore, this article delves into the status of the anime adaptation released in 2011. Fans can enjoy all episodes of Hunter x Hunter on Crunchyroll, along with other streaming platforms.

As mentioned earlier, the Hunter x Hunter anime consists of 148 episodes. These episodes are divided into seven story arcs, which are as follows:

Hunter Exam arc - Episodes 1-21

Zoldyck Family arc - Episodes 22-26

Heavens Arena arc - Episodes 27-36

Yorknew City arc - Episodes 37-58

Greed Island arc - Episodes 59-75

Chimera Ant arc - Episodes 76-136

Continuing from the 13th Hunter Chairman Election arc, episodes 137-148 [contd.], it is currently uncertain whether the anime will continue. The fate of the 2011 anime series is tied to the progression of the manga by Yoshihiro Togashi. Should Togashi make a full recovery and resume creating manga chapters, there will be sufficient material for animators to continue their work.

Status of the Hunter x Hunter manga

Therefore, fans will need to stay vigilant for the arrival of new chapters. Given that the anime's future hangs on the release of these chapters, it is imperative to examine the current state of the Hunter x Hunter manga.

The author has already mapped out the conclusion of this epic saga, complete with character designs. If the manga artist becomes unable to continue, his wife, Naoko Takeuchi, a celebrated manga artist known for creating Sailor Moon, will take over.

For those interested in catching up on the manga, they can do so by reading the chapters available on Viz.

Please note that only the final three chapters are accessible without charge. These chapters can be found on Shueisha's MANGA Plus platform, where all chapters are free. However, readers are limited to a single viewing, with a subscription necessary to revisit previous chapters. Keep an eye out for further updates on anime and manga throughout 2023.