Hunter x Hunter Finally Revisits a Major Character After 8+ Years

Hunter x Hunter Finally Revisits a Major Character After 8+ YearsHunter x Hunter Finally Revisits a Major Character After 8+ Years

As a long-time fan of Hunter x Hunter, I can wholeheartedly say that the return of this magnificent manga is like finding an old friend after a long and arduous journey. The wait has been agonizingly long, but seeing Leorio Paradinight back in action after over eight years is nothing short of miraculous! It’s as if Togashi heard our pleas for more content and decided to give us a little taste of what we’ve missed.


The popular manga “Hunter x Hunter” is once again unfolding its captivating storylines, and we owe this revival to the creators. Yoshihiro Togashi made a remarkable return for the series earlier in October, and fans have eagerly anticipated this comeback. After over a year of anticipation, “Hunter x Hunter” resumed its narrative this autumn, propelling the Succession Contest further. Moreover, the latest chapter of the manga has granted us a rare reunion with Leorio Paradinight, who we haven’t seen in nearly a decade.

Indeed, as you’ve noticed, it’s almost a full decade since we last saw Leorio in “Hunter x Hunter”. This week’s manga chapter finally revisited him, making it his first appearance in more than eight years.

Leorio Is Back After an 8+ Wait

In case you didn’t catch the brief appearance, don’t worry about it. Chapter 404 of Hunter x Hunter puts Leorio front and center, thanks to Halkenberg. The scene finds Leorio on a stretcher surrounded by five medical professionals. One of these attendants is Leorio himself, while Halkenberg is taken away for examination. This fleeting moment left readers scratching their heads, wondering if it was some kind of joke. However, it’s been revealed that Leorio is indeed aboard the Black Whale, tending to patients alongside other doctors.

Hunter x Hunter Finally Revisits a Major Character After 8+ Years

Fans of “Hunter x Hunter” were thrilled to see the return of the character Leorio, which happened over eight years after his last appearance. While a flashback in chapter 361 provided a glimpse of him, it didn’t compare to an actual comeback. The most recent instance where Leorio appeared in the manga was in chapter 359, published in June 2016.

It’s been quite some time indeed, Leorio last appeared in 2016. In chapter 359, he was seen performing medical duties, a role he has consistently held ever since. When we first encountered Leorio, his ambition as a hunter was to become a doctor. His travels with Gon provided him ample opportunity to treat wounds, and now his skills are being truly tested.

Hunter x Hunter Is Thriving With Its Latest Comeback

It’s always delightful when familiar characters reappear in “Hunter x Hunter,” and this is especially true for the main characters. Lately, Kurapika has been deeply involved in the storyline, but Leorio hasn’t received as much attention. Characters like Gon have also been absent for a while. Togashi was well aware of the reaction the fanbase would have to Leorio’s sudden return, and it’s only fair to give credit where it’s deserved.

For several months now, Hunter x Hunter has been building anticipation for its comeback across social media platforms, and it hasn’t fallen short of expectations. The Succession Contest seems as if it never went away, and although the dense narrative might not appeal to everyone, its suspense is undeniable. There’s hardly anything more captivating than a power struggle, and the Kakin Empire is no exception. With its fourteen princes at each other’s throats in their quest for the throne, it falls upon Zodiacs like Kurapika to protect them from treacherous plots. However, with characters such as Hisoka on board the Black Whale, matters are becoming increasingly complex.

After more than a year away, Hunter x Hunter is on a high, and it is always nice to see Togashi return to drawing. The artist has dealt with chronic health issues for more than a decade, and his condition has sparked a number of hiatuses. Years of drawing have left Togashi with crippling back pain, but after long periods of rest, the artist finds himself eager to return to work. His recent move to social media has only invigorated Togashi further as fans are able to cheer him on directly. So now that Hunter x Hunter is back, readers better enjoy the manga before it starts a new hiatus.

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2024-10-29 18:11