Togashi's Revelation of Hunter x Hunter Ending Sparks Concern Amongst One Piece Fans

Hunter x Hunter, created by Yoshihiro Togashi, is often compared to Eiichiro Oda's One Piece. Both series have been regularly serialized since the 1990s and share similar expansive worldbuilding, lore, and ever-expanding casts. Additionally, both series are taking a long time to reach their conclusions, with Hunter x Hunter facing multiple hiatuses due to Togashi's medical issues, and One Piece being of epic proportions.

One Piece fans concerned for Oda prematurely revealing series end after Togashi does so for Hunter x Hunter

Despite the challenge of making direct comparisons between the two series in this context, a recent statement from Togashi about the conclusion of Hunter x Hunter has prompted One Piece fans to do just that. In fact, many followers of the latter series are expressing their worry for Oda in the event that he follows a similar path if One Piece exceeds his latest projected timeline.

The recent concern among One Piece fans has been sparked by Togashi sharing a message outlining his vision for the conclusion of the series. While an official translation of the message is not available at the time of writing this article, fan translations indicate that it culminates with a focus on the next generation, particularly Gon's daughter, Jin, who resides on the island where he spent his childhood.

The conclusion appears to depict the offspring of Gon’s companions, yet without specific names, prompting speculation among fans about the identity of Gon’s spiritual nieces and nephews. Regardless, Togashi’s conclusion unmistakably shifts focus to the "next generation" once Gon and his friends' adventures have concluded.

One Piece fans are debating the possibility of Oda following Togashi's example (Image via Our Website)

Despite the generally positive reaction from Hunter x Hunter fans, the ending message from Togashi has left some One Piece fans feeling unsettled. Togashi's disclosure of the ending as a precautionary measure due to his health and the manga's production has been the cause of this unease. It's worth noting that not all fans share this concern, as some have mentioned Oda's confirmation that the ending of his series has been shared with key individuals, including his editors and those involved in the anime's production.

Discussion among One Piece fans revolves around the possibility of Oda emulating Togashi's approach (Image via Our Website)

Similarly, certain One Piece fans are claiming that Oda may not feel the need to reveal the ending of his series publicly, given its meticulously thought-out nature. Fans are also careful not to criticize Togashi's storytelling direction in Hunter x Hunter and instead highlight Oda's thorough planning of his own series.

Despite this, there are still fans who worry that Oda may do the same. One fan stresses that "the essence of the story is the adventure" and that prematurely unveiling the ending would spoil the entire experience. Meanwhile, other fans are expressing concerns about Oda's well-being, speculating whether the conversation sparked by Twitter user and credible series news source @sandman_AP is an indication of potential negative news regarding the mangaka's health.

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Editor's P/S

As an One Piece fan, I'm worried about the future of the series. Togashi's revelation that he's already planned out the ending of Hunter x Hunter has me concerned that Oda might do the same thing with One Piece. I don't want the series to end prematurely, and I'm afraid that if Oda rushes the ending, it won't be as satisfying as it could be.

However, I also understand that Oda is a master storyteller, and he knows what he's doing. He's been working on One Piece for over 20 years, and I trust that he'll know when it's time to end the series. I'm just hoping that he doesn't feel pressured to end it sooner than he wants to.