Hunter x Hunter just cleared 100 million copies in circulation, and the timing isn't a coincidence — Weekly Shonen Jump announced the milestone on June 30, the same day Yoshihiro Togashi's manga resumed serialization after more than three years away.
Quick answer
According to SenpaiRanks, Hunter x Hunter (2011) is one of the highest-rated shounen series on the board, sitting at a 9.0 Consensus score — near the very top of the action ranking. The manga by Yoshihiro Togashi passed 100 million copies in circulation (including digital) per Weekly Shonen Jump's 31st issue on June 30, 2026, the day it returned from a hiatus that began in January 2023. Volume 39 — its first new volume in 22 months — releases July 3, 2026. The 2011 TV anime remains the definitive adaptation and streams on Crunchyroll and Netflix in most regions.
Why 100 million actually matters here
That figure is remarkable precisely because the series barely publishes. Togashi has drawn Hunter x Hunter for Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump since 1998, but health issues have kept it on and off hiatus for years; Volume 38 arrived back in September 2024. Clearing nine figures while spending most of the last decade dormant tells you how deep the readership runs. After surgery in December 2024, Togashi reportedly drafted storyboard layouts for two more chapters — the engine's still turning.
Is Hunter x Hunter good?
Short version: it's one of the small handful of shounen the ranking treats as a genuine top-tier title. The Chimera Ant and Election arcs are why. SenpaiRanks splits the question into two axes — Consensus (how broadly liked it is) and Quality (how well it holds up) — and Hunter x Hunter scores high on both, which is rarer than a single big number suggests. If you want the crowd read before you commit, that's the fast answer; if you want to argue with it, that's what the ranking is for.
Where to watch it
The 2011 series by Madhouse is the one to start with — 148 episodes, the complete run through the Election arc. It streams on Crunchyroll and Netflix across most regions; availability shifts by country, so we list platforms neutrally rather than steering you to one catalog. New to it this season? Our best summer 2026 action ranking and what to watch this season hub are good next stops, and long-running-shounen fans should see the Fist of the North Star reboot.
The read
Per SenpaiRanks, Hunter x Hunter (2011) lands at a 9.0 Consensus score — top of the shounen conversation, not a participation trophy. Think it's overrated, or underrated? Rate it on its catalog page and move its position on the board. That vote is the part MyAnimeList's single averaged number can't show you.
Frequently asked questions
Q: How many copies has Hunter x Hunter sold?
A: The manga topped 100 million copies in circulation, including digital, as announced by Weekly Shonen Jump on June 30, 2026.
Q: Is the Hunter x Hunter manga back from hiatus?
A: Yes. It resumed serialization on June 30, 2026, and Volume 39 — its first in 22 months — releases July 3, 2026.
Q: Is Hunter x Hunter worth watching?
A: On SenpaiRanks it holds a 9.0 Consensus score, near the top of the action ranking, with high marks on both the Consensus and Quality axes.
Q: Where can I watch Hunter x Hunter?
A: The 2011 anime streams on Crunchyroll and Netflix in most regions; exact availability varies by country.
Q: Which Hunter x Hunter anime should I watch?
A: The 2011 Madhouse series is the definitive adaptation and the recommended starting point.