What did I miss? Hunter x Hunter catch-up tool

Pick the last chapter you remember reading. We'll tell you the 5 things you need to know, who's new, what changed, and exactly where to jump back in. No wiki deep-dives β€” just the essentials.

How this works Select your last chapter from the dropdown. We show you 5 key events since then, new characters you need to know, and a direct link to start reading on Manga Plus (free). Light spoilers only β€” no arc-ending reveals.
Common catch-up scenarios

I watched the anime β€” never read the manga

The 2011 anime covers through Ch. 339. The manga has continued to Ch. 415+. You're 76 chapters behind β€” here's what you need to know.

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I stopped during the 4-year hiatus (2018-2022)

You left off around Ch. 390. A lot has happened: 25 new chapters, new princes, new abilities, and Gon & Killua are finally teased again.

Catch up β†’

I read the 2024 batch but not the 2026 return

You're caught up through Ch. 410. Five new chapters (411-415) have dropped since June 2026. Here's what changed.

Jump back in β†’
Arc reference
ArcChaptersWhat happens
Hunter Exam1–38Gon, Killua, Kurapika and Leorio take the Hunter Exam. Hisoka is introduced.
Zoldyck Family39–43Gon and friends visit Killua's home on Kukuroo Mountain.
Heavens Arena44–63Gon and Killua climb Heavens Arena. Nen is introduced. Hisoka vs. Gon.
Yorknew City64–119Phantom Troupe arc. Kurapika's revenge. The Spiders.
Greed Island120–185Gon and Killua enter a video game world. Bisky is introduced. Training arc.
Chimera Ant186–318The magnum opus. Meruem, Netero's sacrifice, Gon's transformation. Dark, long, brilliant.
Election319–339Netero's successor. Alluka and Nanika. Gon and Ging reunite. Anime ends here.
Dark Continent / Succession War340–415+The current arc. 14 princes fight to the death on the Black Whale ship. Kurapika is the protagonist. Dense, political, incredible.
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Where to read for free

Manga Plus (free app + web) and VIZ Shonen Jump (free for latest chapters). Chapters 401+ are currently in a free catch-up window. See our Where to Read guide.