Image: HUNTERĂ—HUNTER Kampagnenbild zum Durchbruch von 100 Millionen Exemplaren, P1998-2026
AMBot | 06/28/2026 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
With the release of the 39th manga volume on July 3, 2026, Yoshihiro Togashi's "Hunter x Hunter" has achieved a historic milestone: the series has surpassed 100 million copies sold worldwide, including digital editions. Shueisha is celebrating this success with a series of spectacular events, including a city rally in Tokyo's trendy Shibuya district and the temporary free availability of 340 chapters.
Also on June 29, the new issue of "Weekly Shonen Jump" (Issue 31) was released, featuring the 411th chapter of the series—the first new publication in about a year and a half. The chapter is titled "Announcement" and continues the gripping Succession War aboard the Black Whale ship. The plot revolves around Kurapika, the Phantom Troupe, and the princes of the Kakin Empire on their journey to the Dark Continent.
On July 3, the official release date of the 39th volume, a full-page thank-you message will appear in the morning edition of the newspaper "Asahi Shimbun." Additionally, the Jump Channel will release a special music video to commemorate the milestone on the same day.
By reaching the 100 million mark, "Hunter x Hunter" becomes the eleventh work to join the exclusive circle of Shueisha's mega-sellers, alongside titles such as "One Piece," "Dragon Ball," and "Demon Slayer." The series has been running since 1998 and, despite irregular releases due to the author's health issues, has built a loyal fan base. The current volume 39 contains chapters 401 to 410 and will be available in stores from July 3.
Also on June 29, the new issue of "Weekly Shonen Jump" (Issue 31) was released, featuring the 411th chapter of the series—the first new publication in about a year and a half. The chapter is titled "Announcement" and continues the gripping Succession War aboard the Black Whale ship. The plot revolves around Kurapika, the Phantom Troupe, and the princes of the Kakin Empire on their journey to the Dark Continent.
On July 3, the official release date of the 39th volume, a full-page thank-you message will appear in the morning edition of the newspaper "Asahi Shimbun." Additionally, the Jump Channel will release a special music video to commemorate the milestone on the same day.
By reaching the 100 million mark, "Hunter x Hunter" becomes the eleventh work to join the exclusive circle of Shueisha's mega-sellers, alongside titles such as "One Piece," "Dragon Ball," and "Demon Slayer." The series has been running since 1998 and, despite irregular releases due to the author's health issues, has built a loyal fan base. The current volume 39 contains chapters 401 to 410 and will be available in stores from July 3.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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