Four reasons for the suspension

出典 : Amazon.co.jp

The suspension of Hunter Hunter has become a sort of tradition for readers, and it’s a treat to wait until the series resumes. It’s very rare for the series to be published again.
Many readers are wondering why there are so many missed issues of “Hunter Hunter”, which boasts 660 missed issues, but what is the reason?
The following four reasons may have something to do with the cancellation among readers It is rumored that.

Severe back pain

出典 : Amazon.co.jp

One of the most likely candidates for the reason for suspension is the author, Yoshihiro Togashi’s back pain. His back pain has worsened so much that it may be difficult for him to write the manga. It is said that.
A comment at the end of the Weekly Shonen Jump magazine stated that he has difficulty writing due to severe back pain, and it is believed that back pain is definitely a contributing factor.
It is rumored that he is currently living on a crawl as it is impossible for him to sit down and write comics. The condition of his back pain has not been revealed, but it’s not good.
According to a past assistant, the back pain started during the serialization of “Yu Yu Yu Hakusho”. It’s possible that the pain has gotten worse over the years.
Some manga artists take a leave of absence or transfer to other manga due to a chronic or sudden illness. If it’s difficult for them to serialize their work weekly because of their back pain, I hope that they will be able to do so at a pace that suits them best, such as by moving to a monthly magazine.

I’m drawing it alone

出典 : Amazon.co.jp

One of the reasons for the hiatus is that Yoshihiro Togashi is drawing “Hunter Hunter” by himself, which is considered to be one of the reasons for the hiatus.
It is common for manga to be completed by several people, hiring assistants. If it is a weekly serialization, assistants are necessary to make it to the deadline.
However, Yoshihiro Togashi doesn’t have any assistants and he finishes “Hunter Hunter” by himself, from the name to the completion of the manuscript. Sometimes his wife helps him, but even so, there are two of them. It’s too hard to get through a weekly series with just two people.
And if he has severe back pain, it would be impossible for him to complete the weekly serialization without taking a break.

I’m addicted to the game

出典 : Amazon.co.jp

He is addicted to video games and is sometimes said to be absent because he would rather be playing games than drawing manga. Readers call it “Togashi’s disease” and it is sometimes made into a story.
Why have these rumors circulated? It has to do with the timing of the announcement of a hiatus.
In many cases, the timing of when Hunter Hunter Hunter announces that it will not be published is when many famous games are released.
There are many big titles such as “Final Fantasy”, “Dragon Quest”, “Smash Bros”, and “Pokémon”, and I wonder if they are taking a break in order to play them? Some readers think it’s a good idea.
There are a few fans who give up publishing “Hunter Hunter” when the release of a famous title is announced. The causal relationship between the game and the cancellation is unknown, which is the reason for the cancellation, which is enjoyed as a story.

You don’t have to earn it

出典 : Amazon.co.jp

Manga artists have to sell their manga to earn an income, which makes it difficult to make a living.
However, with the immensely popular “Hunter Hunter”, you don’t have to draw manga to earn an income. Even while on hiatus, books are selling well, and it is not uncommon for the series to expand into many media such as games, anime, and movies.
Even if you don’t draw, the royalties come in by developing to other media.
Also, Yoshihiro Togashi’s wife is Naoko Takeuchi, the author of “Sailor Moon”. The works created by this couple are very popular both in Japan and abroad.
They are considered to have a lot of time off because they receive enough royalties to live without working.
The reason for this disgraceful hiatus, together with “Togashi’s Disease,” has been discussed.

When will the series resume?

出典 : Amazon.co.jp

We haven’t heard from Hunter Hunter since the November 26, 2018 hiatus, but when will the series resume?
The comments at the end of the book before the hiatus stated, “I have 10 weeks’ worth of names ready to go, so I’ll be working on the manuscript as I discuss my health and situation. I’ll consult with my health and condition before proceeding with the manuscript.
How long will it take you to complete the manuscript for 10 weeks? At what point will the editorial team resume the series, hopefully by the end of 2020?

Summary

In this issue, we summarized the many missed episodes of “Hunter Hunter” and found the following.

・There are currently 390 episodes and 36 volumes of the book
The number of absences in 21 years is 660
Various reasons for suspension are discussed.

Considering the announcement in Weekly Shonen Jump, it’s most natural to assume that “severe back pain” has made it difficult to write, which has led to more absences.
As of January 2020, there has been no announcement about the resumption of the series, and since he said he has 10 weeks worth of names ready, I hope he can somehow complete the manuscript and have it serialized for 10 weeks alone.