Twitter goes berserk as Togashi confirms Hunter x Hunter return

Earlier this morning, it was confirmed via Twitter that Hunter X Hunter author and illustrator Yoshihiro Togashi and his aforementioned series are returning after a break. The author tweeted out draft chapters of the upcoming issue, with many fans suspecting it to be Togashi behind the Twitter account.

This was then confirmed by Yusuke Murata, the illustrator of One-Punch Man, who excitedly stated that it was really the author Togashi himself tweeting about Hunter X Hunter's return. Both series enthusiasts and general anime viewers on the site have reacted positively to the return of one of manga's most legendary authors and series.

Follow along as this article fully breaks down the anime community’s reaction to Hunter X Hunter and Yoshihiro Togashi’s return.

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Twitter absolutely loses it over Togashi’s announcement of 4 new Hunter X Hunter chapters

Twitter reaction

As mentioned above, Hunter X Hunter author Yoshihiro Togashi announced his and his series’ return from hiatus earlier this morning via Twitter. Since then, fans have been celebrating Togashi's comeback in a variety of ways, more so after the news was confirmed by the One-Punch Man illustrator.

Nearly everyone involved in the conversation on the social media site is expressing their happiness and gratitude at the series’ confirmed return. Many are posting memes to express their pleasure, with some even sharing pictures from either the 1999 or 2011 series’ anime to show their appreciation.

Japanese voice actors for Gon and Killua, Megumi Han and Mariya Ise, respectively, have even tweeted their emotions in the microblogging site regarding the announcement. Han used a hand-drawn image of Gon shedding a tear, while Ise used an image of Killua in the same sketch-book style who’s also seen shedding a tear.

This is without a doubt one of the most significant and unique reactions to the announcement, demonstrating how touched everyone associated with the series is. Whether as a fan or as someone who got the chance to bring one of the series’ characters to life, Togashi’s return and that of his series are incredibly momentous, special occasions.

Fans are also expressing their disbelief at the reality of Hunter X Hunter coming back, with some admittedly saying that they never imagined it would return. Others are voicing out their opinions over how surreal the situation is, expressing potential bewilderment at what is happening.

Regardless of exactly how, it’s clear that everyone with an attachment to the series in some way, shape, or form is celebrating the manga’s return. While an anime return is unlikely due to a lack of source material to adapt, four additional chapters are the initial steps towards the series' TV anime revival.

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In summation

Fans are incredibly ecstatic at the news of Hunter X Hunter and Yoshihiro Togashi’s return from hiatus, and are being incredibly vocal about it as well. Nearly every fan of the series with a Twitter account is rejoicing, whether by making memes or being incredibly open and heartfelt about their love for the series.

The experience has been an unreal one for these diehard fans who’ve been waiting for the series’ current hiatus to end since November 2018. The reaction shows just how impactful Togashi’s world has been to many different people from many different walks of life, who can all relate to the story in one way or another.

Be sure to keep up with all Hunter X Hunter news, as well as general anime, manga, film, and live-action news, as 2022 progresses.