Hunter x Hunter, one of the most popular Shonen manga of all time, which debuted in 1998, has returned to weekly publication after yet another hiatus.
While the return has younger and casual fans excited and eager to enjoy the series again, many long-time fans are outraged at the supposing “good” news. Here are some comments posted on various social media sites from die-hard Hunter x Hunter fans:
“Now? Who has time to read when I’m busy picking up my kids from school and daycare?”
“Sure, I had plenty free time when the series started as a kid. But I’m in college now. Exams are coming up fast. Why now, Togashi-sama?!”
“The (American) presidential election is only weeks away. I’m too stressed to read about a royal family at war when my own family’s going at it 24/7!”
“I was on my first marriage when the series began. My current third wife hates manga. She won’t allow it in the house. Guess, it’s time for another divorce.”
Most old-timer fans have taken to social media, pleading to Yoshihiro Togashi-sensei—the creator of Hunter x Hunter—if he would hold back releasing new chapters until after the winter holidays.
In response, Togashi has decided to petition other manga authors to halt their series instead, leaving more time for manga fans to read his series once again. Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, has already taken Togashi’s advice and paused his series for at least two weeks. Rumors suggest other Shonen Jump authors will soon follow.
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