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Hunter X Hunter Arcs: A complete guide to all the story arcs, corresponding manga chapters, and anime adaptations.
The Hunter X Hunter anime and manga series is quite popular for its intricate world-building. Another reason why fans love this series is its unique power system — the introduction of Nen. This, in turn, has four principles, a combination of which gives its users offensive and defensive capabilities.
The anime adaptation has been on a hiatus for quite some time now. Despite the lack of new episodes, this series has managed to reel in new fans with the help of the manga series written and illustrated by Yoshihiro Togashi. Unfortunately, both the manga and the anime adaptations have taken numerous breaks over the past decade and a half.
This can be quite confusing for newer fans of the series. Hence, this is the perfect time to revisit all the story arcs in the manga and the corresponding anime episodes. It is noteworthy that Hunter X Hunter has two iterations of the anime adaptations.
Hunter X Hunter Arcs Guide
| Arc | Manga chapter | Anime – 1999 | Anime -2011 |
| Hunter Exam Arc | 1 – 43 | 1 – 36 | 1 – 26 |
| Heavens Arena Arc | 44 – 63 | 37 – 44 | 27 – 36 |
| Yorknew City Arc | 64 – 119 | 45 – 70 | 37 – 58 |
| Greed Island Arc | 120 – 185 | 71 – 92 | 59 – 75 |
| Chimera Ant Arc | 186 – 318 | — | 76 – 136 |
| 13th Hunter Chairman Selection Arc | 319 – 339 | — | 137 – 148 |
| Succession Contest Arc | 340 – 402 [ongoing] | — | — |
These are all the story arcs that have been explored in the manga at the time of writing. As mentioned, this series has taken frequent hiatuses during its course due to Yoshihiro Togashi’s health issues, particularly his debilitating back pain.
Furthermore, the table indicates that the 1999 anime adaptation only covered the Greed Island arc. The 2011 iteration of the anime adaptation has covered all chapters until the 13th Hunter Chairman Selection arc. The anime has taken a break since the manga lacked content that could be adapted. Therefore, fans can watch the 2011 version of the anime adaptation and read chapter 340 to start the Succession Contest arc.
What are the Shortest and the Longest Hunter X Hunter Arcs?
As the table above indicates, the Heavens Arena is the shortest story arc. It only has ten episodes in the 2011 anime adaptation, eight episodes in the 1999 anime adaptation, and 20 chapters in the manga. This story arc is centered around Gon and Killua, who go to Heavens Island to train and make more money. This is when Wing introduces them to the concept of Nen. This arc also features the popular fight between Hisoka and Gon.
The longest Hunter X Hunter arc in the animanga series is the Chimera Ant arc. It has a total of 133 chapters in the manga and 61 episodes in the 2011 anime adaptation. The 1999 anime adaptation didn’t cover the contents of this arc. This was when Gon and Killua were hired to investigate the missing limb of a Chimera Ant Queen. This creature was a force to be reckoned with, pushing Gon and Killua to their limits.
Should You Skip Any of the Hunter X Hunter Arcs?
Netizens who wish to try a new animanga series often pose this question on various platforms. Nowadays, it’s common to find manga series with hundreds of chapters that can take quite some time to read. Fans often omit parts of the story that aren’t necessary to the overarching plot to save time. However, in the case of Hunter X Hunter, one should not skip any of the story arcs in the anime.
It is imperative to consume content in the manner intended by the author. Whatever is in the manga is crucial to understanding the overall plot. Furthermore, every chapter has important bits of information that help fans understand the unique combat system that Togashi has in place.
Also, the manga art style is quite pleasing to the eye, and the storytelling is engaging, which makes for a pleasant reading experience. The 2011 anime adaptation is highly recommended to those who wish to watch the anime adaptation. Once again, we urge the readers/viewers to consume all of the content in the animanga series.
Which is the Current Hunter X Hunter Arc?
The manga series is currently in the Succession Contest arc. This is quite interesting since it is centered around Beyond’s expedition to the Dark Continent. He assembled an expedition team, all thanks to the Kakin Empire’s patronage. Meanwhile, V5 hired the Hunter Association to take down Beyond, Netero’s son. However, things change drastically as the Hunter Association is asked to chaperone Beyond after Kakin joins V6.
Conclusion
There are seven story arcs in total at the time of writing. The 1999 anime adaptation covered the first four story arcs, while the 2011 adaptation covered six. The manga is ongoing, and the Succession Contest arc is far from ending, so fans can read the manga chapters after completing the 2011 anime adaptation. Both the manga and the anime formats are great mediums for consuming Yoshihiro Togashi’s content.
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