Quick answer: The 2011 Hunter x Hunter anime (148 episodes) ends at manga chapter 339, “Stillness”. Start reading at chapter 340, “Special Mission”, which is the last chapter of volume 32; if you prefer a clean volume break, begin with volume 33 (chapters 341 to 350). As of November 14, 2026, the manga is unfinished and on hiatus.
If you finished the anime and want to know where to start the Hunter x Hunter manga after the anime, the answer is chapter 340. Hunter x Hunter has one of the most unusual publication histories in manga: the story is long, the anime stops partway through, and the manga continues after that point in irregular batches. This guide explains exactly where the anime stops, which chapter and volume come next, and what to expect once you catch up. All chapter and volume numbers below come from the sources listed at the end of the page; where they disagree, we say so.
Hunter x Hunter manga: where to start after the anime
Start at chapter 340 of the manga. Here is how that answer is built.
Where does the Hunter x Hunter anime end in the manga?
The 2011 series by Madhouse (directed by Hiroshi KÅjina) ran for 148 episodes starting October 2, 2011, according to Wikipedia’s series entry. It is a full reboot that starts again from the beginning of the manga, so it is a separate production from the 1999 series. The last episode, episode 148, adapts chapters 338 and 339 of the manga, the end of the 13th Hunter Chairman Election arc (Anime Filler Guide). Beebom and Epicstream agree that the anime stops with chapter 339, “Stillness”, which sits in volume 32.
The first chapter the anime did not adapt is chapter 340, “Special Mission”. Beebom recommends starting there and, if you want a short refresher, rereading chapter 339 first. Because chapter 340 is the final chapter of volume 32 (chapters 331 to 340, per Wikipedia’s chapter list), you have two practical choices:
- Exact pick-up: open volume 32 and read from chapter 340 to the end of the volume.
- Clean break: skip straight to volume 33, which starts with chapter 341, “Threats”.
Hunter x Hunter anime arcs vs manga chapters
The table below lines up the six arcs of the 2011 anime with the manga. The episode ranges come from Wikipedia’s arc table; the chapter ranges are approximate and come from Anime Filler Guide, whose own page notes a few out-of-order chapters, so treat the boundaries as guides rather than exact cut points.
| Anime arc | Episodes | Manga chapters (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter Exam | 1 to 26 | 1 to 44 |
| Heavens Arena | 27 to 38 | 44 to 66 |
| Phantom Troupe | 39 to 58 | 67 to 120 |
| Greed Island | 59 to 75 | 121 to 185 |
| Chimera Ant | 76 to 136 | 185 to 318 |
| Election | 137 to 148 | 319 to 339 |
| Not yet animated | None | 340 onward |
Anime Filler Guide counts only two filler episodes in the 2011 series (episodes 13 and 26), so almost the whole anime follows the manga. That is why you can read the manga from chapter 340 without missing any story.
Which volumes cover the story after the anime?
Wikipedia’s chapter list gives the following volume contents. The latest numbers are from the list as it stood in July 2026.
| Volume | Chapters | First chapter | Last chapter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 331 to 340 | 331, “Day of Reckoning” | 340, “Special Mission” |
| 33 | 341 to 350 | 341, “Threats” | 350, “Prince” |
| 34 | 351 to 360 | 351, “Battle to the Death” | 360, “Parasite” |
| 39 | 401 to 410 | 401, “Moonlight” | 410, “Negotiation: Part 4” |
Chapters 411 onward have appeared in Weekly Shonen Jump but are not yet collected in a volume on that list. Beebom describes chapter 340 as the opening of the Succession Contest arc, in which the princes of the Kingdom of Kakin compete for the throne on a ship (Wikipedia gives the same basic premise: the 13 princes fight to decide the next king).
How many Hunter x Hunter volumes are there?
Wikipedia counts 39 volumes published in Japan as of July 2026. In English, Viz Media began publishing the manga in North America in April 2005. Anime News Network’s encyclopedia lists English volumes up to volume 38 (dated January 6, 2026) and notes that Viz also sells 3-in-1 editions, the most recent of which collects volumes 16 to 18 (dated May 19, 2026). English volume numbers follow the Japanese numbering, but the 3-in-1 books group three volumes each, so check the cover before you buy. Wikipedia lists Japanese volume 39 (July 3, 2026) with no English release yet.
Where to read Hunter x Hunter legally
Viz Media publishes the English print and digital editions, and Anime News Network lists the series on Viz Manga and Shueisha’s MANGA Plus. Viz’s own series page links to a free-reading option on the Shonen Jump site and to individual volume pages. Use official sources only: scanlation sites are not licensed and are not linked from Cinemantic.
Is the Hunter x Hunter manga finished?
No. The manga has been published in batches for years. According to Wikipedia’s Hunter x Hunter article, serialization resumed on October 24, 2022 after the longest hiatus in the series’ history, ran again from October 7 to December 9, 2024, and from June 29 to September 7, 2026, each time followed by another hiatus. In October 2026, Yoshihiro Togashi said he would decline future work requests with deadlines, citing physical and mental health issues. Our Hunter x Hunter chapter 430 release date page tracks the latest status: Togashi reported chapter 430 finished on October 26, 2026, so chapters 421 to 430 are ready, and Weekly Shonen Jump has not announced when they will be published.
Will there be a new Hunter x Hunter anime?
No new anime has been announced as of November 14, 2026. The 2011 series stopped at the end of the Election arc, and the manga has not reached a finale. If a new season is announced, it would most likely start at chapter 340.
The other Hunter x Hunter anime and films
Two earlier productions are easy to confuse with the 2011 series:
- The 1999 series by Nippon Animation (director Kazuhiro Furuhashi) ran for 62 episodes on Fuji TV from October 1999 to March 2001, followed by three OVA series totaling 30 episodes released from 2002 to 2004 (Wikipedia). It has a different cast from the 2011 anime.
- The films: Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge (Madhouse, released January 12, 2013 in Japan) and The Last Mission (released December 27, 2013). Anime Filler Guide treats both as side material that is not part of the numbered episodes.
For the anime in English, Viz Media licensed the 2011 series in October 2015 and released it with an English dub, and Toonami began airing it in the US on April 17, 2016 (Wikipedia). Streaming availability changes often, so check your preferred service for the current listing.
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FAQ
What chapter of the Hunter x Hunter manga does the anime end on?
The 2011 anime ends with episode 148, which adapts chapters 338 and 339 (“Stillness”). The first chapter it did not adapt is chapter 340, “Special Mission”.
Which volume should I start with after the Hunter x Hunter anime?
Chapter 340 is the last chapter of volume 32 (chapters 331 to 340). You can read that chapter in volume 32 or start with volume 33, which begins at chapter 341, “Threats”.
Is the Hunter x Hunter manga finished?
No. As of November 14, 2026, it is on hiatus. Togashi has reported chapters 421 to 430 finished, but Weekly Shonen Jump has not announced when they will be published.
How many episodes does the 2011 Hunter x Hunter anime have?
148 episodes, produced by Madhouse. The 1999 series by Nippon Animation is separate, with 62 episodes and three OVA series.
Sources: Beebom: Where to Start the Hunter x Hunter Manga After the Anime, Epicstream: Where Does the Anime End in the Hunter x Hunter Manga?, Anime Filler Guide: Hunter x Hunter (2011) episode to chapter conversion, Wikipedia: List of Hunter x Hunter chapters, Wikipedia: Hunter x Hunter (2011 TV series), Anime News Network encyclopedia: Hunter x Hunter (manga), Wikipedia: Hunter x Hunter, Viz Media: Hunter x Hunter.