Hunter x Hunter manga hiatus announcements have become a familiar occurrence for fans.
After a brief return in October 2024, the series is again on an indefinite hiatus following the release of chapter 410 on December 8, 2024.
This pattern is largely due to creator Yoshihiro Togashi’s ongoing health issues, particularly severe back problems, which have necessitated multiple breaks throughout the manga’s publication history.
While it is unclear when the series will resume, the break is expected to be shorter than the previous year-long hiatuses.
Hunter x Hunter chapter 410 recap
The chapter continued the tense interaction between Morena Prudo and Borksen, picking up where the previous chapter left off. Morena initiated the final confirmation of Borksen’s decision to join her faction. Outwardly, Borksen agreed, but internally, she struggled, realizing this wasn’t her desired path.
Morena confronted Borksen, revealing that she had cheated during the negotiation game. Morena explained her ability, which incorporated manipulation and deception, stating that cheating triggered the activation of her Nen ability.
The game had been rigged from the start, ensuring Borksen’s choices were limited to “yes” or “no.” When Borksen agreed to join, Morena’s aura loomed ominously, pressuring her to comply.
Morena explained the rules of her group, which were tied to her ability and functioned like a game. Members gained levels through specific actions: recruiting others, killing skilled individuals, or assassinating one of the princes. Each act granted increasing levels of power.
Reaching higher levels allowed members to create their own “companions” within the faction. Morena highlighted the stakes, including the surveillance and control inherent in her game-like Nen ability. Betrayal was not explicitly forbidden but carried consequences if it drew Morena’s attention.
The chapter then shifted focus as Borksen resolved to return to her allies despite the oppressive terms of her new allegiance. Her inner thoughts revealed her fears about becoming expendable and the necessity of gaining power quickly to survive.
Meanwhile, the story transitioned to the ongoing martial law aboard the Black Whale. Passengers were subjected to strict inspections, and the military continued its search for the hidden hideouts of the Heil-Ly mafia group.
Prince Benjamin took center stage as he directed the military’s efforts to locate Zhang Lei and ensure the safety of the remaining princes. The search revealed secret rooms, including a hidden passage linked to Room 125.
Prince Benjamin, poisoned and operating under a time limit, outlined his strategy to secure the throne for his lineage. Leveraging Kakin’s emergency provisions, he planned to consolidate power and bypass the traditional succession process. His ambitions were framed by the need to eliminate threats the mafia and rival princes posed.
As the chapter concluded, tensions escalated between Benjamin and the Zodiacs, particularly Kanzai and Botobai.
Benjamin accused Princes Halkenburg and Tserriednich of orchestrating terrorist attacks using biological weapons, attempting to justify his emergency measures. However, the Zodiacs remained skeptical and questioned the legitimacy of his claims.
The chapter ended on a high-stakes note, with both sides preparing for the next phase of the power struggle. The manga then entered another hiatus with no confirmed return date.
Hunter x Hunter manga hiatus after chapter 410
The Hunter x Hunter manga returned this year after nearly a two-year hiatus, starting with chapter 401 on October 7, 2024. The series released a full volume of chapters until chapter 410, which came out on December 8, 2024.
There is no announcement on the Hunter x Hunter chapter 411 release date.
While neither Yoshihiro Togashi nor Shueisha has explained the reason for the hiatus, but Togashi has been active on X (formerly Twitter), sharing that he has already started work on future chapters.
On November 21, 2024, Togashi posted sketches for chapter 413, showing that he is still progressing with Hunter x Hunter’s Succession Arc.
