The wait is finally ending for one of manga's most notoriously delayed masterpieces. Publisher Shueisha has officially confirmed that Hunter x Hunter Volume 39 will hit shelves in Japan on July 3, 2026. This marks a major milestone for fans of Yoshihiro Togashi's series, ending a nearly two-year drought since the last compiled volume was published.
Breaking Down the Volume 39 Timeline
Because of Togashi's severe, chronic back pain, Hunter x Hunter abandoned a weekly publication schedule years ago. Instead, the series releases chapters in short bursts followed by extended breaks. The pattern between Volume 37, 38, and 39 shows a striking consistency in the gap:
| Volume | Japanese Release Date | Time Between Volumes |
|---|---|---|
| Volume 37 | November 4, 2022 | -- |
| Volume 38 | September 4, 2024 | ~22 Months |
| Volume 39 | July 3, 2026 | ~22 Months |
Note: While Volume 39 is dropping in Japan this July, the English release via VIZ Media typically lags behind. For context, Volume 38 received its English translation in January 2026.
What Content Is Inside Volume 39
Volume 39 will consist of 208 pages and retail for 572 yen. It is expected to compile Chapters 401 through 410, which originally ran in Weekly Shonen Jump during the manga's brief return to serialization between October 7, 2024, and December 8, 2024. The story remains deeply entrenched in the brutal Succession Contest Arc, tracking Kurapika, the Phantom Troupe, and the royal heirs of the Kakin Empire aboard the whale ship heading toward the Dark Continent.
Why This Sparked a Wave of Chapter 411 Rumors
For seasoned Hunter x Hunter fans, a tankōbon (collected volume) release announcement is historically a reliable signal for new content. Over the last two decades, Shueisha has frequently timed the release of a physical volume to coincide with, or immediately precede, the manga's return to Weekly Shonen Jump.
Togashi has spent the spring of 2026 actively updating fans on X (formerly Twitter) about his progress inking Chapters 411 through 420. The community is heavily speculating that Chapter 411 will premiere in late July or early August 2026, possibly tying into Shueisha's 100th anniversary events. While Shueisha has not yet confirmed an official return date for new magazine chapters, Volume 39 gives fans a concrete piece of the puzzle to look forward to this summer.
Watch this community breakdown of the Hunter x Hunter Volume 39 release window to see fan reaction to the end of the 22-month print hiatus. For more anime and manga coverage, see the OzoneNews Anime hub.
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