The Return of Hunter x Hunter: Everything You Need to Know Before Chapter 411 Drops

The hiatus is officially over! In what is easily the biggest anime and manga news of 2026, Yoshihiro Togashi’s legendary masterpiece, Hunter x Hunter, is making its grand return to Weekly Shonen Jump.

Set to officially resume serialization on June 28, fans around the globe are bracing themselves for the continuation of the brutal and mind-bending Succession Contest Arc.

If you are like most fans, the long breaks might have left your memory of the current events a bit foggy. Here is a breakdown of why this return is a massive internet phenomenon, what to expect from Chapter 411, and a quick refresher on where the story stands.

Why This Return is Different: Togashi’s Prepared Batch

Typically, Hunter x Hunter returns in brief 10-chapter bursts before heading back into hibernation. However, this comeback feels different. Updates from Togashi’s official X (formerly Twitter) account throughout early 2026 show that the author has been working at an unprecedentedly steady pace, completing ink work and storyboards well in advance.

Chapter 411 will launch with a special celebratory colored page in Weekly Shonen Jump Issue #31, running alongside the release of Volume 39 in Japan.

Succession Contest Arc: A Quick Refresher

Before diving into Chapter 411, you need to remember the stakes. We are currently aboard the Black Whale No. 1, a massive ship sailing toward the dangerous Dark Continent.

Here is where the major players stand:

• The Royal Death Match: 14 Princes of the Kakin Empire are trapped in a claustrophobic, survival-of-the-fittest battle. Armed with terrifying Guardian Spirit Beasts (fueled by Nen), they must assassinate each other until only one survivor claims the throne.

• Kurapika’s Desperate Mission: Kurapika is acting as a bodyguard for the youngest child, Prince Woble, and Queen Oito. His main goal is to get close to Prince Tserriednich to reclaim the last scarlet eyes of his clan, but he is currently burning through his own lifespan using Emperor Time.

• The Phantom Troupe vs. Hisoka: The Spiders are on the lower decks hunting for Hisoka, who is hiding somewhere on the ship after his resurrection. Meanwhile, the Xi-Yu and Cha-R mafias are caught in the crossfire, turning the ship into a multi-layered warzone.

What to Expect in Chapter 411

When we last left the story in Chapter 410, the tension among the mafia factions and the Phantom Troupe was reaching a boiling point, while the princes’ supernatural Nen abilities continued to evolve behind closed doors.

Chapter 411 is expected to jump straight back into the strategic chaos. With Togashi’s complex writing, expect heavy dialogue, psychological mind games, and deeper insights into the royal Nen beasts’ hidden conditions.

Where to Read Hunter x Hunter Chapter 411 Legally

International fans can read Chapter 411 simultaneously with the Japanese release on June 28, 2026. It will be available for free in English on official digital platforms:

1. Manga Plus (by Shueisha)

2. Viz Media (Shonen Jump app)

Are you ready for the Dark Continent? Drop your theories below: Will Kurapika survive the voyage, or will Hisoka strike the Phantom Troupe first?