Shueisha celebrates 100M copies with Hunter x Hunter free chapters and lottery in July

Yoshihiro Togashi’s manga masterpiece Hunter x Hunter has crossed the 100 million copies circulation mark across its 39 compiled volumes, publisher Shueisha announced.

The milestone arrives alongside confirmation that the series will resume serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump Issue #31 on June 29, 2026, bringing an end to an 18-month pause that began after Chapter 410 dropped in December 2024.

To celebrate the dual achievements, Shueisha is rolling out a slate of fan-facing initiatives in July 2026, including an acrylic lottery project tied to a special exhibition and free chapters published on the Jump+ digital platform.

International readers will be able to access Chapter 411 on release day via Viz Media’s Shonen Jump app, which simul-publishes new installments globally.

100 Million Copies Milestone

The circulation figure — covering print and digital sales across 39 volumes — places Hunter x Hunter among the best-selling manga series of all time.

The milestone is particularly noteworthy given the series’ notorious hiatus history, as Togashi has repeatedly paused work due to chronic health issues.

“The 100 million announcement was accompanied by a special promotional trailer that repurposes key panels from the ongoing Succession War arc, offering a visual taste of the tense political maneuvering aboard the Black Whale ship.”

In July 2026, a dedicated exhibition will host the acrylic lottery project, likely featuring exclusive merchandise.

Simultaneously, Jump+ will release selected chapters for free, giving new and lapsed readers a chance to catch up on the sprawling narrative without cost.

Resumption of the Succession War Arc

The resumption picks up directly where the story left off: the Succession War, a high-stakes conflict among the Kakin princes vying for the throne, with Kurapika caught in the crossfire of rival factions.

The trailer hints at escalating Nen battles and deepening political intrigue, signaling that Togashi intends to deliver dense, plot-heavy material from the first page of Chapter 411.

For a fanbase accustomed to uncertainty — the series has been on forced hiatus multiple times since its 1998 debut — the concrete return date and simultaneous global release represent a rare moment of clarity.

Viz Media’s simulpub strategy ensures that English-language readers will not face the weeks-long delays that once plagued earlier arcs.

As June 29 approaches, all eyes are on Togashi’s health and whether the mangaka can sustain a consistent publication rhythm.

For now, the combined news of a sales record and a confirmed return date has injected fresh energy into one of manga’s most beloved — and most erratic — series.