Yoshihiro Togashi, the mangaka of Hunter x Hunter, is known as an amazing manga author. Hunter x Hunter is a great story, considered by many as one of the best series ever. It follows Gon’s journey to become a hunter and find his father.
This manga has been running for a long time and still continues today. The last 10 chapters came out in 2022, and there are hints about the story’s return. Surprisingly, during an interview, in November 2023, Togashi revealed one of the prepared endings for Hunter x Hunter.
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Why Did the Author Reveal the Ending of Hunter x Hunter?
Since Hunter x Hunter is still ongoing, many fans may be curious why the author revealed the ending for the story already. The author faces health issues, affecting the manga’s consistent run in Shonen Jump Magazine over the past years.
The last decade for Hunter x Hunter hasn’t been ideal due to the author’s health problems, causing pain during illustration. Despite challenges, the author dreams of finishing the manga, his cherished masterpiece.
Some fans suggest letting another artist draw the manga based on the author’s script, but this idea is insensitive. The manga is the author’s creation, and wanting someone else to draw is disrespectful according to Togashi. Togashi, like other manga artists, desires to complete his work himself, valuing the effort and love invested in it.
In an interview on TV Asahi’s Iwakura and Yoshizumi Show, Togashi hinted at a discarded ending’s significance, aiming to create an ending that resonates with him and satisfies fan expectations.
The Author Has Three Possible Endings for Hunter x Hunter
The creator of Hunter x Hunter, Togashi, thought of three possible endings for the series. He also revealed that there is one more ending he discarded. Togashi expects different levels of satisfaction from readers for each ending.
The first may satisfy 50% and dissatisfy 20%, the second could split evenly, and the third might satisfy only 10% but dissatisfy 90%. Surprisingly, Togashi prefers an ending that fans might not like because he wants to end the series in a way he truly loves while still trying to please fans.
Adding to the interest, Togashi mentioned a fourth option he discarded. If he dies, fans could consider this ending as the official one. It’s about Gon’s granddaughter, Jin, going on a quest to catch a giant fish called the Lake Lord to avoid the pressure of becoming a Hunter.
Despite not wanting to be away for too long like Gon, Jin’s talent is recognized by her parents. The ending shows Gon as a famous hunter, married to Noko, and introduces new characters who could be descendants of the original protagonists in the Hunter x Hunter universe, ending with a symbolic bird flying over different locations.
