We are well aware of how Yoshihiro Togashi’s health problems have continued to delay his work on the Hunter x Hunter manga for a long time. But even after more than a quarter of a century, Togashi sensei’s magnum opus is still going strong after making a comeback this year. Therefore, if you have not joined Gon and his friends on the hunter journey in HxH, now is the right time to catch up. So, whether you prefer to read the manga or watch the anime, find out all the Hunter x Hunter arcs in order.
How Many Arcs Are in Hunter x Hunter?
Hunter x Hunter tells the tale of Gon who aims to become a hunter and go on an adventure to find his father. Over time, Gon’s expedition will unfold into a much grander ride with lots of engrossing characters and fascinating storylines.
The HxH manga began back in 1998 and is still ongoing to this day. Currently, the Hunter x Hunter series has a total of seven arcs and has over 400 chapters under its belt. It has some of the best arcs rivaling other series in Shonen history.
In case you aren’t aware, there are two different anime adaptations of Togashi’s manga series. The first anime adaptation was made in 1999 and adapted up to part of the Yorknew City arc, and then covered the remaining chapters along with the Greed Island arc as OVAs. This edition is known as the classic Hunter x Hunter anime among fans.
Years later, a complete reboot of the Hunter x Hunter anime was done in 2011. It’s widely regarded as one of the best anime of all time and adapted the manga up to the 13th Hunter Chairman Election arc. Therefore, the new reboot anime has been on hiatus since 2014. This is because the production staff have been waiting for the source material to be expanded to adapt it. Until then, find out where you can start reading the HxH manga after completing the anime.
Full List of Hunter x Hunter Arcs in Order
Now that you have learned the difference between the two anime adaptations, here is the complete list of all HxH arcs in order:
Arc Title HxH Anime (1999-2001) with OVAs HxH Reboot Anime (2011-2014) Manga Chapters Hunter Exam Arc 1-36 1-26 1-43 Heavens Arena Arc 37-44 27-36 44-63 Yorknew City Arc 45-70 37-58 64-119 Greed Island Arc 71-92 59-75 120-185 Chimera Ant Arc – 76-136 186-318 13th Hunter Chairman Election Arc – 137-148 319-339 Succession Contest Arc – TBA 340-ongoing Total: 7 Arcs 62 anime episodes + 30 OVAs 148 episodes TBD
Which Arc Is Hunter x Hunter Manga Currently In?
As mentioned above, Yoshihiro Togashi is officially back and working on the new chapters of the Hunter x Hunter manga. After a long wait, new chapters of the HxH manga are being released in Weekly Shonen Jump.
The manga is currently in the Succession Contest arc, with chapter 402 being the latest chapter out at the time of writing this article. In this arc, Kurapika and Leorio are on a journey to the Dark Continent with Beyond Netero and Kakin princes while they duke it out with each other to assume the throne.
Where to Watch the Hunter x Hunter Anime?
If you want to get started with the old version of Hunter x Hunter (1999), you would have to get the DVD sets to begin your journey. It used to be available on YouTube for free before and it’s no longer available now and also in no other streaming platforms as well.
Instead, if you prefer to have a modern experience, you can stream the Hunter x Hunter (2011) on Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu, and Prime Video. But do keep in mind that the availability of all the episodes may vary from region to region.
Where to Read the Hunter x Hunter Manga?
With HxH making its return in Weekly Shonen Jump, you can read all the chapters either on Viz Media’s Shonen Jump or Shueisha’s Manga Plus.
Now that you have learned about all the arcs covered in the Hunter x Hunter anime and manga so far, which version of the anime do you prefer? Let us know in the comments below.
Hunter x Hunter manga officially has seven arcs in total, and when you include the anime-only Zoldyck Family arc and Dark Continent arc, it expands up to 9 arcs.
To this day, the Chimera Ant arc is considered to be not just the best Hunter x Hunter arc but also one of the greatest arcs in the Shonen category.
The Chimera Ant arc is still the longest arc in the Hunter x Hunter manga series with a total of 132 chapters.
