Author Yoshihiro Togashi has created legendary manga series like Yu Yu Hakusho and Hunter x Hunter, and his recent social media posts have given fans of both stories something to be excited about.
These franchises have seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years, and newer fans who have caught up with Togashi’s action-packed yet emotionally complex storylines received appealing updates, including news about Hunter x Hunter’s return and an updated look at Yu Yu Hakusho’s manga.
Yu Yu Hakusho’s story concluded in the early 90s but continued to grow in popularity, partly thanks to its incredible anime series. Togashi began releasing the Hunter x Hunter manga years later, and despite several hiatuses, it’s set to continue soon.
The author’s health has prevented him from consistently releasing chapters, but a stream of positive updates from Togashi’s X account shows that fans have a lot to look forward to.
As in the past, Togashi’s X account has shared updates on the progress of new Hunter x Hunter chapters. He posts pictures of the page numbers of the new chapters, suggesting he is in better health. Almost every day in July 2024, he posted images showing the progress of upcoming chapters and some newly colored artwork from both Hunter x Hunter and Yu Yu Hakusho.
Hunter x Hunter’s Togashi Teases New Chapters and Reflects on Yu Yu Hakusho Amid Health Improvements
Creating manga is a very demanding career, especially for those who publish series weekly on Shōnen Jump. Hunter x Hunter released weekly chapters for many of its first few years, but since 2006, it has been released sporadically, with breaks lasting over a year sometimes.
Severe and chronic back issues have been the main reason for Togashi’s hiatuses. However, the many updates on his social media account show he is feeling well enough to treat his fans in various ways.
In addition to promising developments for new Hunter x Hunter chapters, Togashi has also been posting redrawn and recolored characters and artwork from Yu Yu Hakusho. While it might be too optimistic to expect new Yu Yu Hakusho content, it’s nice to know that this beloved series is on Togashi’s mind as he works on new Hunter x Hunter chapters.
Yu Yu Hakusho has gained more fans since the anime concluded, thanks to its availability on popular streaming platforms and the success of Netflix’s live-action adaptation. Compared to Hunter x Hunter, Yu Yu Hakusho lacks the complex power systems and profound messaging of Togashi’s latest series.
While Togashi continues to develop Hunter x Hunter’s world, it’s good to know his health allows him the time and energy to reminisce about Yu Yu Hakusho, a series that remains cherished by many long-time fans.
